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Born in 1993: Netherlands
This was Netherlands in 1993. Add your birthday to see your exact day.
What was Netherlands like in 1993?
Here is what Netherlands was like in 1993. The biggest song was “What's Up?”. In cinemas, people watched “Jurassic Park”. In the news: XS4ALL opens the internet to everyone. 1993 was also the Year of the Water Rooster, from about 4 February. Below: songs, films, TV, cars, prices, names and news from 1993.
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Songs
- What's Up? · 4 Non Blondes
- What Is Love · Haddaway
- No Limit · 2 Unlimited
- All That She Wants · Ace Of Base
- (I Can't Help) Falling In Love With You · UB40
Films
- Jurassic Park · American film
On TV
- Te land, ter zee en in de lucht · TROS · entertainment
- Sesame Street (Sesamstraat) · NOS · children's programme
- Bassie & Adriaan · TROS · children's series
- Zeg 'ns Aaa · VARA · sitcom
Cartoons
- Pingu · VPRO Villa Achterwerk · Z@ppelin
- The Simpsons (De Simpsons) · On RTL 4, dubbed in Dutch
- Miffy (Nijntje) · On the KRO
Cars
- Opel Astra · Opel
- Volkswagen Golf · Volkswagen
- Volvo 440 · Volvo
Snacks and ice creams
- "Een beetje vreemd, maar wel lekker" · Rivella
- Yogho! Yogho! · Yoghurt drink
- The kroket rules · Snack-bar favourite
- KING Extra Strong · Peppermints
Phones and gadgets
- Greenpoint and the 'Kermit' phone · PTT Telecom
- The Digital Compact Cassette · Philips & Matsushita
- XS4ALL: internet at home · XS4ALL
Fashion
- Gabbers · Australian tracksuit, bomber jacket, Air Max
- New Dutch jeans · Chasin' and Gsus
- Viktor & Rolf · Theatrical fashion
Sports
- Ajax are Dutch football champions · 1993–94 Eredivisie
- Ajax win the Dutch Cup · 1992–93 KNVB Cup final (1993-05-20)
Popular baby names
- Iris · Girls
- Kevin · Boys
- Lisa · Girls
- Dennis · Boys
- Jeroen · Boys
- Laura · Girls
In the news
- XS4ALL opens the internet to everyone (1993-05-01)
- Last part of the Schiphol line opens (1993-05-21)
- Hague Adoption Convention drafted (1993-05-29)
- World Games in The Hague (1993-07-22)
- First Lowlands festival (1993-08-27)
- Dutch world bridge champions (1993-09-10)
- Willemsspoor tunnel opens (1993-09-15)
- RTL 5 starts (1993-10-02)
1993: the Year of the Water Rooster
People born from about 4 February 1993 to 3 February 1994 share the Rooster as their year animal, with the Water element: precision and honesty with wisdom and flow. Those born earlier in January belong to the Water Monkey year.
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Frequently asked questions
What was Netherlands like in 1993?
Here is what Netherlands was like in 1993. The biggest song was “What's Up?”. In cinemas, people watched “Jurassic Park”. In the news: XS4ALL opens the internet to everyone. 1993 was also the Year of the Water Rooster, from about 4 February. Below: songs, films, TV, cars, prices, names and news from 1993.
What was the No. 1 song in Netherlands in 1993?
“What's Up?” was the biggest song of 1993 in Netherlands.
What animal year was 1993?
1993 was the Year of the Water Rooster, from about 4 February 1993 to 3 February 1994. People born in January 1993 belong to the Water Monkey year.
What were popular baby names in Netherlands in 1993?
Popular names included Iris, Kevin, Lisa, and Dennis.
How old is someone born in 1993?
Someone born in 1993 turns 33 in 2026.
How can I see the exact day I was born?
Enter your birth date and city on bornthis.day to see that day’s weather, the moon, the No. 1 song and more, all free.
Last updated October 27, 2026