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12th of April, 1994

The 12th of April, 1994, fell on a Tuesday. Day 102 of 1994. Decade: 1990s.

25 years, 11 months and 27 days have passed since the 12th of April, 1994.

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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 12th of April, 1994:

• United States: Bump N' Grind - R. Kelly
• United Kingdom: Everything Changes - Take That

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Movie Box Office

What movie was on top of the box office?

• The movie "D2: The Mighty Ducks" 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 12th of April, 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.

• Rwandan Genocide

  During this period, the Rwandan Genocide was occurring. This genocide saw the mass slaughter of the Tutsi minority by members of the Hutu majority. Estimates place the death toll somewhere between 500,000 and 1,000,000.

• Kurt Cobain

  On the 8th of April, 1994, Nirvana singer and songwriter is found dead at his home in Lake Washington, Seattle. The cause of death is suicide.

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Basic Facts

Basic facts and information about this date:

• 25 years, 11 months and 27 days have passed since the 12th of April, 1994.
• Week Number: This date occurred during Week 15 of 1994.
• Leap Year: 1994 was NOT a leap year.
• Age: Anyone born on the 12th of April, 1994, will be 25 years of age.
• People born in 1994 belong to the "Generation Y (Millennial)" generation.
• Unix Timestamp: The Unix Timestamp for this date is 766105200.

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Around This Time...

Notable events that occurred around the 12th of April, 1994:

• 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.
• 1st of April, 1994: The first episode of "Sister, Sister" is aired.
• 5th of April, 1994: Nirvana lead singer Kurt Cobain commits suicide in Seattle.
• 6th of April, 1994: Rwandan President Juvenal Habyarimana is assassinated when his jet is shot down.
• 7th of April, 1994: The Rwandan Genocide begins. Rwandan Prime Minister Agathe Uwilingiyimana is assassinated at her home.
• 8th of April, 1994: Nirvana singer Kurt Cobain is found dead at his home in Lake Washington, Seattle.
• 22nd of April, 1994: Former US President Richard Nixon passes away four days after suffering a stroke.
• 6th of May, 1994: The Channel Tunnel between France and the UK is opened.
• 10th of May, 1994: Serial killer John Wayne Gacy is executed by lethal injection.
• 10th of May, 1994: Nelson Mandela is inaugurated as South Africa's first black president.

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Horoscopes & Birthstone Information

Zodiac & Birthstone information:

• Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on the 12th of April, 1994, will have the star sign Aries.
• Zodiac Element: Fire.
• Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 1994 was the year of the Dog (Yang Wood).
• Native American Zodiac: The 12th of April, 1994 falls under the Falcon.
• Birthstone: Anyone born during the month of April will have the birthstone Diamond.

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Television Shows

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

• Ellen - TV series.
• 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.

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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 12th of April:

• 12th of April, 1947: David Letterman: Television host.
• 12th of April, 1971: Shannen Doherty: Actress.

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Weather

Weather information for the 12th of April, 1994:

• Dublin, Ireland: It was 10.3 degrees Celsius. It rained a bit (mist or a shower or two). It was a sunny day.
• New York, USA: Temperature: 47.5 degrees Fahrenheit. 8.61 degrees Celsius. Fog was reported. Rain fell. Precipitation: 3.05cm.
• London, England: Temperature: 6.67 degrees Celsius. Rain fell. Precipitation: 2.03cm.

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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 12th of April, 1994.

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Conception Dates

Interesting facts about conception dates.

• A baby that was born on the 12th of April, 1994 was probably conceived around the 3rd of July, 1993. (Rough Estimate).
• The due date for a baby that was conceived on the 12th of April, 1994 is the 20th of January, 1995. (Rough Estimate).

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Computer Games

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

• Super Metroid - Action adventure game that was published by Nintendo.
• 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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12th of April

Events that have occurred on the 12th of April:

• 12th of April, 1861: The American Civil War begins.
• 12th of April, 1945: US President Franklin D. Roosevelt dies
• 12th of April, 1961: Russia's Yuri Gagarin becomes the first human to journey into outer space.
• 12th of April, 1988: Former pop singer Sonny Bono is elected mayor of Palm Springs, California.
• 12th of April, 1979: The movie Mad Max (1979), starring Mel Gibson, is released in cinemas.
• 12th of April, 2002: Bend It Like Beckham (2002) is released.
• 12th of April, 2015: The start of Game of Thrones Season 5.

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Time Difference & Statistics

Here are some fun statistics about the 12th of April, 1994.

• 9,494 days have passed since this date.
• 820,281,600 seconds have passed since the 12th of April, 1994.
• If you were born on this day, your heart has beated approximately 956,995,200 times.
• Since the 12th of April, 1994, earth has travelled approximately 423,265,305,600 miles through space.
• If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 136,713,600 times.
• If you were born on this day, you have taken approximately 70,544,218 steps. That's about 31,353 miles!
• Since this date, 9,843,379 meteors have entered the earth's atmosphere!

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