What Happened on July 19, 1995

Historical Events

Clueless

Teen comedy film "Clueless" is released, loosely based on Jane Austen's book "Emma" starring Alicia Silverstone, directed by Amy Heckerling

Famous Birthdays

  • Mali Obomsawin, Abenaki-American jazz and folk bassist and singer-songwriter (Sweet Tooth), born in Stratford, New Hampshire
  • Romee Strijd, Dutch model and vlogger, born in Zoetermeer, Netherlands

Famous Deaths

  • Dorothy McHugh, American actress (I Fallen & I Can't Get Up), dies at 87
  • James Smiddy, American basketball coach (national high school record 1,216 wins; Charleston HS, Bradley Central HS), dies at 71
  • Michael Andrews, British painter, dies at 66
  • Sydney Lipton, British dance band bandleader, dies at 89
Died in 1995 1995 Highlights

About July 19, 1995

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 28 years, 9 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Cancer

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Waterfalls - TLC
  • UK #1 Song: Boom Boom Boom - The Outhere Brothers