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July 31st, 1994.

July 31st, 1994, was a Sunday. It was day 212 of 1994. The decade was the Nineties.

28 years, 7 months and 20 days have passed since July 31st, 1994.

The zodiac star sign for this date is Leo.

Birthdays

Born on July 31st, 1994.

People who were born on this exact date.

Song charts

Popular songs.

On July 31st, 1994, the following songs were at the top of the music charts in the USA and the UK.

  • United States: I Swear - All-4-One
  • United Kingdom: Love Is All Around - Wet Wet Wet

The record charts on July 31st, 1994.

The following singles were dominating the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

  • I Swear - All-4-One
  • Stay (I Missed You) (From "Reality Bites") - Lisa Loeb & Nine Stories
  • Fantastic Voyage - Coolio
  • Any Time, Any Place/And On And On - Janet Jackson
  • Can You Feel The Love Tonight (From "The Lion King") - Elton John
Play the top singles from the year 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 Mask

Top movie.

The top "Box Office" movie on this date was the film "The Mask".

Take me back to July 31st, 1994!

Let's go back in time!

The date is July 31st, 1994, and it's a Sunday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Leo. Currently, people are enjoying their weekend.

It's summer, so the temperatures are warmer and the evenings are longer than usual. In America, the song I Swear by All-4-One is on top of the singles charts. Over in the UK, Love Is All Around by Wet Wet Wet is the number one hit song.

Bill Clinton is currently the President of the United States, and the movie The Mask is at the top of the Box Office. In the United Kingdom, John Major is the current Prime Minister. 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 continuing to grow in popularity. 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 declined in popularity 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 school girl" 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 on in Bosnia and Herzegovina. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Raul Julia, Richey Edwards, Eazy E and Selena would all be still alive.

On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Matlock", "Seinfeld", "Beavis and Butt-Head" and "The X-Files". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Mortal Kombat II", "Jungle Strike", "RoboCop Versus The Terminator" and "Star Wars: TIE Fighter". Children and teenagers are currently watching television shows such as "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles", "Mr. Bean", "Art Attack" and "Sister, Sister".

If you're a kid or a teenager, then you're probably playing with toys such as Screwball Scramble, the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive, Polly Pocket and Pogs / Milkcaps.

News

News topics, nostalgic fads, and pop culture events.

These are trending news stories and fads that were prevalent at this time. These are topics that would have been in the media on July 31st, 1994.

  • 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 as the Time Person of the Year in 1994.

  • Mid-1990s fashion.

    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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

    During the mid-1990s, 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.

    During this period, people were 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.

    In 1993 and 1994, music CDs were beginning to outsell cassettes and vinyl. This transition marked the beginning of the end for cassette tapes and players.

  • Pogs.

    Pogs.

    During 1993, a game called Pogs (aka Milk caps) began to spread throughout the world. By 1995, it had become a full-blown craze.

  • The Bosnian War.

    The Bosnian War.

    During this time, the Bosnian War was raging on 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.

    During the 1990s, pagers achieved mainstream popularity. 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.

  • Although wallpaper is still common, it is beginning to go out of style.

    Although wallpaper is still common, it is beginning to go out of style.

    By the 1990s, "modernism" was starting to heavily influence interior design trends. As a result, wallpaper started to decline in popularity. Instead of using decorative wallpaper, many people opted for minimalist, plain-colored walls.

  • The Scrunchie.

    The Scrunchie.

    During the 1990s, an elastic hair tie called the "scrunchie" was in fashion.

  • The Sega Genesis.

    The Sega Genesis.

    The Sega Genesis was one of the most popular video games consoles during this period. Outside of North America, it was known as the Sega Mega Drive.

  • The Game Boy.

    The Game Boy.

    During this time, 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.

Information

Basic facts.

Basic facts and information about this date.

  • This date fell on a weekend.
  • 28 years, 7 months and 20 days have passed since July 31st, 1994.
  • Week Number: This date occurred during Week 30 of 1994.
  • Leap Year: 1994 was not a leap year.
  • Age: A person born on July 31st, 1994 will be 28 years old.
  • Generation: People born in 1994 belong to the Generation Y (Millennial) generation.
  • Unix Timestamp: The Unix Timestamp for this date is 775609200.
Events

Around this time.

News stories, pop culture trends, and other events that happened around July 31st, 1994.

