Historical Events
Sports History
Canadian goaltender Martin Brodeur becomes 1st New Jersey Devil to win Calder Trophy, for Rookie of the Year
Famous Deaths
- Bernard Moitessier, French sailor, vagabond and author who famously led the 1st non-stop, singlehanded, round the world yacht race before sailing a 2nd lap of the world back to Tahiti, dies of prostate cancer at 69 [1]
- Boris Alexandrov, Russian conductor (Red Army Song and Dance Ensemble), dies at 88
- Eileen Way, British actress (Les Miserables, Rainbow, Vikings, Assassin), dies at 82
- Kristen Pfaff, American rock bassist (Hole, 1993-94), dies of heroin overdose at 27
- Terence de Vere White, Irish novelist (An Affair with the Moon), dies at 82
Died in 1994 1994 Highlights
About June 16, 1994
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 29 years, 10 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: I Swear - All-4-One
#1 Song: Love Is All Around - Wet Wet Wet
