Historical Events
Pierce Beats Sánchez Vicario
Australian Open Women's tennis: Mary Pierce of France beats Spain's Arantxa Sánchez Vicario 6-3, 6-2 for her 1st career Grand Slam title and her only Australian singles title
- Memphis Mad Dogs granted CFL's 13th franchise
Famous Deaths
- Barrie Wilson, British religious scholar (How Jesus Became Christian), dies at 59
- George Woodcock, Canadian writer of political biography and history (Anarchism: A History of Libertarian Ideas and Movements), dies at 82
- James P. Grant, American director of UNICEF (1980-95), dies at 72
- Jim Gilbert, British artist and criminal, dies at 61
- Philip Burton, Welsh theater director, acting teacher and mentor to Richard Burton, dies at 90
- Walter Allen, English writer and literary critic, dies at 83
Died in 1995 1995 Highlights
About January 28, 1995
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 29 years, 3 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Creep - TLC
#1 Song: Cotton Eye Joe - Rednex
