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Virginia Slims Championships 1994
USTA
New York
That year, Argentina's Gabriela Sabatini defeated United States' Lindsay Davenport 6–3, 6–2, 6–4
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Virginia Slims Championships 1994
USTA
New York
That year, Argentina's Gabriela Sabatini defeated United States' Lindsay Davenport 6–3, 6–2, 6–4
![Martina Navratilova Retires After 22 Years [1994]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/XmycZRAOL4Y/mqdefault.jpg "Martina Navratilova Retires After 22 Years [1994]
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Virginia Slims Championships 1994
USTA
New York
That year, Argentinas Gabriela Sabatini defeated United States Lindsay Davenport 6–3, 6–2, 6–4")
![Hubble Space Telescope: Astronomers Conclude Universe is Younger than Previously Thought [1994]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Y-5VPOZmnjo/mqdefault.jpg "Hubble Space Telescope: Astronomers Conclude Universe is Younger than Previously Thought [1994]
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Dr. Wendy L. Freedman, Astronomer
https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg14419492-700-the-unacceptably-young-face-of-the-universe/")
![Wayne Gretzky Scores His 802nd Goal, Surpassing His Hero, Gordie Howe [1994]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/YXb57KH1dus/mqdefault.jpg "Wayne Gretzky Scores His 802nd Goal, Surpassing His Hero, Gordie Howe [1994]
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On March 23rd, 1994, Wayne Gretzky proved he was indeed the great one. The hockey star scored his 802nd NHL goal, surpassing Gordie Howe. He already owned the NHL record for assists and points. After the game, Gretzky reflected on what he had accomplished.
Gretzky: “Somebodys gonna have to play 16 years of 50 goals a year. And that may happen. I think records are made to be broken. I think people like [Teemu] Selänne and [Sergei] Fedorov, and [Eric] Lindros, if he stays healthy, those three guys have a strong chance at it. But it’s a lot of goals and, like I said, Im not
kidding when I said Ive played a lot of good players. You gotta play good people to be able to do it.”
Update: Gretzky finished his NHL career with 894 goals and 2,857 points—records that have yet to be approached.
Narrator: Don Harrison
Associated Press Photos
99
American Express Cards,
Gretzky 99")
![Magic Johnson Comes Out of Retirement to Coach for the LA Lakers [1994]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/YeIheFCrlsY/mqdefault.jpg "Magic Johnson Comes Out of Retirement to Coach for the LA Lakers [1994]
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Magic Johnson: I am happy to be back.
Nearly three years after retiring from the Los Angeles Lakers when learning he was infected with the virus that causes AIDS, Magic Johnson returns to coach the team. Critics say the move is a publicity stunt designed to fill the thousands of empty seats at Lakers home games but Johnson says thats not why he was hired.
Johnson: Im here to do a job. Obviously they think that I can do a good job or they wouldnt have asked me to do it.
Fans do line up to buy tickets and the Lakers win their first game under Johnsons guidance, but, after 11 games, Johnson announces he will not return as coach of the Lakers for the 1994-95 season.
Narrator: Bobbie Battista, CNN
NBA Los Angeles Lakers, est. 1948")
![Markale Shelling, Sarajevo [1994]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/YswcyeGGe5U/mqdefault.jpg "Markale Shelling, Sarajevo [1994]
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On 5 February 1994 a mortar bomb hit Sarajevos busy main market killing 66 and injuring 200.
Reporting: Walter Rodgers
Haris Silajdzi, Bosnian Vice President: We were abandoned.
Radovan Karadzic, Bosian Serb Leader: The Muslims did it to themselves to blame Serbs.")
![Houston Rockets Win the 1994 NBA Finals, Defeating New York Knicks [1994]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Z2-nAQUxj10/mqdefault.jpg "Houston Rockets Win the 1994 NBA Finals, Defeating New York Knicks [1994]
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June 22nd, 1994: The 1994 NBA championship series between the Houston Rockets and the New York Knicks featured the physical play of two of the best defensive teams in the league. Led by Hakeem Olajuwon and Vernon Maxwell, the Rockets won Game 7 90 to 84, bringing Houston its first ever pro sports championship. Hakeem Olajuwon became the first player to be named Defensive Player of the Year, League MVP, and Playoff MVP in the same season.
Hakeem Olajuwon: Very physical from the beginning to the end and that make it more fun you know you can you know really want to win this championship.
Rudy Tomjanovich, Rockets Coach: Its just amazing how close these teams were and I really feel fortunate that we came out on top.
Narrator: Bobbie Battista, CNN
Rockets
New York 50
Associated Press Photos
New York 3
11
Coca-Cola
Hakeem Olajuwon
NY Nightmare
The NBA Finals
GAME 7:
25 PTS, 1 Rebounds,
7 Assists
SERIES:
26.9 PPG, 9.1 RPG,
3.4 APG
Rockets 34
The 1994 NBA Finals
Rudy Tomjanovich, Rockets Coach")
![Florida State Seminoles Win NCAA Football Title, Defeating Nebraska Cornhuskers [1994]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/_4-X_d-QbFk/mqdefault.jpg "Florida State Seminoles Win NCAA Football Title, Defeating Nebraska Cornhuskers [1994]
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Federal Express Orange Bowl
NCAA Footbal Title
Associated Press Photos
Nebraska Cornhuskers
Florida State
Scott Bentley
Bobby Bowden, Florida State Head Coach")
