What happened on Thursday December 08, 1994?

Here's what happened on December 08, 1994:

• US Joins GATT President Bill Clinton signed legislation formally enacting the United States' participation in the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), a landmark international trade agreement that would later evolve into the World Trade Organization (WTO).
• Karamay Cinema Fire Tragedy A devastating fire in a cinema in Karamay, China, resulted in the tragic loss of 310 lives, making it one of the deadliest cinema fires in modern history. The incident highlighted significant safety concerns in public entertainment venues.
• Tom Jobim Passes Away Tom Jobim, renowned Brazilian composer, arranger, and a key figure in the bossa nova movement, died on this date. Born in 1927, Jobim was instrumental in popularizing Brazilian music internationally through iconic songs like 'The Girl from Ipanema'.
• Spanish Civil War General Dies Jesús 'Enrique' Líster, a prominent Spanish/Russian general who played a significant role in the Spanish Civil War, passed away at the age of 87. Líster was known for his military leadership in the Republican forces during the conflict.
• Darryl Strawberry Tax Indictment Baseball player Darryl Strawberry was indicted on federal tax evasion charges, marking a significant legal challenge in his professional career following his notable achievements in Major League Baseball.

Events in 1994

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

Magazines from Dec. 08, 1994

Newspapers from Dec. 08, 1994

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

NBA - American Basketball

• Charlotte Hornets - Houston Rockets : 95 - 101
• Phoenix Suns - New Jersey Nets : 133 - 106
• Seattle SuperSonics - Sacramento Kings : 91 - 103
• Utah Jazz - San Antonio Spurs : 117 - 114
• Washington Bullets - Dallas Mavericks : 124 - 121

Le Championnat - Football (France)

• Bastia - Metz : 0 - 3

December 08, 1994 was a Thursday and it was the 342nd day of the year 1994 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 08, 1994 can also be written as 12/8/1994 in the US and as 8/12/1994 in UK and Europe.

December 08, 1994 in December 1994 calendar

Famous people born on December 08, 1994:

• Raheem Sterling

  Professional footballer who plays as a winger for Chelsea FC and the England national team, known for his speed and goal-scoring ability.

Famous people born in 1994

Famous people born on December 8th

Famous people died on December 08, 1994:

• Tom Jobim

  Antonio Carlos Jobim was a legendary Brazilian composer who pioneered bossa nova music.

Famous people who died in 1994

Famous people who died on December 8th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on December 08, 1994 was On Bended Knee by Boyz II Men, according to the music chart for the week December 5th and December 11th.

1. Boyz II Men - On Bended Knee
2. Ini Kamoze - Here Comes The Hotstepper
3. Real McCoy - Another Night
4. Bon Jovi - Always
5. Boyz II Men - I'll Make Love To You

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

The number 1 song in the UK on December 08, 1994 was Stay Another Day by East 17, according to the music chart for the week December 5th and December 11th.

1. East 17 - Stay Another Day
2. Mariah Carey - All I Want For Christmas Is You
3. Baby D - Let Me Be Your Fantasy
4. Celine Dion - Think Twice
5. Louis Armstrong - We Have All The Time In The World

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

The number 1 R&B song on December 08, 1994 was Creep by TLC, according to the music chart for the week December 5th and December 11th.

1. TLC - Creep
2. Barry White - Practice What You Preach
3. BLACKstreet - Before I Let You Go
4. Boyz II Men - On Bended Knee
5. Ini Kamoze - Here Comes The Hotstepper (From "Ready To Wear")

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 8th is Sagittarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 08, 1994 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 08, 1994 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 42% full, rising at 11:17 am and setting at 11:04 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 18, 1994 while the next full moon would come on Dec 18, 1994.

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Your place in the Universe on December 08, 1994

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Someone born on December 08, 1994 is:

30 years 4 months old,

or 364 months and 15 days old,

or 1584 weeks and 6 days old,

or 11094 days old,

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

There are 229 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 8th 2025.

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

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 08, 1994.

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