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Born in 1994: Netherlands
This was Netherlands in 1994. Add your birthday to see your exact day.
What was Netherlands like in 1994?
Here is what Netherlands was like in 1994. The biggest song was “Dromen Zijn Bedrog”. In cinemas, people watched “The Lion King”. In the news: General Administrative Law Act in force. 1994 was also the Year of the Wood Dog, from about 4 February. Below: songs, films, TV, cars, prices, names and news from 1994.
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Songs
- Dromen Zijn Bedrog · Marco Borsato
- I Like To Move It · Reel 2 Real featuring The Mad Stuntman
- Without You · Mariah Carey
- Ik wil niet dat je liegt / Waarheen waarvoor · Paul de Leeuw / Annie de Rooy
- Love Is All Around · Wet Wet Wet
Films
- The Lion King · American film
On TV
- Te land, ter zee en in de lucht · TROS · entertainment
- Sesame Street (Sesamstraat) · NOS · children's programme
- Bassie & Adriaan · TROS · children's series
- Medisch Centrum West · TROS · hospital drama
Cartoons
- Pingu · VPRO Villa Achterwerk · Z@ppelin
- The Simpsons (De Simpsons) · On RTL 4, dubbed in Dutch
Cars
- Opel Astra · Opel
- Volkswagen Golf · Volkswagen
- Volvo 440 · Volvo
Snacks and ice creams
- The kroket rules · Snack-bar favourite
- Yogho! Yogho! · Yoghurt drink
Phones and gadgets
- Greenpoint and the 'Kermit' phone · PTT Telecom
- The Digital Compact Cassette · Philips & Matsushita
- De Digitale Stad · Amsterdam (1994-01-15)
- GSM arrives · PTT Telecom (1994-07-01)
Fashion
- Gabbers · Australian tracksuit, bomber jacket, Air Max
- Viktor & Rolf · Theatrical fashion
- Marlies Dekkers' Undressed · Lingerie
Sports
- Ajax are Dutch football champions · 1994–95 Eredivisie
- Feyenoord win the Dutch Cup · 1993–94 KNVB Cup final (1994-05-12)
Popular baby names
- Kevin · Boys
- Laura · Girls
- Thomas · Boys
- Lisa · Girls
- Tim · Boys
- Iris · Girls
In the news
- General Administrative Law Act in force (1994-01-01)
- Onderweg naar Morgen begins (1994-01-03)
- New national police (1994-04-01)
- KLM Cityhopper crash near Schiphol (1994-04-04)
- Election shake-up (1994-05-03)
- Last Olau Line ferry (1994-05-15)
- Wim Kok becomes prime minister (1994-08-22)
- Dutchman hanged in Singapore (1994-09-23)
1994: the Year of the Wood Dog
People born from about 4 February 1994 to 3 February 1995 share the Dog as their year animal, with the Wood element: loyalty and fairness with growth and kindness. Those born earlier in January belong to the Water Rooster year.
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Frequently asked questions
What was Netherlands like in 1994?
Here is what Netherlands was like in 1994. The biggest song was “Dromen Zijn Bedrog”. In cinemas, people watched “The Lion King”. In the news: General Administrative Law Act in force. 1994 was also the Year of the Wood Dog, from about 4 February. Below: songs, films, TV, cars, prices, names and news from 1994.
What was the No. 1 song in Netherlands in 1994?
“Dromen Zijn Bedrog” was the biggest song of 1994 in Netherlands.
What animal year was 1994?
1994 was the Year of the Wood Dog, from about 4 February 1994 to 3 February 1995. People born in January 1994 belong to the Water Rooster year.
What were popular baby names in Netherlands in 1994?
Popular names included Kevin, Laura, Thomas, and Lisa.
How old is someone born in 1994?
Someone born in 1994 turns 32 in 2026.
How can I see the exact day I was born?
Enter your birth date and city on bornthis.day to see that day’s weather, the moon, the No. 1 song and more, all free.
Last updated October 27, 2026