What Happened on September 22, 1993

Historical Events

  • A Transair Georgian Airlines Tu-154 is shot down by a missile in Sukhumi, Georgia
  • STS-51 (Discovery) lands

Event of Interest

Supreme Soviet dismisses President Boris Yeltsin

Sports History

Texas Ranger player Nolan Ryan at 46, pitches his last game

  • Ukrainian Prime Minister Leonid Kuchma resigns due to the "slow pace of reform"

Famous Deaths

  • Margaret MacDonald 'Bobo', Scot-born maid to Queen Elizabeth II, dies at 89
Died in 1993 1993 Highlights

About September 22, 1993

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 30 years, 7 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Virgo

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Dreamlover - Mariah Carey
  • UK #1 Song: Boom! Shake the Room - Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince