Historical Events
Germany Wins Second Title
Hopman Cup Tennis, Perth: Boris Becker beats Andrei Medvedev of the Ukraine 6-3, 6-7, 6-3 for a 2-0 win, and Germany's second title
- Larry Brown posts his 500th career NBA coaching victory, following the Indiana Pacers' 88-83 road win at the Houston Rockets
"A Christmas Carol"
Limited run of Patrick Stewart's one-man show "A Christmas Carol", based on Charles Dickens' novel, closes at Richard Rodgers Theater, NYC, after 18 performances
Musical Finale
Stephen Sondheims's musical "Passion" closes at the Plymouth Theater, NYC, after 280 performances, and 6 Drama Desk and 4 Tony Award wins
Famous Birthdays
- Craig Thompson, Irish-English YouTuber (MiniLadd), born in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Famous Weddings
Martin Lawrence
Actor-comedian Martin Lawrence (29) weds former Miss Virginia USA Patricia Southall (24) at Norfolk Waterside Marriott in Virginia
Famous Deaths
- Arthur Leavins, British violinist, dies at 77
- Harry Golombek, British chess grandmaster, author (3-time British champion), dies at 83
- Larry Grayson, British comedian (Generation Game), dies at 71
- Murray Rothbard, American economist (b. 1926)
- Viktor Vorobyov, Russian general-major, dies in battle during war in Chechnya
Died in 1995 1995 Highlights
About January 7, 1995
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 29 years, 3 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: On Bended Knee - Boyz II Men
#1 Song: Stay Another Day - East 17
