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May 27, 1994

May 27, 1994, was a Friday. It was 30 years, 6 months, and 12 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Gemini.

On This Day

Events

Notable events that occurred on May 27, 1994:

  • The Flintstones (1994) is released in cinemas.
Song charts

Popular songs

On May 27, 1994, the following songs were at the top of the music charts in the USA and the UK:

  • United States: "I Swear" by All-4-One
  • United Kingdom: "Come On You Reds" by Manchester United FC & Status Quo

The music charts on May 27, 1994

The following songs were dominating the Billboard Hot 100 chart:

  • I Swear - All-4-One
  • The Sign - Ace Of Base
  • I'll Remember (From "With Honors") - Madonna
  • The Most Beautiful Girl In The World - Prince
  • Bump N' Grind - R. Kelly
Play the top singles 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.
Maverick

Top movie

The top movie on this day was "Maverick".

Facts

This date occurred 11,153 days ago. Approximately 372 months have passed. It was the 147th day of 1994, in week 21. The decade was the nineties. People who were born on May 27, 1994, are now 30 years old and belong to the Millennial generation. 124 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.

Take me back to May 27, 1994

Let's go back to the nineties.

The date is May 27, 1994, and it's a Friday. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Gemini. Many people have "that Friday feeling" and are looking forward to the weekend.

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 the United States, it is the Friday before Memorial Day weekend. As a result, many Americans are looking forward to attending barbecues, picnics, and other outdoor events. In America, the song "I Swear" by All-4-One is at the top of the singles charts, while "Come On You Reds" by Manchester United FC & Status Quo is the number-one song in the UK.

Bill Clinton is the President of the United States, and the movie Maverick is at the top of the box office. John Major is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. On television, people are watching popular shows such as "In the Heat of the Night", "Roseanne", "Step by Step", and "Ellen".

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. The final episode of "Star Trek: The Next Generation" has just been aired on television. In celebrity news, pop star Michael Jackson has married Elvis' daughter Lisa Marie Presley. The media is speculating whether or not the marriage is a publicity stunt.

The action comedy film "Beverly Hills Cop III", starring Eddie Murphy, has just been released in movie theaters. Meanwhile, "The Flintstones", starring John Goodman and Rick Moranis, has also recently hit the big screen. 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. People are playing video games such as "Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master", "Disney's Aladdin", "FIFA International Soccer", and "Sonic the Hedgehog 3".

Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "The Simpsons", "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air", "Bill Nye the Science Guy", and "Sister, Sister". Children are playing with toys such as Cabbage Patch Kids, the SEGA Game Gear, Tiger 2-XL Talking Robot , and Matchbox Car Wash.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on May 27, 1994, will have the star sign Gemini.
  • Zodiac Element: Air.
  • 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 27, 1994 falls under the Deer.
  • 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 27, 1994.

  • The Flintstones Movie.

    The Flintstones Movie

    The comedy film "The Flintstones" was playing at movie theaters. The film starred John Goodman, Rick Moranis, Elizabeth Taylor, and Halle Berry.
  • Michael Jackson marries Lisa Marie Presley.

    Michael Jackson marries Lisa Marie Presley

    Pop star Michael Jackson married Elvis' daughter Lisa Marie Presley in May 1994. Many people at the time suspected that the marriage was a publicity stunt.
  • RoboCop Versus The Terminator.

    RoboCop Versus The Terminator

    On May 19th, 1994, the video game "RoboCop Versus The Terminator" was released for the Sega Genesis.
  • 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

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Events

What happened around this time?

News stories, pop culture trends, and other events that happened around May 27, 1994.

  • 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.
  • May 18, 1994: Football: A.C. Milan defeat Barcelona 4-0 in the UEFA Champions League Final.
  • 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.
  • This date: May 27, 1994
  • 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.
  • June 18, 1994: Loughinisland massacre: The UVF murders six civilians at a Catholic pub in County Down, Northern Ireland.
  • June 20, 1994: O.J. Simpson pleads "not guilty" to the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman.
  • June 22, 1994:
    • The Houston Rockets win the 1994 NBA Finals after they defeat the New York Knicks 4-3.
    • Colombian defender Andrés Escobar scores an own goal during a World Cup game against the United States.
  • June 24, 1994: Disney's The Lion King (1994) is released in movie theaters.
  • June 25, 1994: The last Russian troops leave Germany.

Mid-1990s fashion

Photographs of mid-1990s fashion and hairstyles.

Mid-1990s fashion

Television shows

Television shows in May 1994

In May 1994, TV audiences were watching the following 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

Cartoons and children's TV shows in May 1994

If you were a kid on May 27, 1994, then you were probably watching the following cartoons and TV shows:

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

Toys in 1994

If you were a child on this date, then you may have had some of the following toys:

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.

RoboCop Versus The Terminator 1994
RoboCop Versus The Terminator
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

Were you born on May 27, 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 27, 2000, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on May 27.

Vincent Price

Vincent Price

Actor Deceased
Born on May 27, 1911
He was not alive on this date.

Christopher Lee

Christopher Lee

Actor Deceased
Born on May 27, 1922
He turned 72 on this day in 1994.

Henry Kissinger

Henry Kissinger

US Secretary of State Deceased
Born on May 27, 1923
He turned 71 on this day in 1994.

Cilla Black

Cilla Black

Singer / Media personality Deceased
Born on May 27, 1943
She turned 51 on this day in 1994.

Wayne Williams

Wayne Williams

Serial killer
Born on May 27, 1958
He turned 36 on this day in 1994.

Paul Gascoigne

Paul Gascoigne

Soccer player
Born on May 27, 1967
He turned 27 on this day in 1994.

Left Eye

Left Eye

Rapper Deceased
Born on May 27, 1971
She turned 23 on this day in 1994.

Jamie Oliver

Jamie Oliver

Celebrity chef
Born on May 27, 1975
He turned 19 on this day in 1994.

Andre 3000

Andre 3000

American rapper
Born on May 27, 1975
He turned 19 on this day in 1994.

Jadakiss

Jadakiss

American rapper
Born on May 27, 1975
He turned 19 on this day in 1994.

Beauden Barrett

Beauden Barrett

Rugby player
Born on May 27, 1991
He turned 3 on this day in 1994.

USA

US President

Bill Clinton was the President of the United States on May 27, 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 27, 1994 was most likely conceived around September 3, 1993.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on May 27, 1994 is close to February 17, 1995.

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Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about May 27, 1994:

  • 11,153 days have passed since this date.
  • 1,593 weeks have passed.
  • 963,622,800 seconds have passed since May 27, 1994.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 1,124,226,600 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 497,229,364,800 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 160,603,800 times.
  • You have taken approximately 82,871,561 steps. That's roughly 36,832 miles.
  • 11,563,474 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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