Historical Events
- 19th Toronto International Film Festival: "Priest" directed by Antonia Bird wins the People's Choice Award
- Andy Waller out handled the ball for Mashonaland CD v Mash U24
- Heather Whitestone (21), Miss Alabama, crowned 68th Miss America 1995
Famous Birthdays
- Taylor Ware, American yodeler and country music singer, born in Franklin, Tennessee
Famous Weddings
Scott Weiland
"Stone Temple Pilots" lead singer Scott Weiland (26) weds Janina Castenada (23); divorce in 2000
- American "L.A. Law" actor Blair Underwood (30) weds American freelance talent coordinator Desiree DaCosta (29); divorce in 2021
Famous Divorces
- Princess Christina of the Netherlands (47) separates from husband Jorge Guillermo (48); diviorce finalized in 1996
Famous Deaths
- Henk Figee, Dutch author (Shoes of the Sea), and publisher, dies at 46
- Iris Adrian, American actress (Blue Hawaii, Bluebeard), dies at 82
- John DeLaFose, American French speaking zydeco musician, dies at 55
Karl Popper (1902-1994)
Austrian-British philosopher (The Logic of Scientific Discovery; The Poverty of Historicism), dies of kidney failure while battling cancer at 92
- Paul Nicholas Young, architect, dies at 47
Vitas Gerulaitis (1954-1994)
Lithuanian-American tennis player (Australian Open 1977; Wimbledon doubles 1975), dies of carbon monoxide poisoning at 40
Died in 1994 1994 Highlights
About September 17, 1994
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 29 years, 7 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: I'll Make Love To You - Boyz II Men
#1 Song: Saturday Night - Whigfield
