September 16th, 1993, fell on a Thursday. It was day 259 of 1993. The decade was the 1990s.
27 years, 4 months and 1 days have passed since September 16th, 1993.
On This Date
Events that occurred on September 16th, 1993:
The TV show "Frasier" is aired for the first time.
Music Singles
Songs that were on top of the music singles charts in the USA and the United Kingdom on September 16th, 1993:
United States: Dream Lover - Mariah Carey
United Kingdom: Mr. Vain - Culture Beat
Movie Box Office
What movie was on top of the box office?
The movie "The Fugitive" was at the top of the box office on this date.
Take Me Back!
The date is September 16th, 1993 and it's a Thursday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Virgo. Schools have started back and autumn has arrived, so temperatures have started to cool and trees are beginning to shed their leaves.
The earthy smells of fall have started to fill the air. In America, the song Dream Lover by Mariah Carey is on top of the singles charts. Over in the UK, Mr. Vain by Culture Beat is the number one hit song.
Bill Clinton is currently the President of the United States and the movie The Fugitive is at the top of the Box Office. In the United Kingdom, John Major is the current Prime Minister. 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. 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 television news, a new children's show called the "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers" has recently made its debut. A new film called "True Romance", starring Christian Slater and Patricia Arquette, has recently been released in movie theaters. Meanwhile, a new sci-fi series called "The X-Files" has been aired on television for the first time. The show follows FBI agents Mulder and Scully as they investigate the paranormal.
Grunge band "Nirvana" have released their new album "In Utero". This is their third studio album and it contains songs such as "Heart-Shaped Box" and "All Apologies". A new animated series called "Animaniacs" has made its TV debut on Fox Kids. The show consists of multiple characters and mini episodes. Following the signing of the Oslo I Accord, footage of PLO leader Yasser Arafat and Israeli prime minister Yitzhak Rabin shaking hands in Washington is being broadcast on all major news stations. The scenes bring hope that the Israeli-Palestinian conflict will come to an end.
A controversial fighting game called "Mortal Kombat" has just been released on the SNES and the SEGA Genesis. The game has received criticism because of its blood and gore. American singer Meat Loaf has released his new single "I'd Do Anything For Love (But I Won't Do That)". On NBC, the network has started airing a new sitcom called Frasier. The show, which is a spin-off of Cheers, follows the life of psychiatrist Frasier Crane as he returns to live in Seattle.
People are watching popular TV shows such as "Matlock", "Married... with Children", "Beverly Hills, 90210" and "The X-Files". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Duck Hunt", "Night Trap", "Mortal Kombat II" and "Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Roseanne", "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air", "Clarissa Explains It All" and "Animaniacs".
If you're a kid or a teenager, then you're probably playing with toys such as "Sylvanian Families", "Micro Machines", "Jenga" and "Yo-yo".
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 September 16th, 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.
Best football players in 1993.
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.
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.
Who were the best NBA players in 1993?
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.
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.
Power Rangers
The "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers" spring onto our screens when teenagers Jason Lee Scott, Trini Kwan, Billy Cranston, Kimberly Hart and Zack Taylor band together to fight off Rita Repulsa's invasion of Earth.
Basic Facts
Basic facts and information about this date:
27 years, 4 months and 1 days have passed since September 16th, 1993.
Week Number: This date occurred during Week 37 of 1993.
Leap Year: 1993 was NOT a leap year.
Age: Anyone born on September 16th, 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 748134000.
Around This Time...
Notable events that occurred around September 16th, 1993:
August 18th, 1993: 12-year-old Sara Ann Wood disappears while riding her bike in Frankfort, New York.
August 19th, 1993: Actress Kim Basinger and Alec Baldwin are married.
August 21st, 1993: NASA loses contact with the Mars Observer spacecraft.
August 24th, 1993: Allegations of child sexual abuse against pop star Michael Jackson are made public.
August 28th, 1993: The first episode of the children's TV show "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers" is aired.
August 31st, 1993: The album "Music Box" is released by Mariah Carey.
Bill Clinton was the President of the United States.
UK Prime Minister
Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom on September 16th, 1993?
John Major was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Irish Taoiseach
Who was the Taoiseach (prime minister) of Ireland on this date?
Albert Reynolds was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
Conception Dates
Interesting facts about conception dates.
A baby that was born on September 16th, 1993 was probably conceived around the 7th of December, 1992. (Rough Estimate).
The due date for a baby that was conceived on September 16th, 1993 is the 26th of June, 1994. (Rough Estimate).
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Videos
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Time Difference & Statistics
Here are some fun statistics about September 16th, 1993.
9,985 days have passed since this date.
862,707,600 seconds have passed since the September 16th, 1993.
If you were born on this day, your heart has beated approximately 1,006,492,200 times.
Since September 16th, 1993, earth has travelled approximately 445,157,121,600 miles through space.
If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 143,784,600 times.
If you were born on this day, you have taken approximately 74,192,854 steps. That's about 32,975 miles!
Since this date, 10,352,491 meteors have entered the earth's atmosphere!
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