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February 12, 1994

February 12, 1994, was a Saturday. It was the 43rd day of 1994. The decade was the nineties.

30 years, 1 month, and 16 days have passed since February 12, 1994.

The zodiac star sign for this date is Aquarius.

On This Day

What happened on this day?

What happened on February 12, 1994?

  • A painting called "The Scream" is stolen in Oslo, Norway.
  • The 1994 Winter Olympics begin in Lillehammer, Norway.
Song charts

Top songs

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on February 12, 1994:

  • United States: "All For Love" by Bryan Adams, Rod Stewart & Sting
  • United Kingdom: "Things Can Only Get Better" by D:ream

The Billboard Hot 100 on February 12, 1994

These were the top five songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart:

  • The Power Of Love - Celine Dion
  • All For Love - Bryan Adams/Rod Stewart/Sting
  • Breathe Again - Toni Braxton
  • Hero - Mariah Carey
  • The Sign - Ace Of Base
Play the top songs from 1994
A Spotify playlist of songs from the year 1994. Take a trip back to the days of Wet Wet Wet, the Cranberries, Bon Jovi and Ace of Base.
Ace Ventura: Pet Detective

Top movie at the box office

The movie "Ace Ventura: Pet Detective" was at the top of the box office on this day.

Facts

This date was 11,002 days ago. Approximately 367 months have passed. It was the 43rd day of 1994, in week 06. The decade was the nineties. People born on this day are currently 30 years old and belong to the Millennial generation. We have gone through approximately 122 seasons of weather since this date.

Take me back to February 12, 1994

Ready for a walk down memory lane?

It is Saturday, February 12, 1994. Anyone born today will have the star sign Aquarius. People are currently enjoying their weekend.

Valentine's Day is just around the corner. In America, the song "All For Love" by Bryan Adams, Rod Stewart & Sting is at the top of the singles charts, while "Things Can Only Get Better" by D:ream is the number-one song in the UK. Bill Clinton is the President of the United States, and the movie Ace Ventura: Pet Detective is at the top of the box office.

John Major is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Meanwhile, in technology news, a relatively new storage format called the CD is beginning to outpace the regular cassette tape in music sales. The disc-based format gives listeners the ability to skip between songs instead of having to manually rewind and forward. A new form of communication called "text messaging" is starting to become more widespread. However, it can only be done if both the sender and the receiver are on the same cell network.

Meanwhile, a global system called "the Internet" is also starting to take off. Each day, more and more people are learning how to send emails and browse "websites" on the World Wide Web by connecting their IBM computers to noisy dial-up modems. In fashion, "grunge" clothing has fallen out of favor, and women are beginning to wear form-fitting outfits such as slip dresses and pencil skirts. Movies such as Clueless and The Craft have popularized the "sexy schoolgirl" look. It's 1994, so radio stations are being dominated by the likes of All-4-One, Boyz II Men, R. Kelly, Céline Dion, Bruce Springsteen, Bryan Adams, Meat Loaf, Bon Jovi, Wet Wet Wet, Rednex and Mariah Carey.

In music, rock band Green Day have just released their new album "Dookie". The album contains songs such as "Longview" and "Basket Case". In Mississippi, white supremacist Byron De La Beckwith has been convicted of the 1963 murder of civil rights leader Medgar Evers. In Europe, a war is continuing to rage in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Recently, 68 people were killed when the Bosnian Serb Army fired a mortar shell at an open-air market place in Sarajevo.

The 1994 Winter Olympics are taking place in Lillehammer, Norway. On the same day that the games started, Edvard Munch's painting "The Scream" was stolen from the National Gallery in Oslo. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Bill Hicks, John Candy, Kurt Cobain, and Richard Nixon would all still be alive. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Last of the Summer Wine", "Matlock", "Dinosaurs", and "Martin".

Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master", "Mighty Final Fight", "Sonic Spinball", and "Mario's Time Machine". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air", "Doug", "The Little Mermaid", and "The Animals of Farthing Wood". Popular toys at the moment include the Easy-Bake Oven, the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive, G.I. Joe (figures), and Teen Talk Barbie.

News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on February 12, 1994.

  • 1994 in music.

    1994 in music

    Popular music artists in 1994 included Ace of Base, All-4-One, Mariah Carey, ZZ Top, Céline Dion, Toni Braxton, R. Kelly, Bruce Springsteen, Rednex, Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Stone Temple Pilots, Snoop Dogg, OutKast, Da Brat and Craig Mack.
  • Who were the best NBA players in 1994?

    Who were the best NBA players in 1994?

    In 1994, the best NBA players were Hakeem Olajuwon, Scottie Pippen, Karl Malone, John Stockton, Latrell Sprewell, Shawn Kemp, Charles Barkley, David Robinson, Mitch Richmond, Kevin Johnson, Derrick Coleman, Dominique Wilkins, Shaquille O'Neal, Mark Price and Gary Payton.
  • Pope John Paul II.

    Pope John Paul II

    Pope John Paul II was named Time Person of the Year in 1994.
  • Mid-1990s fashion.

    Mid-1990s fashion

    During the mid-1990s, female clothing began to become more form-fitting as those badly-shaped "mom jeans" began to disappear. Grunge fashion started to decline, and popular outfits began to include tartan minikilts, hot pants, slip dresses, and knee-highs.
  • 1994 in movies.

    1994 in movies

    Movies released in 1994 included The Lion King, Forrest Gump, The Mask, True Lies, Speed, The Flintstones, Dumb and Dumber, Four Weddings and a Funeral, Interview with the Vampire, Clear and Present Danger, Stargate, Pulp Fiction, Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, The Crow, D2: The Mighty Ducks and The Little Rascals.
  • Best football players in 1994.

    Best football players in 1994

    In 1994, the best soccer players were Hristo Stoichkov, Roberto Baggio, Paolo Maldini, Gheorghe Hagi, Tomas Brolin, Jürgen Klinsmann, Thomas Ravelli, Jari Litmanen, Marcel Desailly and Dejan Savićević.
  • Forrest Gump.

    Forrest Gump

    "Forrest Gump" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1994.
  • The Internet is growing.

    The Internet is growing

    A new global, interconnected network called the Internet was beginning to grow. However, it was still a novelty.
  • Bruce Springsteen - "Streets of Philadelphia"

    Bruce Springsteen - "Streets of Philadelphia"

    "Streets of Philadelphia" by Bruce Springsteen would go on to win a Grammy for 1994's Song of the Year.
  • Kids are reading Goosebumps.

    Kids are reading Goosebumps

    Kids were reading Goosebumps, which was a series of children's horror books that were written by author R. L. Stine. The original series included books such as "Monster Blood", "Say Cheese and Die!" and "The Barking Ghost".
  • VCRs are common household items.

    VCRs are common household items

    Everyone was using VCRs to watch tapes of movies and TV shows. The device also gave people the ability to record programs and films onto a blank tape.
  • Music CDs begin to outsell cassettes and vinyl.

    Music CDs begin to outsell cassettes and vinyl

    Music CDs started outselling cassettes and vinyl in 1993 and 1994. This marked the beginning of the end for cassette tapes and players.
  • Pogs.

    Pogs

    A game called Pogs (aka Milk caps) began to spread throughout the world in 1993. By 1995, it had become a full-blown craze.
  • The Bosnian War.

    The Bosnian War

    A war was raging in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
  • The Super Nintendo.

    The Super Nintendo

    In August of 1991, the Super Nintendo Entertainment System hit the shelves. In the first half of the 1990s, the Super Nintendo and the Sega Genesis were the dominant video game consoles.
  • People are using pagers to communicate.

    People are using pagers to communicate

    Pagers achieved mainstream popularity during the 1990s. These small devices allowed the owner to receive messages. More often than not, the message was a short memo or a phone number that they were supposed to call back.
  • Wallpaper is beginning to go out of style.

