What Happened on September 29, 1995

Historical Events

  • Indians break 1902 Pirates record for largest lead over 2nd-place team (KC) (27½ games)
  • Saleem Elahi scores century on ODI debut, Pakistan v Sri Lanka

O.J. Simpson Trial

Trial for former NFL running back, broadcaster and actor O.J. Simpson sent to the jury

  • US space probe Ulyssus completes 2nd passage behind Sun
1995 History

Famous Birthdays

  • Sasha Lane, American actress (Loki), born in Houston, Texas
Born in 1995

Famous Deaths

  • Francis Johnson, British architect (country homes, churches, historic restorations), dies at 84
  • George Chesterman Phillips, British naval officer and WWII submarine commander, dies at 90
  • Gerd Bucerius, German lawyer, newspaper publisher (Die Zeit, 1946-95), and politician, dies at 89
  • Madalyn Murray O'Hair, American atheist who opposed prayer in school, murdered at 76 along with her son Jon by David Waters
  • Seger Ellis, American jazz pianist, pop vocalist, songwriter, and bandleader, dies at 91 [1]
  • Susan Fleetwood, British actress (Krays, Clash of Titans), dies of cancer at 51
1995 Highlights

About September 29, 1995

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 28 years, 5 months and 20 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