What Happened on April 22, 1994

Richard Nixon, The Only US President to Resign

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Bump N' Grind - R. Kelly
  • UK #1 Song: The Most Beautiful Girl in the World - Prince