What Happened on September 1, 1995

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

  • US #1 Song: You Are Not Alone - Michael Jackson
  • UK #1 Song: Country House - Blur