March 9th, 1993, was a Tuesday. It was day 68 of 1993. The decade was the Nineties.
30 years and 17 days have passed since March 9th, 1993.
The zodiac star sign for this date is Pisces.
People who were born on this exact date.
These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on March 9th, 1993.
These were the top five songs from the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
The movie "Falling Down" was at the top of the Box Office on March 9th, 1993.
Let's take a stroll down memory lane!
The date is March 9th, 1993, and it's a Tuesday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Pisces. Spring has started to creep in and the days are beginning to get longer.
In America, the song A Whole New World by Peabo Bryson & Regina Belle is on top of the singles charts. Over in the UK, No Limit by No Unlimited is the number one hit song. Bill Clinton is currently the President of the United States, and the movie Falling Down is at the top of the Box Office.
In the United Kingdom, John Major is the current Prime Minister. Texting is not a thing yet. Instead, people are using landline phones and pagers. Furthermore, the vast majority of people still have no idea what "the Internet" is. A civil war is currently taking place in the African country of Rwanda.
In fashion, many of the trends from the late 80s are still in vogue. Colored tights, denim overalls, leotards, flannel shirts and shoulder pads are all fashionable at the moment. Grunge fashion has also become mainstream, popularizing band t-shirts, ripped jeans, mom jeans and Doc Martens. In Europe, a war is continuing to rage on in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Meanwhile, in technology news, a relatively new storage format called the CD is beginning to outpace the regular cassette tape in music sales. The disc-based format gives listeners the ability to skip between songs instead of having to manually rewind and forward.
A playing discs game called "Pogs" is currently spreading in popularity throughout the world. It's 1993, so radio stations are being dominated by the likes of Meat Loaf, UB40, Snow, Haddaway, Whitney Houston, Take That, Janet Jackson and Mariah Carey. In Waco, Texas, a law enforcement siege has just begun. The siege started after a gunfight erupted when ATF agents attempted to serve a search warrant on a compound belonging the religious sect the Branch Davidians. Four government agents have been left dead following the incident and the FBI has since taken command of the operation.
In New York City, a recent terrorist bombing underneath the North Tower of the World Trade Center has left seven people dead, including an unborn baby. A man called Mohammed A. Salameh has been arrested on suspicion of carrying out the attack. In television news, a new animated series called "Beavis and Butt-Head" has made its debut on MTV. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Brandon Lee, Conway Twitty, Dražen Petrović and Pat Nixon would all be still alive.
On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Only Fools and Horses", "Matlock", "Star Trek: The Next Generation" and "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Street Fighter II: The World Warrior", "The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past", "Kirby's Dream Land" and "Mortal Kombat". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "In Living Color", "Are You Afraid of the Dark?", "The Adventures of Pete & Pete" and "Goof Troop".
Popular toys at the moment include the likes of Sylvanian Families, Micro Machines, the Ghostbusters Proton Pack and G.I. Joe (figures).
These are trending news stories and fads that were prevalent at this time. These are topics that would have been in the media on March 9th, 1993.
During this period, the Waco siege was ongoing in Texas. The siege started after the ATF attempted to raid the ranch and arrest cult leader David Koresh.
During the mid-1990s, kids were reading Goosebumps, which was a series of children's horror books that were written by author R. L. Stine. The original series included books such as "Monster Blood", "Say Cheese and Die!" and "The Barking Ghost".
During this period, people were using VCRs to watch tapes of movies and TV shows. The device also gave people the ability to record programs and films onto a blank tape.
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.
In 1993, the best NBA players were Charles Barkley, Michael Jordan, Karl Malone, Hakeem Olajuwon, Mark Price, Dominique Wilkins, Larry Johnson, Patrick Ewing, John Stockton, Joe Dumars, Scottie Pippen, Derrick Coleman, David Robinson, Tim Hardaway and Dražen Petrović.
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.
In 1993, the best soccer players would have been Roberto Baggio, Dennis Bergkamp, Eric Cantona, Alen Bokšić, Michael Laudrup, Franco Baresi, Paolo Maldini, Emil Kostadinov, Stéphane Chapuisat and Ryan Giggs.
"Schindler's List" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1993.
In 1993 and 1994, music CDs were beginning to outsell cassettes and vinyl. This transition marked the beginning of the end for cassette tapes and players.
"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.
"A Whole New World" by Peabo Bryson and Regina Belle won a Grammy for 1993's Song of the Year. The track was released for Disney's 1992 animated feature film "Aladdin".
During 1993, a game called Pogs (aka Milk caps) began to spread throughout the world. By 1995, it had become a full-blown craze.
During this time, the Bosnian War was raging on in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
In August of 1991, the Super Nintendo Entertainment System hit the shelves. In the first half of the 1990s, the Super Nintendo and the Sega Genesis were the dominant video game consoles.
During the 1990s, pagers achieved mainstream popularity. These small devices allowed the owner to receive messages. More often than not, the message was a short memo or a phone number that they were supposed to call back.
Early 1990s fashion saw a continuation of the 1980s. Popular outfits included clothes such as colored tights, denim overalls, black leather jackets with shoulder pads, neon-colored tops, flannel shirts, plaid skirts, and ripped jeans.
By the 1990s, "modernism" was starting to heavily influence interior design trends. As a result, wallpaper started to decline in popularity. Instead of using decorative wallpaper, many people opted for minimalist, plain-colored walls.
During the 1990s, an elastic hair tie called the "scrunchie" was in fashion.
