What Happened on August 11, 1995

Famous Deaths

  • (Wonga) Phil Harris], American singer, actor (The Jungle Book; The Aristocrats; Robin Hood), comedian, and orchestra leader (The Jack Benny Program; The Phil Harris-Alice Faye Show), dies of a heart attack at 91
  • Alonzo Church, American mathematician whose work provided foundation for computer science, dies at 92
  • Douglas John Gorman, British businessman (Chairman of CMG (Computer Management Group)), dies at 58
  • Herbert Sumsion, British organist (Gloucester Cathedral, 1928-67), conductor, and composer, dies at 96
  • Kenneth Lo [Lo Hsiao Chien], Chinese-British food writer, restaurateur, and television personality dies at 81
  • Wilbur Stark, American film screenwriter, director, and producer (Vmpire; Circus The Thing), dies at 83
Died in 1995 1995 Highlights

About August 11, 1995

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 28 years, 8 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Leo

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Waterfalls - TLC
  • UK #1 Song: Never Forget - Take That