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26th of February, 1994

The 26th of February, 1994, fell on a Saturday. Day 57 of 1994. Decade: 1990s.

26 years, 1 months and 8 days have passed since the 26th of February, 1994.

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On This Date

Events that occurred on the 26th of February, 1994:

• Comedian Bill Hicks passes away from pancreatic cancer.

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Music Singles

Songs that were on top of the music singles charts in the USA and the United Kingdom on the 26th of February, 1994:

• United States: The Power Of Love - Celine Dion
• United Kingdom: Without You - Mariah Carey

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Movie Box Office

What movie was on top of the box office?

• The movie "On Deadly Ground" was at the top of the box office on this date.

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News Topics, Fads & Culture

Trending news stories and fads that were prevalent throughout this time period. These are news stories and events that would have been in the media on the 26th of February, 1994.

• The Bosnian War

  During this time, The Bosnian War was raging on in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

• 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.

• Forrest Gump

  "Forrest Gump" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1994.

• 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.

• Mid-1990s fashion

  During the middle of the 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.

• Pope John Paul II

  Pope John Paul II is named as the Time Person of the Year in 1994.

• 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.

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Basic Facts

Basic facts and information about this date:

• This date fell on a weekend.
• 26 years, 1 months and 8 days have passed since the 26th of February, 1994.
• Week Number: This date occurred during Week 08 of 1994.
• Leap Year: 1994 was NOT a leap year.
• Age: Anyone born on the 26th of February, 1994, will be 26 years of age.
• People born in 1994 belong to the "Generation Y (Millennial)" generation.
• Unix Timestamp: The Unix Timestamp for this date is 762220800.

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Around This Time...

Notable events that occurred around the 26th of February, 1994:

• 28th of January, 1994: Graeme Souness resigns as Liverpool manager after a shock FA Cup defeat against Bristol City.
• 30th of January, 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.
• 1st of February, 1994: Green Day release their album "Dookie".
• 4th of February, 1994: Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994) is released.
• 5th of February, 1994: White supremacist Byron De La Beckwith is convicted of the 1963 murder of civil rights leader Medgar Evers.
• 5th of February, 1994: 68 people are killed when the Bosnian Serb Army fire a mortar shell at an open air market place in Sarajevo.
• 28th of February, 1994: English serial killer Fred West and his wife are arrested.
• 4th of March, 1994: Actor John Candy passes away after a heart attack.
• 15th of March, 1994: US troops withdraw from Somalia.
• 18th of March, 1994: Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult (1994) is released.
• 20th of March, 1994: WrestleMania X: Bret Hart defeats Yokozuna at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
• 25th of March, 1994: D2: The Mighty Ducks (1994) is released.

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Horoscopes & Birthstone Information

Zodiac & Birthstone information:

• Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on the 26th of February, 1994, will have the star sign Pisces.
• Zodiac Element: Water.
• Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 1994 was the year of the Dog (Yang Wood).
• Native American Zodiac: The 26th of February, 1994 falls under the Wolf.
• Birthstone: Anyone born during the month of February will have the birthstone Amethyst.

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Television Shows

TV shows that you might have been watching around this time.

• Babylon 5 - Soap drama that is set in space.
• The Nanny - Fran Fine becomes a nanny in wealthy widower Maxwell Sheffield's home.
• Walker, Texas Ranger - Starring Chuck Norris.
• Boy Meets World - A sitcom that revolves around the life of a boy called Cory Matthews.
• Frasier - Sitcom about a therapist / talk-show host called Dr. Frasier Crane.
• The X-Files - Special agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully team up to investigate the paranormal.
• Mighty Morphin Power Rangers - A group of teenagers transform into a team of superheroes.
• Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - Spin-off of "Star Trek: The Next Generation".
• Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman - American Western drama.
• X-Men - Cartoon series.
• Mad About You - Starring Helen Hunt and Paul Reiser.
• Hangin' with Mr. Cooper - Sitcom about a former NBA player becoming a high school teacher and basketball coach.

