Year 1994 in History

1994 Timeline

1. 1994

   Aleksandr Popov swims a world record 100m freestyle of 47.83 seconds

   Aleksandr Popov swims a world record 100m freestyle of 47.83 seconds

2. 1994

   Kathleen Kinmont files for divorce from Lorenzo Lamas

   Lorenzo Fernando Lamas is an American actor and producer. He is widely known for his role of Lance Cumson, the irresponsible grandson of Angela Channing—played by Jane Wyman—in the soap opera Falcon...

3. 1994

   Kapil Dev takes 2/41 as India beats Sri Lanka by an innings and 95 runs in 2nd Cricket Test in Bengaluru; equals Sir Ric

   Kapil Dev takes 2/41 as India beats Sri Lanka by an innings and 95 runs in 2nd Cricket Test in Bengaluru; equals Sir Richard Hadlee's world record of 431 Test wickets

4. 1994

   The Church of England ordains its first 32 female priests at the Bristol Cathedral in Bristol, England [1]

   On 12 March 1994, 32 women were ordained as Church of England priests for the first time in history.

5. 1994

   Robert F. Kennedy Jr. divorces Emily Black

   Robert Francis Kennedy Jr., also known by his initials RFK Jr., is an American politician, environmental lawyer, author, conspiracy theorist, and anti-vaccine activist serving as the 26th United...

6. 1994

   NFL coach Jimmy Johnson quits the Dallas Cowboys

   NFL coach Jimmy Johnson quits the Dallas Cowboys

7. 1994

   Plane carrying Rwandan President Juvénal Habyarimana and Burundian President Cyprien Ntaryamira is shot down by surface-

   Plane carrying Rwandan President Juvénal Habyarimana and Burundian President Cyprien Ntaryamira is shot down by surface-to-air missiles, abruptly ending peace negotiations and sparking the Rwandan Genocide. Those responsible have never been identified.

8. 1994

   American "Beverly Hills 90210" actress Shannen Doherty (22) files for divorce from American actor Ashley Hamilton (19),

   American "Beverly Hills 90210" actress Shannen Doherty (22) files for divorce from American actor Ashley Hamilton (19), after just over six months of marriage

9. 1994

   Musician Billy Joel & supermodel Christie Brinkley announce plans to divorce

   Christie Lee Brinkley is an American model. Brinkley appeared on an unprecedented three consecutive covers of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issues in 1979, 1980, and 1981.

10. 1994

    Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (21 days after his divorce) weds Mary Richardson

    Robert Francis Kennedy Jr., also known by his initials RFK Jr., is an American politician, environmental lawyer, author, conspiracy theorist, and anti-vaccine activist serving as the 26th United...

11. 1994

    American singer and piano player Harry Connick, Jr. (26) weds American model Jill Goodacre (30) at St. Louis Cathedral i

    American singer and piano player Harry Connick, Jr. (26) weds American model Jill Goodacre (30) at St. Louis Cathedral in New Orleans, Louisiana

12. 1994

    Roseanne Barr Arnold files for divorce from Tom Arnold

    Thomas Duane Arnold is an American actor and comedian. He is best known for playing Arnie Thomas on Roseanne, which starred his ex-wife Roseanne Barr.

13. 1994

    7,000 Tutsi are slaughtered by Hutus in the stadium at Kibuye, Rwanda

    7,000 Tutsi are slaughtered by Hutus in the stadium at Kibuye, Rwanda

14. 1994

    American actor Patrick Dempsey (28) divorces American talent manager and actress Rochelle "Rocky" Parker (56) after near

    American actor Patrick Dempsey (28) divorces American talent manager and actress Rochelle "Rocky" Parker (56) after nearly 7 years of marriage

15. 1994

    "Princess of Rock and Roll" Lisa Marie Presley separates from musician Danny Keough

    "Princess of Rock and Roll" Lisa Marie Presley separates from musician Danny Keough

16. 1994

    Nelson Mandela is sworn in as South Africa's first Black president

    The president of South Africa is the head of state and head of government of the Republic of South Africa.

17. 1994

    American "E.T." actress Drew Barrymore (19) files for divorce from Welsh bar owner Jeremy Thomas (31) after less than tw

    American "E.T." actress Drew Barrymore (19) files for divorce from Welsh bar owner Jeremy Thomas (31) after less than two months of marriage

18. 1994

    "Pulp Fiction", directed by Quentin Tarantino and starring John Travolta, Uma Thurman and Samuel L. Jackson premieres at

    "Pulp Fiction", directed by Quentin Tarantino and starring John Travolta, Uma Thurman and Samuel L. Jackson premieres at the Cannes Film Festival (Palme d'Or 1994)

19. 1994

    Mayflower Madame Sydney Biddle Barrows (42) weds television producer Darnay Hoffman (46) at Cathedral of St. John the Di

    Mayflower Madame Sydney Biddle Barrows (42) weds television producer Darnay Hoffman (46) at Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York City

20. 1994

    Guns N' Roses drummer Matthew Sorum files to divorce Kai

    Guns N' Roses drummer Matthew Sorum files to divorce Kai

21. 1994

    Sally Fields files for divorce from 2nd husband Alan Greisman

    Sally Fields files for divorce from 2nd husband Alan Greisman

22. 1994

    Aerosmith is the first major band to let fans download a full new track for free from the internet

    Aerosmith is an American rock band formed in Boston in 1970. The group consists of lead vocalist Steven Tyler, bassist Tom Hamilton, drummer Joey Kramer, and guitarists Joe Perry and Brad Whitford.

23. 1994

    US reopens Guantanamo Naval Base to process refugees

    US reopens Guantanamo Naval Base to process refugees

24. 1994

    Amazon.com is founded by Jeff Bezos in Bellevue, Washington

    Jeffrey Preston Bezos (né Jorgensen; born January 12, 1964) is an American businessman best known as the founder, executive chairman, and former president and CEO of Amazon, the world's largest...

25. 1994

    Actress Diane Lane files for divorce from Christopher Lambert

    Diane Lane is an acclaimed American actress. Her accolades include nominations for an Academy Award, three Primetime Emmy Awards, three Golden Globe Awards, several Screen Actors Guild Awards,...

26. 1994

    Hollywood's highest-paid screenwriter Joe Eszterhas (49) weds Naomi Baka (35) in Maui, Hawaii

    Hollywood's highest-paid screenwriter Joe Eszterhas (49) weds Naomi Baka (35) in Maui, Hawaii

27. 1994

    Jeff Buckley releases his album "Grace," featuring his cover of Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah"

    "Hallelujah" is a song written by Canadian singer Leonard Cohen, originally released on his album Various Positions (1984).

28. 1994

    American 'Piano Man' Billy Joel (45) and American supermodel Christie Brinkley (40) divorce after 9 years of marriage

    American 'Piano Man' Billy Joel (45) and American supermodel Christie Brinkley (40) divorce after 9 years of marriage

29. 1994

    The Provisional Irish Republican Army (Sinn Féin) declares a ceasefire in Northern Ireland

    The Provisional Irish Republican Army (Provisional IRA), officially known as the Irish Republican Army (IRA; Irish: Óglaigh na hÉireann) and informally known as the Provos, was an Irish republican...

30. 1994

    Princess Christina of the Netherlands (47) separates from husband Jorge Guillermo (48); diviorce finalized in 1996

    Princess Christina of the Netherlands (47) separates from husband Jorge Guillermo (48); diviorce finalized in 1996

31. 1994

    "Friends," a TV sitcom created by David Crane and Marta Kauffman and starring Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudr

    "Friends," a TV sitcom created by David Crane and Marta Kauffman and starring Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry, and David Schwimmer, premieres on NBC

32. 1994

    Canadian-American comic-impressionist Rich Little (55) weds American comedian Jeannette Markey (28) at the MGM Grand Hot

    Canadian-American comic-impressionist Rich Little (55) weds American comedian Jeannette Markey (28) at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada; divorce in 1997

33. 1994

    Darmstadtium, chemical element 110, is discovered at GSI Helmholtz Centre for Heavy Ion Research near Darmstadt, Germany

    Darmstadtium is a synthetic chemical element; it has symbol Ds and atomic number 110.

