What happened on Tuesday April 26, 1994?

About April 26th, 1994, in brief:

  • Historical events: South Africa begins its historic first multiracial democratic election, marking the end of apartheid. Nelson Mandela's African National Congress wins the election, signaling a transformative moment in the nation's political landscape.
  • Day of the week: April 26th, 1994 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Full Moon
  • #1 US song: Bump N' Grind by R. Kelly
  • #1 UK song: Come On You Reds by Manchester United Football Squad
  • Popular movie: Killer Kid directed by Leopoldo Savona

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April 26, 1994: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 26, 1994:

  • South Africa's First Multiracial Democratic Election South Africa begins its historic first multiracial democratic election, marking the end of apartheid. Nelson Mandela's African National Congress wins the election, signaling a transformative moment in the nation's political landscape.
  • Fermat's Last Theorem Proven Mathematician Andrew Wiles successfully proves Fermat's Last Theorem, solving a 357-year-old mathematical puzzle first proposed by Pierre de Fermat in 1637. This breakthrough represents a monumental achievement in mathematical history.
  • China Airlines Crash at Nagoya Airport A China Airlines Airbus A-300-600R crashes at Nagoya Airport, Japan, resulting in a tragic loss of 264 lives. The accident highlights critical aviation safety concerns and the importance of rigorous flight protocols.
  • U.S. Intervention in Haiti Operation Uphold Democracy: U.S. troops conduct a bloodless invasion of Haiti to restore democratically elected President Jean-Bertrand Aristide to power, demonstrating international commitment to democratic governance.
  • New Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia Tuanku Jaafar ibni Almarhum Tuanku Abdul Rahman becomes the 10th Yang di-Pertuan Agong (Supreme Head of State) of Malaysia, continuing the nation's unique rotational monarchy system.
  • Norwegian Temperature Record Prestebakke, Norway records a high temperature of 26.9 degrees Celsius, setting a new April temperature record for the country.

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April 26, 1994: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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April 26, 1994: What were the main match results that day?

Le Championnat - Football (France)

  • Bordeaux - Auxerre : 2 - 0
  • Le Havre - Paris SG : 0 - 2
  • Lille - Metz : 0 - 4
  • Marseille - Lyon : 3 - 0
  • Montpellier - Caen : 0 - 0

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Luton - Millwall : 1 - 1
  • Middlesbrough - Barnsley : 5 - 0
  • Portsmouth - Leicester : 0 - 1
  • Sunderland - Oxford : 2 - 3
  • Tranmere - Charlton : 2 - 0

Division 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Barnet - Hartlepool : 3 - 2
  • Burnley - Rotherham : 0 - 0
  • Cambridge - Huddersfield : 4 - 5
  • Cardiff - Exeter : 2 - 0
  • Swansea - Port Vale : 0 - 1

Premier League - UK Soccer

  • Wimbledon - Oldham : 3 - 0
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What day of the week was April 26, 1994?


April 26, 1994 was a Tuesday and it was the 116th day of the year 1994 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 26, 1994 can also be written as 4/26/1994 in the US and as 26/4/1994 in UK and Europe.

April 26, 1994 in April 1994 calendar

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April 26, 1994: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 26, 1994:

  • Masutatsu Ōyama

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  • Maximilian von Edelsheim

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April 26, 1994: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 26, 1994 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 25th and May 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

April 26, 1994: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 26, 1994 was Bump N' Grind by R. Kelly, according to the music chart for the week April 25th and May 1st.

  1. - Bump N' Grind youtube
  2. - The Sign youtube
  3. - The Most Beautiful Girl In The World youtube
  4. - Without You youtube
  5. - Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm youtube

April 26, 1994: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 26, 1994 was Come On You Reds by Manchester United Football Squad, according to the music chart for the week April 25th and May 1st.

  1. - Come On You Reds youtube
  2. - Inside youtube
  3. - Around The World youtube
  4. - Love Is All Around youtube
  5. - Sweets For My Sweet youtube

April 26, 1994: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 26, 1994 was Bump N' Grind by R. Kelly, according to the music chart for the week April 25th and May 1st.

  1. - Bump N' Grind youtube
  2. - I'm Ready
  3. - The Most Beautiful Girl In The World youtube
  4. - Feenin'
  5. - Anything (From "Above The Rim")
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April 26, 1994: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 26th is Taurus.

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April 26, 1994: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 26, 1994 is Dog and the associated element is Wood.

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April 26, 1994: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 26, 1994 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 26, 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 26, 1994 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 09:11 pm and setting at 07:15 am.

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

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How old is someone born on April 26, 1994?


Someone born on April 26, 1994 is:

30 years 11 months old,

or 371 months and 28 days old,

or 1617 weeks and 1 day old,

or 11320 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 26, 1994?

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