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August 31, 1994 was the 243rd day of the year 1994, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is August 31, 1994 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on August 31, 1994, who was born and died on August 31, 1994, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 31, 1994, which were the most popular songs (ex. I'll Make Love To You by Boyz II Men), movies (e.g. The Shawshank Redemption, directed by Frank Darabont), TV series (e.g. My So-Called Life) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 31st, 1994 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 31, 1994?
- August 31, 1994: What happened on that day?
- August 31, 1994: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 31, 1994: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 31, 1994?
- August 31, 1994: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 31, 1994: What famous people died on that day?
- August 31, 1994: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 31, 1994: Number 1 song on that day
- August 31, 1994: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 31, 1994: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 31, 1994: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 31, 1994: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 31, 1994?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 31, 1994?
- Who was the Pope on August 31, 1994?
What day of the week was August 31, 1994?
August 31, 1994 was a Wednesday and it was the 243rd day of the year 1994 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 31, 1994 can also be written as 8/31/1994 in the US and as 31/8/1994 in UK and Europe.
August 31, 1994: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 31, 1994:
- Last russian soldiers leave estonia and latvia
- Northern ireland sinn fein proclaims ceases-fire
- Pentium computer beats world chess champ gari kasparov
- Russia completes removing its troops from estonia.
August 31, 1994: What were the main match results that day?
Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)
- F Koln - Saarbrucken : 4 - 0
Le Championnat - Football (France)
- Bastia - Paris SG : 1 - 2
- Le Havre - Bordeaux : 1 - 1
- Lens - St Etienne : 0 - 0
- Lyon - Caen : 1 - 0
- Metz - Lille : 1 - 1
Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)
- Derby - Middlesbrough : 0 - 1
- West Brom - Swindon : 0 - 0
Division 2 - Football (United Kingdom)
- Brighton - York : 1 - 0
- Bristol Rvs - Blackpool : 0 - 0
August 31, 1994: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 31st is Virgo.
Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 31, 1994: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 31, 1994 is Dog and the associated element is Wood.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 31st, 1994 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 31, 1994: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 31, 1994 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 31, 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 August 31, 1994 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 17% full, rising at 01:01 am and setting at 04:38 pm.
The previous full moon was on Aug 21, 1994 while the next full moon would come on Sep 19, 1994.
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Who was born on August 31, 1994?
Famous people born on August 31, 1994:
- Alex Harris
Scottish footballer.
- Can Aktav
Turkish football player.
- Jeffrey Chang
Youtube star.
- Mo Stack
Rapper.
- Herdi Prenga
- Mitchell Stahl
- Marco Tecchio
- Giovanni Tocci
- Luiyi de Lucas
- Daniela Arias
- Caleb Agada
- Klemens Murańka
Whose famous birthday is on August 31st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 31st:
![Richard Gere]()
Richard GereAmerican actor.
![Chris Tucker]()
Chris TuckerAmerican actor and comedian best known for his role in the Rush Hour film series.
![James Coburn]()
James CoburnAmerican actor, 6'2", slim and relaxed, with a variety of roles, from cowboy to master spy.
![Marcia Clark]()
Marcia ClarkAmerican lawyer who rose to prominence as the o.j.
![Itzhak Perlman]()
Itzhak PerlmanIsraeli-american violinist and conductor.
![William Saroyan]()
William SaroyanAmerican author of short stories, novels, and plays.
![Eldridge Cleaver]()
Eldridge CleaverAfro-american militant black activist from the '60s.
![Buddy Hackett]()
Buddy HackettAmerican comedian and actor (d. 2003).
![Arthur Godfrey]()
Arthur GodfreyAmerican entertainer.
![Richard Basehart]()
Richard BasehartAmerican stage actor who made his broadway debut in 1938.
August 31, 1994: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 29 years 7 months old,
or 355 months and 20 days old,
or 1546 weeks and 3 days old,
or 10825 days old,
if you were born on August 31, 1994.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old,
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 31, 1994?
There are 133 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 31st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 31, 1994?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 31, 1994.
August 31, 1994: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 31, 1994:
- Artur Balsam
Polish / us pianist (begeleidde menuhin, milstein).
- Barbara Hammer Avedon
Scriptwriter dies at 69.
- Norman "Doc" Jones
At 68, bassist dies.
- Lucila Palacios
What famous deaths happened on August 31st?
Famous deaths on August 31st:
![Max Bygraves]()
Max BygravesBritish cockney comedian, actor and stage performer who grew into a great character star.
![David Farrar]()
David FarrarForest gate, england -- actor.
![Michael Constantine]()
Michael ConstantineGreek-american actor (b. 1927).
![Sally Rand]()
Sally RandHickory county, missouri -- stripper (fan dance).
![Charles Delaney]()
Charles DelaneyDies at 67.
- Charlot Baudelaire
Influential poet known for his symbolist style.
- John Bunyan
English preacher, theologian, and author (d. 1688).
- Leili Behbahani
Prominent Iranian poet known for her modernist poetry.
- Rockney Marciano
Legendary heavyweight boxer with an undefeated record.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 31st
August 31, 1994: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 31, 1994:
- Trinidad and Tobago - Independence Day (from Great Britain, 1962)
- Kyrgyzstan - Independence Day (from USSR, 1991)
- Malaysia - Hari Merdeka, a National Day (independence within the Commonwealth, 1957)
- Moldova: Day of Our Language (Limba Noastra)
- Calendar of Saints - Saint Aidan of Lindisfarne, San Abbondio, Saint Raymond Nonnatus
Observances on August 31, 1994:
- International Day for People of African Descent
August 31, 1994: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 31, 1994 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 29th and September 4th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 31, 1994: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 31, 1994 was I'll Make Love To You by Boyz II Men, according to the music chart for the week August 29th and September 4th.
