What Happened on August 16, 1995

Famous Deaths

  • J. P. McCarthy, American radio personality (WJR Detroit), dies at 62
  • John Cameron Swayze, American newscaster (Timex, Hindenberg), dies at 89
  • Oveta Culp Hobby, American government official (US Secretary of Health) and newspaper publisher (Houston Post), dies at 90
  • Robert "Bobby" Debarge, R&B Musician, dies of AIDS at 39
1995 Highlights

About August 16, 1995

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 28 years, 7 months and 13 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