What Happened on December 11, 1994

Historical Events

  • Russian Federation forces attack city of Grozny, beginning the First Chechen War, in which the Chechen Republic of Ichkeria gains its independence from Russia
  • Russian troops enter Chechnya

Famous Deaths

  • Carl Marzani, Italian-born American left wing political activist, publisher and documentarian, dies at 81
  • Philip Phillips, American archaeologist (Mississippian culture), dies at 94
  • Stanislav Maczek, Polish general, tank commander and war hero (WWII Battle of Falaise, Normandy invasion), dies at 102
  • Yao Yilin, Vice Prime Minister of China (1979-88), dies at 77
Died in 1994 1994 Highlights

About December 11, 1994

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 29 years, 4 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Sagittarius

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Here Comes The Hotstepper (From "Ready To Wear") - Ini Kamoze
  • UK #1 Song: Stay Another Day - East 17