Historical Events
Event of Interest
Former South African President F. W. de Klerk is implicated of knowing and condoning a 'dirty tricks' campaign that was waged against the ANC between 1990 and the 1994 election in a bid to destabilize the organization
Music Concert
Jerry Garcia's unexpectedly final concert with The Grateful Dead, at Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois
The Play's The Thing
Revival of P. G. Wodehouse's adaptation of Ferenc Molnár' s comic play "The Play's The Thing" opens at Criterion Theater, NYC; runs for 75 performances
- US international postage rates rise to 60 cents per ounce
Wimbledon Men's Tennis
Wimbledon Men's Tennis: American Pete Sampras wins his 3rd straight Wimbledon title; beats Boris Becker of Germany 6-7, 6-2, 6-4, 6-2
Famous Birthdays
- Georgie Henley, English actress (The Chronicles of Narnia film series), born in Ilkley, England
Famous Deaths
- Fenton Morley, British parish priest who chaired the Church of England Morley Commission, dies at 83
- Jacques Molicard, translator and navigator, dies at 62
- James Cameron Tudor, Barbadian politician and diplomat (founded Democratic Labour Party), dies at 66
- John Eric Tieman, production Manager (The Guardian), dies at 67
- Julian Graham Theodore Hough, actor (Deathwatch, Shout), dies at 47
Died in 1995 1995 Highlights
About July 9, 1995
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 28 years, 9 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: Waterfalls - TLC
#1 Song: Boom Boom Boom - The Outhere Brothers
