1994⚡ Event
Nancy Kerrigan attack
Two-time American Olympic figure-skating medalist Nancy Kerrigan was hit on the leg with a police baton by an assailant hired by the ex-husband of her rival Tonya Harding.
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What Happened in 1994?
Explore 91 historical moments from 1994 — 28 events, 63 birthdays, and 0 notable deaths.
Events in 1994(28)
1994⚡ Event
The Scream stolen
Edvard Munch's painting The Scream was stolen from the National Gallery of Norway.
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Hebron massacre
Israeli physician Baruch Goldstein opened fire on Palestinian Muslims praying at the Cave of the Patriarchs, killing 29 and wounding 125.
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1994⚡ Event
FedEx Flight 705 Hijacking Attempt
A FedEx employee tried to hijack Federal Express Flight 705 in a failed suicide attempt.
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1994⚡ Event
Rwandan Genocide Begins
The Rwandan genocide began a few hours after the assassination of President Juvénal Habyarimana, with hundreds of thousands killed in the following 100 days.
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1994⚡ Event
World Trade Organization Established
At a GATT ministerial meeting in Marrakesh, Morocco, representatives of 123 countries and the European Communities signed an agreement to establish the World Trade Organization.
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1994⚡ Event
China Airlines Flight 140 Crash
On April 26, 1994, China Airlines Flight 140 crashed while landing at Nagoya Airport, Japan, killing 264 people due to a copilot error.
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1994⚡ Event
Riverdance premiere
Riverdance was performed for the first time as the interval act for the Eurovision Song Contest on April 30, 1994.
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1994⚡ Event
Michael Fay caned in Singapore
American teenager Michael P. Fay was caned in Singapore for theft and vandalism. The United States deemed the punishment excessive for a non-violent crime.
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1994⚡ Event
Nelson Mandela inaugurated as President of South Africa
Nelson Mandela was inaugurated as the first democratically elected President of South Africa.
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1994⚡ Event
Execution of John Wayne Gacy
On May 10, 1994, American serial killer John Wayne Gacy was executed by lethal injection for the murders of twelve young men committed between 1972 and 1978.
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1994⚡ Event
Boeing 777 maiden flight
The Boeing 777, the world's largest twinjet, made its maiden flight.
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1994⚡ Event
Loughinisland massacre
During The Troubles, Ulster Volunteer Force members attacked a crowded bar in Loughinisland, Northern Ireland, killing six people.
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1994⚡ Event
Bombing at Imam Reza Shrine
A bomb explosion in the Imam Reza shrine in Mashhad, Iran, left at least 25 dead and more than 70 injured.
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1994⚡ Event
Comet Shoemaker–Levy 9 Impacts Jupiter
Fragments of Comet Shoemaker–Levy 9 began colliding with the planet Jupiter. The first impact caused a fireball reaching a peak temperature of 24,000 kelvin.
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1994⚡ Event
Brazil wins FIFA World Cup
Brazil won the FIFA World Cup final against Italy 3–2 on penalties following a 0–0 draw after extra time.
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1994⚡ Event
USAir Flight 427 crashes
USAir Flight 427 crashed on approach to Pittsburgh International Airport on September 8, 1994, resulting in 132 deaths. This led to the longest accident investigation in NTSB history.
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1994⚡ Event
Nordhordland Bridge opens
The Nordhordland Bridge, Norway's second-longest bridge, officially opened, crossing Salhusfjorden.
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1994⚡ Event
Order of the Solar Temple mass murder-suicide
Swiss police discovered the bodies of 48 members of the Order of the Solar Temple. The victims had died in a cult mass murder-suicide.
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1994⚡ Event
Loyalist Ceasefire Announced
Loyalist leader Gusty Spence announced that the Combined Loyalist Military Command would observe a ceasefire during a meeting at Fernhill House, Belfast.
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1994⚡ Event
Agreed Framework Signed
North Korea and the United States signed the Agreed Framework to limit North Korea's nuclear weapons program and normalize relations.
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1994⚡ Event
Seongsu Bridge Collapse
In Seoul, South Korea, a span of the Seongsu Bridge collapsed, killing 32 people and injuring 17 others.
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1994⚡ Event
Israel and Jordan sign peace treaty
Israel and Jordan signed a peace treaty on October 26, 1994, settling relations between the two countries. They pledged not to allow their territory to be used for military strikes by a third country.
politicslaw
1994⚡ Event
Lightning strike causes flood in Egypt
A lightning strike ruptured three oil tanks near Dronka, Egypt, causing a flood that killed 469 people.
disaster
1994⚡ Event
Angolan Civil War Ceasefire
On November 20, 1994, the Angolan government signed a ceasefire with UNITA rebels under the Lusaka Protocol. This attempt to end the Angolan Civil War ultimately failed.
warpolitics
1994⚡ Event
Sony releases PlayStation
Sony launched the PlayStation, a groundbreaking entertainment platform. It became the first console to achieve 100 million unit sales worldwide.
technologyentertainment
1994⚡ Event
Popocatépetl volcano begins erupting
Mexico's Popocatépetl volcano, dormant for 47 years, began erupting and is now one of the nation's most active volcanoes.
1994⚡ Event
Turkish Airlines Flight 278 Crash
Turkish Airlines Flight 278 crashed on approach to Van Ferit Melen Airport in Van, Turkey. 57 of the 76 people on board were killed.
Born in 1994(63)
1994🎂 Birth
Birth of Jung Jae-won
Jung Jae-won, a South Korean rapper, singer-songwriter, and actor, was born.
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1994🎂 Birth
Birth of Andrew Benintendi
Andrew Benintendi, an American professional baseball player, was born.
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1994🎂 Birth
Birth of Nigina Abduraimova
Nigina Abduraimova, an Uzbekistani professional tennis player, was born.
sports
1994🎂 Birth
Astou Ndour-Fall born
Astou Ndour-Fall, Senegalese-Spanish basketball player, was born.
sports
1994🎂 Birth
Nabil Bentaleb
Nabil Bentaleb is an Algerian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder.
sports
1994🎂 Birth
Jake T. Austin
Jake T. Austin, an American actor, was born. He is known for his roles in popular television shows and films.
entertainment
1994🎂 Birth
Lil Baby
Lil Baby, an American rapper, was born. He has become a prominent figure in contemporary hip-hop music.
musicentertainment
1994🎂 Birth
Solomone Kata
Solomone Kata, a New Zealand rugby league player, was born. He has represented his country in international competitions.
sports
1994🎂 Birth
Otto Warmbier
Otto Warmbier was an American student imprisoned in North Korea. He died in 2017.
1994🎂 Birth
Maudy Ayunda born
Maudy Ayunda, Indonesian actress and singer-songwriter.
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Deaths in 1994(0)
No deaths recorded for 1994.
Dates in 1994
January 6February 12February 21February 25March 22March 25March 29April 7April 12April 15April 18April 26April 30May 4May 5May 10May 16May 17May 24June 1June 8June 12June 18June 20June 23July 2July 5July 6July 7July 16July 17July 26July 28July 29July 30August 4August 13August 15August 21August 29August 30September 8September 22September 23September 29October 5October 10October 13October 14October 18October 21October 26October 29November 2November 5November 9November 20November 24November 28November 30December 3December 12December 19December 21December 23December 26December 29
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 1994?
- 1994 saw 91 notable historical moments, including 28 events, 63 famous birthdays, and 0 notable deaths.
- What were the biggest events of 1994?
- Key events of 1994 include: Nancy Kerrigan attack, The Scream stolen, Hebron massacre.
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