What Happened on January 4, 1994

Historical Events

  • 10th largest wrestling crowd (58,000-Tokyo Dome)

Famous Birthdays

Derrick Henry (30 years old)

American NFL running back (Heisman Trophy 2015, U of Alabama; Pro Bowl 2019, Tennessee Titans), born in Yulee, Florida

Born in 1994

Famous Deaths

  • Jim Booth, New Zealand producer (Heavenly Creatures), dies at 48
  • Michiel P "Michael" Gorsira, Gov of Curacao (1951-67), dies at 80
  • R. D. Burman, Indian film score composer (1942: A Love Story), dies at 54
1994 Highlights

About January 4, 1994

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 30 years, 2 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Capricorn

Holidays: Day after New Year's Day (New Zealand), New Year Holiday (United Kingdom)

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Hero - Mariah Carey
  • UK #1 Song: Twist & Shout - Chaka Demus & Pliers Ft. Jack Radics & Taxi Gang