Historical Events
- 7.5 earthquake strikes northern Japan, killing 2 people
- Soap opera "Santa Barbara" final show on NBC TV
- Top Italian mafia leader Salvatore "Toto" Riina arrested in Palermo, Sicily
Famous Deaths
- Henry Iba, American Basketball HOF coach (Olympic gold 1964, 68; NCAA C'ship 1945, 46 Oklahoma State Uni) and executive (AD Oklahoma State 1935-70), dies at 88
- Huub Jacobse [Hendrik Hubert Jacobse], Dutch politician (VVD), dies at 68
- Ken Cory, American actor (The Candidate; Without A Trace), dies of AIDS at 51
- Sammy Cahn [Cohen], American lyricist ("Three Coins in a Fountain"; "High Hopes"; "Call Me Irresponsible"), dies of heart failure at 79
Died in 1993 1993 Highlights
About January 15, 1993
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 31 years, 3 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: I Will Always Love You - Whitney Houston
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