Historical Events
- 29.0°C in Genevad, Sweden (Swedish April high temperature record)
- 7th longest NHL game at 125 min 43 sec: Buffalo Sabres beat New Jersey Devils 1-0 on a goal by Dave Hannan
Event of Interest
Former US President Richard Nixon buried in Nixon Library in Yorba Linda, California
- Freedom Day: day 2 of South Africa's 1st multi-racial elections and day most voted - some queuing for 10 hours
- Graeme Obree bicycles world record time (52,713 km)
- Revival of J.B Priestley's stage drama "An Inspector Calls", starring Philip Bosco, opens at Royale Theatre NYC; runs for 454 performances, winning a Drama Desk and a Tony Award
- Twins righty Scott Erickson no-hits Brewers 6-0
Famous Deaths
- John Preston, American writer (Gay House, Big Gay Book), dies at 48
- Lynne Frederick, English actress (Trail of Pink Panther), dies at 39
Died in 1994 1994 Highlights
About April 27, 1994
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 30 years and 2 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 - 
