What Happened on December 2, 1993

Historical Events

  • Dow-Jones hits record 3702.11

Houston Rockets' Streak

Houston Rockets score a 94-85 win over the Knicks at New York’s Madison Square Garden, recording their 15th straight win to start the season; tie Washington Capitols' all-time NBA record 1948-49; streak ends next game

  • Space shuttle STS-61 (Endeavour 5) launches

Famous Birthdays

  • Kostas Stafylidis, Greek soccer left back (30 caps; 1899 Hoffenheim), born in Thessaloniki, Macedonia, Greece

Famous Deaths

  • Cal Tinney, American comedian and actor (The Missouri Traveler, Stop Me If You Heard This One), dies at 85

Pablo Escobar (1949-1993)

Colombian drug lord, shot to death by Colombian Police at 44


Died in 1993 1993 Highlights

About December 2, 1993

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 30 years, 4 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Sagittarius

Music Charts

  • USUK #1 Song: I'd Do Anything For Love (But I Won't Do That) - Meat Loaf