What Happened on November 5, 1995

Historical Events

Assassination Attempt

André Dallaire attempts to assassinate Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chrétien; he is thwarted when the PM's wife locks the door.

  • First NBA game at General Motors Place in Vancouver; Grizzlies beat Minnesota Timberwolves, 100-98 in OT
  • STS 73 (Columbia 18), lands

Famous Deaths

  • Laura Weber, American folk guitarist, educator, and public television host, dies at 70
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About November 5, 1995

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 28 years, 5 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Scorpio

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Fantasy - Mariah Carey
  • UK #1 Song: I Believe/Up On The Roof - Robson Green & Jerome Flynn