What Happened on May 9, 1994

Historical Events

  • Mass murderer Joel Rifkin found guilty in New York City

Passion

Stephen Sondheims's musical "Passion" opens at the Plymouth Theater, NYC; runs for 280 performances, winning 6 Drama Desk and 4 Tony Awards

Famous Deaths

  • Anni Albers, German-American textile artist and printmaker (1st textile artist to exhibit solo at MOMA), dies at 94
  • Elias Motsoaledi, South African freedom fighter & anti-apartheid activist, dies at 69
Died in 1994 1994 Highlights

About May 9, 1994

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 29 years, 11 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Taurus

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: The Sign - Ace Of Base
  • UK #1 Song: Inside - Stiltskin