What Happened on May 19, 1993

Historical Events

  • Boeing 727 crashes into mountain at MedellĂ­n, Colombia, kills 132
  • Dow Jones closes above 3,500 for 1st time (3,500.03)

Famous Deaths

  • Nemesio Antunes, Chilean painter, dies at 75
  • Ranga Sohoni, Indian cricket all-rounder (4 Tests, top score 29 no, 2 wickets), dies from a heart attack at 75
  • Richard Murphy, director (3 Stripes in the Sun), dies of stroke at 81
  • S W Sohoni, cricketer (4 Tests for India), dies
Died in 1993 1993 Highlights

About May 19, 1993

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 30 years, 11 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Taurus

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: That's The Way Love Goes - Janet Jackson
  • UK #1 Song: All That She Wants - Ace of Base