What Happened on April 12, 1995

Historical Events

Music Concert

Rock for the Rainforest benefit concert held at Carnegie Hall, NYC; performers include: Sting, Elton John, James Taylor, Jon Bon Jovi, Bruce Springsteen, Paul Simon, Billy Joel, Jessye Norman, and Geoffrey Oryema

Famous Birthdays

  • Jennifer Brady, American tennis player (Australian Open 2021 runner-up), born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Famous Deaths

  • Chris Pyne, British jazz, touring, and session trombonist (Mike Gibbs; Ronnnie Scott; Humphrey Lyttelton), dies at 56
Died in 1995 1995 Highlights

About April 12, 1995

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 29 years and 8 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Aries

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: This Is How We Do It - Montell Jordan
  • UK #1 Song: Back For Good - Take That