Historical Events
- "Grand Night For Singing" opens at Criterion Theater NYC for 52 performances
- Antonov AN-124 flies in South Iran against mountain: 17 killed
Nigerian Military Coup
General Sani Abacha leads a military coup against Ernest Shonekan's transitional administration and returns the Nigerian government to military control
- US House of Representatives approve Nafta
Famous Deaths
- Gérard D. Levesque, Canadian politician, dies at 67
Died in 1993 1993 Highlights
About November 17, 1993
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 30 years, 5 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
#1 Song: I'd Do Anything For Love (But I Won't Do That) - Meat Loaf
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