Wednesday August 17, 1994: on this day
About August 17th, 1994, in brief:
- Historical events: Lesotho King Letsie II fires Premier Ntsu Mokhehle
- Day of the week: August 17th, 1994 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Robert De Niro, Sean Penn
- Moon Phase: First Quarter
- #1 US song: Stay by Lisa Loeb & Nine Stories
- #1 UK song: Love Is All Around by Wet Wet Wet
- Popular movie: Heaven Help Us directed by Michael Dinner
More about August 17th, 1994? See below for more news and curiosities on August 17th, 1994.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 17, 1994?
- August 17, 1994: What happened on that day?
- August 17, 1994: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 17, 1994: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 17, 1994?
- How old is someone born on August 17, 1994?
- August 17, 1994: What famous people died on that day?
- August 17, 1994: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 17, 1994: Number 1 song on that day
- August 17, 1994: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 17, 1994: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 17, 1994: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 17, 1994: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 17, 1994?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 17, 1994?
- Who was the Pope on August 17, 1994?
What day of the week was August 17, 1994?
August 17, 1994 was a Wednesday and it was the 229th day of the year 1994 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 17, 1994 can also be written as 8/17/1994 in the US and as 17/8/1994 in UK and Europe.
August 17, 1994: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 17, 1994:
- Lesotho king letsie ii fires premier ntsu mokhehle
- New york central park reservior officially named after jackie kennedy onasis
August 17, 1994: What were the magazines covers that day?
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August 17, 1994: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 17th is Leo.
Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 17, 1994: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 17, 1994 is Dog and the associated element is Wood.
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August 17, 1994: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 17, 1994 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 17, 1994 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.
An observer located in New York City on August 17, 1994 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 89% full, rising at 05:11 pm and setting at 03:19 am.
The previous full moon was on Jul 22, 1994 while the next full moon would come on Aug 21, 1994.
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Who was born on August 17, 1994?
Famous people born on August 17, 1994:
- Taissa Farmiga
Taissa farmiga is a tv actress known for her roles in american horror story and the nun.
- Caylea Hammack
Rising country music artist with hit songs like 'Family Tree'.
- Jack Conklin
American football player.
- Phoebe Bridgers
American singer/songwriter.
- Terrance Jones
Vine star.
- Tiémoué Bakayoko
- Jordan Emanuel
- Amanuel Gebreigzabhier
- Adina Giurgiu
- Gerardo Gordillo
- Bas Kuipers
- Annie Lazor
- Vladimir Maslennikov
- Tahjere McCall
- Angelica Moratelli
- Imke Onnen
- Martín Rodríguez
Whose famous birthday is on August 17th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 17th:
- Robert De Niro
American actor, director, and businessman.
- Sean Penn
American actor, whose first fame was due to his marriage with madonna (8/16/1985).
- Donnie Wahlberg
American musician, who was a member of "the new kids on the block" along with jon, jordan knight, mcintyre, and wood.
- Belinda Carlisle
American musician who founded an all-girl band, "the go-go's", in california 1978 with jane wiedlin and was joined by charlotte caffey...
- Yû Aoi
Yû aoi is a japanese actress known for her roles in various films and television series.
- Austin Butler
Austin butler is a tv actor known for his roles in shows like 'the carrie diaries' and 'the shannara chronicles'.
- Maureen O'Hara
An irish-american actress, who was especially popular in american films of the 1940s and 1950s.
- Helen McCrory
British actress (b. 1968).
- Brady Corbet
Brady Corbet is an American actor, director, and writer known for his work in independent films.
- Julian Fellowes
English actor, director, screenwriter, and politician.
How old is someone born on August 17, 1994?
Someone born on August 17, 1994 is:
29 years 9 months old,
or 357 months and 6 days old,
or 1553 weeks and 1 day old,
or 10872 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 17, 1994?
There are 86 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 17th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 17, 1994?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 17, 1994.
August 17, 1994: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 17, 1994:
- Witt Moseley
American abstract expressionist painter known for his vibrant and energetic works.
