What happened on Friday January 15, 1993?

Here's what happened on January 15, 1993:

• 1993 Kushiro–Oki earthquake in Hokkaido, Japan On January 15, 1993, a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck off the coast of Kushiro, Hokkaido, Japan, at 20:06 JST. The earthquake resulted in two fatalities and 966 injuries, with significant damage in the Kushiro region. Ground liquefaction and landslides were among the notable effects. The earthquake was felt throughout Hokkaido, northern Honshu, Sakhalin, and the Kuril Islands. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Death of Sammy Cahn, American lyricist and songwriter Samuel Cohen, known professionally as Sammy Cahn, passed away on January 15, 1993, at the age of 79 in Los Angeles, California, due to heart failure. Cahn was a renowned lyricist and songwriter, best known for his collaborations with Frank Sinatra and other artists. He won four Academy Awards for his songs, including 'Three Coins in the Fountain.' source: en.wikipedia.org
• Passing of Basketball Coach Henry Iba Henry Iba, a legendary basketball coach, died at the age of 88, leaving behind a significant legacy in sports history.
• Final Episode of Santa Barbara The popular soap opera Santa Barbara aired its final episode on NBC Television, marking the end of a significant television series.

Events in 1993

January 15, 1993: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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January 15, 1993 was a Friday and it was the 15th day of the year 1993 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 15, 1993 can also be written as 1/15/1993 in the US and as 15/1/1993 in UK and Europe.

January 15, 1993 in January 1993 calendar

Famous people born on January 15, 1993:

• Paulina Vega

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• Li Fabin
• Fong Hoi Sun
• Daler Kuzjaev
• Amro Jenyat
• Jean-Brice Wadriako
• Frank Fois
• Tommaso Boni
• Dylan McGeouch
• Ben Gibson
• Jackner Louis
• Niko Kata
• Israel Gutiérrez
• Ramón Burgos
• Wil Trapp
• Eric Miller
• Elgin Cook
• Kadeem Allen
• Matheus Simonete Bressaneli

Famous people born in 1993

Famous people born on January 15th

Famous people died on January 15, 1993:

• Sammy Cahn

  Legendary American lyricist who wrote songs for Frank Sinatra, winning multiple Academy Awards and contributing significantly to the Great...

• Henry Iba

  Renowned American basketball coach who led teams to Olympic gold medals in 1964 and 1968, significantly contributing to the sport's...

Famous people who died in 1993

Famous people who died on January 15th

January 15, 1993: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 15, 1993 was I Will Always Love You by Whitney Houston, according to the music chart for the week January 11th and January 17th.

1. Whitney Houston - I Will Always Love You
2. Shai - If I Ever Fall In Love
3. Boyz II Men - In The Still Of The Nite (I'll Remember)
4. Wreckx-N-Effect - Rump Shaker
5. Shanice - Saving Forever For You

January 15, 1993: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 15, 1993 was Exterminate! by Snap! featuring Niki Harris, according to the music chart for the week January 11th and January 17th.

1. Snap! featuring Niki Harris - Exterminate!
2. Take That - Could It Be Magic
3. Michael Jackson - Heal The World
4. Charles & Eddie - Would I Lie To You?

January 15, 1993: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 15, 1993 was I Will Always Love You by Whitney Houston, according to the music chart for the week January 11th and January 17th.

1. Whitney Houston - I Will Always Love You
2. Shai - If I Ever Fall In Love
3. Wreckx-N-Effect - Rump Shaker
4. Portrait - Here We Go Again!
5. Boyz II Men - In The Still Of The Nite (From "The Jacksons")

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 15th is Capricorn.

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January 15, 1993: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 15, 1993 is Monkey and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 15, 1993 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 15, 1993 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on January 15, 1993 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 33% full, rising at 12:36 am and setting at 11:49 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 08, 1993 while the next full moon would come on Feb 06, 1993.

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Your place in the Universe on January 15, 1993

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Someone born on January 15, 1993 is:

33 years 4 months old,

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or 12182 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 15, 1993?

There are 236 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 15th 2027.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 15, 1993?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on January 15, 1993.

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