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September 23, 1994

September 23, 1994, was a Friday. It was 30 years and 3 months ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Libra.

On This Day

What happened on this date?

Notable events that occurred on September 23, 1994:

  • The movie The Shawshank Redemption (1994) is released.
Song charts

Popular songs

On September 23, 1994, the following songs were at the top of the music charts in the USA and the UK:

  • United States: "I'll Make Love To You" by Boyz II Men
  • United Kingdom: "Saturday Night" by Whigfield

The Billboard Hot 100 on September 23, 1994

These songs were dominating the music charts:

  • I'll Make Love To You - Boyz II Men
  • Stay (I Missed You) (From "Reality Bites") - Lisa Loeb & Nine Stories
  • Stroke You Up - Changing Faces
  • When Can I See You - Babyface
  • Wild Night - John Mellencamp With Me'Shell Ndegeocello
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.
Timecop

Top movie

The top movie on this day was "Timecop".

Facts

This date occurred 11,049 days ago. Approximately 368 months have passed. It was the 266th day of 1994, in week 38. The decade was the nineties. People who were born on September 23, 1994, are now 30 years old and belong to the Millennial generation. 123 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.

Take me back to September 23, 1994

Let's take a walk down memory lane.

The date is September 23, 1994, and it's a Friday. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Libra. Many people have "that Friday feeling" and are looking forward to the weekend.

Schools and colleges are starting again, and fall has officially arrived. As a result, temperatures are beginning to cool, and trees are starting to shed their leaves. The earthy smells of autumn have started to fill the air. In America, the song "I'll Make Love To You" by Boyz II Men is at the top of the singles charts, while "Saturday Night" by Whigfield is the number-one song in the UK.

Bill Clinton is the President of the United States, and the movie Timecop 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 "Murder, She Wrote", "Matlock", "Roseanne", and "Mad About You".

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 television, a new animated children's show called "The Magic School Bus" has recently been aired for the first time. In celebrity news, Hollywood actor Johnny Depp has just been arrested in New York City after causing over $9,000 worth of damage to his hotel room. In the United Kingdom, the government has lifted a broadcasting ban on Irish Republican party Sinn Fein. The ban had been in place since October, 1988.

Meanwhile, a new medical drama called "ER" has just been aired on NBC for the first time. The show, which stars George Clooney, follows the trials and tribulations of a fictional emergency room in Chicago. In Haiti, 20,000 US troops have peacefully entered the country in order to restore democratically elected Jean-Bertrand Aristide to power. A new fantasy drama TV series called "Touched by an Angel" has made its debut on CBS.

In soccer, 19-year-old Paul Scholes has just made his debut for English side Manchester United. On NBC, a new sitcom called "Friends" has recently made its debut. The show follows the lives of six friends who live in New York City. A new film called "The Shawshank Redemption", starring Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman, has been released in movie theaters.

If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Raul Julia, Richey Edwards, Eazy E, and Selena would all still be alive. People are playing video games such as "X-Men", "Tetris 2", "Jungle Strike", and "The Jungle Book". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Dinosaurs", "Rugrats", "Barney & Friends", and "Animaniacs".

Children are playing with toys such as the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive, G.I. Joe (figures), Tiger 2-XL Talking Robot , and Magna Doodle.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on September 23, 1994, will have the star sign Libra.
  • 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: September 23, 1994 falls under the Raven.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of September will have the birthstone Sapphire.
  • Birth flower (September): The Aster and the Morning Glory.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on September 23, 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 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 September 23, 1994.