August 31, 1994: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 31, 1994 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 29th and September 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Boyz II Men - I'll Make Love To You
- Lisa Loeb & Nine Stories - Stay
- John Mellencamp - Wild Night
- Coolio - Fantastic Voyage
- Elton John - Can You Feel The Love Tonight
August 31, 1994: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 31, 1994 was Love Is All Around by Wet Wet Wet, according to the music chart for the week August 29th and September 4th.
August 31, 1994: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 31, 1994 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 29th and September 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Wet Wet Wet - Love Is All Around
- Whigfield - Saturday Night
- Corona - The Rhythm Of The Night
- Red Dragon With Brian & Tony Gold - Compliments On Your Kiss
- Youssou N'Dour featuring Neneh Cherry - 7 Seconds
August 31, 1994: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 31, 1994 was I'll Make Love To You by Boyz II Men, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 29th and September 4th.
August 31, 1994: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 31, 1994 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 29th and September 4th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Boyz II Men - I'll Make Love To You
- Changing Faces - Stroke You Up
- Janet Jackson - Any Time, Any Place/And On And On
- Gerald Levert - I'd Give Anything
- Da Brat - Funkdafied
August 31, 1994: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on August 31, 1994 was Quisiera by Ricardo Montaner, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 29th and September 4th.
August 31, 1994: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on August 31, 1994 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 29th and September 4th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Ricardo Montaner - Quisiera
- Juan Gabriel - Pero Que Necesidad
- Jon Secada - Si Te Vas
- Selena - Bidi Bidi Bom Bom
- Luis Miguel - El Dia Que Me Quieras
August 31, 1994: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 31, 1994 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Shawshank Redemption
Release year: 1994
Directed by: Frank Darabont
Starring: Tim Robbins, Morgan Freeman, Bob Gunton, William Sadler
Country: United States of America
Heavenly Creatures
Release year: 1994
Directed by: Peter Jackson
Starring: Melanie Lynskey, Kate Winslet, Sarah Peirse, Diana Kent
Country: United States of America
Bandit Queen
Release year: 1994
Directed by: Shekhar Kapur
Starring: Seema Biswas, Nirmal Pandey, Rajesh Vivek, Raghuvir Yadav
Bullets Over Broadway
Release year: 1994
Directed by: Woody Allen
Starring: John Cusack, Dianne Wiest, Jennifer Tilly, Chazz Palminteri
Terminal Velocity
Release year: 1994
Directed by: Deran Sarafian
Starring: Charlie Sheen, Nastassja Kinski, James Gandolfini, Christopher McDonald
August 31, 1994: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 31, 1994 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
My So-Called Life
Release year: 1994
Directed by: Scott Winant
Hagedorns Tochter
Release year: 1994
The Human Animal
Release year: 1994
Directed by: Clive Bromhall
Starring: Desmond Morris
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Small Talk
Release year: 1994
Directed by: Nicole Solomon
Body Heat
Release year: 1994
Directed by: Lawrence Kasdan
August 31, 1994: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 31, 1994 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Forrest Gump
By: Winston Groom
This modern classic inspired the movie starring Tom Hanks. Forrest Gump, at six feet six and 242 pounds, is the charming, yet surprisingly smart hero of this comic story.
The Alienist
By: Caleb Carr
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * SOON TO BE A TNT ORIGINAL SERIES"A first-rate tale of crime and punishment that will keep readers guessing until the final pages."--Entertainment
The Agenda
By: Bob Woodward
Bob Woodward discovered the true workings of the Clinton White House by doing behind-the scenes interviews with key administration officials and conducting hundreds of interviews.
The Seventh Gate
By: Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman
The Seventh Gate is Margaret Weis' thrilling conclusion to Tracy Hickman's New York Times bestseller Death Gate Cycle.
The Crossing
By: Cormac McCarthy
Cormac McCarthy's novel, The Crossing, fulfills the promise of All the Pretty Horses, while also giving us a darker, more visionary work, a novel with.
August 31, 1994: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 31, 1994 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Dolucky's A-League Soccer
Aces of the Deep
Alligator Hunt
Dangerous Streets
Cosmic Carnage
Who was the US President on August 31, 1994?
On August 31, 1994 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 31, 1994?
On August 31, 1994 the UK Prime Minister was Sir John Major (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 31, 1994?
On August 31, 1994 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about August 31st?
August 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st day of the month of August. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on August 31st, such as:
- 2018 - War in donbass - alexander zakharchenko (leader of the self-proclaimed donetsk people's republic), is killed in an explosion at a cafe near donetsk.
- 2017 - Wells fargo account fraud scandal - wells fargo reports that an additional 1.4 million accounts were found to be fraudulent. this brings the total number of potentially fraudulent accounts to around 3.5 million.
- 2016 - After "proof" of two miracles, mother teresa of calcutta will be made a saint.
What happened in 1994?
1994 was filled with very interesting events such as
- Chuck Jones found guilty of breaking into Marla Maples home
- Picnic opens at Criterion Theater NYC for 45 performances
- King Azlan Shah of Malaysia resigns
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What was the calendar for August 1994?
August 1994 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.
