Historical Events
- Channel Tunnel linking England & France officially opens
- Comedian Bobcat Goldthwait sets fire to the couch on The Tonight Show
Boxing Title Fight
Lennox Lewis TKOs Phil Jackson in 8 for heavyweight boxing title
Election of Interest
Nelson Mandela and the ANC, finally confirmed winners in South Africa's first post apartheid election
- US House of Representatives passes the Federal Assault Weapons Ban
Famous Deaths
- Fred Sadoff, actor (Quiet American), dies of AIDS at 67
- Haskell Sadler, American blues singer and guitarist, dies at 59
- Helen Lessore, English artist, dies at 86
- Montague Modlyn, English radio and TV broadcaster, dies at 72
- Moses Rosen, Chief Rabbi of Romania (1948-94), dies at 81
Died in 1994 1994 Highlights
About May 6, 1994
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 29 years, 11 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
- #1 Song: The Sign - Ace Of Base
- #1 Song: The Real Thing - Tony Di Bart