Historical Events
- Dam breaks in Qinghai West China, 223 killed
- Jakovlev-42 crashes in Tajikistan, 76 killed
- Long Beach California beats Panama for little league world championship
- Singapore vice-premier Teng Cheong elected president
Famous Deaths
- René Ray, English countess/actress (Farewell again), dies at 80
- William Stafford, American poet (b. 1914)
Died in 1993 1993 Highlights
About August 28, 1993
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 30 years, 8 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Can't Help Falling In Love (From "Sliver") - UB40
#1 Song: Mr Vain - Culture Beat
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Francisco Franco
Kim Jong-un
Nicolae Ceausescu
Pol Pot