What Happened on September 26, 1993

Historical Events

Cubs bat out of order against Pirates in 2nd inning

F1 World Champion

French Williams driver Alain Prost finishes 2nd in Portuguese Grand Prix at Estoril to clinch his 4th F1 World Drivers Championship; after race Prost announces his retirement at the end of the season

Indians win their last game at Cleveland Stadium, beating Brewers 6-4

Ryder Cup

Ryder Cup Golf, The Belfry: US beats Europe, 15-13; Davis Love III secures victory for the US beating Costantino Rocca at the 18th, 1 up

Seattle's Randy Johnson joins 300-strikeout club

Events in 1993

Famous Deaths

James Boyden, British Labour MP (1959-79), dies at 82
John Pennel, American pole vaulter (James E. Sullivan Award-1963), dies at 53
Owen Aisher, English businessman and president (Royal Yachting Association 1970-75), dies at 93

Died in 1993 1993 Highlights