Famous Birthdays
- Ederson [de Moraes], Brazilian football goalkeeper (Manchester City, Brazil), born in Osasco, Brazil
- Yoo Seung-ho, South Korean actor (I'm Not a Robot), born in Incheon, South Korea
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? 30 years, 1 month and 17 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: Living On My Own - Freddie Mercury
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