What happened on Monday February 28, 1994?

Here's what happened on February 28, 1994:

• Brady Law Takes Effect The Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act goes into effect, mandating federal background checks on firearm purchasers and imposing a waiting period for handgun purchases, representing a significant gun control measure in the United States.
• US F-16s Shoot Down Serbian Aircraft Over Bosnia United States F-16 pilots engaged and shot down four Serbian fighter aircraft over Bosnia-Herzegovina for violating the Operation Deny Flight no-fly zone, demonstrating NATO's commitment to enforcing aerial restrictions during the Bosnian War.
• Fred West Arrest in Gloucester Fred West and his wife were arrested in Gloucester, England, following excavations at 25 Cromwell Street, marking the beginning of the revelation of one of the most notorious serial killer cases in British criminal history.
• FBI Raid on Branch Davidian Compound Approximately 100 federal agents conducted a significant raid on the Branch Davidian religious compound in Waco, Texas, marking a tense moment in a complex standoff that would later become a controversial event in law enforcement history.
• Terrorist Attack on Jewish Students in New York A lone terrorist attacked a group of 14 Jewish students on the Brooklyn Bridge, resulting in the tragic murder of Ari Halberstam, highlighting ongoing tensions and antisemitic violence in the early 1990s.
• South Africa Transfers Walvis Bay to Namibia South Africa officially ceded Walvis Bay to Namibia, a significant diplomatic and territorial resolution following Namibia's independence, symbolizing the post-apartheid era's commitment to regional reconciliation.
• Mary Ellen Withrow Becomes US Treasurer Mary Ellen Withrow began her term as Treasurer of the United States, serving under President Bill Clinton and becoming a notable female leader in the federal government's financial administration.

Events in 1994

February 28, 1994: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 28, 1994

Newspapers from Feb. 28, 1994

February 28, 1994: What were the main match results that day?

NBA - American Basketball

• Cleveland Cavaliers - Chicago Bulls : 89 - 81
• Houston Rockets - Utah Jazz : 85 - 89

Premier League - UK Soccer

• Oldham - Leeds : 1 - 1

February 28, 1994 was a Monday and it was the 59th day of the year 1994 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 28, 1994 can also be written as 2/28/1994 in the US and as 28/2/1994 in UK and Europe.

February 28, 1994 in February 1994 calendar

Famous people born on February 28, 1994:

• Arkadiusz Milik

  Professional Polish footballer who plays as a striker for Juventus and the Polish national team, known for his clinical finishing and...

• Jake Bugg

  British singer-songwriter who rose to prominence with his folk and indie rock style, releasing critically acclaimed albums that blend...

• Alex Caruso

Famous people born in 1994

Famous people born on February 28th

Famous people died on February 28, 1994:

• Enrico Maria Salerno

Famous people who died in 1994

Famous people who died on February 28th

February 28, 1994: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 28, 1994 was The Power Of Love by Celine Dion, according to the music chart for the week February 28th and March 6th.

1. Celine Dion - The Power Of Love
2. Ace Of Base - The Sign
3. Salt 'N Pepa - Whatta Man
4. Mariah Carey - Without You
5. Toni Braxton - Breathe Again

February 28, 1994: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 28, 1994 was Without You by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week February 28th and March 6th.

1. Mariah Carey - Without You
2. Doop - Doop
3. Ace Of Base - The Sign
4. Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Philadelphia
5. Enigma - Return To Innocence

February 28, 1994: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 28, 1994 was Bump N' Grind by R. Kelly, according to the music chart for the week February 28th and March 6th.

1. R. Kelly - Bump N' Grind
2. Zhane - Groove Thang
3. Mint Condition - U Send Me Swingin'
4. Salt-N-Pepa Featuring En Vogue - Whatta Man
5. Xscape - Understanding

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 28th is Pisces.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 28, 1994: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 28, 1994 is Dog and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 28, 1994 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 28, 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 February 28, 1994 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 83% full, rising at 09:20 pm and setting at 08:16 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 26, 1994 while the next full moon would come on Mar 27, 1994.

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Your place in the Universe on February 28, 1994

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Someone born on February 28, 1994 is:

31 years 1 month old,

or 373 months and 26 days old,

or 1625 weeks and 2 days old,

or 11377 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 28, 1994?

There are 311 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday February 28th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 28, 1994?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on February 28, 1994.

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