Historical Events
- China performs nuclear test at Lop Nor, PRC
Sports History
Marco van Basten announces his retirement from professional football
Famous Deaths
- "Wild Bill" Davis, American jazz pianist, organist, and arranger, dies at 76
- David Warrilow, English actor (Simon, Radio Days, Barton Fink), dies at 60
- Howard Koch, American playwright and screenwriter, dies at 92
- Marjorie Sykes, British educator, peace activist, and Indian independence campaigner, dies at 90
- Ted Whitten, Australian rules footballer, dies at 62
Died in 1995 1995 Highlights
About August 17, 1995
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 28 years, 8 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Waterfalls - TLC
#1 Song: Never Forget - Take That
