Historical Events
Agreement of Interest
Infinity Broadcasting, syndicator of the Howard Stern Show, agrees to voluntarily pay $1.7 million to US Treasury - without admitting guilt to settle fines levied by the FCC
- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum opens in Cleveland, Ohio
- State of New York reinstates the death penalty
Famous Birthdays
- Nathan MacKinnon, Canadian ice hockey center (2013 NHL Draft: #1 pick by Colorado Avalanche; Stanley Cup 2022; 5 x NHL All Star; World C'ship gold 2015), born in Halifax, Nova Scotia
Famous Deaths
- Benay Venuta [Benvenuta Rose Crooke], American actress, singer and dancer (Annie Get Your Gun; Call Me Mister), dies of lung cancer at 84
- Elizabeth Brown, minister healer and writer, dies at 32
- Ernest Marke, Sierra Leonean seaman and club owner, dies at 93
Died in 1995 1995 Highlights
About September 1, 1995
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 28 years, 7 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
- #1 Song: You Are Not Alone - Michael Jackson
- #1 Song: Country House - Blur