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December 24, 1994 Christmas Eve

December 24, 1994, was a Saturday. It was 29 years, 11 months, and 30 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Capricorn.

On This Day

What happened on this date?

Notable events that occurred on December 24, 1994:

  • Air France Flight 8969 is hijacked in Algeria.
Song charts

Popular songs

On December 24, 1994, the following songs were at the top of the music charts in the USA and the UK:

  • United States: "Here Comes The Hotstepper" by Ini Kamoze
  • United Kingdom: "Stay Another Day" by East 17

The Billboard Hot 100 on December 24, 1994

These songs were dominating the music charts:

  • Here Comes The Hotstepper (From "Ready To Wear") - Ini Kamoze
  • On Bended Knee - Boyz II Men
  • Another Night - Real McCoy
  • Always - Bon Jovi
  • Creep - TLC
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.
Disclosure

Top movie

The top movie on this day was "Disclosure".

Facts

Christmas Eve 1994 was 10,957 days ago. Approximately 365 months have passed. It was the 358th day of 1994, in week 51. The decade was the nineties. The start of 1995 was just 7 days away. People born on this day are currently 29 years old and belong to the Millennial generation. 122 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.

Take me back to December 24, 1994

Let's take a walk down memory lane.

It is Saturday, December 24, 1994. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Capricorn. The work week is over and Saturday has finally come, so people are spending time with their kids, going to bars, shopping, playing video games, and watching sports.

It's Christmas Eve of 1994. The big day is fast approaching and the excitement is building. Department stores are filed with people trying to do some last-minute shopping. In America, the song "Here Comes The Hotstepper" by Ini Kamoze is at the top of the singles charts, while "Stay Another Day" by East 17 is the number-one song in the UK. Bill Clinton is the President of the United States, and the movie Disclosure 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. Christmas films such as "Junior", "The Santa Clause," and "Miracle on 34th Street" are being shown in movie theaters. A war has recently broken out in Chechnya. Russian forces have now invaded the country in order to quash a rebellion by the Chechen Republic of Ichkeria.

A new comedy film called Dumb & Dumber, starring Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels, has recently hit the big screen. In celebrity news, American actress Heather Locklear has married Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora in Paris. In Ireland, Fine Gael leader John Bruton has become the new Taoiseach. Meanwhile, Bertie Ahern has become the new leader of Fianna Fáil. Ahern's appointment comes after Albert Reynolds resigned last month.

In soccer, Bulgarian forward Hristo Stoichkov has won the 1994 Ballon d'Or. Italian players Roberto Baggio and Paolo Maldini came in 2nd and 3rd. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Richey Edwards, Eazy E, Selena, and Bob Ross would all still be alive. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Last of the Summer Wine", "Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman", "ER", and "Friends".

Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Mortal Kombat II", "Gunstar Heroes", "Jungle Strike", and "Sonic the Hedgehog 3". Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Roseanne", "Rugrats", "Tales from the Cryptkeeper", and "Biker Mice from Mars". Popular toys at the moment include Super Soaker (water gun), X-Men Action Figures, Nerf Arrowstorm, and Jurassic Park: Young Tyrannosaurus Rex.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on December 24, 1994, will have the star sign Capricorn.
  • 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 5.
  • Native American Zodiac: December 24, 1994 falls under the Goose.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of December will have the birthstones Tanzanite, Zircon and Turquoise.
  • Birth flower (December): The Narcissus and the Holly.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on December 24, 1994.

  • Christmas Eve 1994.

    Christmas Eve 1994

    Christmas Day of 1994 was just one day away. The decorations were up, festive music was playing on the radio, people were buying last-minute presents for their loved ones, and stores were packed with shoppers. By this stage, many people had arrived home for the holiday season.
  • First Chechen War.

    First Chechen War

    The First Chechen War was raging between Russia and the Chechen Republic of Ichkeria.
  • The Pagemaster.

    The Pagemaster

    The film "The Pagemaster" was showing in movie theaters at this time. The movie starred Macaulay Culkin as Richard Tyler, a 10-year-old boy who who gets trapped inside a library and must battle his way home through the fantasy worlds of different books.
  • Miracle on 34th Street.

    Miracle on 34th Street

    The Christmas movie "Miracle on 34th Street" was playing in movie theaters at this time.
  • The O.J. Simpson murder case.

    The O.J. Simpson murder case

    Former NFL player O.J. Simpson was on trial for the murder of his former wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend, Ron Goldman.
  • 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?

Notable events that happened close to December 24, 1994.

