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What Happened on December 15, 1993

Historical Events

Downing Street Declaration

British Prime Minister John Major and Irish Taoiseach Albert Reynolds sign Downing Street Declaration concerning Northern Ireland self determination

  • C-130 flies into a Philippines hill & explodes, 16 killed
  • Haitian premier Robert Malval resigns
  • John Williams makes his final appearance as conductor of Boston Pops
  • Lee Aspen resigns as secretary of defense
  • Y-12 crashes at Phonesavanh, Laos: 18 killed

Famous Deaths

  • Lawrence "Tricky" Lofton, American jazz trombonist, dies at 63
Died in 1993 1993 Highlights

About December 15, 1993

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 30 years, 6 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Sagittarius

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