Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. Today is a gift.

What Happened on June 23, 1994

Historical Events

  • Moshood Abiola is accused of treason and arrested after declaring himself president of Nigeria
  • Opération Turquoise: 2,500 French troops head into Rwanda to protect civilians under the mandate of the United Nations
  • Replay shows Oakland Athletics's Bobby Witt beat Kansas City's Greg Gagne to 1st in 6th but umpire Gary Cedarstrom calls him safe, ruining Witt's perfect game
  • South Africa reclaims its seat in United Nations

Famous Birthdays

  • HoYeon Jung, South Korean model and actress (Squid Game), born in Seoul, South Korea

Famous Deaths

  • Alan Frank, English composer and music publisher, dies at 83
  • Piet van Elk, cartoonist, dies at 74
  • Stanley Gebler Davies, Irish journalist and infamous drinker, dies of cancer at 50
Died in 1994 1994 Highlights

About June 23, 1994

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 30 years and 19 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Cancer

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: I Swear - All-4-One
  • UK #1 Song: Love Is All Around - Wet Wet Wet