April 20th, 1994

What happened on this date?

Notable events that occurred on April 20th, 1994.

• South Africa adopts its new national flag.

Top songs.

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on April 20th, 1994.

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

Take me back to April 20th, 1994!

Let's take a walk down memory lane.

The date is April 20th, 1994, and it's a Wednesday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Taurus. The summer of 1994 is drawing closer and temperatures have started to rise.

In America, the song Bump N' Grind by R. Kelly is at the top of the singles charts. Over in the UK, Everything Changes by Take That is the number-one hit song. Bill Clinton is the President of the United States, and the movie Four Weddings and a Funeral 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. 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. In music news, American punk rock band The Offspring have released their new album "Smash".

Singer Billy Joel and supermodel Christie Brinkley have announced that they will be separating. The couple, who have a daughter, have been married since 1985. Meanwhile, actress Roseanne Barr has filed for divorce from Tom Arnold after four years of marriage. In South Africa, the country has adopted its new national flag.

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 "Roseanne", "Beavis and Butt-Head", "The X-Files", and "Walker, Texas Ranger". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Mortal Kombat II", "Mighty Final Fight", "Myst", and "NBA Jam".

Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Art Attack", "Are You Afraid of the Dark?", "Tales from the Cryptkeeper", and "Biker Mice from Mars". Popular toys at the moment include Sylvanian Families, Micro Machines, the Game Boy, and G.I. Joe (figures).

News topics, nostalgic fads, and pop culture events.

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on April 20th, 1994.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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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  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.

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  Pope John Paul II.

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

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  Forrest Gump.

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

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  The Internet is growing.

  A new global, interconnected network called the Internet was beginning to grow. However, it was still a novelty.

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  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.

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  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".

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  The Bosnian War.

  A war was raging in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  The Scrunchie.

  People are wearing an elastic hair tie called the "scrunchie".

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  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.

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  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.

Facts.

Basic facts and information about this date:

• 29 years, 5 months, and 10 days have passed since April 20th, 1994.
• Week Number: This date occurred during Week 16 of 1994.
• Leap Year: 1994 was not a leap year.
• Age: People born on April 20th, 1994, are now 29 years old.
• Generation: People born in 1994 belong to the Generation Y (Millennial) generation.
• Unix Timestamp: The Unix Timestamp for this date is 766796400.

Personality traits.

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Around this time.

Notable events that happened close to April 20th, 1994.

