What happened on Friday April 08, 1994?

About April 8th, 1994, in brief:

  • Historical events: Kurt Cobain, lead singer and guitarist of the influential grunge band Nirvana, was found dead in his Seattle home from an apparent suicide. At just 27 years old, Cobain's death marked a tragic end to one of the most significant musical voices of the early 1990s, leaving the music world in mourning.
  • Day of the week: April 8th, 1994 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • #1 US song: Bump N' Grind by R. Kelly
  • #1 UK song: The Most Beautiful Girl In The World by Prince
  • Popular movie: Killer Kid directed by Leopoldo Savona

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April 08, 1994: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 08, 1994:

  • Kurt Cobain's Death Shocks Music World Kurt Cobain, lead singer and guitarist of the influential grunge band Nirvana, was found dead in his Seattle home from an apparent suicide. At just 27 years old, Cobain's death marked a tragic end to one of the most significant musical voices of the early 1990s, leaving the music world in mourning.
  • Japanese Prime Minister Resigns Morihiro Hosokawa, the Prime Minister of Japan, announced his resignation, marking a significant moment in Japanese political leadership. His departure would have implications for the country's political landscape and governance.
  • Kent Mercker's No-Hitter Atlanta Braves pitcher Kent Mercker achieved a remarkable feat by throwing a no-hitter against the Los Angeles Dodgers, winning the game 6-0. This exceptional performance is a rare and celebrated achievement in Major League Baseball.
  • Darryl Strawberry Seeks Treatment MLB outfielder Darryl Strawberry entered the Betty Ford Center in Rancho Mirage, California, to address substance abuse issues. This step was part of his ongoing personal struggle and journey towards recovery.
  • Smoking Ban in Military Facilities A significant policy change was implemented, banning smoking in the Pentagon and across all US military bases. This decision reflected growing awareness of health risks associated with tobacco use and aimed to promote a healthier environment for military personnel.

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April 08, 1994: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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April 08, 1994: What were the main match results that day?

NBA - American Basketball

  • Chicago Bulls - Indiana Pacers : 100 - 94
  • Cleveland Cavaliers - Washington Bullets : 98 - 108
  • Dallas Mavericks - Seattle SuperSonics : 93 - 111
  • Denver Nuggets - Los Angeles Lakers : 112 - 99
  • Detroit Pistons - Orlando Magic : 103 - 117

Eredivisie - Football (Netherlands)

  • VVV Venlo - PSV Eindhoven : 0 - 3
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What day of the week was April 08, 1994?


April 08, 1994 was a Friday and it was the 98th day of the year 1994 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 08, 1994 can also be written as 4/8/1994 in the US and as 8/4/1994 in UK and Europe.

April 08, 1994 in April 1994 calendar

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April 08, 1994: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 08, 1994:

  • François Rozet

    French-canadian actor (b. 1899).

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April 08, 1994: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 08, 1994 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 4th and April 10th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

April 08, 1994: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 08, 1994 was Bump N' Grind by R. Kelly, according to the music chart for the week April 4th and April 10th.

  1. - Bump N' Grind youtube
  2. - The Sign youtube
  3. - Without You youtube
  4. - The Power Of Love youtube
  5. - So Much In Love youtube

April 08, 1994: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 08, 1994 was The Most Beautiful Girl In The World by Prince, according to the music chart for the week April 4th and April 10th.

  1. - The Most Beautiful Girl In The World youtube
  2. - Everything Changes youtube
  3. - Doop youtube
  4. - Streets Of Philadelphia youtube
  5. - The Sign youtube

April 08, 1994: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 08, 1994 was Bump N' Grind by R. Kelly, according to the music chart for the week April 4th and April 10th.

  1. - Bump N' Grind youtube
  2. - The Most Beautiful Girl In The World youtube
  3. - Feenin'
  4. - I'm Ready
  5. - U Send Me Swingin'
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April 08, 1994: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 8th is Aries.

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April 08, 1994: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 08, 1994 is Dog and the associated element is Wood.

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April 08, 1994: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 08, 1994 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 08, 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 April 08, 1994 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 05:03 am and setting at 06:30 pm.

The previous full moon was on Mar 27, 1994 while the next full moon would come on Apr 25, 1994.

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How old is someone born on April 08, 1994?


Someone born on April 08, 1994 is:

31 years and 15 days old,

or 372 months and 15 days old,

or 1619 weeks and 5 days old,

or 11338 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 08, 1994?

There are 350 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 8th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 08, 1994?

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