Historical Events
- 15th United Negro College Fund raises $12,200,000
Hall of Fame
Philadelphia Phillies 12-time All Star third baseman Mike Schmidt is elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame
Musical Finale
Revival of Frank Loesser's musical "Guys & Dolls", starring Nathan Lane, closes at Martin Beck Theater, NYC, after 1143 performances, winning 4 Tony and 7 Drama Desk Awards
1995 History
Famous Deaths
- Carlos Monzón, Argentine boxer (Undisputed world middleweight champion 1970-74, 76-77), dies in a car accident at 52
- Joyce McCartan, Irish peace campaigner, dies at 68
About January 8, 1995
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 28 years, 2 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: On Bended Knee - Boyz II Men
#1 Song: Cotton Eye Joe - Rednex