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1994 - Kid's TV

Children's and Teen TV shows that would have been airing on this date in 1994.

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1994 - Toys & Games

Toys and games that would have been popular on this date in 1994:

• Action Man
• Mighty Max
• Littlest Pet Shop
• Nerf Blaster
• Pogs
• Super Soaker (water gun)
• G.I. Joe (figures)
• Yo-yo
• Polly Pocket
• Jenga
• Micro Machines
• Sylvanian Families
• Transformers
• Easy-Bake Oven

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Celebrity Birthdays

Celebrities and historical figures that were born on the 26th of February:

• 26th of February, 1928: Ariel Sharon: Israeli Prime Minister.
• 26th of February, 1932: Johnny Cash: Singer.

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Weather

Weather information for the 26th of February, 1994:

• Dublin, Ireland: It was 9.8 degrees Celsius. There was heavy rain. It was a windy day. It was a cloudy day.
• New York, USA: Temperature: 15.6 degrees Fahrenheit. -9.11 degrees Celsius. Snow was reported. Precipitation: 3.3cm.
• London, England: Temperature: 10 degrees Celsius. Rain fell. Precipitation: 0.51cm.

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US President

Who was the US President on this particular date?

• Bill Clinton was the President of the United States on the 26th of February, 1994.

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Conception Dates

Interesting facts about conception dates.

• A baby that was born on the 26th of February, 1994 was probably conceived around the 19th of May, 1993. (Rough Estimate).
• The due date for a baby that was conceived on the 26th of February, 1994 is the 6th of December, 1994. (Rough Estimate).

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Computer Games

Popular video games that you might have been playing around this time.

• Doom - Sci-fi FPS shooter game.
• Myst - Puzzle adventure game that was released for the Macintosh.
• Mortal Kombat II - Sequel of the arcade fighting game. Developed by Midway Games.
• Syndicate - Tactical game released by Bullfrog Productions. Set in the future.

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26th of February

Events that have occurred on the 26th of February:

• 26th of February, 1966: Vietnam War: The Binh An massacre occurs.
• 26th of February, 1972: Buffalo Creek flood: 125 people die in West Virginia after a coal slurry dam bursts.
• 26th of February, 1993: Six people are killed when a bomb is detonated under the North Tower of the World Trade Center.
• 26th of February, 1995: Investment banking firm Barings Bank collapses.
• 26th of February, 1995: The first episode of Dexter's Laboratory is aired.
• 26th of February, 2003: The War in Darfur begins.
• 26th of February, 2003: News of the SARS outbreak in China begins to go public.
• 26th of February, 1960: 34 people are killed when an Alitalia airliner crashes in Shannon, Ireland.
• 26th of February, 1988: The movie Hairspray (1988) is released.
• 26th of February, 1998: Tenchu: Stealth Assassins is released on the PlayStation.
• 26th of February, 2012: George Zimmerman fatally shoots 17-year-old Trayvon Martin.
• 26th of February, 2012: The 84th Academy Awards are held. Best Actor: Jean Dujardin (The Artist). Best Actress: Meryl Streep (The Iron Lady).
• 26th of February, 2015: The dress: A picture of a white and gold dress became an Internet sensation on this date.
• 26th of February, 2020: Coronavirus outbreak: The first community transmission of the virus is reported in the United States.

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Time Difference & Statistics

Here are some fun statistics about the 26th of February, 1994.

• 9,537 days have passed since this date.
• 823,993,200 seconds have passed since the 26th of February, 1994.
• If you were born on this day, your heart has beated approximately 961,325,400 times.
• Since the 26th of February, 1994, earth has travelled approximately 425,180,491,200 miles through space.
• If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 137,332,200 times.
• If you were born on this day, you have taken approximately 70,863,415 steps. That's about 31,495 miles!
• Since this date, 9,887,918 meteors have entered the earth's atmosphere!

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