34. 1994

    First public trains run through the Channel Tunnel, linking England and France under the English Channel

    The Channel Tunnel (French: Tunnel sous la Manche, sometimes referred to as the Chunnel) is a 50.46-kilometre (31.35-mile) railway tunnel beneath the English Channel that connects Folkestone in the...

35. 1994

    Mary J. Blige releases "My Life," her second studio album (Billboard Music Award Top R&B Album 1995)

    Mary Jane Blige ( BLYZHE; born January 11, 1971) is an American R&B and hip-hop soul singer, songwriter, actress, and entrepreneur.

36. 1994

    The Beatles release "Live at the BBC" in Britain, their first album in 23 years

    The Beatles were an English rock band formed in Liverpool in 1960. The core lineup of the band comprised John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr.

37. 1994

    Cindy Crawford and Richard Gere announce they are separating

    Richard Tiffany Gere ( GHEER; born August 31, 1949) is an American actor. He began appearing in films in the 1970s, playing a supporting role in Looking for Mr.

38. 1994

    Australian cricket spin king Shane Warne dismisses England's Phil DeFreitas, Darren Gough and Devon Malcolm for a famous

    Australian cricket spin king Shane Warne dismisses England's Phil DeFreitas, Darren Gough and Devon Malcolm for a famous hat-trick in the second Test win in Melbourne

39. 1994

    Largest free concert in the world occurs when Rod Stewart performs in front of an estimated 3.5 million people at Copaca

    Largest free concert in the world occurs when Rod Stewart performs in front of an estimated 3.5 million people at Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil [1]

40. 1994

    Battles between the army and rebellious Indigenous people in southern Mexico kill 57

    Battles between the army and rebellious Indigenous people in southern Mexico kill 57

41. 1994

    s killed in Venezuela in prison revolt

    Venezuela, officially the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, is a country on the northern coast of South America, consisting of a continental landmass and various islands and islets in the Caribbean...

42. 1994

    Steve Young of the San Francisco 49ers becomes first quarterback to win 3 straight NFL passing titles despite a 37-34 OT

    Steve Young of the San Francisco 49ers becomes first quarterback to win 3 straight NFL passing titles despite a 37-34 OT loss to the Philadelphia Eagles; first to lodge 3 consecutive passer ratings of 100+

43. 1994

    Aleksandr Popov swims world record 100m free style (47.82)

    Aleksandr Popov swims world record 100m free style (47.82)

44. 1994

    Dow Jones Industrial Average hits record 3803.88

    Dow Jones Industrial Average hits record 3803.88

45. 1994

    South Africa beat Australia in the Sydney Test by 5 runs

    South Africa beat Australia in the Sydney Test by 5 runs

46. 1994

    Dutch speed skater Rintje Ritsma skates world record 1500m (1:51.60)

    Robert Rintje Ritsma is a Dutch former long track speed skater. His nickname is the Beer van Lemmer, which translates to the "Bear from Lemmer", analogous to Igor Zhelezovski's nickname "The Bear...

47. 1994

    14th United Negro College Fund raises $11,000,000

    14th United Negro College Fund raises $11,000,000

48. 1994

    Trial of Lorena Bobbitt who cut off her husband's penis, begins

    Trial of Lorena Bobbitt who cut off her husband's penis, begins

49. 1994

    Hyderabad score 6 for 944 against Andhra Pradesh in Ranji Trophy

    Hyderabad score 6 for 944 against Andhra Pradesh in Ranji Trophy

50. 1994

    Italian government of Carlo Ciampi resigns

    Italian government of Carlo Ciampi resigns

51. 1994

    Inna Lassovskaya triple-jumps ladies world record (14.61m)

    Inna Lassovskaya triple-jumps ladies world record (14.61m)

52. 1994

    Dallas Mavericks drop a 104-87 decision to the San Antonio Spurs at Reunion Arena to set an unwanted NBA record with the

    Dallas Mavericks drop a 104-87 decision to the San Antonio Spurs at Reunion Arena to set an unwanted NBA record with their 17th consecutive home defeat; break mark of 16 set by Orlando in 1990

53. 1994

    Lawrence Taylor announces his retirement from the NFL

    Lawrence Taylor announces his retirement from the NFL

54. 1994

    Scott skates world record 1000m (1:12.54)

    Scott skates world record 1000m (1:12.54)

55. 1994

    6.6 Earthquake hits Los Angeles killing 60, $30B in damage

    6.6 Earthquake hits Los Angeles killing 60, $30B in damage

56. 1994

    Actress Elizabeth Taylor released from the hospital after hip treatment

    Dame Elizabeth Rosemond Taylor (February 27, 1932 – March 23, 2011) was a British and American actress.

57. 1994

    Patrick Ewing becomes first New York player to reach the 15,000-point mark in his NBA career; scores a game-high 34 poin

    Patrick Ewing becomes first New York player to reach the 15,000-point mark in his NBA career; scores a game-high 34 points in the Knicks' 106-94 win over visiting Minnesota

58. 1994

    The Cando event, a possible bolide impact in Cando, Spain. Witnesses claim to have seen a fireball in the sky lasting fo

    The Cando event, a possible bolide impact in Cando, Spain. Witnesses claim to have seen a fireball in the sky lasting for almost one minute.

59. 1994

    -20°F (-29°C) (5:32 AM) coldest day ever recorded in Cleveland Ohio

    The Cleveland Guardians are an American professional baseball team based in Cleveland.

60. 1994

    Dallas Mavericks suffer 19th straight loss at Reunion Arena, 91-87 to the Seattle SuperSonics; extends an unwanted NBA r

    Dallas Mavericks suffer 19th straight loss at Reunion Arena, 91-87 to the Seattle SuperSonics; extends an unwanted NBA record for the most consecutive home defeats

61. 1994

    5.5 magnitude earthquake strikes Sumatra

    5.5 magnitude earthquake strikes Sumatra

62. 1994

    Worldwide Day for Peace in Bosnia-Herzegovina

    Worldwide Day for Peace in Bosnia-Herzegovina

63. 1994

    Dow Jones Industrial Average closes above 3,900 for 1st time (3,914.48)

    Dow Jones Industrial Average closes above 3,900 for 1st time (3,914.48)

64. 1994

    Carlos Reina succeeds pres Callejas in Honduras

    Carlos Reina succeeds pres Callejas in Honduras

65. 1994

    Helicopter crashes into office building in San Jose California, 1 dead

    Helicopter crashes into office building in San Jose California, 1 dead

66. 1994

    Frankie Randall beats Mexican boxing legend Julio César Chávez by split decision to win WBC super lightweight title at M

    Frankie Randall beats Mexican boxing legend Julio César Chávez by split decision to win WBC super lightweight title at MGM Grand, Las Vegas; Chavez's 1st knockdown of career in 11th and 1st loss in 91 pro fights

67. 1994

    Barcelona opera theater "Gran Teatro del Liceo", built in 1847, burns down for the second time; re-built and re-opens in

    Barcelona opera theater "Gran Teatro del Liceo", built in 1847, burns down for the second time; re-built and re-opens in 1999

68. 1994

    20 die in armed assault on mosque in Khartoum, Sudan

    Khartoum, also spelled Khartum, is the capital city of Sudan as well as Khartoum State.

69. 1994

    "Where On Earth Is Carmen San Diego," debuts on Fox TV

    "Where On Earth Is Carmen San Diego," debuts on Fox TV

70. 1994

    Jose Maria Figueres elected President of Costa Rica

    José María Figueres Olsen is a Costa Rican businessman and politician, who served as President of Costa Rica from 1994 to 1998.

