Historical Events
- 52nd Venice Film Festival: "Cyclo" directed by Anh Hung Tran wins Golden Lion
- Cable News Network joins the internet
- Tigers teammates Lou Whitaker & Alan Trammell play in 1,914 game together tying AL record
Famous Deaths
- Fischer Black, American economist and one of the authors of the Black–Scholes equation, dies of throat cancer at 57
- Pattie Menzies, Australian wife of PM Robert Menzies, dies at 96
- Sterling Morrison, American musician (Velvet Underground), dies at 53
- Thomas Chalmers, British broadcaster, dies at 82
Died in 1995 1995 Highlights
About August 30, 1995
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 28 years, 7 months and 30 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: You Are Not Alone - Michael Jackson
#1 Song: Country House - Blur