  • August 26, 1994: The movie Natural Born Killers (1994) is released.
  • August 29, 1994: English rock band Oasis release their debut album "Definitely Maybe".
  • August 31, 1994:
    • R. Kelly illegally marries 15-year-old RnB singer Aaliyah in Illinois.
    • The last Russian troops leave Latvia and Estonia, bringing a final end to Soviet occupation in Eastern Europe.
    • The Provisional IRA declare an indefinite ceasefire.
  • September 2, 1994: English entertainer and TV presenter Roy Castle dies from cancer.
  • September 5, 1994:
    • The song "Saturday Night" is released in the United Kingdom by Danish eurodance artist Whigfield.
    • Australian politician John Newman is assassinated outside of his home in Cabramatta.
  • September 8, 1994:
    • Aerosmith's "Cryin" wins Video of the Year at the 1994 MTV Video Music Awards.
    • 132 people are killed when USAir Flight 427 crashes in Pittsburgh.
  • September 10, 1994: "The Magic School Bus" is broadcasted for the first time.
  • September 11, 1994: Actress Jessica Tandy passes away at the age of 85.
  • September 12, 1994: Frank Eugene Corder dies after crashing a stolen airplane into the White House's south lawn.
  • September 13, 1994: Rapper The Notorious B.I.G. releases his debut studio album "Ready to Die".
  • September 14, 1994: A strike forces the remainder of the Major League Baseball season to be cancelled.
  • September 16, 1994:
    • A Danish tour guide called Louise Jensen is raped and murdered by three British soldiers in Ayia Napa, Cyprus.
    • Britain lifts a broadcasting ban on Sinn Fein.
  • September 19, 1994:
    • The medical drama series "ER" is aired for the first time.
    • 20,000 US troops enter Haiti in order to restore democratically elected Jean-Bertrand Aristide as president.
    • Irish band the Cranberries release their song "Zombie".
  • September 21, 1994:
    • The first episode of "Touched by an Angel" is aired.
    • Soccer: Paul Scholes makes his debut for Manchester United.
    • Gary Lineker announces his retirement from football.
  • September 22, 1994: The first episode of "Friends" is aired.
  • This date: September 23, 1994
  • September 28, 1994:
    • 852 people lose their lives after a car ferry sinks in the Baltic Sea.
    • Mexican politician José Francisco Ruiz Massieu is murdered in Mexico City.
  • October 1, 1994:
    • Actress Whoopi Goldberg marries Lyle Trachtenberg.
    • The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) is founded.
  • October 13, 1994: Netscape is released.
  • October 14, 1994:
    • Pulp Fiction (1994) is released.
    • Little Giants (1994) is released.
  • October 15, 1994: Iraq withdraws its troops from Kuwait's border following threats by the U.N. Security Council.
  • October 18, 1994: The game "Sonic & Knuckles" is released on the Sega Genesis.
  • October 20, 1994: American actor Burt Lancaster dies from a heart attack at the age of 80.

Mid-1990s fashion

Photographs of mid-1990s fashion and hairstyles.

Mid-1990s fashion

Television shows

Television shows in September 1994

In September 1994, TV audiences were watching the following series:

TV shows from September 1994.

Friends
Friends
Touched by an Angel
Touched by an Angel
ER
ER
Party of Five
Party of Five
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

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 September 1994

Children and teenagers were watching the following cartoons and TV series:

Friends
Friends
Street Sharks
Street Sharks
The Magic School Bus
The Magic School Bus

Sweet Valley High
Sweet Valley High
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
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 September 1994.

Earthworm Jim 1994
Earthworm Jim
Star Wars: TIE Fighter 1994
Star Wars: TIE Fighter
Super Street Fighter II 1994
Super Street Fighter II
The Jungle Book 1994
The Jungle Book
RoboCop Versus The Terminator 1994
RoboCop Versus The Terminator
Super Metroid 1994
Super Metroid
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

Were you born on September 23, 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 September 23, 2000, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on September 23.

Ray Charles

Ray Charles

Singer, Deceased
Born on September 23, 1930
He turned 64 on this day in 1994.

Bruce Springsteen

Bruce Springsteen

Singer
Born on September 23, 1949
He turned 45 on this day in 1994.

Michelle Thomas

Michelle Thomas

Actress Deceased
Born on September 23, 1968
She turned 26 on this day in 1994.

Jermaine Dupri

Jermaine Dupri

Record producer
Born on September 23, 1972
He turned 22 on this day in 1994.

Karl Pilkington

Karl Pilkington

Television personality
Born on September 23, 1972
He turned 22 on this day in 1994.

USA

US President

Bill Clinton was the President of the United States on September 23, 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 September 23, 1994 was most likely conceived around December 31, 1993.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on September 23, 1994 is close to June 16, 1995.

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Stats for September 23, 1994

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about September 23, 1994:

  • 11,049 days have passed since this date.
  • 1,578 weeks have passed.
  • 954,637,200 seconds have passed since September 23, 1994.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 1,113,743,400 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 492,592,795,200 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 159,106,200 times.
  • You have taken approximately 82,098,799 steps. That's roughly 36,488 miles.
  • 11,455,646 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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