What Happened on May 19, 1994

Historical Events

Sports History

American tennis star Jennifer Capriati (18), checks into a drug rehab center

  • Egyptian actor Omar Sharif suffers a mild heart attack
  • Final episode of American TV drama "LA Law" after 8 year run

Famous Deaths

  • Henry Morgan, American comedian and TV panelist (I've Got a Secret; Arena), dies of lung cancer at 79

Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis (1929-1994)

American 1st lady (1961-63), dies of cancer at 64

  • Jacques Ellul, French writer and philosopher, dies at 82
  • Luis Ocana, Spanish cyclist (Tour de France 1973), commits suicide at 48
Died in 1994 1994 Highlights

About May 19, 1994

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 29 years, 11 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Taurus

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: I Swear - All-4-One
  • UK #1 Song: Come On You Reds - Manchester United Football Club