Why did the US get involved in the Iran Iraq war?

[T]he United States actively supported the Iraqi war effort by supplying the Iraqis with billions of dollars of credits, by providing U.S. military intelligence and advice to the Iraqis, and by closely monitoring third country arms sales to Iraq to make sure that Iraq had the military weaponry required.

What was the biggest news story in 1993?

Fire kills 72 as cult standoff in Texas ends with federal assault (April 19). Five arrested, sixth sought in bombing of World Trade Center in New York (March 29). Two police officers convicted in Los Angeles on civil rights charges in Rodney King beating (April 17); sentenced Aug. 4.

Who famous died in 1993?

Died in 1993

Audrey Hepburn (1929-1993) Movie Actress.
River Phoenix (1970-1993) Movie Actor.
Andre the Giant (1946-1993) Wrestler.
Cesar Chavez (1927-1993) Civil Rights Leader.
Brandon Lee (1965-1993) Movie Actor.
Ferruccio Lamborghini (1916-1993) Entrepreneur.
GG Allin (1956-1993) Punk Singer.
Thurgood Marshall (1908-1993)

What famous actors died in 1993?

Notable Deaths of 1993

Audrey Hepburn. Date of birth: May 4, 1929.
Thurgood Marshall. Date of birth: July 2, 1908.
Andre “the Giant” Roussimoff. Date of birth: May 19, 1946.
Brandon Lee. Date of birth: February 1, 1965.
Conway Twitty. Date of birth: September 1, 1933.
Pat Nixon.
Kath Walker.
Vincent Price.

What musicians died in 1993?

Musicians and singers who died in 1993

Died January 1993. 1994. Dizzy Gillespie.
Died February 1993. 1994. Toy Caldwell.
Died April 1993. 1994. Mick Ronson.
Died May 1993. 1994. Sun Ra.
Died June 1993. 1994. Conway Twitty.
Died July 1993. 1994. Mia Zapata.
Died August 1993. 1994. Randy Jo Hobbs.
Died November 1993. 1994. Albert Collins.