Historical Events
Knighthood
British pop-rock singer Cliff Richard receives his knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II, - 1st rock star to be knighted
Victor/Victoria
Henry Mancini, Leslie Bricusse, and Blake Edwards' musical adaptation of the film "Victor/Victoria", starring Julie Andrews, opens at Marquis Theater, NYC; runs for 738 performances; Andrews declined Tony Award nomination because she felt other cast and crew should have been recognized
Famous Birthdays
- Conchita Campbell, Canadian actress (The 4400), born in Vancouver, British Columbia
Famous Deaths
Bobby Riggs (1918-1995)
American tennis player ("The Battle of the Sexes", US Open 1939, 41), dies of prostate cancer at 77
- David Healy, American-born actor (Supergirl, Doomsday Gun, Patton), dies following a heart operation at 66
- Kenneth Dadzie, Ghanaian diplomat and 1st African Secretary-General of UNCTAD, dies at 65
- Robert Grieve, Scottish civil servant and planner, dies at 84
- Viveca Lindfors, Swedish actress (Way We Were, Life Goes On), dies from complications of rheumatoid arthritis at 74
Died in 1995 1995 Highlights
About October 25, 1995
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 28 years, 6 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
#1 Song: Fantasy - Mariah Carey
#1 Song: Gangsta's Paradise - Coolio Ft. LV
