Historical Events
- Chandrika Kumaratungo's party wins Sri Lanka elections
- Shauna Gambill, 17, of California, crowned 12th Miss Teen USA
Famous Deaths
- Earnest Pawel, Polish/American author (Nightmare of Reason), dies at 74
- Frits de Knight, photographer, dies of AIDS at 40
- Henry Geldzahler, US critic, dies
- John Doucette, American actor (The Lone Ranger, Lock Up, Big Town), dies of cancer at 73
About August 16, 1994
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 28 years, 7 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Stay (I Missed You) (From "Reality Bites") - Lisa Loeb & Nine Stories
#1 Song: Love Is All Around - Wet Wet Wet
