What happened on Friday February 17, 1995?

Here's what happened on February 17, 1995:

• Colin Ferguson Murder Conviction Colin Ferguson was convicted of six counts of murder for the tragic Long Island Rail Road mass shooting that occurred in December 1993. The court sentenced him to 25 years for each of the six murders, totaling 150 years in prison. This case highlighted issues of racial tension, gun violence, and mental health in the United States.
• Landmark Tobacco Lawsuit A federal judge allowed a groundbreaking lawsuit against US tobacco manufacturers, alleging that these companies knowingly manipulated nicotine levels to maintain addiction and were aware of the substance's addictive properties. This legal action was a significant moment in the ongoing battle against the tobacco industry's unethical practices.
• Cenepa War Ceasefire The Cenepa War between Peru and Ecuador concluded with a United Nations-brokered ceasefire, marking a diplomatic resolution to a long-standing territorial dispute in South America. This peaceful settlement helped reduce tensions between the two nations and demonstrated the UN's role in conflict mediation.
• MLB Strike Impact on Detroit Tigers Detroit Tigers' manager Sparky Anderson took an unpaid leave of absence due to the ongoing Major League Baseball strike, which was causing significant disruption to the professional baseball season and impacting team operations.
• 11th Soap Opera Digest Awards The 11th Soap Opera Digest Awards celebrated excellence in daytime television, recognizing outstanding performances and achievements in the soap opera genre. This annual event highlighted the cultural significance of television drama in the mid-1990s.
• Uta Graf Passes Away Uta Graf, a respected singer and music teacher, passed away at the age of 80. Her contributions to music education and performance were remembered by colleagues and students.

Events in 1995

February 17, 1995: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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February 17, 1995: What were the main match results that day?

NBA - American Basketball

• Atlanta Hawks - Dallas Mavericks : 110 - 90
• Boston Celtics - Los Angeles Clippers : 121 - 127
• Detroit Pistons - Chicago Bulls : 102 - 117
• Golden State Warriors - Phoenix Suns : 139 - 128
• Houston Rockets - Washington Bullets : 109 - 92

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Duisburg - Uerdingen : 2 - 0
• FC Koln - Ein Frankfurt : 3 - 0
• Freiburg - Karlsruhe : 2 - 1

Division 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Swansea - Brentford : 0 - 2

February 17, 1995 was a Friday and it was the 48th day of the year 1995 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 17, 1995 can also be written as 2/17/1995 in the US and as 17/2/1995 in UK and Europe.

February 17, 1995 in February 1995 calendar

Famous people born on February 17, 1995:

• Madison Keys

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February 17, 1995: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 17, 1995 was Creep by TLC, according to the music chart for the week February 13th and February 19th.

1. TLC - Creep
2. Madonna - Take A Bow
3. Boyz II Men - On Bended Knee
4. Real McCoy - Another Night
5. Brandy - Baby

February 17, 1995: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 17, 1995 was Think Twice by Celine Dion, according to the music chart for the week February 13th and February 19th.

1. Celine Dion - Think Twice
2. N-Trance - Set You Free
3. MN8 - I've Got A Little Something For You
4. Rednex - Cotton Eye Joe
5. Annie Lennox - No More I Love You's

February 17, 1995: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 17, 1995 was Baby by Brandy, according to the music chart for the week February 13th and February 19th.

1. Brandy - Baby
2. Soul For Real - Candy Rain
3. TLC - Creep
4. Brownstone - If You Love Me
5. BLACKstreet - Before I Let You Go

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 17th is Aquarius.

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February 17, 1995: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 17, 1995 is Pig and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 17, 1995 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 17, 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 February 17, 1995 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 89% full, rising at 08:14 pm and setting at 08:08 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 15, 1995 while the next full moon would come on Mar 17, 1995.

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Someone born on February 17, 1995 is:

30 years 2 months old,

or 362 months and 6 days old,

or 1574 weeks and 5 days old,

or 11023 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 17, 1995?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on February 17, 1995.

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