Historical Events
- Test debut of Vinod Kambli, prolific Indian batsman
Event of Interest
US postal service issues a stamp commemorating chemist Percy Lavon Julian
Percy Lavon Julian
Famous Birthdays
- Kyary Pamyu Pamyu [Kiriko Takemura], Japanese singer, born in Tokyo, Japan
- Michelle Larcher De Brito, Portuguese tennis player, born in Lisbon, Portugal
Famous Deaths
- Hank Werba [Herman Werblowski], American journalist (Variety), dies at 79
- Michel Renault, French ballet dancer (Giselle), dies at 65
1993 Highlights
About January 29, 1993
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 28 years, 1 month and 6 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Aquarius