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US date format: 10/5/1995, UK date format: 5/10/1995
The day of the week was Thursday, under the astrological sign of Libra (see Chinese Zodiac and Moon Sign on October 5, 1995).
The number one song in US was Fantasy by Mariah Carey. Fairground by Simply Red was #1 song in the UK.
Feast of July, directed by Christopher Menaul, was one of the most viewed movie released in 1995 while An Unquiet Mind by Kay Redfield Jamison was one of the best selling book.
On TV people were watching Lonesome Dove: The Outlaw Years. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Endorfun or Dragoon Might.
The US president was Bill Clinton (Democrat), the UK Prime Minister was Sir John Major (Conservative), Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.
But much more happened that day: find out below.
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October 05, 1995 Events
What happened on October 05, 1995?
Historical Events
- Company opens at Criterion Theater NYC for 68 performances
- Tansu Çiller of DYP forms the new government of Turkey (51st government, a minority government which failed to receive the vote of confidence).
See also
What happened on October 05 in history? Find out the list of October 5th major events
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October 05, 1995 Famous Deaths
Who died on October 05, 1995?
Photographer, dies at 89.
Bandleader, dies at 85.
Oarsman, dies at 79.
Other October 5th famous deaths
French radio/tv writer, pacifist,...
Swiss musician and vocalist (Gotthard)...
American beauty pageant winner and...
English bassist (Evile) (Born 1977).
Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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Feast of July
Release year: 1995
Directed by: Christopher Menaul
Starring: Embeth Davidtz, Tom Bell, Gemma Jones, James Purefoy
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
The Scarlet Letter
Release year: 1995
Directed by: Roland Joffé
Starring: Demi Moore, Gary Oldman, Robert Duvall, Lisa Andoh
Powder
Release year: 1995
Directed by: Victor Salva
Starring: Mary Steenburgen, Sean Patrick Flanery, Lance Henriksen, Jeff Goldblum
Country: United States of America
Assassins
Release year: 1995
Directed by: Richard Donner
Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Antonio Banderas, Julianne Moore, Anatoli Davydov
Country: United States of America
Music charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of October 05, 1995?
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Top #5 songs in the USA
- Mariah Carey - Fantasy
- Coolio - Gangsta's Paradise
- Michael Jackson - You Are Not Alone
- Seal - Kiss From A Rose
- Janet Jackson - Runaway
Top #5 songs in the UK
- Simply Red - Fairground
- Smokie featuring Roy 'Chubby' Brown - Living Next Door To Alice (Who The F**k Is Alice)
- Pulp - Mis-shapes / Sorted For E's And Wizz
- Shaggy - Boombastic
- Def Leppard - When Love And Hate Collide
Top #5 R&B songs
- Mariah Carey - Fantasy
- Coolio Featuring L.V. - Gangsta's Paradise (From "Dangerous Minds")
- Prince - I Hate U
- Brandy - Brokenhearted
- Michael Jackson - You Are Not Alone
Top #5 Latin songs
- Luis Miguel - Si Nos Dejan
- Los Tigres del Norte - Golpes En El Corazon
- Selena - Tu Solo Tu
- Cristian - Vuelveme A Querer
- Marco Antonio Solis y Los Bukis - Sera Mejor Que Te Vayas
Sport Games on October 05, 1995
La Liga Primera Division
Football (Spain)- Ath Madrid - Espanol : 2 - 1
Eredivisie
Football (Netherlands)- Feyenoord - Groningen : 4 - 1
TV Series
Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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Lonesome Dove: The Outlaw Years
Release year: 1995
Almost Perfect
Release year: 1995
Directed by: Hella Joof
The Twisted Tales of Felix the Cat
Release year: 1995
Directed by: Lynne Naylor
Marsalis on Music
Release year: 1995
Starring: David Gelb, Wynton Marsalis, David Arenas Pearlman, Sarabeth Wager
Country: United States of America
How old am I?
If October 05, 1995 is your birthday find out how old you are in years, months, weeks and days and how long it takes for your next birthday.
Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in October 1995?
- LIFE: Frank Sinatra At 80
- Time: Emotional Intelligence, aka EQ.
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.9503
- EW: Entertainment Weekly: no.294
- Wired: Wired - October, 1995
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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Morning, Noon, And Night
By: Sidney Sheldon
Harry Stanford, the world's richest man, mysteriously dies while cruising along Corsica's rugged coast on his yacht. A beautiful young woman, who is heir to a portion of the estate and Stanford's funeral in Boston, immediately follows.
A Place Called Freedom
By: Ken Follett
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Scotland, 1766. Mack McAsh, 21, is sentenced to live in misery in the coal mines. He longs for freedom.
Sleepers
By: Lorenzo Carcaterra
"Unquestionably powerful, a deeply human and affecting story." The Washington Post Book World "A GUT-WRENCHING BIT OF WORK. . . Carcaterra's graphic narrative grabs you like gunfire in dark alleyways. --The
The Lost World
By: Michael Crichton
The sequel to Jurassic Park's smash hit, Timeline, Sphere and Congo is now available from the author of Timeline, Sphere and Congo. This thriller has been millions of years in development.
Videogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days?
Endorfun
Dragoon Might
Cyberbykes
Cyberbots: Fullmetal Madness
Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest
Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on October 05, 1995?
On October 05, 1995 the day of the week was Thursday.
What zodiac sign is October 05, 1995?
On October 05, 1995 the zodiac sign was Libra.
Who was the US President on October 05, 1995?
On October 05, 1995 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 05, 1995?
On October 05, 1995 the UK Prime Minister was Sir John Major (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 05, 1995?
On October 05, 1995 Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.
Which famous people died on October 05, 1995?
Famous people died on October 05, 1995 include, Fred Fehl, Dick Henry Jurgen, Peter Crichton Kirkpatrick.
What was the number one song in October 05, 1995?
The number one song in the week of October 05, 1995 was Fantasy by Mariah Carey in US and Fairground by Simply Red in UK.
What were the top hits on October 05, 1995?
The top hits on October 05, 1995 were Fantasy by Mariah Carey, Gangsta's Paradise by Coolio, You Are Not Alone by Michael Jackson in US and Fairground by Simply Red, Living Next Door To Alice (Who The F**k Is Alice) by Smokie featuring Roy 'Chubby' Brown, Mis-shapes / Sorted For E's And Wizz by Pulp in UK.
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