Historical Events
- Marsha Norman, Bob Merrill, and Jule Styne's fairy tale musical "Red Shoes", directed by Stanley Donen, closes at Gershwin Theater, NYC, after 5 performances; loses nearly $8 million
Famous Deaths
- Anthonius AM "Ton" Kors, writer (Time of Anton de Lange), dies at 47
- Antoon Veerman, Dutch ARP asst sect of Education (1973-75), dies at 77
- Michael Clarke, American rock drummer (The Byrds, 1964-67 - "Turn! Turn! Turn!"; Flying Burrito Brothers, 1969-71; Firefall, 1974-80), dies of liver failure at 47
Died in 1993 1993 Highlights
About December 19, 1993
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 30 years, 4 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Sagittarius
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#1 Song: Hero - Mariah Carey
#1 Song: Mr Blobby - Mr Blobby
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