Historical Events
- "Illmatic" debut studio album by US rapper Nas is released
- Graeme Obree bicycles world record 10km (11:25.88)
- Inkatha ends boycott of South African multi-racial election
Rodney King Riots
Rodney King awarded $3,800,000 compensation by the Los Angeles County for his police beating
- US Supreme Court outlaws excluding people from juries because of gender
Famous Deaths
- Frederick Ferrari, English tenor and variety performer (Love Descended Like An Angel), dies at 81
- Larry Davis, American blues singer and guitarist, dies at 57
- Louis Simmonds, British bookseller, dies at 87
- Michael Carreras, film Director, dies at 67
- Michel van Rooy, Dutch actor (Doctor Vlimmen, The Attack), dies at 43
About April 19, 1994
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 29 years, 1 month and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Aries
#1 Song: Bump N' Grind - 
#1 Song: The Most Beautiful Girl in the World - 