71. 1994

    American actor and singer Jim Nabors (Gomer Pyle, USMC) undergoes a liver transplant

    American actor and singer Jim Nabors (Gomer Pyle, USMC) undergoes a liver transplant

72. 1994

    "Sátántangó", Hungarian film directed by Béla Tarr, starring Mihály Víg, Putyi Horváth, is released

    Sátántangó, also known in English as Satan's Tango, is a 1994 internationally co-produced epic drama film directed by Hungarian filmmaker Béla Tarr.

73. 1994

    Space Shuttle STS-60 (Discovery 18) lands

    Space Shuttle Discovery (Orbiter Vehicle Designation: OV-103) is a retired American Space Shuttle orbiter.

74. 1994

    Model Anna Nicole Smith hospitalized for drug overdose

    Model Anna Nicole Smith hospitalized for drug overdose

75. 1994

    Inna Lassovskaya jumps world record 14.9m

    Inna Lassovskaya jumps world record 14.9m

76. 1994

    Tom Barrasso becomes winningest US born goalie in NHL history, as the Pittsburgh Penguins win, 5-3 over visiting Winnipe

    Tom Barrasso becomes winningest US born goalie in NHL history, as the Pittsburgh Penguins win, 5-3 over visiting Winnipeg; passes record of 252 career wins set by Frank Brimsek

77. 1994

    6.5 earthquake strikes South East Sumatra, kills 200

    6.5 earthquake strikes South East Sumatra, kills 200

78. 1994

    36th Daytona 500: Sterling Marlin wins his first NASCAR race; Neil Bonnett and Rodney Orr killed in separate practice in

    36th Daytona 500: Sterling Marlin wins his first NASCAR race; Neil Bonnett and Rodney Orr killed in separate practice incidents

79. 1994

    Indians owner Richard Jacobs announces he will pay $10 million to name baseball field (Jacobs Field) at Gateway (becomes

    Indians owner Richard Jacobs announces he will pay $10 million to name baseball field (Jacobs Field) at Gateway (becomes official 3/23)

80. 1994

    Scoreboard is unveiled at new Cleveland Indians' park (Jacobs Field)

    Progressive Field is a baseball stadium in the downtown area of Cleveland, Ohio. It is the ballpark of the Cleveland Guardians of Major League Baseball and, together with Rocket Arena, is part of the...

81. 1994

    Israeli extremist Baruch Goldstein massacres at least 55 Palestinians at Hebron Ibrahimi Mosque, with an assault style r

    Israeli extremist Baruch Goldstein massacres at least 55 Palestinians at Hebron Ibrahimi Mosque, with an assault style rifle

82. 1994

    St Louis Blues beat Ottawa Senators 11-1

    The Ottawa Senators (French: Sénateurs d'Ottawa), officially the Ottawa Senators Hockey Club and colloquially known as the Sens, are a professional ice hockey team based in Ottawa.

83. 1994

    Maronite church near Beirut bombed, 10 killed

    Beirut is the capital and largest city of Lebanon. As of 2025 Greater Beirut has a population of 2.4 million, just under half of Lebanon's population, which makes it the twelfth-largest city in the...

84. 1994

    Brady Law, imposing a wait-period to buy a hand gun in the USA, comes into effect

    Brady Law, imposing a wait-period to buy a hand gun in the USA, comes into effect

85. 1994

    American politician William Natcher, (Rep-D-Ky), casts his 18,401 & last consecutive vote

    American politician William Natcher, (Rep-D-Ky), casts his 18,401 & last consecutive vote

86. 1994

    "Philoktetes Variations" with Ron Vawter premieres in Brussels

    "Philoktetes Variations" with Ron Vawter premieres in Brussels

87. 1994

    Four Arab terrorists are found guilty of bombing the World Trade Center

    On April 19, 1995, American anti-government extremist Timothy McVeigh, assisted by Terry Nichols, detonated a makeshift bomb stored in a rental truck parked in front of the Alfred P.

88. 1994

    Jefffesron Airplane/Starship singer Grace Slick arrested for pointing a gun at a cop

    Jefffesron Airplane/Starship singer Grace Slick arrested for pointing a gun at a cop

89. 1994

    Colin Jackson runs world record 60m hurdles indoor (7.30 sec)

    Colin Jackson runs world record 60m hurdles indoor (7.30 sec)

90. 1994

    B737 collides with Ilyushin-86 in New Delhi, at least 8 killed

    B737 collides with Ilyushin-86 in New Delhi, at least 8 killed

91. 1994

    IRA launch 1st of 3 mortar attacks on London's Heathrow Airport

    IRA launch 1st of 3 mortar attacks on London's Heathrow Airport

92. 1994

    1 million Greeks attend actress and activist Melina Mercouri's funeral

    1 million Greeks attend actress and activist Melina Mercouri's funeral

93. 1994

    Eduardo Frei succeeds Patricio Aylwin as President of Chile

    Patricio Aylwin Azócar was a Chilean politician, lawyer, author, professor and former senator who was the 30th president of Chile from 1990 to 1994.

94. 1994

    A third of voters in Austria vote for the far-right Freedom Party

    The Freedom Party of Austria (German: Freiheitliche Partei Österreichs, FPÖ) is a political party in Austria, variously described as far-right, extremist, right-wing populist, and Eurosceptic.

95. 1994

    Mexican banker and billionaire Alfredo Harp Helu kidnapped

    Mexican banker and billionaire Alfredo Harp Helu kidnapped

96. 1994

    Experts from AL certify the Cleveland Indians Jacobs Field is properly lit

    Experts from AL certify the Cleveland Indians Jacobs Field is properly lit

97. 1994

    Iran transport aircraft crashes in Azerbaijan (32 killed)

    Iran transport aircraft crashes in Azerbaijan (32 killed)

98. 1994

    South Africa Goldstone committee reveals existence of secret police

    South Africa Goldstone committee reveals existence of secret police

99. 1994

    2,500 kilograms of cocaine intercepted in Zeewolde, Netherlands

    2,500 kilograms of cocaine intercepted in Zeewolde, Netherlands

100. 1994

     El Salvador's 1st presidential election following 12-year-old civil war

     El Salvador, officially the Republic of El Salvador, is a country in Central America.

101. 1994

     Gunda Niemann skates ladies world record 3 km (4:09.32)

     Gunda Niemann skates ladies world record 3 km (4:09.32)

102. 1994

     Church in Piedmont Alabama collapses in tornado, 19 killed

     The 1994 Palm Sunday tornado outbreak was the third notable US tornado outbreak to occur on Palm Sunday and the second to take place in the Southeastern United States.

103. 1994

     Armed Zulus demonstrate in Johannesburg, over 53 killed

     Armed Zulus demonstrate in Johannesburg, over 53 killed

104. 1994

     ABC Masters Tournament won by Hobo Boothe

     ABC Masters Tournament won by Hobo Boothe

105. 1994

     Actor James Farentino pleads no contest to stalking ex-girlfriend Tina Sinatra

     Actor James Farentino pleads no contest to stalking ex-girlfriend Tina Sinatra

106. 1994

     First roster of Silver Bullets is announced, an all-female professional baseball team

     First roster of Silver Bullets is announced, an all-female professional baseball team

107. 1994

     Miami Heat beat NY Knicks ending 15 game NBA winning streak

     Miami Heat beat NY Knicks ending 15 game NBA winning streak

108. 1994

     American soul singer Percy Sledge pleads guilty to tax evasion; receives sentence of six months in a halfway house, five

     American soul singer Percy Sledge pleads guilty to tax evasion; receives sentence of six months in a halfway house, five years of probation, and ordered to pay $96,000 in back taxes and penalties

109. 1994

     Atlanta Braves pitcher Kent Mercker no-hits LA Dodgers, 6-0 at Dodger Stadium

     Dodger Stadium is a ballpark in the Elysian Park neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, United States. It is the home of the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB).

110. 1994

     BPAA US Open by Justin Hromek

     BPAA US Open by Justin Hromek

111. 1994

     Canter & Siegel post the first commercial mass Usenet spam.

