20th of January, 1993

The 20th of January, 1993, fell on a Wednesday. Day 20 of 1993. Decade: 1990s.

27 years, 1 months and 2 days have passed since the 20th of January, 1993.

On This Date

Events that occurred on the 20th of January, 1993:

Bill Clinton is inaugurated as the 42nd President of the United States.
Actress Audrey Hepburn passes away after a battle with cancer.

Music Singles

Songs that were on top of the music singles charts in the USA and the United Kingdom on the 20th of January, 1993:

United States: I Will Always Love You - Whitney Houston
United Kingdom: I Will Always Love You - Whitney Houston

Movie Box Office

What movie was on top of the box office?

The movie "A Few Good Men" was at the top of the box office on this date.

News Topics, Fads & Culture

Trending news stories and fads that were prevalent throughout this time period. These are news stories and events that would have been in the media on the 20th of January, 1993.

Early 1990s Fashion
Early 1990s fashion saw a continuation of the 1980s. Popular outfits included clothes such as coloured tights, denim overalls, black leather jackets with shoulder pads, neon coloured tops, flannel shirts, plaid skirts and ripped jeans.
The Bosnian War
During this time, The Bosnian War was raging on in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Pogs
During 1993, a game called Pogs began to spread throughout the world.
Peabo Bryson & Regina Belle - "A Whole New World"
"A Whole New World" by Peabo Bryson and Regina Belle would go on to win a Grammy for 1993's Song of the Year.
The Peacemakers.
"The Peacemakers" were named as the Time Person of the Year in 1993. The term was in reference to two pairs of men: F. W. de Klerk and Nelson Mandela in South Africa and Palestinian President Yasser Arafat and Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin.
Schindler's List
"Schindler's List" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1993.
1993 in movies.
Movies released in 1993 included Jurassic Park, Mrs. Doubtfire, The Fugitive, Schindler's List, The Firm, Indecent Proposal, Cliffhanger, Sleepless in Seattle, Philadelphia, Groundhog Day, The Nightmare Before Christmas and Cool Runnings.
1993 in music.
Popular music artists in 1993 included Nirvana, Whitney Houston, Meat Loaf, 2 Unlimited, Ace Of Base, Janet Jackson, Haddaway, UB40, Mariah Carey, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Pearl Jam and Dr Dre.
Kids' TV - 1993.
Children in 1993 would have been watching TV shows such as Doug, Home Improvement, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Barney & Friends, Martin, Full House, Bananas in Pyjamas, Roseanne, Tales from the Cryptkeeper, "Are You Afraid of the Dark?", Animaniacs, Biker Mice from Mars, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Mighty Max, Rocko's Modern Life, Boy Meets World and The Animals of Farthing Wood.

Basic Facts

Basic facts and information about this date:

27 years, 1 months and 2 days have passed since the 20th of January, 1993.
Week Number: This date occurred during Week 03 of 1993.
Leap Year: 1993 was NOT a leap year.
Age: Anyone born on the 20th of January, 1993, will be 27 years of age.
People born in 1993 belong to the "Generation Y (Millennial)" generation.
Unix Timestamp: The Unix Timestamp for this date is 727488000.

Around This Time...

Notable events that occurred around the 20th of January, 1993:

23rd of December, 1992: Scent of a Woman (1992) is released.
31st of December, 1992: The Czech Republic and Slovakia are created after Czechoslovakia is peacefully dissolved.
1st of January, 1993: Czechoslovakia is dissolved. Czech Republic and Slovakia become independent nations.
3rd of January, 1993: The first episode of "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine" is aired.
11th of January, 1993: The first episode of the WWF's Monday Night Raw is aired.
15th of January, 1993: The movie Alive (1993) is released.
18th of January, 1993: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is officially observed for the first time in all 50 US states.
27th of January, 1993: Wrestler Andre the Giant dies of congested heart failure at the age of 46.
31st of January, 1993: Super Bowl XXVII: The Dallas Cowboys defeat the Buffalo Bills by 52-17 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California/
31st of January, 1993: Michael Jackson performs at the Super Bowl XXVII halftime show.
31st of January, 1993: The Buffalo Bills become the first team to lose three consecutive Super Bowls.
3rd of February, 1993: Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey (1993) is released.
12th of February, 1993: Groundhog Day (1993) is released.
12th of February, 1993: The murder of 2-year-old James Bulger shocks Britain.
15th of February, 1993: The album "Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z..." is released by 2Pac.

Horoscopes & Birthstone Information

Zodiac & Birthstone information:

Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on the 20th of January, 1993, will have the star sign Aquarius.
Zodiac Element: Air.
Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 1993 was the year of the Rooster (Yin Water).
Native American Zodiac: The 20th of January, 1993 falls under the Otter.
Birthstone: Anyone born during the month of January will have the birthstone Garnet.

Television Shows

TV shows that you might have been watching around this time.

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - Spin-off of "Star Trek: The Next Generation".
Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman - American Western drama.
X-Men - Cartoon series.
Mad About You - Starring Helen Hunt and Paul Reiser.
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper - Sitcom about a former NBA player becoming a high school teacher and basketball coach.
Batman: The Animated Series - An animated series that was set in the Batman universe.
Martin - Comedian Martin Lawrence plays the role of a radio talk show host.
Melrose Place - Soap drama.
Barney & Friends - Children's TV show about a talking dinosaur called Barney.
Home Improvement - Starring Tim Allen as Tim "The Toolman" Taylor.
Rugrats - Animated TV series about a group of toddlers.
The Ren & Stimpy Show - Animated cartoon series.