  • July 1st, 1994: Diego Maradona is ruled out of the 1994 World Cup after failing a drugs test.
  • July 2nd, 1994: Colombian footballer Andrés Escobar is shot dead.
  • July 2nd, 1994: 37 people lose their lives after USAir Flight 1016 crashes during a thunderstorm near Charlotte Douglas International Airport in North Carolina.
  • July 3rd, 1994: Liam Neeson and actress Natasha Richardson are married in New York.
  • July 5th, 1994: Amazon is founded.
  • July 6th, 1994: Forrest Gump (1994), starring Tom Hanks, is released in movie theaters.
  • July 8th, 1994: North Korean leader Kim Il-sung dies.
  • July 12th, 1994: The Allied occupation of Berlin officially comes to an end.
  • July 15th, 1994: The movie True Lies (1994) is released.
  • July 15th, 1994: The Rwandan Genocide ends.
  • July 17th, 1994: Brazil win the World Cup after defeating Italy on penalties.
  • July 18th, 1994: A suicide bomber kills 85 people in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
  • July 18th, 1994: British singer Seal releases his song "Kiss from a Rose".
  • July 20th, 1994: The last episode of the TV show "Dinosaurs" is aired.
  • July 21st, 1994: Tony Blair becomes the new leader of the Labour Party.
  • July 26th, 1994: The song "Flava in Ya Ear" is released by Craig Mack.
  • July 27th, 1994: South African photojournalist Kevin Carter commits suicide at the age of 33.
  • July 29th, 1994: The Mask (1994) is released in cinemas.
  • July 29th, 1994: The film "Black Beauty" is released in movie theaters.
  • This date: July 31st, 1994
  • August 2nd, 1994: The video game Earthworm Jim is released on the Sega Genesis.
  • August 4th, 1994: A truckload of 24 million honeybees overturns on a highway near Tarrytown, New York.
  • August 8th, 1994: English rock band Oasis release their song "Live Forever".
  • August 11th, 1994: English actor Peter Cushing passes away from prostate cancer at the age of 81.
  • August 12th, 1994: 550,000 people attend Woodstock '94 in Saugerties, New York.
  • August 12th, 1994: Major League Baseball players go on strike.
  • August 12th, 1994: Swedish Eurodance group Rednex release their single "Cotton Eye Joe".
  • August 18th, 1994: Irish gangster Martin Cahill (The General) is assassinated.
  • August 26th, 1994: The movie Natural Born Killers (1994) is released.
  • August 29th, 1994: English rock band Oasis release their debut album "Definitely Maybe".

Personality traits.

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Zodiac info

Horoscope, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Zodiac and birthstone information.

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  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on July 31st, 1994, will have the star sign Leo.
  • Zodiac Element: Fire.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 1994 was the year of the Dog (Yang Wood).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 7.
  • Native American Zodiac: July 31st, 1994 falls under the Salmon.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of July will have the birthstone Ruby.
  • Birth flower (July): The Larkspur and the Water Lily.

Photos of mid-1990s fashion.

Photographs of mid-1990s fashion and hairstyles.

Photos of mid-1990s fashion.

Television shows

TV shows in 1994.

Television shows that people were watching in July, 1994.

TV shows from July, 1994.

Ellen
Ellen
TV series.

Babylon 5
Babylon 5
Soap drama that is set in space.

The Nanny
The Nanny
Fran Fine becomes a nanny in wealthy widower Maxwell Sheffield's home.

Walker, Texas Ranger
Walker, Texas Ranger
Starring Chuck Norris.

Frasier
Frasier
Sitcom about a therapist / talk-show host called Dr. Frasier Crane.

Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
Superman TV series starring Dean Cain and Teri Hatcher.

The X-Files
The X-Files
Special agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully team up to investigate the paranormal.

Beavis and Butt-Head
Beavis and Butt-Head
Adult animated comedy series.

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Spin-off of "Star Trek: The Next Generation".

Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman
Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman
American Western drama.

Mad About You
Mad About You
Starring Helen Hunt and Paul Reiser.

Martin
Martin
Comedian Martin Lawrence plays the role of a radio talk show host.

Melrose Place
Melrose Place
Soap drama.

Baywatch
Baywatch
Drama series about lifeguards. Starring David Hasselhoff.

Step by Step
Step by Step
American television sitcom.

Home Improvement
Home Improvement
Starring Tim Allen as Tim "The Toolman" Taylor.

One Foot in the Grave
One Foot in the Grave
British sitcom following the life of Victor Meldrew.

Family Matters
Family Matters
Sitcom starring Reginald VelJohnson as Carl Otis Winslow.

Seinfeld
Seinfeld
Comedy sitcom starring Jerry Seinfeld.

Roseanne
Roseanne
Comedy TV show about a working class family called the Conners.

In the Heat of the Night
In the Heat of the Night
Drama series starring Carroll O'Connor as police chief Bill Gillespie and Howard Rollins as detective Virgil Tibbs.

