What Happened on August 21, 1994

Historical Events

  • -23] Typhoon Fred ravages Chinese county Zhejiang, 700+ killed
  • Ernesto Zedillo wins Mexican presidential election
  • Royal Air Maroc ATR-42 crash down at Agadir, 44 killed
  • The last French troops pull out of Rwanda, ending their highly controversial mission there

Famous Deaths

  • Anita Lizana, Chilean tennis player (US Nat C'ships 1937; first Latin American major winner), dies at 78
  • Danitra Vance, American comedienne (SNL, 1985), and actress (Jumpin' At The Boneyard), dies of breast cancer at 40
  • Hein Fentener van Vlissingen, Dutch eccentric millionaire, dies at 73
Died in 1994 1994 Highlights

About August 21, 1994

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 29 years, 8 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Leo

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: I'll Make Love To You - Boyz II Men
  • UK #1 Song: Love Is All Around - Wet Wet Wet