What Happened on September 24, 1995

Historical Events

Music History

Latin musicians Emillio & Gloria Estefan's boat is hit by a jet skier who dies from his injuries off of South Beach, Miami, Florida

  • Ryder Cup Golf, Oak Hill CC: Europe wins 14½-13½; unheralded Irish rookie Philip Walton secures victory for Europe beating Jay Haas 1 up

Pride and Prejudice

TV adaptation of Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice", starring Jennifer Ehle and Colin Firth debuts on BBC One

  • Volcano Mount Ruapehu (North Island, NZ) erupts

Famous Deaths

  • Lauri Saikkola, Finnish violinist (Viipuri Symphony, 1923–34; Helsinki Philharmonic, 1934–65), and composer (Laulusarja; Unen kaivo), dies at 89
Died in 1995 1995 Highlights

About September 24, 1995

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 28 years, 7 months and 4 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