Famous Deaths
- Feng Kang, Chinese mathematician (b. 1920)
- Johnny Sayles, American soul singer ("I Can't Get Enough Of Your Love"), dies of a heart attack at 56
- Max de Metz, Dutch publisher and translator, dies at 72
- Phil Seymour, American rock and power pop musician, singer, and songwriter (The Dwight Twilley Band), dies of lymphoma at 41
- Robert C Maynard, American journalist (Oakland Tribune), dies at 56
1993 Highlights
About August 17, 1993
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 28 years, 2 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Leo