What Happened on August 30, 1995

Historical Events

  • 52nd Venice Film Festival: "Cyclo" directed by Anh Hung Tran wins Golden Lion
  • Cable News Network joins the internet
  • Tigers teammates Lou Whitaker & Alan Trammell play in 1,914 game together tying AL record
1995 History

Famous Deaths

  • Fischer S. Black Jr, American financial Theorist, dies at 57
  • Pattie Menzies, Australian wife of PM Robert Menzies, dies at 96
  • Sterling Morrison, American musician (Velvet Underground), dies at 53
  • Thomas Chalmers, British broadcaster, dies at 82

About August 30, 1995

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 27 years, 6 months and 21 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