What Happened on March 8, 1993

Historical Events

Film & TV History

Katharine Hepburn released from the hospital after exhaustion

Murder of Interest

Nigerian singer Fela Kuti arrested again on suspicion of murder


Famous Deaths

  • Billy Eckstine, American jazz singer (Tenderly, A Fool in Love), dies at 78 of a stroke
  • Don Barksdale, American basketball forward (Olympic gold 1948, NBA All-Star 1953), dies of throat cancer at 69
  • Johan Bodegraven, radio host (Purses Open, Dikes Closed), dies at 78
  • Joop Scheltens, TV host/director (Explore Your Place), dies at 69
  • Wells Root, American screenwriter (Prisoner of Zenda), dies at 92
Died in 1993 1993 Highlights

About March 8, 1993

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 31 years, 1 month and 16 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Pisces

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Informer - Snow
  • UK #1 Song: No Limit - 2 Unlimited