Thursday August 24, 1995: on this day

August 24, 1995 was the 236th day of the year 1995, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is August 24, 1995 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on August 24, 1995, who was born and died on August 24, 1995, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 24, 1995, which were the most popular songs (ex. Kiss From A Rose by Seal), movies (e.g. La Cérémonie, directed by Claude Chabrol), TV series (e.g. High Sierra Search And Rescue) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 24th, 1995 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 24, 1995?


August 24, 1995 was a Thursday and it was the 236th day of the year 1995 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 24, 1995 can also be written as 8/24/1995 in the US and as 24/8/1995 in UK and Europe.

August 24, 1995 in August 1995 calendar

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August 24, 1995: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 24, 1995:

  • Fire that wipes 6,000 acres begins in hamptons on long island
  • Microsoft releases the windows 95 operating system. this is the first consumer windows version that does not require ms-dos pre-installed. new features include integrated tcp/ip stack, dial-up networking, and long filenames. the software comprises over 11 million lines of code. the us$250 million publicity campaign includes us$12 million for the rights to the "start me up" song by the rolling stones. this is the biggest marketing extravaganza for a consumer product ever. first day sales total
  • Microsoft releases windows 95.
  • Microsoft windows 95 was released to the public in north america.

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August 24, 1995: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 24th is Virgo.

Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.

Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 24, 1995: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 24, 1995 is Pig and the associated element is Wood.

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Discover the planets positions on August 24th, 1995 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 24, 1995: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 24, 1995 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 24, 1995 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on August 24, 1995 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:43 am and setting at 07:07 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 10, 1995 while the next full moon would come on Sep 09, 1995.

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Who was born on August 24, 1995?


Famous people born on August 24, 1995:

  • Wenwen Han
    Wenwen Han

    Movie actress.

  • Noah Vonleh

    American basketball player.

  • Lady Amelia Windsor

    Member of the british royal family.

  • Justine Skye

    R&b singer.

  • Sina Ozer

    Vine star.

  • Charlotte Jaconelli
  • Wellington Daniel Bueno
  • Tobias Mohr
  • Taya Reimer
  • Jair Santiago
  • Cammy Smith
  • Greta Streimikyte
  • Hampus Zackrisson
  • Camille de Serres-Rainville
  • Jay Litherland
  • Anna Doi

Whose famous birthday is on August 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 24th:

  • Rupert Grint
    Rupert Grint

    Rupert grint is a british actor best known for his role as ron weasley in the harry potter film series.

  • Dave Chappelle
    Dave Chappelle

    Dave chappelle is an american comedian and actor known for his stand-up comedy and the chappelle's show.

  • Chad Michael Murray
    Chad Michael Murray

    Chad michael murray is an american actor and former fashion model, best known for his roles in the television series one tree hill and the...

  • Paulo Coelho
    Paulo Coelho

    Brazilian esoteric author.

  • Stephen Fry
    Stephen Fry

    British actor, comedian, and writer known for his wit and humor.

  • Martha Higareda
    Martha Higareda

    Martha higareda is a mexican actress known for her roles in popular films and tv shows such as 'altered carbon' and 'no manches frida'.

  • Anne Archer
    Anne Archer

    American actress.

  • Marlee Matlin
    Marlee Matlin

    American actress, winner of the oscar for best actress in 1985's "children of a lesser god" her film credits include "the man in the golden...

  • Pia Degermark
    Pia Degermark

    Swedish actress.

  • Takashi Miike
    Takashi Miike

    Japanese screenwriter and producer of japanese actors.

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August 24, 1995: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 28 years 7 months old,

or 343 months and 5 days old,

or 1492 weeks and 1 day old,

or 10445 days old,

if you were born on August 24, 1995.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 24, 1995?

There are 148 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 24th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 24, 1995?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 24, 1995.

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August 24, 1995: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 24, 1995:

  • Gary Crosby

    American actor, first of four children of dixie and bing crosby.

  • Erich Geiringer

    General practitioner campaigner, dies at 78.

  • Richard Degener
  • Zbyněk Brynych
  • Alfred Eisenstaedt

What famous deaths happened on August 24th?

Famous deaths on August 24th:

  • Richard Attenborough
    Richard Attenborough

    English actor, director, producer, and entrepreneur.

  • Julie Harris
    Julie Harris

    American actress who rose to fame on the stage in 1945.

  • Louis Prima
    Louis Prima

    American actor and trumpet player (d. 1978).

  • Jane Greer
    Jane Greer

    American singer and actress (d. 2001).

  • Jay Thomas
    Jay Thomas

    American actor, comedian, and radio talk show host (b. 1948).

  • Amanda Randolph
    Amanda Randolph

    Actress (danny thomas amos n andy), is killed at 65.

  • Charlie Watts

    Charlie watts is a renowned drummer best known for being a member of the legendary rock band the rolling stones.

  • Sakae Mutsu

    Japanese statesman and diplomat.

  • Delancey

    Prominent loyalist during the American Revolution.

  • Felis Topolski

    Polish-British artist known for his murals and paintings.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 24th

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August 24, 1995: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 24, 1995:

  • Liberia: Flag Day
  • RC Saints - Feast day of Saint Bartholomew
  • Roman festivals - first of the 3 days on which the mundus was opened
  • Ukraine: National Holiday, independence from Russia (1991)
  • Sierra Leone: President's Birthday
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August 24, 1995: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 24, 1995 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 21st and August 27th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 24, 1995: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 24, 1995 was Kiss From A Rose by Seal, according to the music chart for the week August 21st and August 27th.

