What happened on Friday May 06, 1994?

Here's what happened on May 06, 1994:

• Nelson Mandela and ANC Win South Africa's First Post-Apartheid Election Nelson Mandela and the African National Congress (ANC) were officially confirmed as the winners in South Africa's historic first post-apartheid democratic election, marking a pivotal moment in the country's transition from racial segregation to a multi-racial democracy.
• Channel Tunnel Opens, Connecting Britain and France The Channel Tunnel (Chunnel), the world's longest undersea tunnel spanning 23 miles, was officially inaugurated, connecting Folkstone, England, with Sangatte, France. Queen Elizabeth II and French President François Mitterrand presided over the opening ceremony. Construction began in June 1988 and cost approximately US$16 billion, dramatically reducing travel time between the two countries to just 35 minutes.
• US House Passes Federal Assault Weapons Ban The United States House of Representatives passed the Federal Assault Weapons Ban, a significant piece of gun control legislation aimed at restricting the sale and manufacture of certain types of semi-automatic firearms.
• Paula Jones Files Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Against President Clinton Paula Jones, a former Arkansas state worker, filed a lawsuit against President Bill Clinton, alleging sexual harassment that occurred in 1991, which would later become a significant legal and political controversy.
• John Wayne Gacy Executed for Serial Murders Serial killer John Wayne Gacy was executed by lethal injection in Illinois for the murder of 33 young men and boys, concluding one of the most notorious criminal cases in American history.
• Moses Rosen, Romanian Chief Rabbi, Dies Moses Rosen, the chief rabbi of Romania, passed away at the age of 81, marking the end of an era for the Romanian Jewish community.
• Annular Solar Eclipse Visible Across North America An annular solar eclipse was visible across much of North America, offering a rare astronomical event for sky watchers and scientists.
• Lennox Lewis Wins Heavyweight Boxing Title Lennox Lewis defeated Phil Jackson by technical knockout (TKO) in the 8th round to claim the heavyweight boxing title.
• Bobcat Goldthwait Sets Couch on Fire on Tonight Show Comedian Bobcat Goldthwait created a memorable television moment by setting a couch on fire during an appearance on the Tonight Show.

Events in 1994

May 06, 1994: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 06, 1994

Newspapers from May. 06, 1994

May 06, 1994: What were the main match results that day?

NBA - American Basketball

• Houston Rockets - Portland Trail Blazers : 92 - 89
• New York Knicks - New Jersey Nets : 102 - 92

May 06, 1994 was a Friday and it was the 126th day of the year 1994 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 06, 1994 can also be written as 5/6/1994 in the US and as 6/5/1994 in UK and Europe.

May 06, 1994 in May 1994 calendar

Famous people born on May 06, 1994:

• Mateo Kovacic

  Professional soccer midfielder who plays for Chelsea FC and the Croatian national team, known for his technical skills and versatility on...

• Sultan Al-Ghanam
• Riad Bajić
• Anthony Beane
• Barnabás Bese
• Emily Campbell
• Dalma Caneva
• Sam Dekker
• Damyean Dotson
• Ítalo Ferreira
• Kevin Friesenbichler
• Noah Galvin
• Silvio Herklotz
• Jarrion Lawson
• Guillermo Maripán
• Grace Min
• Juan Musso
• Peter Onyekachi
• Nate Lee

Famous people born in 1994

Famous people born on May 6th

Famous people died on May 06, 1994:

• Herbert Topp

Famous people who died in 1994

Famous people who died on May 6th

May 06, 1994: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 06, 1994 was The Sign by Ace Of Base, according to the music chart for the week May 2nd and May 8th.

1. Ace Of Base - The Sign
2. R. Kelly - Bump N' Grind
3. Prince - The Most Beautiful Girl In The World
4. Enigma - Return To Innocence
5. Mariah Carey - Without You

May 06, 1994: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 06, 1994 was Come On You Reds by Manchester United Football Squad, according to the music chart for the week May 2nd and May 8th.

1. Manchester United Football Squad - Come On You Reds
2. Stiltskin - Inside
3. Tony Di Bart - The Real Thing
4. Wet Wet Wet - Love Is All Around
5. CJ Lewis - Sweets For My Sweet

May 06, 1994: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 06, 1994 was Bump N' Grind by R. Kelly, according to the music chart for the week May 2nd and May 8th.

1. R. Kelly - Bump N' Grind
2. Tevin Campbell - I'm Ready
3. Heavy D & The Boyz - Got Me Waiting
4. SWV - Anything (From "Above The Rim")
5. Jodeci - Feenin'

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 6th is Taurus.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 06, 1994: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 06, 1994 is Dog and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 06, 1994 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 06, 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 May 06, 1994 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 7% full, rising at 03:34 am and setting at 05:22 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 25, 1994 while the next full moon would come on May 25, 1994.

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Your place in the Universe on May 06, 1994

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Someone born on May 06, 1994 is:

30 years 11 months old,

or 371 months and 17 days old,

or 1615 weeks and 5 days old,

or 11310 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 06, 1994?

There are 13 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday May 6th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 06, 1994?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 06, 1994.

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