What Happened on August 29, 1995

Historical Events

  • NATO launches Operation Deliberate Force against Bosnian Serb forces.

Famous Deaths

  • Frank Perry, American film director (Diary of Mad Housewife, David & Lisa), dies at 65
  • Harry Broadhurst, British Royal Air Force commander and flying ace of the Second World War, dies at 89
  • Jack Stoddart, designer/socialist, dies at 70
  • Pierre Max Dubois, French composer (Turlututu; Voulez-vous jouer au cirque?), conductor, and music educator, dies at 65
  • Thomas Strittmatter, German writer, dies at 33
Died in 1995 1995 Highlights

About August 29, 1995

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 28 years, 7 months and 30 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Virgo

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: You Are Not Alone - Michael Jackson
  • UK #1 Song: Country House - Blur