Historical Events
- King Letsie II of Lesotho dismisses premier Ntsu Mokhehle
- NY Central park reservoir officially named after Jackie Kennedy Onasis
Famous Birthdays
- Phoebe Bridgers, American singer-songwriter (Punisher), born in Newport Beach, California
Famous Deaths
- Jack Sharkey, American boxer (NYSAC, NBA and lineal heavyweight champion 1932-33), dies at 91
Died in 1994 1994 Highlights
About August 17, 1994
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 29 years, 8 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Stay (I Missed You) (From "Reality Bites") - Lisa Loeb & Nine Stories
- #1 Song: Love Is All Around - Wet Wet Wet