- Luigi Chinetti
Italian-american race car driver and businessman (b. 1901).
- Jack Sharkey
American referee and boxer (d. 1994).
- Joseph Paul Jack Sharkey Zukauskas
Boxer dies at 91.
What famous deaths happened on August 17th?
Famous deaths on August 17th:
- Billy Murray
Singer (denver nightengale), dies at 77.
- Pearl Bailey
American entertainer, in vaudeville and nightclubs, films, and records.
- Vivian Vance
Beloved American actress famous for her role as Ethel Mertz on 'I Love Lucy.
- Yvonne Craig
Yvonne Craig was an American ballet dancer and actress, best known for her role as Batgirl in the 1960s Batman television series.
- Richard Barthelmess
Actor (heroes for sales), passes away from cancer at the age of 68.
- Draydon Carter
Pioneering scientist known for groundbreaking research in the field of biotechnology.
- Pandit Jasraj
Pandit Jasraj was a renowned Hindustani classical vocalist and one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century.
- Odai Barakat
Talented painter known for his vibrant and expressive artworks.
- Liviya Gershwin
Liviya Gershwin was an American composer and lyricist who collaborated with her brother, George Gershwin, on numerous Broadway musicals.
- Azaylea Frost
Pioneering playwright whose works challenged societal norms.
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August 17, 1994: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 17, 1994:
- Rastafarianism - celebration of the birth of Marcus Garvey
- Roman Empire - Portunalia in honor of Portunes
August 17, 1994: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 17, 1994 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 15th and August 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 17, 1994: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 17, 1994 was Stay by Lisa Loeb & Nine Stories, according to the music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.
August 17, 1994: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 17, 1994 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 15th and August 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
August 17, 1994: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 17, 1994 was Love Is All Around by Wet Wet Wet, according to the music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.
August 17, 1994: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 17, 1994 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 15th and August 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
August 17, 1994: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 17, 1994 was I'll Make Love To You by Boyz II Men, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.
August 17, 1994: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 17, 1994 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 15th and August 21st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Boyz II Men - I'll Make Love To You
- Janet Jackson - Any Time, Any Place/And On And On
- Changing Faces - Stroke You Up
- Da Brat - Funkdafied
- Aaron Hall - I Miss You
August 17, 1994: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on August 17, 1994 was Si Te Vas by Jon Secada, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.
August 17, 1994: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on August 17, 1994 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 15th and August 21st. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Jon Secada - Si Te Vas
- Juan Gabriel - Pero Que Necesidad
- Ricardo Montaner - Quisiera
- Ricardo Arjona - Te Conozco
- Los Fugitivos - Diablo
August 17, 1994: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 17, 1994 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
August 17, 1994: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 17, 1994 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
August 17, 1994: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 17, 1994 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
August 17, 1994: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 17, 1994 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on August 17, 1994?
On August 17, 1994 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 17, 1994?
On August 17, 1994 the UK Prime Minister was Sir John Major (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 17, 1994?
On August 17, 1994 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about August 17th?
August 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of August. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on August 17th, such as:
- 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests: near the israel-gaza barrier, around 20,000 palestinians demonstrate. according to medical sources, two israeli defense forces personnel were killed and at least 270 more wounded by the force. 50 of these victims were shot with live ammunition.
- 2017 - 2017 barcelona attacks: a van drove into crowds in la rambla (barcelona) in an attack that spanish police call a terrorist attack. it killed at least 12 people. isil claims responsibility for the arrest of two suspects.
- 2016 - During a counter-terrorism raid in saint petersburg, russia on an apartment block, at least four north caucasus islamic militants were killed by federal security service (fsb).
What happened in 1994?
1994 was filled with very interesting events such as
- Chuck Jones found guilty of breaking into Marla Maples home
- Picnic opens at Criterion Theater NYC for 45 performances
- King Azlan Shah of Malaysia resigns
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What was the calendar for August 1994?
August 1994 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.