Historical Events
Private Parts
Howard Stern releases his 1st book "Private Parts"
- UN lifts remaining economic sanctions against South Africa
Famous Birthdays
- Angus T. Jones, American actor (Two and a Half Men), born in Austin, Texas
- Bubba Wallace, American NASCAR racer, born in Mobile, Alabama
- Garbiñe Muguruza, Spanish tennis player (French Open 2016, Wimbledon 2017; WTA Finals 2021), born in Caracas, Venezuela
Famous Weddings
- Queen Elizabeth's nephew Viscount Linley (32) weds Serena Stanhope (24) at St. Margaret’s Church in London
Famous Deaths
- Manke Nelis [Cornelis Pieters], Dutch singer (Aunt Saar), dies at 73
About October 8, 1993
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 29 years, 11 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Dreamlover - Mariah Carey
#1 Song: Relight My Fire - Take That Ft. Lulu
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