1994 (MCMXCIV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1994th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations, the 994th year of the 2nd millennium, the 94th year of the 20th century, and the 5th year of the 1990s decade.

Historical events from year 1994. Learn about 823 famous, scandalous and important events that happened in 1994 or search by date or keyword.

July 17 – Brazil wins the 1994 FIFA World Cup, defeating Italy 3–2 in a penalty shootout in the final (full-time 0–0) at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. July 19 – Four 26-pound ceiling tiles fall from the roof of the Kingdome in Seattle, Washington, just hours before a scheduled Seattle Mariners baseball game.

What happened and who was famous in 1994? Browse important and historic events, world leaders, famous birthdays and notable deaths from the year 1994.

2014年1月28日 · From Nas’s ‘Illmatic’ to Portishead’s ‘Dummy’, ’94 saw records that changed music forever. Read all about them in this week’s NME, out now.