  • November 28, 1994:
    • Voters in Finland decide not to join the European Union.
    • Irish boy band "Boyzone" release their single "Love Me for a Reason".
    • Serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer is beaten to death in prison.
  • November 30, 1994:
    • Rap star Tupac Shakur is shot five times in the lobby of Quad Recording Studios in Manhattan.
    • Scatman John releases his single "Scatman (Ski-Ba-Bop-Ba-Dop-Bop)".
  • December 1, 1994: Actor Richard Gere and supermodel Cindy Crawford announce they are separating after four years of marriage.
  • December 3, 1994:
    • The last episode of "Clarissa Explains It All" is aired.
    • Sony releases its new PlayStation console in Japan.
  • December 11, 1994: The First Chechen War begins between the Russian Federation and the Chechen Republic of Ichkeria.
  • December 13, 1994: English serial killer Fred West is charged with murdering 12 people.
  • December 15, 1994:
    • Irish politics: Fine Gael leader John Bruton becomes the new Taoiseach.
    • The first version of web browser Netscape Navigator is released.
  • December 16, 1994: Dumb & Dumber (1994) is released in cinemas.
  • December 17, 1994: American actress Heather Locklear marries Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora in Paris.
  • December 19, 1994: Irish politics: Bertie Ahern becomes the new leader of Fianna Fáil.
  • December 20, 1994: Bulgarian striker Hristo Stoichkov wins the 1994 Ballon d'Or.
  • December 21, 1994: The movie Richie Rich (1994) is released.
  • December 23, 1994:
    • The movie Street Fighter (1994), starring Jean-Claude Van Damme, is released in cinemas.
    • Gangster Whitey Bulger flees Boston.
  • This date: December 24, 1994
  • December 25, 1994: The Jungle Book (1994) is released in cinemas.
  • December 28, 1994: CIA director James Woolsey resigns following his handling of the Aldrich Ames spy case.
  • December 30, 1994: Maureen Starkey Tigrett, who was the first wife of The Beatles drummer Ringo Starr, passes away from leukaemia.
  • December 31, 1994: Former NFL player and actor Woody Strode passes away.
  • January 1, 1995:
    • The World Trade Organization is established.
    • English serial killer Fred West commits suicide.
  • January 11, 1995: Comedy sitcom "The Wayans Bros" is aired for the first time.
  • January 16, 1995:
    • The first episode of "Star Trek: Voyager" is aired.
    • The first episode of "Hercules: The Legendary Journeys" is aired on television.
    • 14 people are killed by an avalanche in Iceland.
  • January 17, 1995: The "Great Hanshin earthquake" kills 6,434 people in Japan.
  • January 18, 1995: The website domain name for Yahoo is first registered.
  • January 22, 1995:
    • Boxing: Manny Pacquiao makes his professional debut.
    • Rose Kennedy passes away at the age of 104.

Mid-1990s fashion

Photographs of mid-1990s fashion and hairstyles.

Mid-1990s fashion

Television shows

TV shows in 1994

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

TV shows from December 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

Kids TV shows on December 24, 1994

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

Aaahh!!! Real Monsters
Aaahh!!! Real Monsters
Gargoyles
Gargoyles
The Secret World of Alex Mack
The Secret World of Alex Mack

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
Toys

Popular toys and games in 1994

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

Sky Dancers
Sky Dancers
Fisher-Price Great Adventures Castle
Fisher-Price Great Adventures Castle
Dear Diary
Dear Diary
Casio Secret Sender 6000
Casio Secret Sender 6000
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
Video games

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in December 1994.

Wario's Woods 1994
Wario's Woods
Warcraft: Orcs & Humans 1994
Warcraft: Orcs & Humans
FIFA Soccer 95 1994
FIFA Soccer 95
Donkey Kong Country 1994
Donkey Kong Country
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

Were you born on December 24, 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 December 24, 2000, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on December 24.

King John

King John

King of England Deceased
Born on December 24, 1167
He was not alive on this date.

Dean Corll

Dean Corll

Serial killer Deceased
Born on December 24, 1939
He was not alive on this date.

Anthony Fauci

Anthony Fauci

Physician-scientist and immunologist
Born on December 24, 1940
He turned 54 on this day in 1994.

Lemmy

Lemmy

English singer Deceased
Born on December 24, 1945
He turned 49 on this day in 1994.

Clarence Gilyard

Clarence Gilyard

Actor Deceased
Born on December 24, 1955
He turned 39 on this day in 1994.

Kate Spade

Kate Spade

American fashion designer Deceased
Born on December 24, 1962
She turned 32 on this day in 1994.

Ricky Martin

Ricky Martin

Singer
Born on December 24, 1971
He turned 23 on this day in 1994.

Ryan Seacrest

Ryan Seacrest

Media personality
Born on December 24, 1974
He turned 20 on this day in 1994.

Louis Tomlinson

Louis Tomlinson

Singer
Born on December 24, 1991
He turned 3 on this day in 1994.

Holidays

Holidays

National holidays and famous events that fall on December 24:

USA

US President

Bill Clinton was the President of the United States on December 24, 1994.

UK

UK Prime Minister

John Major was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Ireland

Irish Taoiseach

John Bruton was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception

Conception dates

Conception estimates for this date.

  • A baby that was born on December 24, 1994 was most likely conceived around April 2, 1994.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on December 24, 1994 is close to September 16, 1995.

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Stats for December 24, 1994

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about December 24, 1994:

  • 10,957 days have passed since this date.
  • 1,565 weeks have passed.
  • 946,684,800 seconds have passed since December 24, 1994.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 1,104,465,600 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 488,489,356,800 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 157,780,800 times.
  • You have taken approximately 81,414,893 steps. That's roughly 36,184 miles.
  • 11,360,218 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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