What Happened on August 26, 1995

Historical Events

Event of Interest

Andrew Symonds hits 20 sixes in match for Gloucestershire v Glamorgan

Cricket History

Brian Lara completes his 7th Test Cricket century, scoring 179 at The Oval in London


Famous Deaths

  • Annie Kriegel, French historian of communist history, dies at 68
  • Evelyn Wood, American speed reading guru, dies at 86
  • John Costello, British military historian, dies at 52
  • Olimi III, African king of Toro (Uganda), dies at 49
  • Ronnie White, American singer (The Miracles - "Shop Around"), dies of leukemia at 57
Died in 1995 1995 Highlights

About August 26, 1995

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 28 years, 8 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Virgo

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Kiss From A Rose - Seal
  • UK #1 Song: Country House - Blur