Historical Events
- 1st day of voting in first ever multi-racial elections in South Africa, Dr Nomaza Paintin in NZ is 1st black South African to vote
- 26.9°C in Prestebakke Norway (Norwegian April high temperature record)
- Physicists announce first evidence of the top quark subatomic particle.
- Taiwan Airbus A-300 crashes at Nagoya Japan, 262 killed
Due South Premieres
TV series "Due South" about Canadian Mounties starring Paul Gross premieres in Canada
Famous Weddings
- "Mad About You" actress Leila Kenzel (33) weds Neil Monaco (34)
Famous Divorces
Patrick Dempsey
American actor Patrick Dempsey (28) divorces American talent manager and actress Rochelle "Rocky" Parker (56) after nearly 7 years of marriage
Famous Deaths
- Manuel Enríquez, Mexican composer, dies at 67
- Masutatsu Oyama, Founder of Japanese Kyokushin Karate, dies at 70
Died in 1994 1994 Highlights
About April 26, 1994
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 30 years and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Taurus
#1 Song: Bump N' Grind - 
#1 Song: The Most Beautiful Girl in the World - 
