26th of February, 1993

The 26th of February, 1993, fell on a Friday. Day 57 of 1993. Decade: 1990s.

27 years, 0 months and 3 days have passed since the 26th of February, 1993.

On This Date

Events that occurred on the 26th of February, 1993:

  • Six people are killed when a bomb is detonated under the North Tower of the World Trade Center.

Music Singles

Songs that were on top of the music singles charts in the USA and the United Kingdom on the 26th of February, 1993:

  • United States: I Will Always Love You - Whitney Houston
  • United Kingdom: No Limit - No Unlimited

Movie Box Office

What movie was on top of the box office?

  • The movie "Groundhog Day" 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 26th of February, 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.

  • Murder of James Bulger.

    The murder of a 2-year-old boy called James Bulger shocks Britain. Bulger, who was from Merseyside in England, was abducted and then tortured by two 10-year-old boys called Robert Thompson and Jon Venables.

Basic Facts

Basic facts and information about this date:

  • 27 years, 0 months and 3 days have passed since the 26th of February, 1993.
  • Week Number: This date occurred during Week 08 of 1993.
  • Leap Year: 1993 was NOT a leap year.
  • Age: Anyone born on the 26th of February, 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 730684800.

Around This Time...

Notable events that occurred around the 26th of February, 1993:

Horoscopes & Birthstone Information

Zodiac & Birthstone information:

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on the 26th of February, 1993, will have the star sign Pisces.
  • Zodiac Element: Water.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 1993 was the year of the Rooster (Yin Water).
  • Native American Zodiac: The 26th of February, 1993 falls under the Wolf.
  • Birthstone: Anyone born during the month of February will have the birthstone Amethyst.

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" - "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
  • Jenga
  • Micro Machines
  • Sylvanian Families
  • Transformers
  • Easy-Bake Oven

Celebrity Birthdays

Celebrities and historical figures that were born on the 26th of February:

Weather

Weather information for the 26th of February, 1993:

  • Dublin, Ireland: It was 6.2 degrees Celsius. There was heavy rain. It was a windy day. It was a cloudy day.
  • New York, USA: Temperature: 18.1 degrees Fahrenheit. -7.72 degrees Celsius. Precipitation: 0cm.
  • London, England: Temperature: 4.22 degrees Celsius. Snow was reported. Rain fell. Precipitation: 1.52cm.

US President

Who was the US President on this particular date?

  • Bill Clinton was the President of the United States on the 26th of February, 1993.

Conception Dates

Interesting facts about conception dates.

  • A baby that was born on the 26th of February, 1993 was probably conceived around the 19th of May, 1992. (Rough Estimate).
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on the 26th of February, 1993 is the 6th of December, 1993. (Rough Estimate).

Computer Games

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

  • FIFA International Soccer - The first FIFA game. Released for the Sega Mega Drive.
  • 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.

26th of February

Events that have occurred on the 26th of February:

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Time Difference & Statistics

Here are some fun statistics about the 26th of February, 1993.

  • 9,864 days have passed since this date.
  • 852,249,600 seconds have passed since the 26th of February, 1993.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beated approximately 994,291,200 times.
  • Since the 26th of February, 1993, earth has travelled approximately 439,760,793,600 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 142,041,600 times.
  • If you were born on this day, you have taken approximately 73,293,466 steps. That's about 32,575 miles!
  • Since this date, 10,226,995 meteors have entered the earth's atmosphere!

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