Historical Events
- The Rainbow Bridge connecting Tokyo's Shibaura and the island of Odaiba is completed.
- Yak-40 crashes in Tadzjikistan, 79 killed/1 lives
Famous Deaths
- Bob Verstraete, Dutch actor/screenwriter/director (Alicia), dies at 71
About August 27, 1993
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 29 years, 9 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Can't Help Falling In Love (From "Sliver") - UB40
#1 Song: Mr Vain - Culture Beat
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