Historical Events
- "Philadelphia, Here I Come" opens at Criterion NYC for 52 performances
Video Music Awards
11th MTV Video Music Awards: Aerosmith wins with newlyweds Michael Jackson & Lisa Marie Presley opening the show
- Last US, British & French troops leave West Berlin
- Man shoots another man on IRT #4 train at Grand Central Station
- Sri Lanka defeat Australia to win Singer World Series at Colombo
- USAir Boeing 737 crashes at Pitts Airport, killing all 132 on board
Famous Birthdays
- Bruno Fernandes, Portuguese attacking midfielder (Sporting CP, Manchester United), born in Maia, Portugal
Famous Deaths
- Deborah Beer, British still photographer (Pasolini, Fellini), dies at 44
- Edna Manilow, mother of singer Barry Manilow, dies of lung cancer at 70
- Michael Peters, American choreographer of music videos, dies of AIDS at 46
- Rex Alston, English sports broadcaster and author (BBC radio), dies at 93
Died in 1994 1994 Highlights
About September 8, 1994
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 29 years, 7 months and 12 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: Love Is All Around - Wet Wet Wet
