Historical Events
- 51 Pegasi discovered as the first major star, apart from the Sun, to have a planet orbiting around it
- BPAA US Women's Open won by Cheryl Daniels
- Colorodo Avalanche (former Que Nordiques) 1st NHL game, beat Detroit
Famous Birthdays
- Jessica Lunsford, American kidnapping victim (d. 2005)
Famous Deaths
- Hughie Charles, English songwriter and impresario, dies at 88
- Lillian Fuchs, American violist and composer, dies at 91
- Oswald Moxley Gibbs, Grenadian diplomat (High Commissioners to the United Kingdom 1974-78), dies at 67
- Walter "Crash" Morgan, drummer, dies at 35
Died in 1995 1995 Highlights
About October 6, 1995
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 28 years, 6 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Fantasy - Mariah Carey
#1 Song: Fairground - Simply Red
