What Happened on May 24, 1994

Historical Events

  • NHL Western Conference Final: Vancouver Canucks beat Toronto Maple Leafs, 4 games to 1
  • Poison singer Bret Michaels is involved in a car crash

Famous Birthdays

Emma McKeon (29 years old)

Australian swimmer (Olympic gold 50/100m freestyle, 4x100 medley relay 2020; 4x100m free relay 2016, 20), born in Wollongong, Australia

Famous Deaths

  • Jean-Pierre Plooij, Dutch writer and playwright (Duvelsmoer verhalen; Patience; Bird House), dies at 48
  • John Barrington Wain, English author and poet (Hurry on Down), dies at 69
  • Sándor Lakatos, Hungarian violinist, bandleader, and actor (mostly as a gypsy violinist), dies at 69
  • Yehuda Mor-Mirkovsky, Israeli kibbutz-founder, dies at 96
Died in 1994 1994 Highlights

About May 24, 1994

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 29 years, 11 months and 2 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: Come On You Reds - Manchester United Football Club