Forrest Gump
Release year: 1994
Directed by: Robert Zemeckis
Starring: Tom Hanks, Robin Wright, Gary Sinise, Sally Field
Country: United States of America
June 1994 calendar
Learn the most interesting events and historical facts that happened in June 1994.
The US president was Bill Clinton (Democrat), the UK Prime Minister was Sir John Major (Conservative), Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.
But much more happened on June 1994: find out below
Historical Events
Which were the important events of June 1994?
Events
- 01 Jun 1994 FX Channel, Cable Network, debuts
- 02 Jun 1994 67th National Spelling Bee: Ned Andrews wins spelling antediluvian
- 03 Jun 1994 5.9 earthquake / floods SE Java
- 04 Jun 1994 Haile Gebre Selassie runs world record 5 km
- 05 Jun 1994 64th French Mens Tennis: S Bruguera beats A Berasategui
- 06 Jun 1994 28th Music City News Country Awards: Alan Jackson and Ray Stevens
- 08 Jun 1994 7.8 earthquake strikes North Bolivia
- 09 Jun 1994 Hudsucker Proxy, premieres in Germany
- 10 Jun 1994 Biggest European clock ever (9100 kg / (237) 2.5 m) at Aarle-Rixtel
- 11 Jun 1994 126th Belmont: Pat Day aboard Tabasco Cat wins in 2:26.8
- 12 Jun 1994 48th Tony Awards: Angels in America: Perestroika and Passion win
- 13 Jun 1994 Chicago Cub 2nd baseman Ryne Sandberg, retires due to poor play, he forfeits $15.7 million of his $25 million contract
- 14 Jun 1994 Stanley Cup: New York Rangers beat Vancouver Canucks, 4 games to 3
- 15 Jun 1994 New York Giants cut quarterback Phil Simms
- 16 Jun 1994 Martin Brodeur becomes 1st Devil to win Calder Trophy
- 17 Jun 1994 1994 World Cup soccer match begin, Germany vs. Bolivia in Chicago
- 18 Jun 1994 Aleksander Popov swims world record 100m free style
- 19 Jun 1994 Sally Marrand Her Escorts closes at Helen Hayes NYC after 50 performances
- 20 Jun 1994 Bomb attack on Islamic temple in Mashad Iran
- 21 Jun 1994 Steffi Graf becomes 1st defending tennis champ to lose in 1st round of a major tournament
- 22 Jun 1994 48th NBA Championship: Houston Rockets beat the New York Knicks, 4 games to 3
- 23 Jun 1994 South Africa reclaims its seat in UN
- 24 Jun 1994 1st French all news TV (LCI) begins broadcasting
- 25 Jun 1994 1,500th goal in Soccer World Cup history scored by Caceres of Argentina
- 26 Jun 1994 PLO-leader Yasser Arafat returns to Gaza after 27 years
- 27 Jun 1994 12th Seniors Players Golf Championship: Dave Stockton
- 28 Jun 1994 New York Met Pitcher Dwight Gooden suspended for 60 days due to drug charges
- 29 Jun 1994 Socialist, Tomiichi Murayama, elected Premier of Japan
- 30 Jun 1994 Airbus A330 crash at Toulouse France
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Famous Deaths
American musician, conductor, composer, writer and arranger who created memorable, elegant melodies and songs such as "Moon River" from...
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French singer and actor (Born 1922).
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Music charts
Which were the top hits in June 1994?
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Top #5 songs in the USA
- All-4-One - I Swear
- Madonna - I'll Remember
- Janet Jackson - Any Time, Any Place
- Warren G - Regulate
- Ace Of Base - The Sign
Top #5 songs in the UK
- Wet Wet Wet - Love Is All Around
- Big Mountain - Baby I Love Your Way
- The Prodigy - No Good (Start The Dance)
- Grid - Swamp Thing
- Manchester United Football Squad - Come On You Reds
Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in that month?
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The Browning Version
Release year: 1994
Directed by: Mike Figgis
Starring: Albert Finney, Greta Scacchi, Matthew Modine, Julian Sands
Speed
Release year: 1994
Directed by: Jan de Bont
Starring: Keanu Reeves, Dennis Hopper, Sandra Bullock, Joe Morton
Country: United States of America
Barcelona
Release year: 1994
Directed by: Whit Stillman
Starring: Taylor Nichols, Chris Eigeman, Tushka Bergen, Mira Sorvino
Wyatt Earp
Release year: 1994
Directed by: Lawrence Kasdan
Starring: Kevin Costner, Dennis Quaid, Gene Hackman, David Andrews
Country: United States of America
Books
Which were the most popular books released in June 1994?
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Saved By The Light
By: Dannion Brinkley with Paul Perry
The author tells his true story about two near-death experiences. He also explains how these experiences triggered a spiritual transformation that gave him psychic abilities.
Walking Shadow
By: Robert B. Parker
An actor is killed on stage in a poor waterfront town. The script was not perfect, but it was still a good read. There's more to the story than a zealous critic. Spenser is just one example.
Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus
By: John Gra
Subtitle: 'EURoeThe Classic guide to understanding the opposite sexuality?EUR?
Women Who Run With The Wolves
By: Clarissa Pinkola Estes
"WOMEN WHO RUN WITH WOLVES" is more than a book. It's a gift of deep insight, wisdom, love, and compassion.
Standing Firm
By: Dan Quayle
Former vice president and conservative spokesperson, the former vice president, gives a personal account about his turbulent years at the White House. He has helped to prosecute the war in Iraq and started the "Murphy Brown" campaign.