What Happened on January 8, 1994

Historical Events

  • Rintje Ritsma skates world record 1500m (1:51.60)
  • Russian manned space craft TM-18, launches into orbit
  • US male Figure Skating championship won by Scott Davis
1994 History

Famous Deaths

  • Edward Duke, actor (Decadence, Silver Bears), dies of cancer at 40
  • Harvey Haddix, American baseball pitcher (12 perfect inning game), dies at 68
  • Jay Blackton, American conductor and arranger (Guys & Dolls; Oklahoma!), dies at 84
  • Lady Caithness, wife of British undersecretary, commits suicide
  • Pat Buttram, American actor (Mr Haney-Green Acres), dies of kidney failure at 78
  • Sri Chandrashekhara Saraswathi, guru of Kanchi, dies at 99
1994 Highlights

About January 8, 1994

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 30 years, 2 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Capricorn

Music Charts

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