May 1994 calendar
Learn the most interesting events and historical facts that happened in May 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 May 1994: find out below
Historical Events
Which were the important events of May 1994?
Events
- 01 May 1994 My Fair Lady closes at Virginia Theater NYC after 165 performances
- 02 May 1994 Michael Bolton found plagurized Isley Bros Love is Wonderful Thing
- 03 May 1994 29th Academy of Country Music Awards: Garth Brooks wins.
- 04 May 1994 Courtney Love cleared of drug charges
- 05 May 1994 Sally Marrand Her Escorts opens at Helen Hayes NYC for 50 performances
- 06 May 1994 Chunnel linking England and France officially opens
- 07 May 1994 Edvard Munchs painting The Scream recovered 3 months after stolen
- 08 May 1994 Rise & Fall of Little Voice closes at Neil Simon NYC after 9 performances
- 09 May 1994 Passion opens at Plymouth Theater NYC for 280 performances
- 10 May 1994 Best Little Whorehouse Goes Public opens at Lunt-Font NYC for 16 per
- 11 May 1994 Naked Gun 33 1 / 3: The Final Insult, released in France
- 12 May 1994 WIBC Bowling Queens won by Anne Marie Duggan.
- 13 May 1994 Indians, begin a 18 home game hoome win streak at Jacobs Field
- 14 May 1994 Mayflower Madame Sydney Biddle Barrows (42) weds Darnay Hoffman
- 16 May 1994 Howard Stern Radio Show premieres in Orlando Florida on WTKS 104.1 FM
- 17 May 1994 Malawi holds its first multi-party elections.
- 18 May 1994 Israel withdraws from the Gaza Strip
- 19 May 1994 Final Episode of LA Law after 8 year run
- 20 May 1994 Bobcat Goldthwait charged with misdemeanors for fire on Tonight Show
- 21 May 1994 Best Little Whorehouse closes at Lunt-Fontanne NYC after 16 performances
- 22 May 1994 Elaine Crosby wins LPGA Lady Keystone Golf Open.
- 23 May 1994 Star Trek The Next Generation, finale airs this week in syndication
- 24 May 1994 Poison singer Bret Michaels gets into a car crash
- 25 May 1994 Emmy 21st Daytime Award presentation - Susan Lucci not nominated
- 27 May 1994 Final broadcast of Arsenio Hall talk show
- 28 May 1994 Cafe American, last airs on NBC-TV
- 29 May 1994 Joseph & the Amazing closes at Minskoff Theater NYC after 223 performances
- 30 May 1994 Ezra Taft Benson, US minister of Agriculture/leader of Mormon Church (1985-94), dies at age 94.
- 31 May 1994 Padres scores 13 in 2nd vs. Pirates
- 06 May 1994 Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom and French President François Mitterrand officiate at the opening of the Channel Tunnel.
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Music charts
Which were the top hits in May 1994?
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Top #5 songs in the USA
- R. Kelly - Bump N' Grind
- Ace Of Base - The Sign
- All-4-One - I Swear
- Madonna - I'll Remember
- Prince - The Most Beautiful Girl In The World
Top #5 songs in the UK
- Manchester United Football Squad - Come On You Reds
- Stiltskin - Inside
- East 17 - Around The World
- Tony Di Bart - The Real Thing
- Wet Wet Wet - Love Is All Around
Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in that month?
Books
Which were the most popular books released in May 1994?
Makes Me Wanna Holler
By: Nathan McCall
An African-American journalist examines the complex problems facing black youths through an insider's view. He recalls his troubled childhood and how he was able to overcome his past while in prison.
The Book Of Virtues
By: William J. Bennett
Responsibility. Courage. Compassion. Honesty. Friendship. Persistence. Faith. These traits are essential for good character. We must show our children examples in order to encourage them to acquire these traits.
The Hidden Life Of Dogs
By: Elizabeth Marshall Thomas
Elizabeth Marshall Thomas, an anthropologist, revealed the nature of pack dynamics to readers long before Dog Whisperer. This led to a new understanding of dogs' needs and desires. In
Zlata'S Diary
By: Zlata Filipovic
Zlata’s Diary became an international bestseller at the height of Bosnian conflict. It was also compared to Anne Frank's Diary of Anne Frank for its freshness.
Night Prey
By: John Sandford
Lucas Davenport is being played by a savage psychopath. Both the killer and the detective are at odds with a female detective who has very personal reasons to catch them.