     Canter & Siegel post the first commercial mass Usenet spam.

112. 1994

     Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis operated on for a bleeding ulcer

     Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis operated on for a bleeding ulcer

113. 1994

     Indians loses 1st game at Jacobs Field, KC wins 2-1

     Indians loses 1st game at Jacobs Field, KC wins 2-1

114. 1994

     Circus performers Marissa Young (24) & Matt Richardson (21) wed

     Circus performers Marissa Young (24) & Matt Richardson (21) wed

115. 1994

     Aruba government of Oduber falls

     Aruba government of Oduber falls

116. 1994

     "Illmatic" debut studio album by US rapper Nas is released

     Illmatic is the debut studio album by the American rapper Nas, released on April 19, 1994, through Columbia Records.

117. 1994

     Danny Harold Rolling sentenced to death in Florida for killing 5

     Daniel Harold Rolling (May 26, 1954 – October 25, 2006), known as the Gainesville Ripper, was an American serial killer who murdered five college students in Gainesville, Florida over four days in...

118. 1994

     Army shoots to death 23-40 fishermen in Gonaives, Haiti

     Army shoots to death 23-40 fishermen in Gonaives, Haiti

119. 1994

     Armando Calderon Sol wins El Salvador presidential election

     Armando Calderon Sol wins El Salvador presidential election

120. 1994

     14 inches of snow falls in Southern California

     14 inches of snow falls in Southern California

121. 1994

     26.9°C in Prestebakke Norway (Norwegian April high temperature record)

     26.9°C in Prestebakke Norway (Norwegian April high temperature record)

122. 1994

     7th longest NHL game at 125 min 43 sec: Buffalo Sabres beat New Jersey Devils 1-0 on a goal by Dave Hannan

     7th longest NHL game at 125 min 43 sec: Buffalo Sabres beat New Jersey Devils 1-0 on a goal by Dave Hannan

123. 1994

     Ferry boat smashes into Mombasa Harbor Kenya, kills over 300

     Ferry boat smashes into Mombasa Harbor Kenya, kills over 300

124. 1994

     -3] Tornado & hail storms hit Jiangxi China, 95 killed

     -3] Tornado & hail storms hit Jiangxi China, 95 killed

125. 1994

     A bus crashes into a tree at Gdańsk, Poland, killing 32 people

     The 1994 Gdańsk bus crash was a bus crash near Gdańsk involving a commuter bus of PKS (Przedsiębiorstwo Komunikacji Samochodowej) that veered into a road-side tree.

126. 1994

     D66/Dutch Liberal Party win Dutch 2nd Parliamentary election

     D66/Dutch Liberal Party win Dutch 2nd Parliamentary election

127. 1994

     Labour beats Conservatives in British local elections

     Labour beats Conservatives in British local elections

128. 1994

     Denver Nuggets become NBA's 1st #8 seed to beat a #1 seed (Seattle)

     The Denver Nuggets are an American professional basketball team based in Denver. The Nuggets compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Northwest Division of the Western...

129. 1994

     th commentary by Andy Rooney on 60 Minutes

     th commentary by Andy Rooney on 60 Minutes

130. 1994

     Mass murderer Joel Rifkin found guilty in New York City

     Mass murderer Joel Rifkin found guilty in New York City

131. 1994

     "Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult" released in France

     "Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult" released in France

132. 1994

     MLB Cleveland Indians begin a 18 home game win streak at newly opened Jacobs Field

     MLB Cleveland Indians begin a 18 home game win streak at newly opened Jacobs Field

133. 1994

     Howard Stern Radio Show premieres in Orlando, Florida on WTKS 104.1 FM

     Howard Stern Radio Show premieres in Orlando, Florida on WTKS 104.1 FM

134. 1994

     Bakili Muluzi's UDF wins Malawi presidents/parliamentary election

     The politics of Malawi takes place in a framework of a presidential representative democratic republic, whereby the President of Malawi is both head of state and head of government, and of a...

135. 1994

     Israel withdraws from the Gaza Strip

     Israel, officially the State of Israel, is a country in the Southern Levant region of West Asia.

136. 1994

     Bobcat Goldthwait charged with misdemeanors for fire on The Tonight Show

     Bobcat Goldthwait charged with misdemeanors for fire on The Tonight Show

137. 1994

     MLB Cincinnati Reds bat out of order against Los Angeles Dodgers in 2nd inning

     MLB Cincinnati Reds bat out of order against Los Angeles Dodgers in 2nd inning

138. 1994

     Toronto NBA franchise unveils name "Raptors" & logo

     The Toronto Raptors are a Canadian professional basketball team based in Toronto. The Raptors compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern...

139. 1994

     "Star Trek: The Next Generation" finale airs this week in syndication

     "Star Trek: The Next Generation" finale airs this week in syndication

140. 1994

     "Poison" singer Bret Michaels is involved in a car crash

     "Poison" singer Bret Michaels is involved in a car crash

141. 1994

     "Cafe American" last airs on NBC-TV

     "Cafe American" last airs on NBC-TV

142. 1994

     Great iceball comet seen above North Sea

     Great iceball comet seen above North Sea

143. 1994

     Padres scores 13 in 2nd vs Pirates

     Padres scores 13 in 2nd vs Pirates

144. 1994

     FX Channel, Cable Network, debuts

     FX (originally/formerly Fox Extended) is an American pay television channel owned by FX Networks, a division of the Disney Entertainment business segment of the Walt Disney Company.

145. 1994

     67th National Spelling Bee: Ned Andrews wins spelling antediluvian

     The 67th Scripps National Spelling Bee was held at the Capital Hilton in Washington, D.C. on June 1–2, 1994, sponsored by the E.W. Scripps Company. The winner was 13-year-old Ned G.

146. 1994

     5.9 earthquake/floods SE Java (150+ killed)

     5.9 earthquake/floods SE Java (150+ killed)

147. 1994

     Haile Gebre Selassie runs world record 5 km (12:56.96)

     Haile Gebre Selassie runs world record 5 km (12:56.96)

148. 1994

     7th Children's Miracle Network Telethon

     7th Children's Miracle Network Telethon

149. 1994

     6.0 earthquake followed by avalanche destroys Toez, Colombia (about 1000 killed)

     6.0 earthquake followed by avalanche destroys Toez, Colombia (about 1000 killed)

150. 1994

     7.8 earthquake strikes North Bolivia

     7.8 earthquake strikes North Bolivia

151. 1994

     5.6 earthquake strikes southern Mexico

     The 1994 Northridge earthquake affected Greater Los Angeles, California, United States, on January 17, 1994, at 04:30:55 PST.

152. 1994

     "Meet The Flintstones" by The B-52's (stylized for this release as The B.C. 52's) from the 1994 film The Flintstones pea

     "Meet The Flintstones" by The B-52's (stylized for this release as The B.C. 52's) from the 1994 film The Flintstones peaks at #33

153. 1994

     A jury in Anchorage, Alaska, blames recklessness by Exxon and Captain Joseph Hazelwood for the Exxon Valdez disaster, al

     A jury in Anchorage, Alaska, blames recklessness by Exxon and Captain Joseph Hazelwood for the Exxon Valdez disaster, allowing victims of the oil spill to seek $15 billion in damages

154. 1994

     Stanley Cup Final, Madison Square Garden: New York Rangers beat Vancouver Canucks, 3-2 for a 4-3 series victory; Rangers

     Stanley Cup Final, Madison Square Garden: New York Rangers beat Vancouver Canucks, 3-2 for a 4-3 series victory; Rangers end their record 54-year Championship drought

155. 1994

     Disney's animated musical film "The Lion King" opens in theaters with $42 million

     Disney's animated musical film "The Lion King" opens in theaters with $42 million

156. 1994

     Aleksander Popov swims world record 100m free style (48.21 sec)

     Aleksander Popov swims world record 100m free style (48.21 sec)

157. 1994

     Ernesto Samper elected president of Colombia

     Ernesto Samper Pizano is a Colombian politician who served as the President of Colombia from 1994 to 1998.

