What happened on Friday March 17, 1995?

Here's what happened on March 17, 1995:

• FDA Approves First Chickenpox Vaccine The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Varivax, the first chickenpox (varicella) vaccine developed by Merck and Company. This groundbreaking medical advancement would significantly reduce the incidence of chickenpox and its potential complications.
• Gerry Adams Visits White House Gerry Adams, leader of Sinn Féin, made a historic visit to the White House, marking a significant diplomatic moment in the Northern Ireland peace process. This visit symbolized growing international engagement with the Northern Irish political landscape.
• Death of Ronald Kray, Notorious English Gangster Ronald Kray, a prominent member of the infamous Kray twins who dominated London's criminal underworld in the 1950s and 1960s, passed away at age 61. Known for leading 'The Firm', a violent organized crime group that terrorized East London, Kray was a significant figure in British criminal history.
• British Pound Reaches Record Exchange Rate The British pound sterling achieved a historic high, exchanging at 2.4545 to the Dutch guilder. This financial milestone reflected the economic dynamics between the United Kingdom and the Netherlands during the mid-1990s.
• Death of Marcus Jan Adriani, Biologist and Director Marcus Jan Adriani, a distinguished biologist and director of Weevers' Duin, died at the age of 56. His contributions to biological research and institutional leadership were notable in his field.

Events in 1995

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

Magazines from Mar. 17, 1995

Newspapers from Mar. 17, 1995

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

NBA - American Basketball

• Boston Celtics - Los Angeles Lakers : 118 - 92
• Cleveland Cavaliers - Minnesota Timberwolves : 77 - 80
• Golden State Warriors - Sacramento Kings : 110 - 128
• Miami Heat - Los Angeles Clippers : 120 - 98
• Milwaukee Bucks - Chicago Bulls : 86 - 87

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Kaiserslautern - Uerdingen : 1 - 1
• M'gladbach - Werder Bremen : 2 - 0

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Dusseldorf - Hertha : 1 - 1
• Leipzig - St Pauli : 2 - 0

Division 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Swansea - Shrewsbury : 0 - 0

March 17, 1995 was a Friday and it was the 76th day of the year 1995 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 17, 1995 can also be written as 3/17/1995 in the US and as 17/3/1995 in UK and Europe.

March 17, 1995 in March 1995 calendar

Famous people born on March 17, 1995:

• Miguel Castroman
• Kei Chinen
• Guillermo Cotugno
• Nikola Dudášová
• Luca Fazzini
• Lisa Sophie Gericke
• Maksim Karpov
• Joel Lützow
• Thiago Martins Bueno
• Christian Mekowulu
• Moris Q'vitelashvili
• Ángel Rivera
• Alisson Safira
• Claressa Shields
• Amanda Sifferlen
• Lucas Suárez
• Amalie Thestrup
• Szabolcs Varga

Famous people born in 1995

Famous people born on March 17th

Famous people died on March 17, 1995:

• Ronnie Kray

  Ronnie Kray was a notorious British gangster, part of the infamous Kray twins who dominated London's criminal underworld in the 1950s and...

• Sunnyland Slim

  Legendary blues pianist and singer who significantly influenced Chicago blues music, known for his powerful piano style and authentic blues...

• Robert Monroe
• José María Forqué

Famous people who died in 1995

Famous people who died on March 17th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 17, 1995 was Take A Bow by Madonna, according to the music chart for the week March 13th and March 19th.

1. Madonna - Take A Bow
2. Soul For Real - Candy Rain
3. TLC - Creep
4. Brandy - Baby
5. TLC - Red Light Special

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

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

1. Celine Dion - Think Twice
2. Alex Party - Don't Give Me Your Life
3. Cher, Chrissie Hynde & Neneh Cherry With Eric Clapton - Love Can Build A Bridge
4. The Outhere Brothers - Don't Stop (Wiggle Wiggle)
5. The Nightcrawlers - Push The Feeling On

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

The number 1 R&B song on March 17, 1995 was Candy Rain by Soul For Real, according to the music chart for the week March 13th and March 19th.

1. Soul For Real - Candy Rain
2. Brandy - Baby
3. TLC - Red Light Special
4. The Notorious B.I.G. - Big Poppa/Warning
5. Adina Howard - Freak Like Me

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 17th is Pisces.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 17, 1995 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 17, 1995 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 07:06 pm and setting at 06:42 am.

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

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Someone born on March 17, 1995 is:

30 years 1 month old,

or 361 months and 6 days old,

or 1570 weeks and 5 days old,

or 10995 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 17, 1995?

There are 328 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday March 17th 2026.

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

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

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