What happened on Wednesday August 17, 1994?

Here's what happened on August 17, 1994:

• Tragic Elephant Incident in Honolulu On August 17, 1994, a tragic and unprecedented event occurred at the Neal S. Blaisdell Center in Honolulu, Hawaii. Tyke, a female African bush elephant, violently turned against her handlers, injuring her groomer and killing her trainer. After escaping the arena, she ran through the city streets for approximately 30 minutes before being confronted by police officers who shot her 86 times, ultimately leading to her death. This incident raised significant questions about the treatment of performing animals and circus safety.
• Central Park Reservoir Renamed in Honor of Jackie Kennedy Onassis On August 17, 1994, New York City officially renamed the Central Park reservoir to honor Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, recognizing her significant cultural and historical importance to the United States. This symbolic gesture celebrated her legacy as a prominent public figure.
• Political Upheaval in Lesotho: King Dismisses Premier On August 17, 1994, King Letsie III of Lesotho dismissed Premier Ntsu Mokhehle, creating a significant political disruption in the small African nation. This event highlighted the ongoing tensions between the monarchy and the government during a delicate period of Lesotho's democratic transition.
• Birth of Actress Taissa Farmiga Taissa Farmiga, an American actress known for her roles in American Horror Story and The Nun, was born on August 17, 1994. She would later become a notable figure in contemporary television and film, particularly in the horror and drama genres.

Events in 1994

August 17, 1994: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 17, 1994

Newspapers from Aug. 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 in August 1994 calendar

Famous people born on August 17, 1994:

• Taissa Farmiga

  Taissa Farmiga is an American actress known for her prominent roles in the horror anthology series 'American Horror Story' and the...

• Tiémoué Bakayoko
• Archie Goodwin
• Phoebe Bridgers
• Vladimir Maslennikov
• Tahjere McCall
• Angelica Moratelli
• Imke Onnen
• Martín Rodríguez
• Annie Lazor
• Kendyl Stewart
• Cédric Ondo Biyoghé
• Bas Kuipers
• Gerardo Gordillo
• Gonzalo Serrano

Famous people born in 1994

Famous people born on August 17th

Famous people died on August 17, 1994:

• Luigi Chinetti

  Renowned Italian-American race car driver and businessman who significantly contributed to motorsports, particularly in Ferrari racing...

• Jack Sharkey

Famous people who died in 1994

Famous people who died on August 17th

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.

1. Lisa Loeb & Nine Stories - Stay
2. Boyz II Men - I'll Make Love To You
3. Coolio - Fantastic Voyage
4. John Mellencamp - Wild Night
5. All-4-One - I Swear

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.

1. Wet Wet Wet - Love Is All Around
2. Let Loose - Crazy For You
3. All-4-One - I Swear
4. Red Dragon With Brian & Tony Gold - Compliments On Your Kiss
5. China Black - Searching

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 music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.

1. Boyz II Men - I'll Make Love To You
2. Janet Jackson - Any Time, Any Place/And On And On
3. Changing Faces - Stroke You Up
4. Da Brat - Funkdafied
5. Aaron Hall - I Miss You

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 17th is Leo.

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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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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 17, 1994 was Waxing gibbous.

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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Someone born on August 17, 1994 is:

30 years 8 months old,

or 368 months and 6 days old,

or 1601 weeks

or 11207 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 17, 1994?

There are 116 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 17th 2025.

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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.

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