Historical Events
- "Gray's Anatomy" closes at Beaumont Theater NYC after 13 performances
- 100s killed in Venezuela in prison revolt
- 35-foot-tall Chief Wahoo, trademark of Indians on top of Stadium since 1962, is taken down, to be moved to Jacob's Field
Black Citizenship Restored
More than 7 million Black South Africans have their citizenship restored (announced on 15 December 1993 by parliament of President F. W. de Klerk, effective four months before first non-racial polls 27 April, 1994)
Young's Record 3rd Passing Title
Steve Young of the San Francisco 49ers becomes first quarterback to win 3 straight NFL passing titles despite a 37-34 OT loss to the Philadelphia Eagles; first to lodge 3 consecutive passer ratings of 100+
- Tupolev-154M crashes at Irkutsk, Siberia: 122 killed
Famous Deaths
- Frank Belknap Long, American writer (Rim of the Unknown), dies at 92
- Heather Sears, English actress (Room at the Top), dies of cancer at 58
- Roel Bazen, Dutch sound technician (Van Kooten & The Bie), dies at 48
Died in 1994 1994 Highlights
About January 3, 1994
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 30 years, 3 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Capricorn
Holidays: New Year's Day (Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom)
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Hero - Mariah Carey
- #1 Song: Twist & Shout - Chaka Demus & Pliers Ft. Jack Radics & Taxi Gang