Historical Events
- Antonov-12 crashes at Boda, Eastern Siberia, 47 killed
- British rocker Billy Idol admitted to the hospital after drug overdose in Los Angeles, California
Famous Deaths
- Amy Sacks, American TV producer (ABC sports, Disney), dies of Lupus at 39
- Audrey Langford, English singing teacher, dies at 82
- Clive Robertson Caldwell, British fighter pilot, dies at 84
- Terry Hibbitt, English footballer, dies at 47
Died in 1994 1994 Highlights
About August 5, 1994
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 29 years, 8 months and 21 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