158. 1994

     Bomb attack on Islamic temple in Mashad Iran (70 killed)

     Bomb attack on Islamic temple in Mashad Iran (70 killed)

159. 1994

     FIFA World Cup: USA beats Colombia 2-1 in round match at the Rose Bowl, Pasadena, 1st WC win since 1950

     FIFA World Cup: USA beats Colombia 2-1 in round match at the Rose Bowl, Pasadena, 1st WC win since 1950

160. 1994

     Moshood Abiola is accused of treason and arrested after declaring himself president of Nigeria

     Moshood Abiola is accused of treason and arrested after declaring himself president of Nigeria

161. 1994

     1st French "all news" TV (LCI) begins broadcasting

     1st French "all news" TV (LCI) begins broadcasting

162. 1994

     °F (40.5°C) at Albuquerque New Mexico

     Albuquerque, also known as ABQ, Burque, Duke City, is the most populous city in the U.S. state of New Mexico, and the county seat of Bernalillo County.

163. 1994

     °F (40°C) at Denver, Colorado

     The 1994 Denver Broncos season was the team's 35th year in professional football and its 25th with the National Football League. The season would be the final year that Wade Phillips was head coach.

164. 1994

     Kirby Puckett pass Rod Carew with 2,088 hit as Twin's top hit leader

     Kirby Puckett (March 14, 1960 – March 6, 2006) was an American professional baseball player. He played his entire 12-year Major League Baseball (MLB) career for the Minnesota Twins (1984–1995).

165. 1994

     °F (47.8°C) at Lakewood, New Mexico a state record

     °F (47.8°C) at Lakewood, New Mexico a state record

166. 1994

     MLB New York Mets pitcher Dwight Gooden suspended for 60 days due to drug charges

     Dwight Eugene Gooden, nicknamed "Dr. K" and "Doc", is an American former professional baseball pitcher who played 16 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB).

167. 1994

     °F (53°C) Lake Havasu City, Arizona (state record, breaking previous set in 1905)

     °F (53°C) Lake Havasu City, Arizona (state record, breaking previous set in 1905)

168. 1994

     Airbus A330 crash at Toulouse France (7 killed)

     The Airbus A330 is a wide-body airliner developed and produced by Airbus. Airbus began developing larger A300 derivatives in the mid–1970s, giving rise to the A330 twinjet as well as the Airbus A340...

169. 1994

     Fokker's-28 crashes at Tidjikja, Mauritania (94 killed)

     Fokker's-28 crashes at Tidjikja, Mauritania (94 killed)

170. 1994

     John Wayne Bobbitt & Kristina Elliot arrested for domestic battery

     John Wayne Bobbitt & Kristina Elliot arrested for domestic battery

171. 1994

     FIFA World Cup: In a huge upset Romania eliminates Argentina 3-2 from the round of 16 at the Rose Bowl, Pasadena, Califo

     FIFA World Cup: In a huge upset Romania eliminates Argentina 3-2 from the round of 16 at the Rose Bowl, Pasadena, California

172. 1994

     FIFA World Cup: A Bebeto strike saves Brazil from embarrassment, beat USA 1-0 at Stanford

     FIFA World Cup: A Bebeto strike saves Brazil from embarrassment, beat USA 1-0 at Stanford

173. 1994

     "Cracked Rear View" debut album by Hootie & the Blowfish is released

     Cracked Rear View is the debut studio album by Hootie & the Blowfish, released on July 5, 1994, by Atlantic Records.

174. 1994

     North Yemenite troops occupy Aden

     North Yemenite troops occupy Aden

175. 1994

     11,000th home run in New York Yankees history (Matt Nokes)

     11,000th home run in New York Yankees history (Matt Nokes)

176. 1994

     Nepal Prime Minister Girija Prasadkoirala resigns

     Nepal Prime Minister Girija Prasadkoirala resigns

177. 1994

     Nomination hearings for Stephen Breyer for Supreme Court Justice begin

     Nomination hearings for Stephen Breyer for Supreme Court Justice begin

178. 1994

     Gas explosion at an old age home in Milan kills 27

     Gas explosion at an old age home in Milan kills 27

179. 1994

     Derrick Coleman of the New Jersey Nets is accused of rape in Detroit

     Derrick Coleman of the New Jersey Nets is accused of rape in Detroit

180. 1994

     A French 4-year-old boy becomes Buddhist Lama Tulku Kalou Rinpoche

     A French 4-year-old boy becomes Buddhist Lama Tulku Kalou Rinpoche

181. 1994

     Bomb explosion in Alas Airlines at Colon Panama, killing 21

     Bomb explosion in Alas Airlines at Colon Panama, killing 21

182. 1994

     23rd & last part of Comet Shoemaker-Levy hit Jupiter (since July 16th)

     23rd & last part of Comet Shoemaker-Levy hit Jupiter (since July 16th)

183. 1994

     All 40,000 ceiling tiles in the Kingdome must be replaced

     The Kingdome (officially the King County Stadium) was a multi-purpose stadium located in the Industrial District (later SoDo) neighborhood of Seattle, Washington, United States.

184. 1994

     Asociación de Estados del Caribe (AEC) forms

     Asociación de Estados del Caribe (AEC) forms

185. 1994

     Jordan and Israel end 46-year state of war (Washington, D.C.)

     Israel, officially the State of Israel, is a country in the Southern Levant region of West Asia.

186. 1994

     Cambodia's Khmer Rouge surprise attack on train kills 13

     Khmer Rouge is the name that was popularly given to members of the Communist Party of Kampuchea (CPK), and by extension to Democratic Kampuchea, which ruled Cambodia between 1975 and 1979.

187. 1994

     Baseball players decide to strike on August 12, 1994

     Baseball players decide to strike on August 12, 1994

188. 1994

     ,000 Muslims demand the death of feminist writer Taslima Nasrin in Bangladesh

     ,000 Muslims demand the death of feminist writer Taslima Nasrin in Bangladesh

189. 1994

     Record 103.8°F (39.9°C) in Preschen, Lusatia, Germany

     Record 103.8°F (39.9°C) in Preschen, Lusatia, Germany

190. 1994

     .7°F (39.3°C) is recorded in Pleschen, East Germany

     .7°F (39.3°C) is recorded in Pleschen, East Germany

191. 1994

     99.9°F (37.7°C) is recorded in Berlin-Dahlem, setting a record for Berlin

     99.9°F (37.7°C) is recorded in Berlin-Dahlem, setting a record for Berlin

192. 1994

     Explosion in lead/zinc mine in Guangxi, China, kills over 120

     Explosion in lead/zinc mine in Guangxi, China, kills over 120

193. 1994

     .4°F (39.1°C) in Tokyo, Japan (record)

     Tokyo, officially the Tokyo Metropolis, is the capital and most populous city of Japan.

194. 1994

     Galaxy Dwingeloo 1 near the Milky Way is discovered

     Galaxy Dwingeloo 1 near the Milky Way is discovered

195. 1994

     Antonov-12 crashes in Boda, eastern Siberia, killing 47 people

     Antonov-12 crashes in Boda, eastern Siberia, killing 47 people

196. 1994

     Algerian Muslim fundamentalists threaten schools and universities

     The Algerian Civil War, known in Algeria as the Black Decade, was a civil war fought between the Algerian government and various Islamist rebel groups from 11 January 1992 (following a coup negating...

197. 1994

     Ernesto Samper is sworn in as president of Colombia

     Ernesto Samper Pizano is a Colombian politician who served as the President of Colombia from 1994 to 1998.

198. 1994

     Last British troops leave Hong Kong; they have been there since September 1841

     Last British troops leave Hong Kong; they have been there since September 1841

199. 1994

     João Bernardo "Nino" Vieira is elected President of Guinea-Bissau

     João Bernardo "Nino" Vieira was a Bissau-Guinean politician and military officer who served as President of Guinea-Bissau from 1980 to 1999, except for a three-day period in May 1984, and from 2005...

