What Happened on September 4, 1995

Historical Events

  • Chicago White Sox third baseman Robin Ventura hits grand slams in consecutive innings, the 4th and 5th, of a 14-3 rout of the Texas Rangers

Xena: Warrior Princess

Cult TV series "Xena: Warrior Princess" starring Lucy Lawless and Renee O'Connor debuts in the US

Telethon

Jerry Lewis' 30th Muscular Dystrophy telethon raises $47,800,000

  • The Fourth World Conference on Women opens in Beijing with over 4,750 delegates from 181 countries in attendance.

Famous Deaths

  • Chuck Greenberg, new age musician (Shadowfax), dies at 45
  • Edmond Jouhaud, French general, dies at 90
  • William Kunstler, American defense attorney (defended the Chicago 7), dies at 78
Died in 1995 1995 Highlights

About September 4, 1995

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 28 years, 7 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Virgo

Holidays: Labor Day (United States), Labour Day (Canada)

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Gangsta's Paradise (From "Dangerous Minds") - Coolio Featuring L.V.
  • UK #1 Song: You Are Not Alone - Michael Jackson