Historical Events
Event of Interest
South African President Nelson Mandela receives Anne Frank Penning
- Terrorist Carlos the Jackal, captured in Khartoum Sudan
Famous Deaths
- Shepherd Mead, American writer (How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying), dies of stroke at 80
- Simon R. Naoli, Tanzanian marathoner, dies in an accident at 28
- Wout Wagtmans, Dutch cyclist (Rome-Naples-Rome 1957), dies at 64
Died in 1994 1994 Highlights
About August 15, 1994
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 29 years, 8 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Leo
Holidays: Independence Day (India)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Stay (I Missed You) (From "Reality Bites") - Lisa Loeb & Nine Stories
#1 Song: Love Is All Around - Wet Wet Wet
