What Happened on October 3, 1995

Historical Events

  • 1st first-class match at Hurstville Oval, Sydney (NSW vs Western Australia)

Murder of Interest

Former NFL running back, broadcaster and actor O.J. Simpson found not guilty of the murder of Nicole Simpson and Ron Goldman in Los Angeles, California

  • In a huge 3-way hockey trade of high profile NHL forwards, Claude Lemieux is sent to Colorado Avalanche, Steve Thomas to New Jersey Devils and Wendell Clark to the New York Islanders

Famous Birthdays

  • Ayo Edebiri, American comedian and actor (The Bear), born in Boston, Massachusetts

Famous Deaths

  • Charles Lacy Veach, American astronaut (STS 39, STS 52), dies at 51
Died in 1995 1995 Highlights

About October 3, 1995

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 28 years, 6 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Libra

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Fantasy - Mariah Carey
  • UK #1 Song: Fairground - Simply Red