Historical Events
Film & TV History
Actor Larry Hagman receives a liver transplant
- Indians' Jose Mesa sets record with his 38th consecutive save
Famous Deaths
- Adele Simpson, American fashion designer (Neiman-Marcus Award-1946), dies at 91
- Alfred Eisenstaedt, German-American photojournalist (V-J Day in Times Square), dies at 96
- Dwayne Goettel, Canadian keyboardist and industrial-electronic music composer (Skinny Puppy), dies of a heroin overdose at 31
- Gordon White, British business tycoon and co-founder of corporate raider Hanson Group, dies at 72
- Hedda J. Garza, American writer and political activist, dies at 66
- James Pilditch, designer, dies at 66
- Johnny Carey, Irish professional footballer, dies at 76
- Leslie Graves, American actress (Brenda-Capitol, Death Wish 2), dies of AIDS at 35
Died in 1995 1995 Highlights
About August 23, 1995
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 28 years, 8 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Kiss From A Rose - Seal
#1 Song: Country House - Blur
