What Happened on June 8, 1995

Historical Events

  • Downed U.S. Air Force pilot Captain Scott O'Grady is rescued by U.S. Marines in Bosnia.
  • Red Buttons' one-man show "Buttons on Broadway" opens at Ambassador Theater, NYC; runs for 33 performances

Famous Birthdays

  • Tom Grennan, English singer-songwriter (Little Bit of Love), born in Bedford, England

Famous Deaths

  • Juan Carlos Ongania, President of Argentina (1966-70), dies
  • Jürgen Rausch, German philosopher and author (End of the Playboys), dies at 85
  • Lord Erskine of Rerrick, peer, dies at 69
Died in 1995 1995 Highlights

About June 8, 1995

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 28 years, 10 months and 17 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