What Happened on June 17, 1995

Historical Events

The Who's Tommy

Pete Townshend's rock musical "The Who's Tommy" adapted for theatrical stage, closes at St James Theater, NYC. after 899 performances, 5 Tony Award wins, and a Grammy Award for the cast recording

  • WLAF World Bowl 3, Olympic Stadium, Amsterdam: Frankfurt Galaxy beats Amsterdam Admirals, 26-22

Famous Deaths

  • Claire Sterling, American journalist and writer (The Terror Network), dies at 75
Died in 1995 1995 Highlights

About June 17, 1995

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 28 years, 10 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Gemini

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Have You Ever Really Loved A Woman? - Bryan Adams
  • UK #1 Song: Unchained Melody/(There'll Be Bluebirds Over) White Cliffs Of Dover - Robson Green & Jerome Flynn