Historical Events
- Republican Guard kills 64 civilians at Gninguilimin marketplace, in Chad
Famous Deaths
- (Alexander) "Duke" Burrell, American jazz pianist, composer, and bandleader (Louisiana Shakers; Louis Jordan; Johnny Otis), dies at 73
- Eugen Suchoň, Slovak organist and composer (Krútňava (The Whirlpool); Psalm of the Carpathian Lands; Kaleidoscope), and music educator, dies at 84
- Randy Hobbs, American rock musician (Johnny Winter Band; McCoys), dies of heart failure at 45
1993 Highlights
About August 5, 1993
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 30 years, 1 month and 25 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: Pray - Take That
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