What Happened on June 4, 1994

Historical Events

French Open Women's Tennis

French Open Women's Tennis: Arantxa Sánchez Vicario of Spain beats Mary Pierce 6-4, 6-4 for her 2nd career Grand Slam title, and her 2nd French singles crown

  • Haile Gebre Selassie runs world record 5 km (12:56.96)

Famous Deaths

  • Derek "Lek" Leckenby, English rock guitarist (Herman's Hermits), dies of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma at 48
  • Earle Warren, American jazz alto sax player, dies at 79
  • Massimo Troisi, Italian actor and director (Ricomincio da tre), dies at 41
  • Roberto Burle Marx, Brazilian landscape gardener, dies at 84
  • Sophie Winter, actress (She's a Good Fighter), dies at 33
  • Stephen McNally, American attorney and actor (Split Second, 30 Seconds over Tokyo), dies at 82
  • Thomas Stuart Willan, English economic historian, dies at 84
  • Toto Bissainthe, voodoo poet, dies at 59
Died in 1994 1994 Highlights

About June 4, 1994

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 29 years, 10 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Gemini

Music Charts

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