Historical Events
- STS-58 (Columbia) launches into orbit
Famous Deaths
- Dionisio Herrero, Spanish air force general, murdered at 63
- Lois Kibbee, American actress (Edge of Night), dies of a brain tumor at 71
- Smail Yefsah, Algerian TV journalist, murdered at 31
1993 Highlights
About October 18, 1993
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 29 years, 11 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Dreamlover - Mariah Carey
#1 Song: I'd Do Anything For Love (But I Won't Do That) - Meat Loaf
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