On This Day

What Happened on January 21, 1993

Historical Events

  • Nigerian singer Fela Kuti arrested on suspicion of murder

Famous Birthdays

  • Sei Young Kim, South Korean golfer (PGA Women's C'ship 2020; LPGA 72-hole scoring record 257), born in Seoul, South Korea
Born in 1993

Famous Deaths

  • Charlie Gehringer, American Baseball HOF 2nd baseman (6 x MLB All Star; World Series 1935; AL MVP & batting champion 1937; Detroit Tigers), dies at 89
  • Jan Zimmer, Slovak composer, dies at 66
1993 Highlights

About January 21, 1993

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 30 years, 4 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Aquarius

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