    Wallpaper is beginning to go out of style

    By the 1990s, "modernism" was starting to heavily influence interior design trends. As a result, sales of wallpaper started to decline. Instead of using decorative wallpaper, people were beginning to opt for minimalist, painted walls.
  • The Scrunchie.

    The Scrunchie

    People are wearing an elastic hair tie called the "scrunchie".
  • The Sega Genesis.

    The Sega Genesis

    The Sega Genesis was one of the most popular video game consoles. Outside of North America, it was known as the Sega Mega Drive.
  • The Game Boy.

    The Game Boy

    A hand-held game console called the "Game Boy" was all the rage. The console boasted games such as Super Mario Land, Tetris, Donkey Kong, Kirby's Dream Land, and a number of Pokémon releases.

Personality traits

Check out our personality summary for people who were born on February 12, 1994.

What are your strengths and weaknesses?

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Events

What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to February 12, 1994.

  • January 13, 1994: Tonya Harding's ex-husband and her bodyguard are arrested on suspicion of carrying out an attack on rival figure skater Nancy Kerrigan.
  • January 15, 1994: NFL linebacker Lawrence Taylor announces his retirement.
  • January 17, 1994: 57 people are killed by a 6.7 magnitude earthquake in Los Angeles.
  • January 20, 1994: Former Manchester United manager Matt Busby passes away.
  • January 22, 1994: Actor Telly Savalas passes away at the age of 72.
  • January 25, 1994: Alice in Chains release the album "Jar of Flies".
  • January 26, 1994: A student fires blank shots from a starting pistol at Prince Charles in Sydney, Australia.
  • January 28, 1994: Graeme Souness resigns as Liverpool manager after a shock FA Cup defeat against Bristol City.
  • January 30, 1994:
    • Super Bowl XXVIII: The Buffalo Bills endure their fourth consecutive Super Bowl defeat after the Dallas Cowboys win by 30-13 at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta.
    • Soccer: Roy Evans replaces Graeme Souness as the new manager of Liverpool.
  • February 1, 1994: Green Day release their album "Dookie".
  • February 3, 1994: Actor Jean-Claude Van Damme marries actress Darcy LaPier.
  • February 4, 1994: Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994) is released.
  • February 5, 1994:
    • White supremacist Byron De La Beckwith is convicted of the 1963 murder of civil rights leader Medgar Evers.
    • 68 people are killed when the Bosnian Serb Army fire a mortar shell at an open air market place in Sarajevo.
  • February 8, 1994: A man files a criminal complaint against actor Jack Nicholson for hitting his car with a golf club.
  • This date: February 12, 1994
  • February 14, 1994: Soviet serial killer Andrei Chikatilo is executed.
  • February 24, 1994: Police in Gloucester, England, begin excavations at the home of suspected serial killer Fred West.
  • February 25, 1994: 29 muslims are murdered by a religious extremist in the West Bank.
  • February 26, 1994: Comedian Bill Hicks passes away from pancreatic cancer.
  • February 28, 1994:
    • US forces shoot down four Serbian aircraft over Bosnia and Herzegovina for violating a no-fly zone.
    • English serial killer Fred West and his wife are arrested.
  • March 1, 1994: Nirvana play their final concert.
  • March 3, 1994:
    • Nirvana singer Kurt Cobain overdoses on Rohypnol and champagne in Rome, Italy.
    • US troops withdraw from Somalia.
  • March 4, 1994:
    • Anti-abortionist Michael Griffin is found guilty of the 1993 murder of American physician Dr. David Gunn.
    • Actor John Candy passes away after a heart attack.
  • March 8, 1994:
    • Nine Inch Nails release their album "The Downward Spiral".
    • The United States bans smoking in all workplaces.
  • March 12, 1994: The first female priests are ordained by the Church of England.
  • March 14, 1994: The first production version of the Linux OS is released.
Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on February 12, 1994, will have the star sign Aquarius.
  • Zodiac Element: Air.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 1994 was the year of the Dog (Yang Wood).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 1.
  • Native American Zodiac: February 12, 1994 falls under the Otter.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of February will have the birthstone Amethyst.
  • Birth flower (February): The Violet and the Primrose.

