Historical Events
Venice Film Festival
50th Venice Film Festival: "Short Cuts" directed by Robert Altman and "Three Colors: Blue" directed by Krzysztof Kieslowski jointly awarded Golden Lion
- HMS Mercury, the Royal Navy's communications training establishment, closes after 52 years in commission.
- Minnesota Twins beat Cleveland Indians 5-4 in 22 innings
- Venezuela president Carlos Perez flees
About August 31, 1993
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 29 years, 6 months and 25 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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