What Happened on January 26, 1995

Historical Events

Howard Stern Rest Stop

NJ Governor Christine Whitman, dedicates a rest stop to Howard Stern

  • With a record 6,254,427 ballots cast by fans in NBA All-Star Voting, Detroit's Grant Hill becomes the first rookie to lead all NBA players in All-Star votes received, earning #1 on 1,289,585 ballots

Famous Deaths

  • Bernardo Leighton, Chilian politician (1964-70), dies
  • Geoffrey Parsons, Australian piano accompanist, dies at 65
  • Louis Heren, English foreign correspondent and journalist, dies at 65
  • Vic Buckingham, English soccer player and trainer (Ajax), dies at 79
1995 Highlights

About January 26, 1995

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 29 years, 2 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Aquarius

Holidays: Australia Day (Australia), Republic Day (India)

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Creep - TLC
  • UK #1 Song: Cotton Eye Joe - Rednex