Historical Events
- 19th Toronto International Film Festival: "Priest" directed by Antonia Bird wins the People's Choice Award
- Andy Waller out handled the ball for Mashonaland CD v Mash U24
- Heather Whitestone, 21, (Ala), crowned 68th Miss America 1995
Famous Birthdays
- Taylor Ware, American yodeler
Famous Weddings
- "L.A. Law" actor Blair Underwood (30) weds freelance talent coordinator Desiree DaCosta (29)
Scott Weiland
"Stone Temple Pilots" lead singer Scott Weiland (26) weds Janina Castenada (23); divorce in 2000
Famous Divorces
- Princess Christina separates
Famous Deaths
- Henk Figee, author/publisher (Shoes of the Sea), dies at 46
- Iris Adrian, American actress (Blue Hawaii, Bluebeard), dies at 82
- John DeLaFose, American French speaking zydeco musician, dies at 55
Karl Popper (1902-1994)
Austrian-British philosopher (The Logic of Scientific Discovery, Poverty of Historianism), dies at 92
- Paul Nicholas Young, architect, dies at 47
Vitas Gerulaitis (1954-1994)
Lithuanian/American tennis player (Australian Open 1977; Wimbledon doubles 1975), dies of carbon monoxide poisoning at 40
1994 Highlights
About September 17, 1994
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 28 years, 4 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: I'll Make Love To You - Boyz II Men
#1 Song: Saturday Night - Whigfield
