Historical Events
- "Holiday" opens at Circle in Square Theater, NYC; runs for 49 performances
US Defeats Russia
Davis Cup Tennis, Moscow: Pete Sampras beats Russian Yevgeny Kafelnikov 6-2, 6-4, 7-6 to give US a winning 3-1 lead (ends 3-2); record 31st US title
- England cricket wicket keeper Jack Russell dismisses Clive Eksteen with his record 11th catch in 2nd Test v South Africa in Johannesburg
- Naeem Akhtar takes 10-28 for Rawalpindi B against Peshawar
- Northwestern South Carolina begins using new area code 864
Company
Revival of Stephen Sondheim's musical "Company" closes at Criterion Theater, NYC, after 68 performances
Famous Birthdays
- Angèle [Van Laeken], Belgian singer-songwriter (Brol), born in Uccle, Belgium
Famous Deaths
- Jimmy Jewel [James Jewel Marsh], British comedic actor (The Avengers, Thicker Than Water), dies at 82
Died in 1995 1995 Highlights
About December 3, 1995
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 28 years and 5 months
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: One Sweet Day - Mariah Carey & Boyz II Men
#1 Song: Earth Song - Michael Jackson
