What Happened on January 14, 1994

Historical Events

  • Inna Lassovskaya triple-jumps ladies world record (14.61m)
  • Russian manned space craft TM-17, lands
  • The Duchess of Kent converts to Catholicism, the first member of the Royal Family to do so in more than 300 years

Famous Birthdays

  • Samir Patel, American spelling bee winner

Famous Divorces

Lorenzo Lamas

Kathleen Kinmont files for divorce from Lorenzo Lamas

Famous Deaths

  • Esther Ralston, American actress (Tin Pan Alley, San Francisco Docks), dies at 91
  • Federica Montseny, Spanish anarchist and government Minister of Health (1936), dies at 80
  • Zino Davidoff, Ukrainian--Swiss tobacco entrepreneur (cigars; desktop humidors), dies at 87
Died in 1994 1994 Highlights

About January 14, 1994

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 30 years, 3 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Capricorn

Holidays: Makar Sankranti / Pongal (India)

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Hero - Mariah Carey
  • UK #1 Song: Twist & Shout - Chaka Demus & Pliers Ft. Jack Radics & Taxi Gang