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April 8, 1994

April 8, 1994, was a Friday. It was the 98th day of 1994. The decade was the nineties.

29 years, 11 months, and 21 days have passed since April 8, 1994.

The zodiac star sign for this date is Aries.

On This Day

What happened?

What happened on April 8, 1994?

  • Nirvana singer Kurt Cobain is found dead at his home in Lake Washington, Seattle.
Song charts

Music charts

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on April 8, 1994:

  • United States: "The Sign" by Ace of Base
  • United Kingdom: "Doop" by Doop

The Billboard Hot 100 on April 8, 1994

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

  • The Sign - Ace Of Base
  • Bump N' Grind - R. Kelly
  • Without You/Never Forget You - Mariah Carey
  • The Power Of Love - Celine Dion
  • Whatta Man - Salt-N-Pepa Featuring En Vogue
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.
D2: The Mighty Ducks

Top movie at the box office

The movie "D2: The Mighty Ducks" was at the top of the box office on April 8, 1994.

Facts

This date was 10,948 days ago. Approximately 365 months have passed. It was the 98th day of 1994, in week 14. The decade was the nineties. People born on this day are currently 29 years old and belong to the Millennial generation. The Earth has experienced 122 seasons of weather since then.

Take me back to April 8, 1994

Let's take a stroll down memory lane.

It is Friday, April 8, 1994. Anyone born today will have the star sign Aries. People have "that Friday feeling" and are excited for the weekend.

The summer of 1994 is drawing closer and temperatures have started to rise. In America, the song "The Sign" by Ace of Base is at the top of the singles charts, while "Doop" by Doop is the number-one song in the UK. Bill Clinton is the President of the United States, and the movie D2: The Mighty Ducks 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 Europe, a war is continuing to rage in Bosnia and Herzegovina. In television news, a new sitcom called "Sister, Sister", which chronicles the lives of two reunited twins called Tia Landry and Tamera Campbell, has recently premiered on ABC. On the continent of Africa, a horrible event is unfolding, as the Hutu majority in Rwanda attempt to wipe out the Tutsi minority. This genocide began following the assassination of President Juvenal Habyarimana.

Meanwhile, in celebrity news, "Beverly Hills, 90210" actress Shannen Doherty has filed for divorce from actor Ashley Hamilton after less than a year of marriage. People are in shock following the news that Nirvana lead singer Kurt Cobain has been found dead at his home in Lake Washington, Seattle. His death has been declared a suicide. It is believed that Cobain may have been dead for a couple of days before his body was discovered. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Richard Nixon, Ayrton Senna, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, and Nicole Brown Simpson would all still be alive.

On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Murder, She Wrote", "Full House", "Walker, Texas Ranger", and "Babylon 5". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Myst", "Disney's Aladdin", "Tetris 2", and "Mega Man 6". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "The Adventures of Pete & Pete", "Doug", "Taz-Mania", and "Bill Nye the Science Guy".

Popular toys at the moment include Sylvanian Families, the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive, Pogs / Milkcaps, and Teen Talk Barbie.

News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on April 8, 1994.

  • Kurt Cobain commits suicide.

    Kurt Cobain commits suicide

    On April 8th, 1994, Nirvana lead singer Kurt Cobain was found dead at his home in Lake Washington, Seattle. The cause of death was later determined to be suicide.
  • The Rwandan Genocide.

    The Rwandan Genocide

    The Rwandan Genocide was occurring at this time, as the Hutu majority had begun the mass slaughter of the Tutsi minority. Estimates place the death toll somewhere between 500,000 and 1,000,000.
  • 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

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Events

What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to April 8, 1994.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

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Mid-1990s fashion

Photographs of mid-1990s fashion and hairstyles.

Mid-1990s fashion

Television shows

TV shows in 1994

The following TV shows were popular in April 1994:

TV shows from April 1994.

Ellen
Ellen
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

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 April 8, 1994

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

Sister, Sister
Sister, Sister
Weird Science
Weird Science
The Nanny
The Nanny

Rocko's Modern Life
Rocko's Modern Life
Biker Mice from Mars
Biker Mice from Mars
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 April 1994.

Super Metroid 1994
Super Metroid
Mega Man 6 1994
Mega Man 6
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 April 8, 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 April 8, 2000, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on April 8.

Betty Ford

Betty Ford

First Lady of the United States Deceased
Born on April 8, 1918
She turned 76 on this day in 1994.

Kofi Annan

Kofi Annan

UN Secretary Deceased
Born on April 8, 1938
He turned 56 on this day in 1994.

Paul Gray

Paul Gray

American musician Deceased
Born on April 8, 1972
He turned 22 on this day in 1994.

Chris Kyle

Chris Kyle

Navy Seal sniper Deceased
Born on April 8, 1974
He turned 20 on this day in 1994.

Matty Healy

Matty Healy

Singer
Born on April 8, 1989
He turned 5 on this day in 1994.

Jonghyun

Jonghyun

South Korean singer Deceased
Born on April 8, 1990
He turned 4 on this day in 1994.

USA

US President

Bill Clinton was the President of the United States on April 8, 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.

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