August 24, 1995: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 24, 1995 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 21st and August 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Kiss From A Rose
  2. - Waterfalls youtube
  3. - Boombastic
  4. - Colors Of The Wind
  5. - I Can Love You Like That

August 24, 1995: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 24, 1995 was Never Forget by Take That, according to the music chart for the week August 21st and August 27th.

August 24, 1995: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 24, 1995 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 21st and August 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Never Forget
  2. - Boom Boom Boom
  3. - Kiss From A Rose / I'm Alive
  4. - Country House
  5. - Waterfalls youtube

August 24, 1995: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 24, 1995 was Boombastic/In The Summertime by Shaggy, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 21st and August 27th.

August 24, 1995: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 24, 1995 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 21st and August 27th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Boombastic/In The Summertime
  2. - He's Mine
  3. - One More Chance/Stay With Me
  4. - You Used To Love Me
  5. - Brown Sugar

August 24, 1995: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 24, 1995 was Tu Solo Tu by Selena, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 21st and August 27th.

August 24, 1995: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 24, 1995 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 21st and August 27th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Tu Solo Tu
  2. - I Could Fall In Love
  3. - Agua Dulce, Agua Sala
  4. - Sera Mejor Que Te Vayas
  5. - El Palo

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August 24, 1995: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 24, 1995 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

La Cérémonie

La Cérémonie

Release year: 1995

Directed by: Claude Chabrol

Starring: Isabelle Huppert, Sandrine Bonnaire, Jacqueline Bisset, Jean-Pierre Cassel

Mighty Aphrodite

Mighty Aphrodite

Release year: 1995

Directed by: Woody Allen

Starring: Woody Allen, Mira Sorvino, Pamela Blair, Rene Ceballos

Stonewall

Stonewall

Release year: 1995

Directed by: Nigel Finch

Starring: Guillermo Díaz, Frederick Weller, Brendan Corbalis, Duane Boutte

Jane Eyre

Jane Eyre

Release year: 1995

Directed by: Franco Zeffirelli

Starring: Charlotte Gainsbourg, William Hurt, Maria Schneider, Anna Paquin, Geraldine Chaplin, Joan Plowright, Elle Macpherson, John Wood (II), Fiona Shaw, Leanne Rowe, Billie Whitelaw, Samuel West

Country: Italy

Drunks

Drunks

Release year: 1995

Directed by: Peter Cohn

Starring: Richard Lewis, Liza Harris, Liam Ahern, George Martin

August 24, 1995: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 24, 1995 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

High Sierra Search and Rescue

High Sierra Search and Rescue

Release year: 1995

Directed by: Russ Mayberry

Kurukshetra

Kurukshetra

Release year: 1995

Directed by: H. R. Bhargava

Nowhere Man

Nowhere Man

Release year: 1995

Country: United States of America

August 24, 1995: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 24, 1995 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Spontaneous Healing by Andrew Weil

Spontaneous Healing

By:

The body has the ability to heal itself. Spontaneous healing does not happen by chance. It is a natural process that every person has.

Beach Music by Pat Conro

Beach Music

By:

As their mother passes away, five brothers come together in South Carolina to reunite.

Belgarath The Sorcerer by David and Leigh Eddings

Belgarath The Sorcerer

By:

David and Leigh Eddings, best-selling authors, welcome readers back to the days before The Belgariad series and The Malloreon series. As they recount the fateful conflict between two mortally opposing factions, join them.

Memnoch the Devil by Anne Rice

Memnoch the Devil

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"STARTLING . . . FIENDISH. . . MEMNOCH'S TALE ROCKS! New York Daily News: Interview with Memnoch. Memnoch is half-maddened and fever-pitch. .

For The Roses by Julie Garwood

For The Roses

By:

Mary Rose Clayborne was never able to predict what kind of strays, animals or weary travelers, she would bring home.

August 24, 1995: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 24, 1995 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Arc the Lad

Arc the Lad

Platform: PlayStation PlayStation Network

Genre: Tactical role-playing game

Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment Working Designs

Coach K College Basketball

Coach K College Basketball

Platform: Sega Genesis

Genre: Sports

Publisher: EA Sports

Air Combat 22

Air Combat 22

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Flight simulator

Publisher: Namco

Space Hulk: Vengeance of the Blood Angels

Space Hulk: Vengeance of the Blood Angels

Platform: 3DO, MS-DOS, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation, Sega Saturn

Genre: Real-time tactical first-person shooter

Publisher: Electronic Arts

CyberMage

CyberMage

Genre: First-person shooter / RPG

Publisher: Electronic Arts

history

Who was the US President on August 24, 1995?

On August 24, 1995 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 24, 1995?

On August 24, 1995 the UK Prime Minister was Sir John Major (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 24, 1995?

On August 24, 1995 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 24th?

August 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th day of the month of August. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on August 24th, such as:

  • 2018 - Spanish government approves a decree amending the historical memory law that allows the government to exhume francisco franco’s remains from valle de los caidos.
  • 2017 - Archaeology in israel: an archaeological mosaic from the 6th century, dated to justinian i's rule, was discovered while installing communication cables inside jerusalem's old city.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war: us-backed rebels and the turkish armed forces join forces to take jarabulus from isil. to prevent isil from retaking areas they will not retreat from, the turkish land forces are also bombarding ypg positions.

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What happened in 1995?

1995 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Sinn Fein party leader, Gerry Adams, arrives in US
  • Howard Stern gets in trouble for disparaging remarks about Selena
  • Gentlemen Prefer Blondes opens at Lyceum Theater NYC for 24 performances

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What was the calendar for August 1995?

August 1995 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how August 1995 calendar looked like.

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