200. 1994

     First NFL game on Fox Network (exhibition - SF vs. Denver)

     First NFL game on Fox Network (exhibition - SF vs. Denver)

201. 1994

     Train crash in Tbilisi, Georgia, kills 24 people

     Train crash in Tbilisi, Georgia, kills 24 people

202. 1994

     MLB pitcher Doc Gooden completes substance abuse rehabilitation at the Betty Ford Center in Rancho Mirage, California

     MLB pitcher Doc Gooden completes substance abuse rehabilitation at the Betty Ford Center in Rancho Mirage, California

203. 1994

     South African President Nelson Mandela receives the Anne Frank Penning

     South African President Nelson Mandela receives the Anne Frank Penning

204. 1994

     Chandrika Kumaratunga's People's Alliance wins a closely fought parliamentary election in Sri Lanka, securing 105 seats

     Chandrika Kumaratunga's People's Alliance wins a closely fought parliamentary election in Sri Lanka, securing 105 seats

205. 1994

     King Letsie II of Lesotho dismisses premier Ntsu Mokhehle

     King Letsie II of Lesotho dismisses premier Ntsu Mokhehle

206. 1994

     15th Commonwealth Games open in Victoria, Canada

     The 1994 Commonwealth Games (French: XVéme Jeux du Commonwealth) were held in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, between 18 and 28 August 1994. It was the 15th Commonwealth Games.

207. 1994

     .8°F (43.2°C) is recorded in Cordoba, Spain

     .8°F (43.2°C) is recorded in Cordoba, Spain

208. 1994

     Ernesto Zedillo wins the Mexican presidential election

     General elections were held in Mexico on 21 August 1994. The presidential elections resulted in a victory for Ernesto Zedillo of the Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI), whilst the PRI won 300 of...

209. 1994

     Israel and the PLO initial an accord granting autonomy to Palestinians in the West Bank in education, health, taxation,

     Israel and the PLO initial an accord granting autonomy to Palestinians in the West Bank in education, health, taxation, social welfare, and tourism

210. 1994

     First Japanese Gay Pride Parade

     A pride parade (also known as pride event, pride festival, pride march, pride protest, equality parade, or equality march) is an event celebrating lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer...

211. 1994

     Gund Arena in Cleveland, Ohio, opens

     Rocket Arena is a multi-purpose arena in Cleveland, Ohio. The building is the home of the Cleveland Cavaliers of the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the Cleveland Monsters of the American...

212. 1994

     Spanish road cyclist Miguel Induráin sets the UCI hour world record of 53.04 kilometers in Bordeaux, France

     Spanish road cyclist Miguel Induráin sets the UCI hour world record of 53.04 kilometers in Bordeaux, France

213. 1994

     Miami routs Georgia Southern 56-0, breaking the NCAA football record with its 58th consecutive home victory, surpassing

     Miami routs Georgia Southern 56-0, breaking the NCAA football record with its 58th consecutive home victory, surpassing the previous record of 57 straight home wins held by Alabama, who achieved this streak between 1963 and 1982

214. 1994

     Bulgarian government of Lyuben Berov falls

     Bulgarian government of Lyuben Berov falls

215. 1994

     Miami quarterback Dan Marino throws five touchdown passes in Dolphins' 39-35 win over New England; sets NFL record with

     Miami quarterback Dan Marino throws five touchdown passes in Dolphins' 39-35 win over New England; sets NFL record with his 18th game of four or more touchdown passes

216. 1994

     Jerry Lewis's 29th Muscular Dystrophy telethon raises $47,100,000

     Jerry Lewis's 29th Muscular Dystrophy telethon raises $47,100,000

217. 1994

     SF wide receiver Jerry Rice catches 2 touchdown passes and runs for another score in the 49ers' 44-14 rout of the Raider

     SF wide receiver Jerry Rice catches 2 touchdown passes and runs for another score in the 49ers' 44-14 rout of the Raiders, surpassing Jim Brown as the NFL's career TD leader with 127

218. 1994

     Jingyi Le, Ying Shan, Ying Le, and Bin Lu swim the 4x100 freestyle in 3:37.91

     The women's 4 × 100 metre freestyle relay event at the 2000 Summer Olympics took place on 16 September at the Sydney International Aquatic Centre in Sydney, Australia. The U.S.

219. 1994

     Last US, British, and French troops leave West Berlin

     Last US, British, and French troops leave West Berlin

220. 1994

     Russian Tu-22 supersonic bomber is struck by its photographic chase aircraft, a Tu-134AK, over Samoyliha, Shatura Distri

     Russian Tu-22 supersonic bomber is struck by its photographic chase aircraft, a Tu-134AK, over Samoyliha, Shatura District near Moscow, killing all eight aboard the Tu-134

221. 1994

     Chong Hey swims a female record in the 400m medley with a time of 4:01.67 and in the 100m backstroke

     Chong Hey swims a female record in the 400m medley with a time of 4:01.67 and in the 100m backstroke

222. 1994

     46th Emmy Awards: Frasier, Picket Fences, and Kelsey Grammer win

     46th Emmy Awards: Frasier, Picket Fences, and Kelsey Grammer win

223. 1994

     American country singer-songwriter George Jones undergoes successful triple bypass surgery

     American country singer-songwriter George Jones undergoes successful triple bypass surgery

224. 1994

     "Sound of Motown" premieres in Rotterdam

     "Sound of Motown" premieres in Rotterdam

225. 1994

     Fire Department puts out smokey electrical fire in the White House

     Fire Department puts out smokey electrical fire in the White House

226. 1994

     Andy Waller outhandles the ball for Mashonaland CD against Mash U24

     Andy Waller outhandles the ball for Mashonaland CD against Mash U24

227. 1994

     3,000 US militia lands on Haiti

     3,000 US militia lands on Haiti

228. 1994

     Space Shuttle STS-64 (Discovery 20) lands

     Space Shuttle Discovery (Orbiter Vehicle Designation: OV-103) is a retired American Space Shuttle orbiter.

229. 1994

     Howard Stern Radio Show premieres in Ft Lauderdale and Miami Floroda on WBGG 105.9 FM

     Howard Stern Radio Show premieres in Ft Lauderdale and Miami Floroda on WBGG 105.9 FM

230. 1994

     Estonian government of Prime Minister Mart Laar is defeated by a no-confidence vote

     Mart Laar is an Estonian politician and historian. He served as the Prime Minister of Estonia from 1992 to 1994 and from 1999 to 2002.

231. 1994

     Space Shuttle STS-68 (Endeavour 7) launches into orbit

     Space Shuttle Endeavour (Orbiter Vehicle Designation: OV-105) is a retired orbiter from NASA's Space Shuttle program and the fifth and final operational Shuttle built.

232. 1994

     NHL owners begin a lockout of players lasting 103 days; the season is shortened to 48 games instead of 84 as players see

     NHL owners begin a lockout of players lasting 103 days; the season is shortened to 48 games instead of 84 as players seek collective bargaining and owners seek a salary cap

233. 1994

     Fernando Henrique Cardoso is elected president of Brazil

     Fernando Henrique Cardoso is elected president of Brazil

234. 1994

     7.9 earthquake strikes Koerilen, flood kills 18+

     7.9 earthquake strikes Koerilen, flood kills 18+

235. 1994

     52 members of the cult Order of the Solar Temple (Zonnetempel) die in a mass murder-suicide in Salvan, Switzerland

     52 members of the cult Order of the Solar Temple (Zonnetempel) die in a mass murder-suicide in Salvan, Switzerland

236. 1994

     Ben Mokoena becomes the first black mayor of Middelburg, South Africa

     Ben Mokoena becomes the first black mayor of Middelburg, South Africa

237. 1994

     China performs nuclear test at Lop Nor, People's Republic of China

     China performs nuclear test at Lop Nor, People's Republic of China

238. 1994

     Aleta Sill wins the BPAA US Women's Bowling Open

     Aleta Sill wins the BPAA US Women's Bowling Open

239. 1994

     Austrian parliamentary election (23% far-right)

     Austrian parliamentary election (23% far-right)

240. 1994

     Lt. General Raoul Cédras resigns as the dictator of Haiti

     Lt. General Raoul Cédras resigns as the dictator of Haiti

241. 1994

     NY Giants retire Lawrence Taylor's #56

     The 1993 New York Giants season was the franchise's 69th season in the National Football League (NFL) and the first under head coach Dan Reeves, who was hired by the Giants after being fired by the...

