What Happened on February 23, 1995

Day of the Week: Thursday

Historical Events

  • "Uncle Vanya" opens at Circle in Sq Theater NYC for 29 performances
  • Antoine Nduwayo appointed Premier of Burundi
  • Dow Jones closes above 4,000 for 1st time (4,003.33)

Famous Deaths

  • Art Kane, photographer, dies at 69

Person of interestJames Herriot

James Herriot [Alfred Wight], Scottish author (All Creatures Great & Small), dies at 78

Novelist James Herriot
Novelist
James Herriot
  • Melvin Franklin, American musician (The Temptations), dies at 52
  • Norman Hunter, English children's writer (Professor Branestawm), dies at 95
  • Peter Wykeham, Royal Air Force fighter pilot, dies at 79