Historical Events
- 99.9°F (37.7°C) in Berlin-Dahlem: record
Sports History
Baltimore shortstop Cal Ripken Jr. becomes only the second player after Lou Gehrig to appear in 2,000 consecutive MLB games, in a 1-0 win vs Twins
Music History
The Rolling Stones begin Voodoo Lounge world tour
- Train crash in Havana Cuba, 6 killed
Famous Deaths
- George Dixon, American jazz trumpeter, dies at 85
- Gerard van de Groenekan, furniture maker/designer, dies at 90
Died in 1994 1994 Highlights
About August 1, 1994
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 29 years, 8 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Leo
Holidays: Civic Holiday (Canada), Summer Bank Holiday (Ireland, United Kingdom)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Stay (I Missed You) (From "Reality Bites") - Lisa Loeb & Nine Stories
#1 Song: Love Is All Around - Wet Wet Wet
