What happened on Wednesday December 21, 1994?

About December 21st, 1994, in brief:

  • Historical events: A devastating suicide bombing occurred at a forward operating base adjacent to the primary U.S. military airfield in Mosul, Iraq. The attack resulted in 22 fatalities, marking it as the most lethal suicide attack in Iraq up to that point in time. This incident highlighted the escalating security challenges faced by U.S. military personnel in the region.
  • 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: Killer Kid directed by Leopoldo Savona

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December 21, 1994: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 21, 1994:

  • Deadly Suicide Bombing at U.S. Military Base in Mosul A devastating suicide bombing occurred at a forward operating base adjacent to the primary U.S. military airfield in Mosul, Iraq. The attack resulted in 22 fatalities, marking it as the most lethal suicide attack in Iraq up to that point in time. This incident highlighted the escalating security challenges faced by U.S. military personnel in the region.
  • Popocatepetl Volcano Erupts After 47-Year Dormancy The Mexican volcano Popocatepetl, which had been dormant for nearly five decades, suddenly erupted, releasing significant volumes of volcanic gases and ash. This geological event marked a notable moment in the region's seismic activity, potentially signaling renewed volcanic potential in the area.
  • Bombing on New York City Subway Train A homemade explosive device detonated on the #4 train traveling along Fulton Street in New York City, causing potential disruption and safety concerns for local commuters and city residents.

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December 21, 1994: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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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
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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.

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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.

  1. - Here Comes The Hotstepper youtube
  2. - On Bended Knee youtube
  3. - Another Night youtube
  4. - Always youtube
  5. - Creep youtube

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.

  1. - Stay Another Day youtube
  2. - Twist And Shout youtube
  3. - Things Can Only Get Better youtube
  4. - All I Want For Christmas Is You youtube
  5. - Let Me Be Your Fantasy youtube

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.

  1. - Creep youtube
  2. - Before I Let You Go
  3. - On Bended Knee youtube
  4. - Practice What You Preach
  5. - Here Comes The Hotstepper (From "Ready To Wear")
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December 21, 1994: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 21st is Sagittarius.

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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.

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December 21, 1994: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 21, 1994 is Dog and the associated element is Wood.

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December 21, 1994: What was the moon phase on that day?


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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.

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How old is someone born on December 21, 1994?


Someone born on December 21, 1994 is:

30 years 4 months old,

or 364 months and 13 days old,

or 1584 weeks and 4 days old,

or 11092 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 21, 1994?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 21, 1994?

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