Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on December 21st, 1994 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
see horoscope and birth chart for December 21, 1994What happened on Wednesday, December 21, 1994?
About December 21st, 1994, in brief:
- Historical events: On December 21, 1994, Mexico's Popocatépetl volcano erupted, marking the end of a 70-year period of inactivity. The eruption produced ash columns up to 2 kilometers high and led to the evacuation of approximately 25,000 people from nearby towns. The activity continued intermittently until August 1995.
- Day of the week: December 21st, 1994 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
- #1 US song: Here Comes The Hotstepper by Ini Kamoze
- #1 UK song: Stay Another Day by East 17
- Popular movie: Speed directed by Jan de Bont
More about December 21st, 1994? See below for more news and curiosities on December 21st, 1994.
A meaningful gift for someone born on December 21, 1994
Give them the year they were born
The personalized 1994 nostalgia year poster is a beautifully researched snapshot of the books, songs and movies that shaped 1994.
- Best-selling books from 1994
- Popular songs from 1994
- Popular movies from 1994
$9.90 · Personalized digital poster delivered instantly by email
Create a 1994 year posterWant the exact date instead? Create a December 21, 1994 poster
See our satisfaction and refund policy.
Real poster exampleTable of contents
- December 21, 1994: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was December 21, 1994?
- December 21, 1994: Number 1 song on that day
- December 21, 1994: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 21, 1994: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on December 21, 1994?
- Back in 1994
December 21, 1994: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 21, 1994:
- Popocatépetl volcano erupts after 70 years of dormancy On December 21, 1994, Mexico's Popocatépetl volcano erupted, marking the end of a 70-year period of inactivity. The eruption produced ash columns up to 2 kilometers high and led to the evacuation of approximately 25,000 people from nearby towns. The activity continued intermittently until August 1995. source: usgs.gov
- Firebombing injures dozens on New York City subway On December 21, 1994, a firebomb was detonated aboard a crowded No. 4 subway train in Manhattan's financial district, injuring 41 people, including four critically. The device, resembling a small glass jar filled with gasoline or kerosene, exploded as the train arrived at the Fulton Street station. The perpetrator, Edward Leary, was later found in Brooklyn with burns and arrested. source: washingtonpost.com
December 21, 1994: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from December 1994
Looking for other vintage memories?Look at our old newspapers and magazines page
December 21, 1994: What were the main match results that day?
NBA - American Basketball
- Chicago Bulls - Indiana Pacers : 99 - 107
- Detroit Pistons - New Jersey Nets : 99 - 117
- Milwaukee Bucks - Miami Heat : 112 - 122
- Orlando Magic - Los Angeles Clippers : 102 - 91
- San Antonio Spurs - Denver Nuggets : 111 - 97
Serie A - Italian Football
- Torino - Milan : 0 - 0
La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)
- Ath Madrid - Santander : 0 - 1
- Barcelona - Betis : 1 - 1
- La Coruna - Celta : 1 - 2
- Oviedo - Logrones : 1 - 0
- Sevilla - Compostela : 3 - 0
Eredivisie - Football (Netherlands)
- Nijmegen - Ajax : 0 - 2
What day of the week was December 21, 1994?
December 21, 1994 was a Wednesday and it was the 355th day of the year 1994 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 21, 1994 can also be written as 12/21/1994 in the US and as 21/12/1994 in UK and Europe.
December 21, 1994: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 21, 1994 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 19th and December 25th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 21, 1994: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 21, 1994 was Here Comes The Hotstepper by Ini Kamoze, according to the music chart for the week December 19th and December 25th.
- Ini Kamoze - Here Comes The Hotstepper
- Boyz II Men - On Bended Knee
- Real McCoy - Another Night
- Bon Jovi - Always
- TLC - Creep
December 21, 1994: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 21, 1994 was Stay Another Day by East 17, according to the music chart for the week December 19th and December 25th.
- East 17 - Stay Another Day
- Chaka Demus & Pliers featuring Jack Radics & Taxi Gang - Twist And Shout
- D:Ream - Things Can Only Get Better
- Mariah Carey - All I Want For Christmas Is You
- Baby D - Let Me Be Your Fantasy
December 21, 1994: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 21, 1994 was Creep by TLC, according to the music chart for the week December 19th and December 25th.
- TLC - Creep
- BLACKstreet - Before I Let You Go
- Boyz II Men - On Bended Knee
- Barry White - Practice What You Preach
- Ini Kamoze - Here Comes The Hotstepper (From "Ready To Wear")
December 21, 1994: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 21st is Sagittarius.
Discover the zodiac sign and horoscope for any day in the past.
Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.
Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.
Discover the personality of December born.
Unlock the Mysteries of December 21, 1994! Claim Your Free Numerology Report!
December 21, 1994: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 21, 1994 is Dog and the associated element is Wood.
Discover the Dog personality and how the Wood Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthDecember 21, 1994: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 21, 1994 was Waning gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 21, 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 21, 1994 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 81% full, rising at 08:16 pm and setting at 09:54 am.
The previous full moon was on Dec 18, 1994 while the next full moon would come on Jan 16, 1995.
Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign Now!
Your place in the Universe on December 21, 1994
We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day
Get your Star Map Now!
How old is someone born on December 21, 1994?
Someone born on December 21, 1994 is:
31 years 7 months old,
or 379 months and 12 days old,
or 1649 weeks and 4 days old,
or 11547 days old,
Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old,
Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 21, 1994?
There are 141 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 21st 2026.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 21, 1994?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 21, 1994.
Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.
This day in 30 sec.
Back in 1994
Why 1994 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
For someone born on December 21, 1994, a 1994 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to December 21, 1994 includes Popocatépetl volcano erupts after 70 years of dormancy, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around December 21, 1994 included “Here Comes The Hotstepper” by Ini Kamoze, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of December 21, 1994 included Speed, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
Together, those details make December 21, 1994 more than an answer to a history question: they provide the personal starting point for a gift rooted in the recipient's own date.
Because the poster is delivered digitally and personalized around 1994, it can become a birthday surprise, milestone keepsake, or printable reminder of the era connected to December 21, 1994.
The 1994 poster brings together verified books, songs, and movies, creating a personal digital keepsake for birthdays and milestone celebrations tied to December 21, 1994.
Explore the fuller story in our 1994 history guide, or see the 1994 poster gift page. You can also compare ideas in our birth-year poster guide.
Make 1994 part of their celebration
A personalized digital nostalgia gift, ready to order for someone connected to December 21, 1994.
