Historical Events
- -3] Tornado & hail storms hit Jiangxi China, 95 killed
- Charles Kuralt, American broadcast journalist (On the Road) retires from CBS
- Jim Cartwright's play "The Rise & Fall of Little Voice" opens at Neil Simon Theater, NYC; runs for 9 performances
Music History
Revival of Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe's musical "My Fair Lady" closes at Virginia Theater, NYC, after 165 performances
Sports History
Three-time World Formula 1 Drivers champion Ayrton Senna of Brazil is killed in a 309 kmh crash whilst leading the San Marino Grand Prix at Imola in Italy
Famous Deaths
Ayrton Senna (1960-1994)
Brazilian auto racer (World F1 champion 1988, 90, 91), dies in a crash at San Marino GP at 34
- Imre Gyöngyössy, Hungarian filmmaker (The Revolt of Job), dies of a heart attack at 64
Died in 1994 1994 Highlights
About May 1, 1994
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 29 years, 11 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Taurus
Holidays: Labour Day (India)
Music Charts
#1 Song: The Sign - Ace Of Base
#1 Song: The Real Thing - Tony Di Bart
