What happened on Wednesday March 23, 1994?

Here's what happened on March 23, 1994:

• Assassination of Luis Donaldo Colosio Mexican presidential candidate Luis Donaldo Colosio was tragically assassinated at an election rally in Tijuana, marking a significant moment of political violence in Mexican history. The 44-year-old candidate was shot by Mario Aburto Martinez, which shocked the nation and had profound implications for Mexico's political landscape.
• Green Ramp Disaster A catastrophic mid-air collision between a United States Air Force F-16 and a C-130 aircraft at Pope Air Force Base resulted in 24 United States Army soldiers being killed on the ground. This tragic incident became known as the Green Ramp disaster and highlighted significant military aviation risks.
• Aeroflot Flight 593 Crash Aeroflot Flight 593 crashed into the Kuznetsk Alatau mountain in Kemerovo Oblast, Russia, killing all 75 people on board. The crash was later revealed to have been caused by the pilot's teenage son accidentally disengaging the autopilot, leading to a tragic aviation accident.
• Italian General Election TV tycoon Silvio Berlusconi's right-wing coalition secured victory in the Italian general election, marking a significant political shift in Italy and setting the stage for Berlusconi's influential political career.
• Southeastern United States Tornado Outbreak The largest tornado outbreak of 1994 struck the southeastern United States, with one particularly devastating tornado hitting the Goshen United Methodist Church in Piedmont, Alabama, resulting in 22 fatalities.
• Wayne Gretzky NHL Goal Record Hockey legend Wayne Gretzky set an NHL record by scoring his 802nd goal, further cementing his status as one of the greatest hockey players in history.
• Eurofighter First Flight The Eurofighter made its inaugural flight in Manching, Germany, representing a significant milestone in European military aviation technology and collaborative aerospace development.
• Howard Stern's Political Ambition Radio personality Howard Stern formally announced his Libertarian candidacy for New York Governor, adding a unique and unconventional dimension to the state's political landscape.

Events in 1994

March 23, 1994: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Mar. 23, 1994

Newspapers from Mar. 23, 1994

March 23, 1994: What were the main match results that day?

NBA - American Basketball

• Charlotte Hornets - Atlanta Hawks : 92 - 100
• Chicago Bulls - Philadelphia 76ers : 99 - 87
• Cleveland Cavaliers - Indiana Pacers : 77 - 78
• Los Angeles Clippers - Detroit Pistons : 107 - 111
• Los Angeles Lakers - Dallas Mavericks : 112 - 109

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Crystal Palace - Middlesbrough : 0 - 1

March 23, 1994 was a Wednesday and it was the 82nd day of the year 1994 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 23, 1994 can also be written as 3/23/1994 in the US and as 23/3/1994 in UK and Europe.

March 23, 1994 in March 1994 calendar

Famous people born on March 23, 1994:

• Adrián Dalmau
• Giovanni Díaz
• Caleb Ekuban
• Malaika Firth
• Derlis González Galeano
• Marlon Hairston
• Rami Hamadeh
• Hossein Kanaanizadegan
• Jito Kok
• Lawrence Lartey
• Peter Leeuwenburgh
• Ricardo Louis
• Nina Lussi
• Joseph Mpande
• Dominika Owczarzak
• Radoslav Peković
• Nick Powell
• Danny Rogers
• Rob Schoofs
• Oussama Tannane

Famous people born in 1994

Famous people born on March 23rd

Famous people died on March 23, 1994:

• Giulietta Masina

  Legendary Italian actress known for her extraordinary performances in Federico Fellini's films, particularly in 'La Strada' and 'Juliet of...

• Donald Swann

  Donald Swann was a renowned Welsh-English composer and pianist, best known as part of the comedy musical duo Flanders & Swann.

• Luis Donaldo Colosio

  Mexican economist and politician (b. 1950).

• Álvaro del Portillo
• Pau Gayraud

Famous people who died in 1994

Famous people who died on March 23rd

March 23, 1994: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 23, 1994 was The Sign by Ace Of Base, according to the music chart for the week March 21st and March 27th.

1. Ace Of Base - The Sign
2. R. Kelly - Bump N' Grind
3. Mariah Carey - Without You
4. Celine Dion - The Power Of Love
5. Salt 'N Pepa - Whatta Man

March 23, 1994: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 23, 1994 was Without You by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week March 21st and March 27th.

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

March 23, 1994: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 23, 1994 was Bump N' Grind by R. Kelly, according to the music chart for the week March 21st and March 27th.

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

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 23rd is Aries.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 23, 1994: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 23, 1994 is Dog and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 23, 1994 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 23, 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 March 23, 1994 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 86% full, rising at 02:04 pm and setting at 03:48 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 March 23, 1994

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Someone born on March 23, 1994 is:

31 years 1 month old,

or 373 months and 11 days old,

or 1623 weeks and 4 days old,

or 11365 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 23, 1994?

There are 323 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday March 23rd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 23, 1994?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on March 23, 1994.

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