Historical Events
Sports History
Paul Molitor at 37 is oldest to reach 100 RBIs for 1st time in career
- STS-51 (Discovery) launches into orbit
US Men's Tennis Open
US Open Men's Tennis: Pete Sampras wins his second US title; beats Frenchman Cédric Pioline 6-4, 6-4, 6-3
- Wang Junxia runs a women's 3000 m world record (8:12.29) at the Chinese National Games
Famous Birthdays
- Kelsea Ballerini, American singer-songwriter (Love Me Like You Mean It), born in Mascot, Tennessee
Famous Deaths
- Charles Lamont, American actor and director (Abbott & Costello films), dies at 95
- Harold Innocent, English actor (Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves), dies at 60
- Herman Nieland, Dutch organist, pianist, composer (Te Deum Laudamus; Blätterlos), and educator, dies at 82
- Raymond Burr, Canadian-American actor (Perry Mason, Ironsides, Godzilla), dies of liver cancer at 76
Died in 1993 1993 Highlights
About September 12, 1993
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 30 years, 7 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Virgo
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#1 Song: Dreamlover - Mariah Carey
#1 Song: Mr Vain - Culture Beat
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