What happened on Tuesday May 02, 1995?

Here's what happened on May 02, 1995:

• Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building Demolition The remains of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City are imploded, symbolizing the final physical closure of the site devastated by the terrorist bombing.
• Trial of Mafia Godfather Salvatore Riina Salvatore Riina, infamously known as the "Beast of Sicily", goes on trial in Sicily under extraordinary security measures. He is accused of the 1992 murder of top prosecutor Giovanni Falcone, a pivotal moment in the fight against organized crime.
• Croatian War of Independence: Cluster Bomb Attack on Zagreb During the Croatian War of Independence, the Army of the Republic of Serb Krajina launched a devastating cluster bomb attack on Zagreb, resulting in seven civilian deaths and over 175 people wounded. This brutal assault highlighted the intense brutality of the conflict and targeted civilian populations.
• Bosnian Civil War: Ceasefire Collapse A four-month ceasefire between Serbs and Muslims disintegrates, with both sides preparing to resume hostilities in the ongoing Bosnian Civil War.
• Oklahoma City Bombing Security Response In response to the Oklahoma City bombing, a section of Pennsylvania Avenue in front of the White House is closed to vehicular traffic, signaling heightened national security measures.
• Barings Bank Executive Exodus In the wake of a major financial scandal, 21 executives resign from Barings Bank two months after new ownership takes control. Nick Leeson, the former merchant banker at the center of the fraud, remains in a German jail while Singapore seeks his extradition.
• Memorial Service for Peter Cook Hundreds of friends and colleagues gather in London to commemorate the life and legacy of renowned English comedian Peter Cook, celebrating his significant contributions to comedy and entertainment.
• Hamlet Theater Production in NYC Shakespeare's timeless play Hamlet opens at the Belasco Theater in New York City, running for 121 performances and continuing the play's enduring legacy in American theater.
• Baseball Batting Order Mistake In a curious baseball incident, the Montreal Expos bat out of order against the New York Mets in the 6th inning, potentially affecting the game's outcome.

Events in 1995

May 02, 1995: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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May 02, 1995: What were the main match results that day?

NBA - American Basketball

• Charlotte Hornets - Chicago Bulls : 80 - 103
• Indiana Pacers - Atlanta Hawks : 105 - 89
• Phoenix Suns - Portland Trail Blazers : 117 - 109
• San Antonio Spurs - Denver Nuggets : 99 - 95

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Barnsley - Oldham : 1 - 1
• Watford - Charlton : 2 - 0

Division 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Birmingham - Bradford : 0 - 0
• Bournemouth - Shrewsbury : 3 - 0
• Crewe - Hull : 3 - 2

Division 3 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Chesterfield - Carlisle : 1 - 2
• Scarborough - Walsall : 1 - 2

May 02, 1995 was a Tuesday and it was the 122nd day of the year 1995 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 02, 1995 can also be written as 5/2/1995 in the US and as 2/5/1995 in UK and Europe.

May 02, 1995 in May 1995 calendar

Famous people born on May 02, 1995:

• Yook Sungjae

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Famous people died on May 02, 1995:

• Michael Hordern

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• Luciano Anceschi

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May 02, 1995: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 02, 1995 was This Is How We Do It by Montell Jordan, according to the music chart for the week May 1st and May 7th.

1. Montell Jordan - This Is How We Do It
2. Adina Howard - Freak Like Me
3. TLC - Red Light Special
4. Dionne Farris - I Know
5. Real McCoy - Run Away

May 02, 1995: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 02, 1995 was Unchained Melody / White Cliffs Of Dover by Robson Green & Jerome Flynn, according to the music chart for the week May 1st and May 7th.

1. Robson Green & Jerome Flynn - Unchained Melody / White Cliffs Of Dover
2. Oasis - Some Might Say
3. Livin' Joy - Dreamer
4. Perez 'Prez' Prado & His Orchestra - Guaglione
5. Take That - Back For Good

May 02, 1995: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 02, 1995 was This Is How We Do It by Montell Jordan, according to the music chart for the week May 1st and May 7th.

1. Montell Jordan - This Is How We Do It
2. Raphael Saadiq - Ask Of You (From "Higher Learning")
3. Adina Howard - Freak Like Me
4. 2Pac - Dear Mama
5. Total Featuring The Notorious B.I.G. - Can't You See (From "New Jersey Drive")

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 2nd is Taurus.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 02, 1995: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 02, 1995 is Pig and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 02, 1995 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 02, 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 May 02, 1995 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 10% full, rising at 07:49 am and setting at 10:37 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 15, 1995 while the next full moon would come on May 14, 1995.

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Your place in the Universe on May 02, 1995

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Someone born on May 02, 1995 is:

29 years 11 months old,

or 359 months and 21 days old,

or 1564 weeks and 1 day old,

or 10949 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 02, 1995?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 02, 1995.

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