What Happened on May 9, 1995

Historical Events

  • Cleveland Indians tie record of scoring 8 runs before making an out, they beat Twins 10-0
  • Kinshasa, Zaire under quarantine after an outbreak of Ebola virus

Famous Birthdays

  • Andrea Motis, Spanish jazz singer and trumpeter (Emotional Dance), born in Barcelona, Spain
  • Beth Mead, English footballer (Arsenal), born in Whitby, England

Famous Deaths

  • Abha Gandhi, servant to Gandhi, dies at 68
  • Charles Montgomery Monteith, Irish publisher (Faber & Faber - published "Lord of the Flies"), dies at 74
  • Marshall Royal, American jazz alto saxophonist & clarinetist (Count Basie Orchestra), dies at 82
  • Percy Mansell, Rhodesian cricket all-rounder (13 Tests South Africa, 11 wickets, 2 x 50; Rhodesia), dies at 75
Died in 1995 1995 Highlights

About May 9, 1995

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 28 years, 11 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Taurus

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: This Is How We Do It - Montell Jordan
  • UK #1 Song: Dreamer - Livin' Joy