What Happened on October 7, 1995

Historical Events

  • Boston's Fleet Center opens, NY Islanders & Boston Bruins tie at 4-4
  • Mariners rally from 5-0 to force Game 5 of Division Series vs Yankees

Famous Weddings

  • "Cheers" actor Ted Danson (47) weds Academy Award-winning actress Mary Steenbergen (42)

Bob Iger

Walt Disney CEO Bob Iger (44) weds journalist Willow Bay (31) in Bridgehampton, New York


Famous Deaths

  • Ariston Muguranayanga Chambati, politician/businessman, dies at 59
  • GĂ©rard de Vaucouleurs, French astronomer, dies at 77
  • Louis Meyer, Indie 500 racer (3 wins), dies at 91
Died in 1995 1995 Highlights

About October 7, 1995

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 28 years, 6 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Libra

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Fantasy - Mariah Carey
  • UK #1 Song: Fairground - Simply Red