Mid-1990s fashion

Photographs of mid-1990s fashion and hairstyles.

Mid-1990s fashion

Television shows

TV series on February 12, 1994

TV audiences were watching the following shows on February 12, 1994:

TV shows from February 1994.

Babylon 5
Babylon 5
The Nanny
The Nanny
Walker, Texas Ranger
Walker, Texas Ranger
Frasier
Frasier
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
The X-Files
The X-Files
Beavis and Butt-Head
Beavis and Butt-Head
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman
Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman
Mad About You
Mad About You
Martin
Martin
Melrose Place
Melrose Place
Baywatch
Baywatch
Step by Step
Step by Step
Home Improvement
Home Improvement
Dinosaurs
Dinosaurs
One Foot in the Grave
One Foot in the Grave
Family Matters
Family Matters
Seinfeld
Seinfeld
Roseanne
Roseanne
In the Heat of the Night
In the Heat of the Night
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Full House
Full House
Married... with Children
Married... with Children
Matlock
Matlock
Murder, She Wrote
Murder, She Wrote
Sherlock Holmes
Sherlock Holmes

Cars in 1994

1994 saw the introduction of cars such as the Audi A4, the Chrysler Neon, the Dodge Avenger, the Toyota Avalon, the Ford Windstar, and the Škoda Felicia.

Cars in 1994.

Children TV shows

Kids TV shows on February 12, 1994

Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 1994:

The Nanny
The Nanny
Boy Meets World
Boy Meets World
Rocko's Modern Life
Rocko's Modern Life

Tales from the Cryptkeeper
Tales from the Cryptkeeper
Animaniacs
Animaniacs
Bill Nye the Science Guy
Bill Nye the Science Guy
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers
Living Single
Living Single
The Animals of Farthing Wood
The Animals of Farthing Wood
X-Men: The Animated Series
X-Men: The Animated Series
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
The Little Mermaid
The Little Mermaid
Batman: The Animated Series
Batman: The Animated Series
Goof Troop
Goof Troop
Barney & Friends
Barney & Friends
Home Improvement
Home Improvement
Taz-Mania
Taz-Mania
Doug
Doug
Rugrats
Rugrats
The Ren & Stimpy Show
The Ren & Stimpy Show
Dinosaurs
Dinosaurs
Clarissa Explains It All
Clarissa Explains It All
The Adventures of Pete & Pete
The Adventures of Pete & Pete
Are You Afraid of the Dark?
Are You Afraid of the Dark?
Beverly Hills, 90210
Beverly Hills, 90210
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
Rosie and Jim
Rosie and Jim
Blossom
Blossom
Art Attack
Art Attack
In Living Color
In Living Color
Round the Twist
Round the Twist
Mr. Bean
Mr. Bean
The Simpsons
The Simpsons
Dink, the Little Dinosaur
Dink, the Little Dinosaur
Roseanne
Roseanne
Garfield and Friends
Garfield and Friends
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Fireman Sam
Fireman Sam
Full House
Full House
Married... with Children
Married... with Children
Thomas the Tank Engine
Thomas the Tank Engine
Mister Rogers' Neighborhood
Mister Rogers' Neighborhood
Toys

Popular toys and games in 1994

Toys and games that were popular in 1994:

