What Happened on February 9, 1995

Historical Events

  • 45th Berlin International Film Festival: "The Bait" wins the Golden Bear
  • Augustus and Ruth Goetz' stage drama "The Heiress" opens at Cort Theater, NYC; runs for 340 performances
  • Irina Privalova runs female world record 50m (5.96 sec)

Riverdance Premieres

Irish music and dance show "Riverdance" first opens in Dublin, Ireland with lead dancer Michael Flatley

  • STS-63 - 2nd mission of US/Russian Shuttle-Mir Program goes into space

Famous Birthdays

  • Johnny Suh, Korean-American rapper (NCT 127, NCT U), born in Chicago, Illinois

Famous Deaths

  • David Wayne, American stage and screen actor (Andromeda Strain, Adam's Rib), dies of lung cancer at 81
  • J. William Fulbright, American senator from Arkansas, known for opposition to the Vietnam War), dies at 89
Died in 1995 1995 Highlights

About February 9, 1995

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 29 years, 2 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Aquarius

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Creep - TLC
  • UK #1 Song: Think Twice - Celine Dion