• March 21st, 1994: A grand jury in Portland issues an indictment stating there is evidence Tonya Harding participated in the attack plot on rival figure skater Nancy Kerrigan.
• March 23rd, 1994: Mexican presidential candidate Luis Donaldo Colosio is shot dead in Tijuana.
• March 23rd, 1994: 24 US soldiers are killed in a mid-air collision at an air base in North Carolina.
• March 25th, 1994: D2: The Mighty Ducks (1994) is released.
• March 28th, 1994: Dallas Cowboys coach Jimmy Johnson decides to quit due to disagreements with the owner.
• April 1st, 1994: The first episode of "Sister, Sister" is aired.
• April 5th, 1994: Nirvana lead singer Kurt Cobain commits suicide in Seattle.
• April 6th, 1994: Rwandan President Juvenal Habyarimana is assassinated when his jet is shot down.
• April 7th, 1994: Beverly Hills, 90210 actress Shannen Doherty files for divorce from actor Ashley Hamilton.
• April 7th, 1994: The Rwandan Genocide begins.
• April 7th, 1994: Rwandan Prime Minister Agathe Uwilingiyimana is assassinated at her home.
• April 8th, 1994: Nirvana singer Kurt Cobain is found dead at his home in Lake Washington, Seattle.
• April 10th, 1994: Scottish band "Wet Wet Wet" release their cover version of the song "Love Is All Around".
• April 11th, 1994: The Offspring release their album "Smash".
• April 14th, 1994: Billy Joel and supermodel Christie Brinkley announce that they will be separating after nine years of marriage.
• April 18th, 1994: Actress Roseanne Barr files for divorce from Tom Arnold after four years of marriage.
• April 19th, 1994: Rapper Nas releases his debut studio album "Illmatic".
• This date: April 20th, 1994
• April 22nd, 1994: Former US President Richard Nixon passes away four days after suffering a stroke.
• April 25th, 1994: Blur release their album "Parklife".
• April 26th, 1994: 264 people are killed when China Airlines Flight 140 crashes at Nagoya Airport in Japan.
• April 27th, 1994: South Africa holds its first multi-race elections.
• April 28th, 1994: Former CIA agent Aldrich Ames pleads guilty to spying for the Soviet Union.
• April 30th, 1994: Ireland win the 1994 European Song Contest with the song "Rock 'n' Roll Kids" by Paul Harrington and Charlie McGettigan.
• April 30th, 1994: Austrian racing driver Roland Ratzenberger dies in a crash during a qualifying race for the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix.
• May 1st, 1994: Formula One racing driver Ayrton Senna dies in an accident during the San Marino Grand Prix.
• May 2nd, 1994: Soccer: Manchester United win their second consecutive Premier League title after rivals Blackburn Rovers lose 2-1 against Coventry.
• May 5th, 1994: American teenager Michael Fay is caned in Singapore for theft and vandalism.
• May 6th, 1994: The Channel Tunnel between France and the UK is opened.
• May 9th, 1994: Serial killer Joel Rifkin is found guilty of the murder of Tiffany Bresciani.
• May 9th, 1994: Cleashindra Hall (18) disappears in Pine Bluff, Arkansas.
• May 10th, 1994: Silvio Berlusconi becomes the new Prime Minister of Italy.
• May 10th, 1994: Serial killer John Wayne Gacy is executed by lethal injection.
• May 10th, 1994: Nelson Mandela is inaugurated as South Africa's first black president.
• May 12th, 1994: UK: Labour Party leader John Smith dies from a heart attack at the age of 55.
• May 13th, 1994: The movie Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994) is released.
• May 14th, 1994: FA Cup Final 1994: Manchester United defeat Chelsea 4-0.
• May 18th, 1994: Football: A.C. Milan defeat Barcelona 4-0 in the UEFA Champions League Final.
• May 19th, 1994: Former First Lady Jackie Kennedy dies from non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
• May 19th, 1994: The video game "RoboCop Versus The Terminator" is released on the SEGA Genesis.

Horoscope, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Zodiac and birthstone information.

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• Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on April 20th, 1994, will have the star sign Taurus.
• Zodiac Element: Earth.
• Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 1994 was the year of the Dog (Yang Wood).
• The Life Path Number for this date is 11.
• Native American Zodiac: April 20th, 1994 falls under the Beaver.
• Birthstone: A person during the month of April will have the birthstone Diamond.
• Birth flower (April): The Daisy and the Sweet Pea.

Photos of mid-1990s fashion.

Photographs of mid-1990s fashion and hairstyles.

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.

1994 - TV stations, commercials and shows.

A nostalgic video that emulates what television was like back in 1994.

Were you born on this date?

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 20th, 2000, instead.

Weather on April 20th, 1994.

Historical weather information for April 20th, 1994.

• Dublin, Ireland: It was 8.8 degrees Celsius. It was a very wet day. It was a cloudy day.
• New York, USA: Temperature: 43.6 degrees Fahrenheit. 6.44 degrees Celsius. Precipitation: 0cm.
• London, England: Temperature: 8.67 degrees Celsius.

Conception dates.

Conception estimates for this date.

Warning! These conception dates are based on broad estimates.

• A baby that was born on April 20th, 1994 was most likely conceived around July 28th, 1993.
• The due date for a baby that was conceived on April 20th, 1994 is close to January 11th, 1995.

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Time difference & statistics.

Here are some fun statistics about April 20th, 1994.

• 10,755 days have passed since this date.
• 1,536 weeks have passed.
• 929,232,000 seconds have passed since April 20th, 1994.
• If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 1,084,104,000 times.
• Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 479,483,712,000 miles through space.
• If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 154,872,000 times.
• You have taken approximately 79,913,952 steps. That's roughly 35,517 miles!
• Since this date, 11,150,784 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere!
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