Full House
Full House
Sitcom about a widowed man who looks after his three daughters.

Married... with Children
Married... with Children
Comedy series starring Ed O'Neill as Al Bundy.

Matlock
Matlock
Legal drama starring Andy Griffith.

Murder, She Wrote
Murder, She Wrote
Mystery series starring Angela Lansbury as Jessica Fletcher.

Only Fools and Horses
Only Fools and Horses
British television comedy.

Last of the Summer Wine
Last of the Summer Wine
British sitcom about three senior citizens in the Yorkshire Dales.

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 July 31st, 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

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

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 on this date in 1994.

Jurassic Park: Young Tyrannosaurus Rex
Jurassic Park: Young Tyrannosaurus Rex

Power Rangers figures
Power Rangers figures

Action Man
Action Man

The Talkboy
The Talkboy

Mighty Max
Mighty Max

Littlest Pet Shop
Littlest Pet Shop

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)

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

Video games

Video games.

Popular video games that people were playing in July of 1994.

Star Wars: TIE Fighter 1994
Star Wars: TIE Fighter
Flight simulation game that was based on the Star Wars franchise.

Super Street Fighter II 1994
Super Street Fighter II
Fighting game that was released for the SNES and the Sega Genesis.

The Jungle Book 1994
The Jungle Book
Platform video game based on the animated film.

RoboCop Versus The Terminator 1994
RoboCop Versus The Terminator
Shoot-em-up game that was released on the Sega Mega Drive / Genesis.

Super Metroid 1994
Super Metroid
Action adventure game that was published by Nintendo.

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 1994
Sonic the Hedgehog 3
Platform game developed and published by Sega.

Jungle Strike 1993
Jungle Strike
Helicopter-based shoot-em-up that was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive.

Doom 1993
Doom
Sci-fi FPS shooter game.

Mario's Time Machine 1993
Mario's Time Machine
Educational video game.

Tetris 2 1993
Tetris 2
Puzzle video game that was released for the Game Boy.

Sonic Spinball 1993
Sonic Spinball
Pinball video game that was released for the Sega Genesis.

Disney's Aladdin 1993
Disney's Aladdin
Platform SEGA game based on the 1992 film.

NBA Jam 1993
NBA Jam
Basketball arcade game.

Myst 1993
Myst
Puzzle adventure game.

Gunstar Heroes 1993
Gunstar Heroes
Run and gun video game for the Sega Mega Drive.

Mighty Final Fight 1993
Mighty Final Fight
Side-scrolling beat-em-up that was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System.

Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master 1993
Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master
Action game developed by SEGA.

Mortal Kombat II 1993
Mortal Kombat II
Sequel of the arcade fighting game. Developed by Midway Games.

Tiny Toon Adventures 2: Trouble in Wackyland 1993
Tiny Toon Adventures 2: Trouble in Wackyland
Platform game that was based on the Tiny Toon Adventures series.

X-Men 1993
X-Men
Platform video game that was based on the X-Men franchise.

Mortal Kombat 1992
Mortal Kombat
Arcade fighting game released by Acclaim Entertainment.

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 July 31st, 2000, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays.

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on July 31st.

Wesley Snipes

Actor.
Born on July 31st, 1962
He turned 32 on this day in 1994.

J. K. Rowling

Author.
Born on July 31st, 1965
She turned 29 on this day in 1994.

Weather details

Weather on July 31st, 1994.

Historical weather information for July 31st, 1994.

  • Dublin, Ireland: It was 19.8 degrees Celsius. It was a very wet day. There were 3 hours of sunshine.
  • New York, USA: Temperature: 71.3 degrees Fahrenheit. 21.83 degrees Celsius. Precipitation: 1.78cm.
  • London, England: Temperature: 21.89 degrees Celsius. Rain fell. Precipitation: 0.51cm.
USA

US President.

Bill Clinton was the President of the United States on July 31st, 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 July 31st, 1994 was most likely conceived around November 7th, 1993.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on July 31st, 1994 is close to April 23rd, 1995.

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Stats for July 31st, 1994

Time difference & statistics.

Here are some fun statistics about July 31st, 1994.

  • A total of 10,459 days have passed since this date.
  • 1,494 weeks have passed.
  • 903,661,200 seconds have passed since the July 31st, 1994.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beated approximately 1,054,271,400 times.
  • Since July 31st, 1994, the Earth has travelled approximately 466,289,179,200 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 150,610,200 times.
  • If you were born on this day, you have taken approximately 77,714,863 steps. That's about 34,540 miles!
  • Since this date, 10,843,934 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere!
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