Historical Events
- Anti-Nazi riot breaks out in Welling in Kent, after police stop protesters approaching British National Party headquarters
Event of Interest
General Omar al-Bashir appointed Sudan president

Omar al-Bashir
- IRA bomb attack on fish & chips restaurant in Belfast, 10 killed
Famous Birthdays
- Caroline Garcia, French tennis player (French Open doubles 2016), born in Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France
Famous Weddings
Famous Deaths
- John Bowles, president (Rexall Drugs), dies at 76
1993 Highlights
About October 16, 1993
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 27 years, 3 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Libra