What Happened on September 6, 1995

Historical Events

Sports History

Cal Ripken Jr breaks Gehrig's record, plays in 2,131 straight games

Event of Interest

Senate Ethics committee votes 6-0 to ask for expulsion of Bob Packwood


Famous Birthdays

  • Mark Andrews, American NFL player (Baltimore Ravens), born in Scottsdale, Arizona

Famous Deaths

  • Buster Mathis, American boxer (World Super Heavyweight title 1972), dies from heart failure at 52
  • Italo Valenti, Italian sculptor, dies at 83
Died in 1995 1995 Highlights

About September 6, 1995

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 28 years, 7 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Virgo

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Gangsta's Paradise (From "Dangerous Minds") - Coolio Featuring L.V.
  • UK #1 Song: You Are Not Alone - Michael Jackson