What Happened on March 23, 1994

Historical Events

Event of Interest

Amy Fisher's lover Joey Buttafuoco is released from jail after 4 months & 9 days

  • Graeme Obree bicycles world record 10 km (11:28)
  • Green Ramp disaster: Mid-air collision of USAF F-16 fighter jet and USAF C-130 Hercules transport kills 24 and injures over 100 US Army paratroopers on the ground preparing for training at Pope AFB in Cumberland County, North Carolina

Film & TV History

Howard Stern formally announces his Libertarian run for NY governor

Cricket History

Last day of Test cricket for Kapil Dev

  • Richard Jacobs buys naming rights to Indians new ball park at Gateway for $13.8 million (renamed Jacobs Field)
  • Russian Airbus A-310 crashes in Siberia (74-75 killed)

NHL Record

Wayne Gretzky sets NHL record with 802 goals scored


1994 History

Famous Deaths

  • Alvara del Portillo, Spanish Opus Dei bishop, dies at 80
  • Giulietta Masina, Italian actress, (La Strada; Nights of Cabiria; The White Sheik) and wife of director Federico Fellini, dies of lung cancer at 73
  • Jim Moloney, American actor and writer, dies of Parkinson's disease at 64
  • Luis Donaldo Colosio, Mexican presidential candidate, assassinated at 44
1994 Highlights

About March 23, 1994

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 30 years and 5 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Aries

Music Charts

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