The Sega Genesis was one of the most popular video games consoles during this period. Outside of North America, it was known as the Sega Mega Drive.
During this time, a hand-held game console called the "Game Boy" was all the rage. The console boasted games such as Super Mario Land, Tetris, Donkey Kong, Kirby's Dream Land and a number of Pokémon releases.
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Television shows that people were watching in March, 1993.
Beavis and Butt-Head
Adult animated comedy series.
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Spin-off of "Star Trek: The Next Generation".
Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman
American Western drama.
Mad About You
Starring Helen Hunt and Paul Reiser.
Martin
Comedian Martin Lawrence plays the role of a radio talk show host.
Melrose Place
Soap drama.
Baywatch
Drama series about lifeguards. Starring David Hasselhoff.
Step by Step
American television sitcom.
Home Improvement
Starring Tim Allen as Tim "The Toolman" Taylor.
Dinosaurs
TV series about a family of dinosaurs.
One Foot in the Grave
British sitcom following the life of Victor Meldrew.
Family Matters
Sitcom starring Reginald VelJohnson as Carl Otis Winslow.
Seinfeld
Comedy sitcom starring Jerry Seinfeld.
Quantum Leap
TV show about a scientist that finds himself inside the body of a different person each week.
Roseanne
Comedy TV show about a working class family called the Conners.
In the Heat of the Night
Drama series starring Carroll O'Connor as police chief Bill Gillespie and Howard Rollins as detective Virgil Tibbs.
The Wonder Years
A TV show that was set in the late sixties.
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Starring Patrick Stewart as Captain Jean‑Luc Picard.
Full House
Sitcom about a widowed man who looks after his three daughters.
Married... with Children
Comedy series starring Ed O'Neill as Al Bundy.
Matlock
Legal drama starring Andy Griffith.
Murder, She Wrote
Mystery series starring Angela Lansbury as Jessica Fletcher.
Sherlock Holmes
Starring Jeremy Brett.
Cheers
Sitcom starring Ted Danson.
Only Fools and Horses
British television comedy.
Knots Landing
American soap opera.
Last of the Summer Wine
British sitcom about three senior citizens in the Yorkshire Dales.
1993 saw the introduction of cars such as the BMW 3 Series Compact, the Ford Mustang SVT Cobra, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class, the Renault Laguna, the Kia Sportage and the Lincoln Mark VIII.
Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 1993.
The Animals of Farthing Wood
X-Men: The Animated Series
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
The Addams Family
The Little Mermaid
Batman: The Animated Series
Goof Troop
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
Art Attack
In Living Color
Round the Twist
Mr. Bean
The Simpsons
Doogie Howser, M.D.
Dink, the Little Dinosaur
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
Toys and games that were popular on this date in 1993.
Action Man
The Talkboy
Mighty Max
Littlest Pet Shop
Teen Talk Barbie
Nerf Blaster
Pogs / Milkcaps
Super Soaker (water gun)
The Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES)
The SEGA Game Gear
G.I. Joe (figures)
Yo-yo
Lego Pirates
Polly Pocket
The Sega Genesis / Mega Drive
The Game Boy
Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles figures
The Ghostbusters Proton Pack
Jenga
Micro Machines
Sylvanian Families
Pogo ball / Lolo ball
Screwball Scramble
Cabbage Patch Kids
Popular video games that people were playing in March of 1993.
X-Men
Platform video game that was based on the X-Men franchise.
FIFA International Soccer
The first FIFA game. Released for the Sega Mega Drive.
Tecmo NBA Basketball
Basketball game that was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System.
Final Fantasy V
The fifth installment in the series.
Sonic the Hedgehog 2
Platform game developed for the Sega Genesis.
Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins
Platform game that was released for the Game Boy.
Super Star Wars
Action video game that was released for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System.
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.
Evander Holyfield's Real Deal Boxing
Boxing game that was released for the Sega Genesis and the Game Gear.
Kirby's Dream Land
Platform game that was released for the Game Boy.
Ecco the Dolphin
Released on the Sega Mega Drive.
Yoshi
Puzzle video game that was released for the NES and the Game Boy.
Road Rash II
Racing and vehicular combat game that was released for the Sega Genesis.
Wolfenstein 3D
A FPS shooter game that was developed by id Software.
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
Action-adventure game that was released for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System.
Street Fighter II: The World Warrior
An arcade game that was released by Capcom.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III: The Manhattan Project
Side-scrolling beat-em-up that was released on the NES.
Desert Strike
Shoot 'em up game where the player controls an Apache helicopter.
Paperboy
Action game where the player takes control of a paperboy.
If you were born on this date, then it is unlikely that you will remember anything from the year 1993.
This is because humans find it difficult to retrieve memories of their early childhood.
If you are looking for some childhood nostalgia, then you should check out March 9th, 1999, instead.
Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on March 9th.
Explorer. Deceased
Born on March 9th, 1454
He was not alive on this date.
Actor. Deceased
Born on March 9th, 1940
He turned 53 on this day in 1993.
Serial killer.
Born on March 9th, 1945
He turned 48 on this day in 1993.
IRA member. Deceased
Born on March 9th, 1954
He was not alive on this date.
Rapper.
Born on March 9th, 1987
He turned 6 on this day in 1993.
Internet personality.
Born on March 9th, 2000
He was born exactly 7 years after this date.
Historical weather information for March 9th, 1993.
Bill Clinton was the President of the United States on March 9th, 1993.
John Major was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Albert Reynolds was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
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