People and Events on September 21, 1993

Kwon Mina

32 Years Old

South Korean idol and actress known for being a former member of AOA and appearing in various TV dramas and reality shows. She's also recognized for her bold and outspoken personal...

Kirsty Gilmour

32 Years Old

A Scottish badminton player who has won numerous international titles, including the 2014 and 2016 Scottish Open Championships, and has represented Scotland at the Commonwealth Gam...

Ante RebiÄ?

32 Years Old

Croatian midfielder who played for clubs like Hajduk Split and Dinamo Zagreb, earning 29 caps for the national team between 1973 and 1981.

A Day of Turmoil: September 21st, 1993

September 21st, 1993, was a day marked by controversy and upheaval. It was a day when the Russian government faced a constitutional crisis, and a commercial airliner was shot down by a missile, resulting in devastating consequences. Amidst the chaos, three individuals were born who would go on to make their mark in their respective fields.

A Constitutional Crisis Unfolds in Russia

On this fateful day, Russian President Boris Yeltsin sparked a constitutional crisis that would have far-reaching implications for the country. Yeltsin, who had been grappling with the Russian parliament over proposed reforms, ordered the dissolution of the parliament, citing its failure to support his economic policies. This move was met with widespread opposition, and the parliament, in turn, voted to impeach Yeltsin. The crisis would eventually lead to the use of force by Yeltsin's government, resulting in the deaths of over 100 people and the destruction of the Russian parliament building.

Air Disaster Strikes

In a tragic incident, a Transair Georgian Airlines Tu-134 was shot down by a missile, killing all 22 people on board. The plane was en route from Sohumi to Tbilisi when it was struck, and the incident marked one of the deadliest aviation disasters of the year.

Born to Achieve

Amidst the turmoil, three individuals were born who would go on to make their mark in their respective fields.

September 21st, 1993, was a day of contrasts, marked by both turmoil and the arrival of new life. While the Russian government faced a constitutional crisis, and a devastating air disaster struck, three individuals were born who would go on to achieve great things in their respective fields.

Noteworthy Events on this Day:
33 years ago
Russian President Boris Yeltsin sparks constitutional crisis (The Moscow Kremlin, Moscow, Russia) 1993
Russian President Boris Yeltsin pulled off a brazen power play on September 21, 1993, leaving the nation reeling. In a shocking move, he suspended parliament and scrapped the constitution, sending shockwaves through the government. The bold – or reckless – decision sparked a constitutional crisis, pitting Yeltsin against the Russian parliament. The drama unfolded as Yeltsin, frustrated with the parliament's resistance to his reforms, took drastic measures to consolidate power. With the country teetering on the brink of chaos, the world watched anxiously as Russia's future hung in the balance.
33 years ago
Transair Georgian Airlines Tu-134 shot down by missile (Black Sea, near Sukhumi, Georgia) 1993
The Black Sea skies turned deadly as a Transair Georgian Airlines Tu-134 aircraft was struck by a missile, sending it plummeting into the waters near Sukhumi, Georgia. On board, 108 people, including crew and passengers, were fighting for their lives. The shocking incident marked one of the most devastating acts of aerial terrorism in recent history, sparking a global outcry and demanding urgent answers.