Historical Events
- The Sri Lankan government announces the conquest of Tamil stronghold of Jaffna.
Famous Deaths
- Bill Bruton, American baseball outfielder (NL stolen bases leader 1953-55 Milwaukee Braves), dies of a heart attack at 70
- Charles Evans, British mountaineer and surgeon (deputy leader 1953 British Everest expedition, led 1955 British Kangchenjunga expedition), dies at 77
- Gwen Harwood, Australian poet (The Lion's Bride), dies at 75
- Lisa McPherson, former Scientologist (b. 1959)
- Reiner Bredemeyer, German composer, dies at 66
- Robert Parrish, American film director editor and actor (Casino Royale), dies at 79
- Stanley Keith Runcorn, British geophysicist (reversals of earth's magnetic field), dies at 73
- Victor Collin Matthews, British businessman, dies on 76th birthday
Died in 1995 1995 Highlights
About December 5, 1995
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 28 years, 4 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: One Sweet Day - Mariah Carey & Boyz II Men
#1 Song: Earth Song - Michael Jackson
