Historical Events
- "The Government Inspector" opens at Lyceum Theater NYC for 37 performances
- Dow-Jones hits record 3803.88
Nancy Kerrigan Attacked
US figure skating champion Nancy Kerrigan is attacked by Tonya Harding's bodyguard at the US Championships in Detroit
Famous Birthdays
- Catriona Gray, Filipino-Australian beauty queen (Miss Universe, 2018), born in Cairns, Queensland, Australia
- Jameis Winston, American NFL quarterback (Heisman Trophy 2013, Florida State; Pro Bowl 2015, Tampa Bay Buccaneers), born in Bessemer, Alabama
Famous Deaths
- "Iron" Adriaan van Es, Dutch undersec of Navy (1963-72), dies at 80
- Gerardus J Sizoo, physicist/director of Dutch Free University, dies
- Morty the Moose, American character alces (Northern Exposure), dies at 6
- Virginia Kelley Clinton, Mother of President Clinton, dies at 70
Died in 1994 1994 Highlights
About January 6, 1994
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 30 years, 3 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Hero - Mariah Carey
- #1 Song: Twist & Shout - Chaka Demus & Pliers Ft. Jack Radics & Taxi Gang