MCMXCIV

MCMXCIV is the Roman numeral representation of the year 1994. This year saw a number of significant global events. In South Africa, Nelson Mandela was elected president, marking the end of apartheid. The Rwandan Genocide began in April, a period of mass slaughter. The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) went into effect in January, aiming to eliminate trade barriers between Canada, Mexico, and the United States. In sports, the 1994 FIFA World Cup was held in the United States, with Brazil emerging as the champions. The Winter Olympics took place in Lillehammer, Norway. The entertainment world saw the release of popular films such as "The Lion King" and "Forrest Gump." The internet, while still in its early stages, continued to grow in prominence. This year represented a period of both profound political change and ongoing cultural development.