Historical Events
- Anti-Nazi riot breaks out in Welling in Kent, after police stop protesters approaching British National Party headquarters
Appointment of Interest
General Omar al-Bashir appointed Sudan president
- IRA bomb attack on fish & chips restaurant in Belfast, 10 killed
Famous Birthdays
- Caroline Garcia, French tennis player (WTA Finals 2022; French Open doubles 2016), born in Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France
Famous Weddings
Famous Deaths
- John Bowles, American businessman (president of Rexall Drugs), dies at 76
Died in 1993 1993 Highlights
About October 16, 1993
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 30 years, 6 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Dreamlover - Mariah Carey
- #1 Song: Relight My Fire - Take That Ft. Lulu