Historical Events
Knighthood
British pop-rock singer Cliff Richard receives his knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II, - 1st rock star to be knighted
Music Premiere
Henry Mancini, Leslie Bricusse, and Blake Edwards' musical adaptation of the film "Victor/Victoria", starring Julie Andrews, opens at Marquis Theater, NYC, runs for 738 performances; Andrews declined Tony Award nomination because she felt other cast and crew should have been recognized
Famous Birthdays
- Conchita Campbell, Canadian actress (The 4400), born in Vancouver, British Columbia
Famous Deaths
Bobby Riggs (1918-1995)
American tennis player ("The Battle of the Sexes", US Open 1939, 41), dies of prostate cancer at 77
- David Healy, American-born actor (Supergirl, Doomsday Gun, Patton), dies following a heart operation at 66
- Kenneth Dadzie, Ghanaian diplomat and 1st African Secretary-General of UNCTAD, dies at 65
- Robert Grieve, Scottish civil servant and planner, dies at 84
- Viveca Lindfors, Swedish actress (Way We Were, Life Goes On), dies from complications of rheumatoid arthritis at 74
1995 Highlights
About October 25, 1995
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 27 years, 3 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
#1 Song: Fantasy - Mariah Carey
#1 Song: Gangsta's Paradise - Coolio Ft. LV
