Famous Deaths
- Feng Kang, Chinese mathematician (b. 1920)
- Max de Metz, Dutch publisher and translator, dies at 72
- Robert C Maynard, American journalist (Oakland Tribune), dies at 56
1993 Highlights
About August 17, 1993
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 27 years, 2 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Leo