242. 1994

     Immortal/Epic Records releases "KoЯn", the debut studio album by the American nu-metal rock band Korn

     Korn (printed and stylized as KoЯn) is the debut studio album by the American nu metal band Korn. It was released on October 11, 1994, through Immortal and Epic Records.

243. 1994

     Contact with NASA Venus orbitter Magellan broken

     Contact with NASA Venus orbitter Magellan broken

244. 1994

     Nobel Prize for Literature awarded to Japanese writer Kenzaburō Ōe [1]

     Kenzaburō Ōe (大江 健三郎, Ōe Kenzaburō; 31 January 1935 – 3 March 2023) was a Japanese writer and a major figure in contemporary Japanese literature.

245. 1994

     NASA Space probe Magellan burns up in atmosphere of Venus

     Venus is the second planet from the Sun. It is often called Earth's "twin" or "sister" among the planets of the Solar System for its orbit being the closest to Earth's, both being terrestrial...

246. 1994

     Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Yasser Arafat, Yitzhak Rabin and Shimon Peres

     Yasser Arafat (August 1929 – 11 November 2004), also popularly known by his kunya Abu Ammar, was a Palestinian political leader.

247. 1994

     Botswana President Ketumile Masire's BDP wins the parliamentary election

     Botswana President Ketumile Masire's BDP wins the parliamentary election

248. 1994

     "Addams Family" actor Raul Julia suffers a stroke

     Raúl Rafael Carlos Juliá y Arcelay (March 9, 1940 – October 24, 1994) was a Puerto Rican actor and humanitarian. He was best known for his intense and varied roles on stage and screen.

249. 1994

     Billy Joel performs the opening concert at Cleveland's Gund Arena

     The Garth Brooks World Tour was a concert tour by American country music artist Garth Brooks.

250. 1994

     Kapil Dev's final One-Day International against West Indies

     Kapildev Ramlal Nikhanj is an Indian former cricket team captain. He is regarded as one of the greatest all-rounders in the history of cricket, he was a fast-medium bowler and a hard-hitting...

251. 1994

     people are killed in fighting in Chechnya

     Chechnya, officially the Chechen Republic, is a republic of Russia. It is situated in the North Caucasus of Eastern Europe, between the Caspian Sea and Black Sea.

252. 1994

     Hana Bridge in Seoul, Korea, collapses, killing over 32 people

     Hana Bridge in Seoul, Korea, collapses, killing over 32 people

253. 1994

     Statue of Sam Houston unveiled in Texas

     Statue of Sam Houston unveiled in Texas

254. 1994

     A bomb attack on the opposition in Sri Lanka kills 55+ people

     Terrorism in Sri Lanka has been a highly destructive phenomenon during the 20th and 21st centuries, especially so during the periods of the Sri Lankan Civil War (1983–2009) and the first (1971) and...

255. 1994

     Jordan & Israel sign peace accord

     The Israel–Jordan peace treaty (formally the "Treaty of Peace Between the State of Israel and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan"), sometimes referred to as the Wadi Araba Treaty, is an agreement that...

256. 1994

     Antonov AN-12A crashes short of runway at Ust-Ilimsk Airport (Irkutsk, Russia), possibly due to icing; all 23 on board k

     Antonov AN-12A crashes short of runway at Ust-Ilimsk Airport (Irkutsk, Russia), possibly due to icing; all 23 on board killed

257. 1994

     Leftist coalition wins Macedonian parliamentary election

     Leftist coalition wins Macedonian parliamentary election

258. 1994

     Thomas Nicely reports a bug in Intel's Pentium processor on the internet

     The Pentium FDIV bug is a hardware bug affecting the floating-point unit (FPU) of the early Intel Pentium processors.

259. 1994

     American Eagle ATR-72 crashes at Gary, Indiana, killing 68

     American Eagle Flight 4184, officially operating as Simmons Airlines Flight 4184, was a scheduled domestic passenger flight from Indianapolis, Indiana, to Chicago, Illinois, United States.

260. 1994

     American tennis star Venus Williams makes her professional debut as a 14-year-old with a 6-3, 6-4 win over former NCAA c

     American tennis star Venus Williams makes her professional debut as a 14-year-old with a 6-3, 6-4 win over former NCAA champion and world No. 58 Shaun Stafford in the Bank of the West Classic in Oakland, California

261. 1994

     Benzine explosion in Dronka Egypt, 400+ killed

     Benzine explosion in Dronka Egypt, 400+ killed

262. 1994

     Dutch & British astronomers find spiral nebula Dwingeloo 1

     Dutch & British astronomers find spiral nebula Dwingeloo 1

263. 1994

     San Francisco: First conference that focuses exclusively on the subject of the commercial potential of the World Wide We

     San Francisco: First conference that focuses exclusively on the subject of the commercial potential of the World Wide Web.

264. 1994

     Emomali Rachmonov recognized as president of Tajikistan

     Emomali Rachmonov recognized as president of Tajikistan

265. 1994

     Cleveland Cavaliers 1st game at Gund Arena, lose to Hous Rockets, 100-98

     Cleveland Cavaliers 1st game at Gund Arena, lose to Hous Rockets, 100-98

266. 1994

     Chandrika Kumaratunga is chosen as the first female president of Sri Lanka

     Chandrika Kumaratunga is chosen as the first female president of Sri Lanka

267. 1994

     Referendum is held for Sweden to join the European Union, resulting in 52.2% of voters in favor of joining

     Since the introduction of parliamentarism in Sweden, six national referendums have been held.

268. 1994

     6.7-8.1 earthquake strikes Philippines, killing 45

     6.7-8.1 earthquake strikes Philippines, killing 45

269. 1994

     3rd Germany government of Kohl forms

     3rd Germany government of Kohl forms

270. 1994

     First drawing of UK's National Lottery takes place, administered by the Camelot Group, a franchised private operator

     The National Lottery is the state-franchised national lottery established in 1994 in the United Kingdom.

271. 1994

     Angolan government and UNITA rebels sign the Lusaka Protocol in Zambia, ending 19 years of civil war

     The Angolan Civil War (Portuguese: Guerra Civil Angolana) was a civil war in Angola, beginning in 1975 and continuing, with interludes, until 2002.

272. 1994

     Fire in disco in Fuxin, North-China, 233 killed

     Fire in disco in Fuxin, North-China, 233 killed

273. 1994

     Convicted serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer is clubbed to death by fellow inmate Christopher Scarver in the Columbia Correcti

     Convicted serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer is clubbed to death by fellow inmate Christopher Scarver in the Columbia Correctional Institution gymnasium in Portage, Wisconsin

274. 1994

     Cruise ship Achille Lauro is destroyed by fire off the coast of Somalia, killing four

     Cruise ship Achille Lauro is destroyed by fire off the coast of Somalia, killing four

275. 1994

     Ernesto Zedillo is inaugurated as president of Mexico

     Mexico, officially the United Mexican States, is a country in North America. It is the northernmost country in Latin America and borders the United States to the north, and Guatemala and Belize to...

276. 1994

     Rapper Tupac Shakur is convicted of a sexual assault charge and is later sentenced to up to 4.5 years in prison

     Tupac Amaru Shakur ( TOO-pahk shə-KOOR; born Lesane Parish Crooks; June 16, 1971 – September 13, 1996), also known by his stage names 2Pac and Makaveli, was an American rapper and actor.

