What Happened on June 22, 1994

Historical Events

NBA Finals

48th NBA Championship: Houston Rockets beat NY Knicks, 4 games to 3

  • FIFA World Cup: USA beats Colombia 2-1 in round match at the Rose Bowl, Pasadena, 1st WC win since 1950

Baseball Record

Ken Griffey Jr. breaks Ruth's record for most HRs by end of June (31)

  • Mets reliever John Franco sets lefty save mark at 253

Famous Birthdays

  • Marnus Labuschagne, Australian cricket batsman (HS 215; Queensland CA, Brisbane Heat, Glamorgan CCC), born in Klerksdorp, South Africa

Famous Deaths

  • Jack Davies, English screenwriter (Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines), dies at 80
  • L. V. Prasad, Indian pioneering filmmaker, dies at 87
Died in 1994 1994 Highlights

About June 22, 1994

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 29 years, 10 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Cancer

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: I Swear - All-4-One
  • UK #1 Song: Love Is All Around - Wet Wet Wet