Famous Deaths
- Carroll Best, American bluegrass banjo player and educator, shot to death by his brother at 64
- Jerry Zipkin, American socialite (friend of Nancy Reagan), dies at 80
- Prem Bhatia, Indian journalist and diplomat (friend of Jawaharlal Nehru), dies at 83
- Teresa Teng [Li-chun], Taiwanese pop singer ("Aijin"; "The Power Of Love"; "Airport"), and actress, dies from a severe asthma attack at 42
1995 Highlights
About May 8, 1995
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 28 years, 11 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Taurus
Holidays: May Day (Ireland, United Kingdom)
Music Charts
#1 Song: This Is How We Do It - Montell Jordan
#1 Song: Dreamer - Livin' Joy