1993 - Kid's TV

Children's and Teen TV shows that would have been airing on this date in 1993.

"The Animals of Farthing Wood" - "X-Men: The Animated Series" - "Batman: The Animated Series" - "Barney & Friends" - "Home Improvement" - "Taz-Mania" - "Doug" - "Rugrats" - "The Ren & Stimpy Show" - "Dinosaurs" - "Clarissa Explains It All" - "The Adventures of Pete & Pete" - "Are You Afraid of the Dark?" - "Beverly Hills, 90210" - "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" - "Rosie and Jim" - "Blossom" - "The Simpsons" - "Doogie Howser, M.D." - "Saved by the Bell" - "Roseanne" - "Garfield and Friends" - "Count Duckula" - "The Wonder Years" - "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" - "Fireman Sam" - "Full House" - "Adventures of the Little Koala" - "Married... with Children" - "Pingu" - "Thomas the Tank Engine" - "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood"

1993 - Toys & Games

Toys and games that would have been popular on this date in 1993:

Action Man
Talkboy
Mighty Max
Littlest Pet Shop
Nerf Blaster
Pogs
Super Soaker (water gun)
Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES)
G.I. Joe (figures)
Yo-yo
Polly Pocket
Micro Machines
Sylvanian Families
Transformers
Easy-Bake Oven

Celebrity Birthdays

Celebrities and historical figures that were born on the 20th of January:

20th of January, 1956: Bill Maher: Talkshow host.
20th of January, 1971: Gary Barlow: Singer.

Weather

Weather information for the 20th of January, 1993:

Dublin, Ireland: It was 12.0 degrees Celsius. It was a very wet day. It was a windy day. There were 3 hours of sunshine.
New York, USA: Temperature: 29.0 degrees Fahrenheit. -1.67 degrees Celsius. Precipitation: 0cm.
London, England: Temperature: 11.56 degrees Celsius.

US President

Who was the US President on this particular date?

Bill Clinton was the President of the United States on the 20th of January, 1993.

Conception Dates

Interesting facts about conception dates.

A baby that was born on the 20th of January, 1993 was probably conceived around the 12th of April, 1992. (Rough Estimate).
The due date for a baby that was conceived on the 20th of January, 1993 is the 30th of October, 1993. (Rough Estimate).

Computer Games

Popular video games that you might have been playing around this time.

Final Fantasy V - The fifth installment in the series.
Night Trap - Interactive movie video game that caused controversy in 1993 for its violent scenes.
Mortal Kombat - Arcade fighting game released by Acclaim Entertainment.
Super Mario Kart - Go-kart racing game that was released on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System.
Ecco the Dolphin - Released on the Sega Mega Drive.
Wolfenstein 3D - A FPS shooter game that was developed by id Software.
Duck Hunt - Light gun shooter game.

20th of January

Events that have occurred on the 20th of January:

20th of January, 1936: King George V dies.
20th of January, 1953: Dwight D. Eisenhower becomes the 34th President of the United States
20th of January, 1961: John F. Kennedy takes office as the 35th President of the United States
20th of January, 1965: Lyndon B. Johnson is sworn in as U.S. President
20th of January, 1977: Jimmy Carter becomes the 39th President of the United States.
20th of January, 1981: Iran releases 52 American hostages after 14 months of captivity.
20th of January, 1989: George H. W. Bush is inaugerated as the 41st President of the United States
20th of January, 2001: George W. Bush is inaugurated as the 43rd President of the United States
20th of January, 2017: Donald Trump is sworn in as the 45th President of the United States.
20th of January, 1980: Super Bowl XIV: The Pittsburgh Steelers defeat the Los Angeles Rams by 31-19 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California.
20th of January, 1985: Super Bowl XIX: The San Francisco 49ers defeat the Miami Dolphins by 38-16 at Stanford Stadium in Stanford, California.
20th of January, 1986: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is celebrated as a US federal holiday for the first time.
20th of January, 1990: The song "I Wish It Would Rain Down" is released by Phil Collins.
20th of January, 1992: 87 people are killed when Air Inter Flight 148 crashes into a mountain near Strasbourg, France.
20th of January, 1994: Former Manchester United manager Matt Busby passes away.
20th of January, 2005: Jamaican dancehall star "Bogle" is shot dead outside of a gas station in Kingston.
20th of January, 2008: The first episode of Breaking Bad is aired.
20th of January, 2015: Resident Evil HD Remaster is released.
20th of January, 2015: Saints Row: Gat out of Hell is released.
20th of January, 2015: Lupe Fiasco's "Tetsuo & Youth" album is released.

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Time Difference & Statistics

Here are some fun statistics about the 20th of January, 1993.

9,894 days have passed since this date.
854,841,600 seconds have passed since the 20th of January, 1993.
If you were born on this day, your heart has beated approximately 997,315,200 times.
Since the 20th of January, 1993, earth has travelled approximately 441,098,265,600 miles through space.
If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 142,473,600 times.
If you were born on this day, you have taken approximately 73,516,378 steps. That's about 32,674 miles!
Since this date, 10,258,099 meteors have entered the earth's atmosphere!

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