What Happened on December 23, 1994

Historical Events

  • Baseball owners impose salary cap, fiercely opposed by players

Bulger Flees and Hides

Fearing arrest by the FBI, organized crime boss Whitey Bulger flees Boston, and successfully hides from law enforcement for the next 16 years

Famous Deaths

  • Charles Shirley, American big band jazz arranger (Stan Kenton; Les Elgart), and alcoholism counselor, dies of a heart attack at 74
  • Didier Rocher, son of French cosmetic maker Yves Rocher, dies at 41
  • Nora Dunfee, American actress (Forrest Gump, Lorenzo's Oil), dies at 78
  • Sebastian Shaw, British actor, director, playwright and poet (High Season, Ace of Spades, Caste), dies of natural causes at 89
Died in 1994 1994 Highlights

About December 23, 1994

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 29 years, 4 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Capricorn

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Here Comes The Hotstepper (From "Ready To Wear") - Ini Kamoze
  • UK #1 Song: Stay Another Day - East 17