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May 18, 1994

May 18, 1994, was a Wednesday. It was 30 years, 6 months, and 21 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Taurus.

On This Day

What happened on this date?

Notable events that occurred on May 18, 1994:

  • Football: A.C. Milan defeat Barcelona 4-0 in the UEFA Champions League Final.
Song charts

Top songs

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on May 18, 1994:

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

The Billboard Hot 100 on May 18, 1994

These songs were dominating the music charts:

  • The Sign - Ace Of Base
  • Bump N' Grind - R. Kelly
  • The Most Beautiful Girl In The World - Prince
  • I'll Remember (From "With Honors") - Madonna
  • Return To Innocence - Enigma
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.
The Crow

Top movie

The movie "The Crow" was at the top of the box office on this day.

Facts

This date was 11,162 days ago. Approximately 372 months have passed. It was the 138th day of 1994, in week 20. 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 124 seasons of weather since this date.

Take me back to May 18, 1994

Let's take a walk down memory lane.

It is Wednesday, May 18, 1994. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Taurus. It is "Hump Day", so many are beginning to think about the weekend ahead.

The summer of 1994 has finally arrived. The weather has warmed up, and the evenings are brighter than usual. The school year is nearly finished. In America, the song "The Sign" by Ace of Base is at the top of the singles charts, while "Inside" by Stiltskin is the number-one song in the UK. Bill Clinton is the President of the United States, and the movie The Crow 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 South Africa, anti-apartheid revolutionary Nelson Mandela has been inaugurated as South Africa's first black president.

In the United Kingdom, people are shocked by the recent death of Labour Party leader John Smith, who died of a sudden heart attack at the age of 55. A new romantic comedy film called "Four Weddings and a Funeral" has just been released in movie theaters. In soccer, A.C. Milan have won the UEFA Champions League after beating Barcelona 4-0 in the final. Meanwhile, Manchester United have won the FA Cup Final after defeating Chelsea 4-0.

If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Nicole Brown Simpson, Andrés Escobar, Raul Julia, and Richey Edwards would all still be alive. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Only Fools and Horses", "Martin", "Babylon 5", and "Ellen". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Myst", "NBA Jam", "Mario's Time Machine", and "Jungle Strike".

Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Roseanne", "Taz-Mania", "Hangin' with Mr. Cooper", and "Bill Nye the Science Guy". Popular toys at the moment include Screwball Scramble, Pogo ball / Lolo ball, Polly Pocket, and G.I. Joe (figures).

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on May 18, 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 1.
  • Native American Zodiac: May 18, 1994 falls under the Beaver.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of May will have the birthstone Emerald.
  • Birth flower (May): The Lily of the Valley and the Hawthorn.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on May 18, 1994.

  • Eurovision 1994.

    Eurovision 1994

    The 1994 Eurovision song contest was held in Dublin, Ireland. The host nation won the contest with the song "Rock 'n' Roll Kids" by Paul Harrington and Charlie McGettigan.
  • 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

Check out our personality summary for people who were born on May 18, 1994.

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Events

What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to May 18, 1994.

  • April 18, 1994: Actress Roseanne Barr files for divorce from Tom Arnold after four years of marriage.
  • April 19, 1994: Rapper Nas releases his debut studio album "Illmatic".
  • April 20, 1994: South Africa adopts its new national flag.
  • April 22, 1994: Former US President Richard Nixon passes away four days after suffering a stroke.
  • April 25, 1994: Blur release their album "Parklife".
  • April 26, 1994: 264 people are killed when China Airlines Flight 140 crashes at Nagoya Airport in Japan.
  • April 27, 1994: South Africa holds its first multi-race elections.
  • April 28, 1994: Former CIA agent Aldrich Ames pleads guilty to spying for the Soviet Union.
  • April 30, 1994:
    • Ireland win the 1994 European Song Contest with the song "Rock 'n' Roll Kids" by Paul Harrington and Charlie McGettigan.
    • Austrian racing driver Roland Ratzenberger dies in a crash during a qualifying race for the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix.
  • May 1, 1994: Formula One racing driver Ayrton Senna dies in an accident during the San Marino Grand Prix.
  • May 2, 1994: Soccer: Manchester United win their second consecutive Premier League title after rivals Blackburn Rovers lose 2-1 against Coventry.
  • May 5, 1994: American teenager Michael Fay is caned in Singapore for theft and vandalism.
  • May 6, 1994: The Channel Tunnel between France and the UK is opened.
  • May 9, 1994:
    • Serial killer Joel Rifkin is found guilty of the murder of Tiffany Bresciani.
    • Cleashindra Hall (18) disappears in Pine Bluff, Arkansas.
  • May 10, 1994:
    • Silvio Berlusconi becomes the new Prime Minister of Italy.
    • Serial killer John Wayne Gacy is executed by lethal injection.
    • Nelson Mandela is inaugurated as South Africa's first black president.
  • May 12, 1994: UK: Labour Party leader John Smith dies from a heart attack at the age of 55.
  • May 13, 1994: The movie Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994) is released.
  • May 14, 1994: FA Cup Final 1994: Manchester United defeat Chelsea 4-0.
  • This date: May 18, 1994
  • May 19, 1994:
    • Former First Lady Jackie Kennedy dies from non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
    • The video game "RoboCop Versus The Terminator" is released on the SEGA Genesis.
  • May 23, 1994: The last episode of "Star Trek: The Next Generation" is aired.
  • May 25, 1994: Beverly Hills Cop III (1994) is released in movie theaters.
  • May 26, 1994: Michael Jackson marries Elvis' daughter Lisa Marie Presley.
  • May 27, 1994: The Flintstones (1994) is released in cinemas.
  • June 9, 1994: TLC singer Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes burns down NFL star Andre Rison's house.
  • June 10, 1994: The movie Speed (1994) is released in cinemas.
  • June 12, 1994: Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman are both murdered. O.J. Simpson is eventually charged with the crime.
  • June 17, 1994:
    • The 1994 FIFA World Cup kicks off in the USA.
    • Police pursue O.J. Simpson in his white Ford Bronco.

Mid-1990s fashion

Photographs of mid-1990s fashion and hairstyles.

Mid-1990s fashion

Television shows

TV series on May 18, 1994

People in May 1994 were watching the following TV series:

TV shows from May 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

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 May 18, 1994

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

All That
All That
Sister, Sister
Sister, Sister
Weird Science
Weird Science

The Nanny
The Nanny
Boy Meets World
Boy Meets World
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
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
Video games

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in May 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
FIFA International Soccer 1993
FIFA International Soccer
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

Were you born on May 18, 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 May 18, 2000, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on May 18.

Pope John Paul II

Pope John Paul II

Pope Deceased
Born on May 18, 1920
He turned 74 on this day in 1994.

Tina Fey

Tina Fey

Actress
Born on May 18, 1970
She turned 24 on this day in 1994.

USA

US President

Bill Clinton was the President of the United States on May 18, 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 May 18, 1994 was most likely conceived around August 25, 1993.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on May 18, 1994 is close to February 8, 1995.

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Stats for May 18, 1994

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about May 18, 1994:

  • 11,162 days have passed since this date.
  • 1,594 weeks have passed.
  • 964,400,400 seconds have passed since May 18, 1994.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 1,125,133,800 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 497,630,606,400 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 160,733,400 times.
  • You have taken approximately 82,938,434 steps. That's roughly 36,862 miles.
  • 11,572,805 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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