Historical Events
- Detroit infielder Travis Fryman hits for cycle but Tigers lose, 12-7 to NY Yankees
- Javier Sotomayor jumps world record 2.45 m high
- Mafia bombs historical buildings in Rome, Milan and Vatican City, 5 killed
- NBC TV awarded 1996 Olympic coverage for $456 million
- NY Met Anthony Young wins ending his losing streak at 27 games
Famous Birthdays
Jordan Spieth (30 years old)
American golfer (US Masters, US Open 2015; British Open 2017), born in Dallas, Texas
Famous Deaths
- Reggie Lewis, American NBA star (Boston Celtics), dies of heart failure at 27
Died in 1993 1993 Highlights
About July 27, 1993
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 30 years, 8 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Can't Help Falling In Love (From "Sliver") - UB40
#1 Song: Pray - Take That
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