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What Happened on February 5, 1993

Historical Events

  • Grenade explodes in Sarajevo, killing 63 and injuring 160
  • R James Woolsey, becomes 16th director of CIA

Famous Birthdays

  • Adam Ondra, Czech climber, born in Brno, Czech Republic
  • Luke Newton, English actor, known for "Bridgerton", born in Shoreham-by-Sea, England

Famous Deaths

  • Jack Young, English cricketer (8 Tests for England 1947-49, 17 wickets), dies at 80
  • Joseph L. Mankiewicz, American screenwriter and film director (All about Eve), dies at 83
  • Marcel Léger, Canadian politician, dies at 62
  • Tip Tipping [Tim], English film stuntman, dies in sky-diving accident at 34
Died in 1993 1993 Highlights

About February 5, 1993

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 31 years, 5 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Aquarius

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