April 17, 1993: A Look Back
April 17, 1993, was a Saturday. To help you visualize the day, here is a breakdown of what happened in the world that day:
World News:
- Bosnian War: The Bosnian War continued, with intense fighting between Bosnian Serbs and the Bosnian Army.
- Rwanda: Tension rose in Rwanda as the country prepared for elections, which would eventually lead to the Rwandan genocide.
- Israel: Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and PLO chairman Yasser Arafat met to discuss the next phase of the Israeli-Palestinian peace process.
US News:
- President Clinton: President Bill Clinton met with Russian President Boris Yeltsin to discuss issues of mutual concern.
- California: The California earthquake of 1994, a major earthquake that struck the San Fernando Valley, was still being felt in its aftermath.
Entertainment:
- Music: The top song in the United States was "I'm Too Sexy" by Right Said Fred.
- Movies: The movie "Jurassic Park" was still in production.
Sports:
- Baseball: The Boston Red Sox defeated the New York Yankees in a home game.
- Basketball: The Chicago Bulls, led by Michael Jordan, continued their dominant season.
This information provides a glimpse into the events that unfolded on April 17, 1993. It was a day filled with both global challenges and positive developments. While the world faced conflict and uncertainty, there were also signs of progress towards peace and cooperation.
