Historical Events
- Tropical storm Bret ravages Venezuela, about 100 killed
Famous Weddings
- California state senator Tom Hayden (54) weds American actress Barbara Williams (40); divorce in 2016
Famous Deaths
- Harry Bellaver, American actor (Another World; Naked City), dies at 88
- Lou van Rees, Dutch jazz and pop music impresario, dies at 77
- Roy London, American actor and director (Tiger Warsaw), dies of lymphoma at 50
Died in 1993 1993 Highlights
About August 8, 1993
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 30 years, 8 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Can't Help Falling In Love (From "Sliver") - UB40
#1 Song: Living On My Own - Freddie Mercury
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