On This Day

What Happened on November 9, 1993

Historical Events

  • "Cinderella" opens at New York State Theater, NYC; runs for 14 performances
  • Serbian army fires on school in Sarajevo, 9 children died
  • Stari Most (the "old bridge", built in 1566) in Mostar, Bosnia, collapses after several days of bombing.
1993 History

Famous Deaths

  • Gerald Thomas, English director (Carry on), dies at 72
  • Stanley Myers, English television and film composer (The Deer Hunter), dies of cancer at 63

About November 9, 1993

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 29 years, 6 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Scorpio

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: I'd Do Anything For Love (But I Won't Do That) - Meat Loaf
  • UK #1 Song: I'd Do Anything For Love (But I Won't Do That) - Meat Loaf

Famous People by their Chinese Zodiac Animal

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