Jurassic Park: Young Tyrannosaurus Rex
Jurassic Park: Young Tyrannosaurus Rex
Power Rangers figures
Power Rangers figures
Matchbox Car Wash
Matchbox Car Wash
Magna Doodle
Magna Doodle
Nerf Arrowstorm
Nerf Arrowstorm
Action Man
Action Man
The Talkboy
The Talkboy
Mighty Max
Mighty Max
Littlest Pet Shop
Littlest Pet Shop
Tiger 2-XL Talking Robot
Tiger 2-XL Talking Robot
X-Men Action Figures
X-Men Action Figures
Teen Talk Barbie
Teen Talk Barbie
Nerf Blaster
Nerf Blaster
Pogs / Milkcaps
Pogs / Milkcaps
Super Soaker (water gun)
Super Soaker (water gun)
The Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES)
The Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES)
The SEGA Game Gear
The SEGA Game Gear
G.I. Joe (figures)
G.I. Joe (figures)
Fear Street books
Fear Street books
Yo-yo
Yo-yo
Lego Pirates
Lego Pirates
Polly Pocket
Polly Pocket
The Sega Genesis / Mega Drive
The Sega Genesis / Mega Drive
The Game Boy
The Game Boy
Jenga
Jenga
Micro Machines
Micro Machines
Sylvanian Families
Sylvanian Families
Pogo ball / Lolo ball
Pogo ball / Lolo ball
Screwball Scramble
Screwball Scramble
Cabbage Patch Kids
Cabbage Patch Kids
The Easy-Bake Oven
The Easy-Bake Oven
Video games

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in February 1994.

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 1994
Sonic the Hedgehog 3
Jungle Strike 1993
Jungle Strike
Doom 1993
Doom
Mario's Time Machine 1993
Mario's Time Machine
Tetris 2 1993
Tetris 2
Sonic Spinball 1993
Sonic Spinball
Disney's Aladdin 1993
Disney's Aladdin
NBA Jam 1993
NBA Jam
Myst 1993
Myst
Gunstar Heroes 1993
Gunstar Heroes
Mighty Final Fight 1993
Mighty Final Fight
Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master 1993
Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master
Mortal Kombat II 1993
Mortal Kombat II
Syndicate 1993
Syndicate
Bubsy in Claws Encounters of the Furred Kind 1993
Bubsy in Claws Encounters of the Furred Kind
Tiny Toon Adventures 2: Trouble in Wackyland 1993
Tiny Toon Adventures 2: Trouble in Wackyland
X-Men 1993
X-Men
Mortal Kombat 1992
Mortal Kombat

Were you born on February 12, 1994?

If you were born on this date, then it is unlikely that you will remember anything from the year 1994.

This is because humans find it difficult to retrieve memories of their early childhood.

If you are looking for some childhood nostalgia, then you should check out February 12, 2000, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on February 12.

Abraham Lincoln

Abraham Lincoln

US President Deceased
Born on February 12, 1809
He was not alive on this date.

Charles Darwin

Charles Darwin

Scientist Deceased
Born on February 12, 1809
He was not alive on this date.

Christina Ricci

Christina Ricci

Actress
Born on February 12, 1980
She turned 14 on this day in 1994.

Gucci Mane

Gucci Mane

Rapper
Born on February 12, 1980
He turned 14 on this day in 1994.

Mike Posner

Mike Posner

Singer
Born on February 12, 1988
He turned 6 on this day in 1994.

USA

US President

Bill Clinton was the President of the United States on February 12, 1994.

UK

UK Prime Minister

John Major was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Ireland

Irish Taoiseach

Albert Reynolds was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception

Conception dates

Conception estimates for this date.

  • A baby that was born on February 12, 1994 was most likely conceived around May 22, 1993.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on February 12, 1994 is close to November 5, 1994.

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Stats for February 12, 1994

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about February 12, 1994:

  • 11,002 days have passed since this date.
  • 1,571 weeks have passed.
  • 950,572,800 seconds have passed since February 12, 1994.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 1,109,001,600 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 490,495,564,800 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 158,428,800 times.
  • You have taken approximately 81,749,261 steps. That's roughly 36,333 miles!
  • Since this date, 11,406,874 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere!
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