What happened on Saturday October 29, 1994?

Here's what happened on October 29, 1994:

• Princess Alice Honored as 'Righteous Among the Nations' Princess Alice of Battenberg, mother of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, was posthumously honored as 'Righteous Among the Nations' by Yad Vashem for her efforts to save Jewish lives during World War II. source: yadvashem.org
• White House Shooting Attempt On October 29, 1994, Francisco Martin Duran fired 29 rounds from a semi-automatic rifle at the White House in Washington, D.C., aiming at tourists on the North Lawn. He was apprehended by Secret Service agents and later convicted of attempted assassination. source: washingtonpost.com
• Assassination of Johan Heyns Johan Heyns, a prominent South African theologian and leader of the Dutch Reformed Church, was assassinated on October 29, 1994, at his home in Pretoria. He was shot through a window while playing cards with his family. source: sahistory.org.za
• George Foreman Becomes Oldest Heavyweight Champion George Foreman made history by winning the WBA and IBF World Heavyweight Championships, knocking out Michael Moorer and becoming the oldest heavyweight champion in boxing history.
• National Museum of American Indian Opens The National Museum of the American Indian was inaugurated, marking a significant milestone in preserving and celebrating Native American history and culture.
• UK Criminal Justice and Public Order Act The Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 was enacted in the United Kingdom, introducing controversial provisions targeting collective trespass, nuisance on land, and implementing strict regulations against raves, including a unique 'succession of repetitive beats' definition.
• Antonov AN-12 Crash An Antonov AN-12 aircraft crashed at Ust-Ilimsk Kaluga, resulting in the tragic loss of 21 lives.
• Mitterrand's Secret Daughter Revealed A French magazine published a photograph exposing President François Mitterrand's previously undisclosed daughter, causing significant public and media attention.
• Sydney's Third Runway Opens Sydney Airport inaugurated its third runway, simultaneously triggering ongoing protests regarding anticipated noise pollution levels.
• New York Lotto Jackpot The New York Lottery awarded a massive jackpot exceeding $60 million.

Events in 1994

October 29, 1994: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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October 29, 1994: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Bayern Munich - Stuttgart : 2 - 2
• Dresden - Dortmund : 0 - 1
• Freiburg - FC Koln : 4 - 2
• Karlsruhe - Uerdingen : 2 - 1
• Leverkusen - Schalke 04 : 2 - 2

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• F Koln - Hertha : 0 - 0
• Mainz - Hannover : 3 - 2
• Mannheim - Meppen : 0 - 0
• St Pauli - Nurnberg : 3 - 2
• Wolfsburg - Dusseldorf : 3 - 1

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• Sociedad - Barcelona : 1 - 1
• Tenerife - La Coruna : 1 - 1
• Valencia - Celta : 1 - 0
• Zaragoza - Real Madrid : 3 - 2

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Airdrie - Hamilton : 1 - 0
• Ayr - Stranraer : 2 - 1
• Bolton - Watford : 3 - 0
• Bristol City - Portsmouth : 1 - 1
• Burnley - Notts County : 2 - 1

October 29, 1994 was a Saturday and it was the 302nd day of the year 1994 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 29, 1994 can also be written as 10/29/1994 in the US and as 29/10/1994 in UK and Europe.

October 29, 1994 in October 1994 calendar

Famous people born on October 29, 1994:

• Danielle Hunter

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Famous people died on October 29, 1994:

• Pearl Primus
• Jalmari Kivenheimo

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October 29, 1994: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 29, 1994 was I'll Make Love To You by Boyz II Men, according to the music chart for the week October 24th and October 30th.

1. Boyz II Men - I'll Make Love To You
2. Sheryl Crow - All I Wanna Do
3. Luther Vandross - Endless Love
4. Madonna - Secret
5. Real McCoy - Another Night

October 29, 1994: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 29, 1994 was Saturday Night by Whigfield, according to the music chart for the week October 24th and October 30th.

1. Whigfield - Saturday Night
2. Pato Banton - Baby Come Back
3. Bon Jovi - Always
4. Take That - Sure
5. Cyndi Lauper - Hey Now (Girls Just Want To Have Fun)

October 29, 1994: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 29, 1994 was I Wanna Be Down by Brandy, according to the music chart for the week October 24th and October 30th.

1. Brandy - I Wanna Be Down
2. Ini Kamoze - Here Comes The Hotstepper (From "Ready To Wear")
3. Boyz II Men - I'll Make Love To You
4. Barry White - Practice What You Preach
5. Aaliyah - At Your Best (You Are Love)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 29th is Scorpio.

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October 29, 1994: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 29, 1994 is Dog and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 29, 1994 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 29, 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 October 29, 1994 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 19% full, rising at 01:35 am and setting at 02:24 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 19, 1994 while the next full moon would come on Nov 18, 1994.

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Your place in the Universe on October 29, 1994

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Someone born on October 29, 1994 is:

31 years 5 months old,

or 377 months and 5 days old,

or 1639 weeks and 6 days old,

or 11479 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 29, 1994?

There are 209 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 29th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 29, 1994?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on October 29, 1994.

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