What Happened on September 4, 1994

Historical Events

  • Bulgarian government of Lyuben Berov falls
  • Chinese diver Fu Mingxia wins 10m platform gold medal at World Swimming Championships in Rome, Italy; becomes first female to win back-to-back world titles in the event
  • Kansai International airport officially opens near Osaka, Japan

NFL Record

Miami quarterback Dan Marino throws 5 touchdown passes in Dolphins' 39-35 win over New England; sets NFL record with his 18th game of 4-or-more touchdown passes

  • Tom Tupa scores the first 2-point conversion in NFL history, running in a fake extra point attempt for the Cleveland Browns in a 28-20 win at Cincinnati
1994 History

Famous Deaths

  • Ladislav Holoubek, Slovak conductor (Košice Opera, 1966-81), and composer (Rodina), dies at 81
  • Laurens van Deenen, Dutch biochemist, dies at 66
  • Louis Myers, American blues guitarist and harmonica player, dies at 64
1994 Highlights

About September 4, 1994

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 29 years, 7 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Virgo

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: I'll Make Love To You - Boyz II Men
  • UK #1 Song: Love Is All Around - Wet Wet Wet