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8th of October, 1993

The 8th of October, 1993, fell on a Friday. Day 281 of 1993. Decade: 1990s.

26 years, 5 months and 21 days have passed since the 8th of October, 1993.

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On This Date

Events that occurred on the 8th of October, 1993:

• Demolition Man (1993) is released in cinemas.

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Born On This Date

People who were born on this exact date:

• Born on this exact date: Barbara Palvin: Hungarian model.

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Music Singles

Songs that were on top of the music singles charts in the USA and the United Kingdom on the 8th of October, 1993:

• United States: Dream Lover - Mariah Carey
• United Kingdom: Boom Shake The Room - Jazzy Jeff & Fresh Prince

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Movie Box Office

What movie was on top of the box office?

• The movie "Malice" was at the top of the box office on this date.

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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 8th of October, 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.

• 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.

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Basic Facts

Basic facts and information about this date:

• 26 years, 5 months and 21 days have passed since the 8th of October, 1993.
• Week Number: This date occurred during Week 40 of 1993.
• Leap Year: 1993 was NOT a leap year.
• Age: Anyone born on the 8th of October, 1993, will be 26 years of age.
• People born in 1993 belong to the "Generation Y (Millennial)" generation.
• Unix Timestamp: The Unix Timestamp for this date is 750034800.

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Around This Time...

Notable events that occurred around the 8th of October, 1993:

• 10th of September, 1993: True Romance (1993) is released.
• 10th of September, 1993: The first episode of The X-Files is aired on television.
• 13th of September, 1993: Nirvana release their album In Utero.
• 13th of September, 1993: The first episode of Animaniacs is aired.
• 15th of September, 1993: Meat Loaf releases his single "I'd Do Anything For Love (But I Won't Do That)"
• 16th of September, 1993: The TV show "Frasier" is aired for the first time.
• 24th of September, 1993: The first episode of "Boy Meets World" is aired.
• 29th of September, 1993: The film A Bronx Tale (1993) is released.
• 1st of October, 1993: Comedy movie Cool Runnings (1993) is released in cinemas.
• 4th of October, 1993: Russian President Boris Yeltsin orders the army to storm parliament.
• 6th of October, 1993: Michael Jordan announces that he is retiring from basketball.
• 19th of October, 1993: Mariah Carey releases her single "Hero".
• 29th of October, 1993: The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) is released in cinemas.
• 31st of October, 1993: Actor River Phoenix dies of a drug overdose.
• 1st of November, 1993: The European Union is founded.
• 3rd of November, 1993: Whitney Houston releases the song "I Will Always Love You".
• 3rd of November, 1993: The first episode of "The Nanny", starring Fran Drescher, is aired on television.
• 5th of November, 1993: RoboCop 3 (1993) is released.

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Horoscopes & Birthstone Information

Zodiac & Birthstone information:

• Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on the 8th of October, 1993, will have the star sign Libra.
• Zodiac Element: Air.
• Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 1993 was the year of the Rooster (Yin Water).
• Native American Zodiac: The 8th of October, 1993 falls under the Raven.
• Birthstone: Anyone born during the month of October will have the birthstones Tourmaline and Opal.

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Television Shows

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

• Walker, Texas Ranger - Starring Chuck Norris.
• Boy Meets World - A sitcom that revolves around the life of a boy called Cory Matthews.
• Frasier - Sitcom about a therapist / talk-show host called Dr. Frasier Crane.
• The X-Files - Special agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully team up to investigate the paranormal.
• Mighty Morphin Power Rangers - A group of teenagers transform into a team of superheroes.
• 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.

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1993 - Kid's TV

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

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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

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Celebrity Birthdays

Celebrities and historical figures that were born on the 8th of October:

• 8th of October, 1941: Jesse Jackson: Activist.
• 8th of October, 1943: R. L. Stine: Author.
• 8th of October, 1943: Chevy Chase: Actor.
• 8th of October, 1949: Sigourney Weaver: Actress.
• 8th of October, 1970: Matt Damon: Actor.
• 8th of October, 1980: Nick Cannon: Actor.
• 8th of October, 1985: Bruno Mars: Singer.

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Weather

Weather information for the 8th of October, 1993:

• Dublin, Ireland: It was 14.2 degrees Celsius. It rained a bit (mist or a shower or two). It was a cloudy day.
• New York, USA: Temperature: 66.2 degrees Fahrenheit. 19 degrees Celsius. Precipitation: 0cm.
• London, England: Temperature: 12.17 degrees Celsius. Rain fell. Precipitation: 4.06cm.

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US President

Who was the US President on this particular date?

• Bill Clinton was the President of the United States on the 8th of October, 1993.

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Conception Dates

Interesting facts about conception dates.

• A baby that was born on the 8th of October, 1993 was probably conceived around the 29th of December, 1992. (Rough Estimate).
• The due date for a baby that was conceived on the 8th of October, 1993 is the 18th of July, 1994. (Rough Estimate).

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Computer Games

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

• Myst - Puzzle adventure game that was released for the Macintosh.
• Mortal Kombat II - Sequel of the arcade fighting game. Developed by Midway Games.
• Syndicate - Tactical game released by Bullfrog Productions. Set in the future.
• 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.
• Duck Hunt - Light gun shooter game.

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8th of October

Events that have occurred on the 8th of October:

• 8th of October, 1967: Che Guevara is captured in Bolivia.
• 8th of October, 1968: The Troubles begin in Northern Ireland.
• 8th of October, 1982: Cats opens on Broadway.
• 8th of October, 2005: An earthquake in Kashmir kills 100,000 people.
• 8th of October, 1981: The first episode of Cagney & Lacey is aired.
• 8th of October, 1998: Impeachment proceedings are initiated against U.S. President Bill Clinton.
• 8th of October, 2015: Sepp Blatter is suspended from FIFA.
• 8th of October, 2015: Football: Jurgen Klopp agrees to become the new manager of Liverpool.

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Time Difference & Statistics

Here are some fun statistics about the 8th of October, 1993.

• 9,669 days have passed since this date.
• 835,401,600 seconds have passed since the 8th of October, 1993.
• If you were born on this day, your heart has beated approximately 974,635,200 times.
• Since the 8th of October, 1993, earth has travelled approximately 431,067,225,600 miles through space.
• If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 139,233,600 times.
• If you were born on this day, you have taken approximately 71,844,538 steps. That's about 31,931 miles!
• Since this date, 10,024,819 meteors have entered the earth's atmosphere!

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