Historical Events
- Detroit Tiger Fryman hits for cycle but loses 12-7 to Yankees
- Javier Sotomayor jumps world record 2.45 m high
- Mafia bombs historical buildings in Rome, Milan and Vatican City, 5 killed
- NBC TV awarded 1996 Olympic coverage for $456 million
- NY Met Anthony Young wins ending his losing streak at 27 games
Famous Birthdays
Jordan Spieth (29 years old)
American golfer (US Masters, US Open 2015; British Open 2017), born in Dallas, Texas
Famous Deaths
- Reggie Lewis, NBA star (Boston Celtics), dies of heart failure at 27
About July 27, 1993
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 29 years and 8 months
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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