277. 1994

     Andrew Lloyd Webber admitted to hospital for ulcer treatment

     Andrew Lloyd Webber admitted to hospital for ulcer treatment

278. 1994

     Radio personality Howard Stern talks a man out of attempting suicide

     The Howard Stern Show is an American radio show hosted by Howard Stern that gained wide recognition when it was nationally syndicated on terrestrial radio from WXRK in New York City, between 1986 and...

279. 1994

     Darryl Strawberry indicted on tax evasion charges

     Darryl Eugene Strawberry Sr. is an American former professional baseball right fielder who played 17 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB).

280. 1994

     5m meteor 1994 XM1 passes within 100,000 km of Earth

     5m meteor 1994 XM1 passes within 100,000 km of Earth

281. 1994

     60th Heisman Trophy Award: Rashaan Salaam, Colorado (RB)

     60th Heisman Trophy Award: Rashaan Salaam, Colorado (RB)

282. 1994

     Russian Federation forces attack city of Grozny, beginning the First Chechen War, in which the Chechen Republic of Ichke

     Russian Federation forces attack city of Grozny, beginning the First Chechen War, in which the Chechen Republic of Ichkeria gains its independence from Russia

283. 1994

     Construction begins on the Three Gorges Dam, China

     The Three Gorges Dam, officially known as Yangtze River Three Gorges Water Conservancy Project is a hydroelectric gravity dam that spans the Yangtze River near Sandouping in Yiling District, Yichang,...

284. 1994

     John Bruton becomes Ireland's premier

     John Bruton becomes Ireland's premier

285. 1994

     KLM's last DC-10 goes out of service

     KLM's last DC-10 goes out of service

286. 1994

     Darryl Strawberry pleads not guilty on tax evasion charges

     Darryl Eugene Strawberry Sr. is an American former professional baseball right fielder who played 17 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB).

287. 1994

     Rolls-Royce announces its future cars will feature V12 engine which will be produced by BMW

     Rolls-Royce announces its future cars will feature V12 engine which will be produced by BMW

288. 1994

     Bomb goes off on #4 train on Fulton Street NYC

     Bomb goes off on #4 train on Fulton Street NYC

289. 1994

     Baseball owners impose salary cap, fiercely opposed by players

     Baseball owners impose salary cap, fiercely opposed by players

290. 1994

     Four Muslim fundamentalists capture Air France pilot in Algiers

     Four Muslim fundamentalists capture Air France pilot in Algiers

291. 1994

     French commandos terminate Air France hijacking in Marseille

     French commandos terminate Air France hijacking in Marseille

292. 1994

     Anti Apartheid Group of Netherlands (AABN) disbands

     Anti Apartheid Group of Netherlands (AABN) disbands

293. 1994

     Derrick Henry is born

     Derrick Henry athlete, known for american football player, was born on 1994-01-04. Derrick Lamar Henry Jr.

294. 1994

     Joseph Quinn is born

     Joseph Quinn, British actor, known for british actor, was born on 1994-01-26. Joseph Quinn is a British actor.

295. 1994

     Charlie Heaton is born

     Charlie Heaton, English actor, known for english actor, was born on 1994-02-06. Charles Ross Heaton is an English actor and musician.

296. 1994

     Jodie Comer is born

     Jodie Comer, English actress, known for english actress, was born on 1994-03-11. Jodie Comer ( KOH-mər; born 11 March 1993) is an English actress of screen and stage.

297. 1994

     Anthony Davis is born

     Anthony Davis athlete, known for american basketball player, was born on 1994-03-11.

298. 1994

     Paul Pogba is born

     Paul Pogba, French athlete, known for french footballer, was born on 1994-03-15. Paul Labile Pogba is a French professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Ligue 1 club Monaco.

299. 1994

     Chance the Rapper is born

     Chance the Rapper, American musician, known for american rapper, was born on 1994-04-16. Chancelor Johnathan Bennett, known professionally as Chance the Rapper, is an American rapper.

300. 1994

     Justin Thomas is born

     Justin Thomas, American athlete, known for american professional golfer, was born on 1994-04-29.

301. 1994

     Morgan Wallen is born

     Morgan Wallen, American musician, known for american country singer, was born on 1994-05-13. Morgan Cole Wallen is an American country and country pop singer from Sneedville, Tennessee.

302. 1994

     Miranda Cosgrove is born

     Miranda Cosgrove, American actress and producer, known for american actress and producer, was born on 1994-05-14. Miranda Taylor Cosgrove is an American actress, singer, and producer.

303. 1994

     Gunna is born

     Gunna, American musician, known for american rapper, was born on 1994-06-14. Sergio Giavanni Kitchens, known professionally as Gunna, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter and record producer.

304. 1994

     Ariana Grande is born

     Ariana Grande, American musician, known for american singer and actress, was born on 1994-06-26.

305. 1994

     Jordan Spieth is born

     Jordan Spieth, American athlete, known for american professional golfer, was born on 1994-07-27.

306. 1994

     Harry Kane is born

     Harry Kane, English athlete, known for english footballer, was born on 1994-07-28.

307. 1994

     Dominic Thiem is born

     Dominic Thiem, Austrian athlete, known for austrian tennis player, was born on 1994-09-03. Dominic Thiem is an Austrian former professional tennis player. He was ranked world No.

308. 1994

     Kane Brown is born

     Kane Brown, American musician, known for american country pop singer, was born on 1994-10-21. Kane Allen Brown is an American country music singer and songwriter.

309. 1994

     Xander Schauffele is born

     Xander Schauffele, American athlete, known for american professional golfer, was born on 1994-10-25. Alexander Victor Schauffele is an American professional golfer.

310. 1994

     Julia Michaels is born

     Julia Michaels, American musician, known for american singer and songwriter, was born on 1994-11-13. Julia Carin Michaels is an American singer and songwriter.

311. 1994

     Paulo Dybala is born

     Paulo Dybala, Argentine athlete, known for argentine footballer, was born on 1994-11-15.

312. 1994

     Pete Davidson is born

     Pete Davidson, American comedian and actor, known for american comedian and actor, was born on 1994-11-16. Peter Michael Davidson is an American comedian, actor, and writer.

313. 1994

     Yalitza Aparicio is born

     Yalitza Aparicio, Mexican actress, known for mexican actress, was born on 1994-12-11. Yalitza Aparicio Martínez is a Mexican actress.

314. 1994

     Jyoti Amge is born

     Jyoti Amge, Indian smallest living woman, known for smallest living woman, was born on 1994-12-16.

315. 1994

     Gabriel Medina is born

     Gabriel Medina, Brazilian athlete, known for brazilian professional surfer, was born on 1994-12-22. Gabriel Medina Pinto Ferreira is a Brazilian professional surfer.

316. 1994

     Harry Nilsson dies

     Harry Nilsson, American singer-songwriter, known for american singer-songwriter, died on 1994-01-15.

317. 1994

     Ben Enwonwu dies

     Ben Enwonwu, Nigerian nigerian painter and sculptor, known for nigerian painter and sculptor, died on 1994-02-05.

318. 1994

     Jack Kirby dies

     Jack Kirby, American comic book artist, known for american comic book artist, died on 1994-02-06.

319. 1994

     John Candy dies

     John Candy, Canadian actor and comedian, known for canadian actor and comedian, died on 1994-03-04.

320. 1994

     Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis dies

     Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis dies

321. 1994

     Lew Hoad dies

     Lew Hoad dies

322. 1994

     James Clavell dies

     James Clavell, American writer and filmmaker, known for british writer and filmmaker, died on 1994-09-07.

323. 1994

     Jule Styne dies

     Jule Styne, American english-american songwriter, known for english-american songwriter, died on 1994-09-20.

324. 1994

     Burt Lancaster dies

     Burt Lancaster, American actor, known for american actor, died on 1994-10-20. Burton Stephen Lancaster (November 2, 1913 – October 20, 1994) was an American actor.

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