Okay, because I am a sentimental and sappy mom, I decided to see what else was going on on this day 10 years ago. If for no other reason than I know Kidlet Sr will get a kick out of it.
This is the day that was September 3, 1993….
It was a Friday.
President: Bill Clinton
Vice President: Al Gore
Prices:
Bread: $0.75/loaf
Milk: $2.27/gal
Eggs: $1.17/doz
Car: $17,678
Gas: $1.17/gal
House: $147,700
Stamp: $0.29/ea
Avg Income: $47,221/yr
Min Wage: $4.25/hr
DOW Avg: 3,754
Top Songs:
Hero by Mariah Carey
That’s the Way Love Goes by Janet Jackson
I’d Do Anything for Love (But I Won’t Do That) by Meat Loaf
Freak Me by Silk
Can’t Help Falling In Love by UB40
Dreamlover by Mariah Carey
Weak by SWV (Sisters with Voices)
Informer by Snow
Again by Janet Jackson
A Whole New World (Aladdin’s Theme) by Peabo Bryson & Regina Belle
Hot Toys:
Stretch Armstrong re-release
Beanie Babies
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers
Academy Award Winners:
Best Picture: Schindler’s List
Directed By Steven Spielberg
Best Actor: Tom Hanks
in Philadelphia
Best Actress: Holly Hunter
in The Piano
And of course, on that day…
I became a Mommy.
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