What Happened on November 8, 1994

Historical Events

  • Cleveland Cavaliers 1st game at Gund Arena, lose to Hous Rockets, 100-98
  • Haitian government of Smarck Michel forms

Election of Interest

Joe Lieberman is re-elected to the United States Senate with 67% of the vote

  • Republican Party nominee Tom Ridge wins Pennsylvania Gubernatorial election with 45% of the vote

Sonny Bono

Voters in California elect entertainer Sonny Bono to US Congress


Famous Birthdays

  • Lauren Alaina, American singer-songwriter (American Idol), born in Rossville, Georgia

Famous Deaths

  • Marianne Straub, Swiss-born English textile designer and weaver (Festival of Britain, Piccadilly line seat pattern), dies at 85
  • Michael O'Donoghue, American comedy writer (SNL), dies of a cerebral hemorrhage at 54
Died in 1994 1994 Highlights

About November 8, 1994

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 29 years, 5 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Scorpio

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: I'll Make Love To You - Boyz II Men
  • UK #1 Song: Baby Come Back - Pato Banton