Historical Events
- 10,000 South Africans attend state funeral of Joe Slovo
- 16th ACE Cable Awards: John Malone wins the Golden CableACE for outstanding achievements in advancing the development of cable programming
US Aid for Mexico
Mexico pledges profits from state-owned Pemex's $7-billion-per-year oil revenues in an effort to secure US congressional approval of loan guarantees; President Clinton approves a $20-billion U.S. aid package for Mexico
Pazienza vs. Durán
Vinny Pazienza beats Panamanian boxing legend Roberto Durán in a 12-round unanimous decision in a super middleweight bout in Atlantic City; 2nd time in 6 months Pazienza wears down 43-year-old Duran in a high profile pay-pay-view bout
1995 History
Famous Deaths
- Alexander Gibson, British conductor and founder of the Scottish Opera, dies at 68
- Mark Finch, English LGBT film festival organizer, commits suicide by jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge at 33
- Ruby Starr [Constance Henrietta Mierzwiak], American rock singer (Black Oak Arkansas), dies of a brain tumor at 44
- Stafford William Somerfield, British newspaper editor, dies at 84
1995 Highlights
About January 14, 1995
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 29 years, 3 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Capricorn
Holidays: Makar Sankranti / Pongal (India)
Music Charts
#1 Song: On Bended Knee - Boyz II Men
#1 Song: Cotton Eye Joe - Rednex
