What Happened on May 28, 1995

Historical Events

  • 48th Cannes Film Festival: "Underground" directed by Emir Kusturica wins the Palme d'Or
  • Earthquake hits Russian town of Khabarovsk, killing 2,000 people
  • Indianapolis 500: Canadian driver Jacques Villeneuve wins as race leader Scott Goodyear is controversially black flagged on lap 195
  • Revival of J.B Priestley's stage drama "An Inspector Calls", starring Philip Bosco, closes at Royale Theater, NYC, after 454 performances and Drama Desk and Tony Award wins
  • Southwestern Florida outside of Tampa begins using new area code 941
  • White Sox (5) & Tigers (7) combine for record 12 HRs at Tiger Stadium

Famous Deaths

  • Daniela Rocca, Italian actress (Battle of Austerlitz), dies at 57
  • Henning Kronstam, Danish dancer, dies at 60
  • Jean Muir, British fashion designer, dies at 66
Died in 1995 1995 Highlights

About May 28, 1995

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 28 years, 10 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Gemini

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Have You Ever Really Loved A Woman? - Bryan Adams
  • UK #1 Song: Unchained Melody/(There'll Be Bluebirds Over) White Cliffs Of Dover - Robson Green & Jerome Flynn