Historical Events
- 7,000 Tutsi slaughtered by Hutus in the stadium at Kibuye, Rwanda
Figure Skating History
American figure skater Tonya Harding sues ex-husband Jeff Gillooly for $42,500
- Borge Ousland is the 1st person on a solo and unsupported journey to reach the North Pole
Moorer vs Holyfield
Michael Moorer beats Evander Holyfield in 12 for heavyweight boxing title
- Schelto Patijn appointed Mayor of Amsterdam
- World's largest lollipop, weighing 3,011 pounds, made by BonBon, a candy factory in Home-Olstrup, Denmark; record later broken
Famous Deaths
- Denis Pitts, English journalist, filmmaker, and novelist (Rogue Hercules), dies at 64
- Hans Burkhardt, Swiss-American abstract artist, dies at 89
- Jack Bently, English trombonist, dies at 80
Richard Nixon (1913-1994)
American politician (37th US President (Republican), 1969-74; Vice-President, 1953-61; US Senator from California, 1950-53) and navy veteran, dies of a stroke at 81
Died in 1994 1994 Highlights
About April 22, 1994
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 30 years and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Taurus