What happened on Wednesday May 17, 1995?

Here's what happened on May 17, 1995:

• Jacques Chirac Becomes President of France After serving 18 years as the mayor of Paris, Jacques Chirac transitions to the highest political office in France, becoming the President. This marks a significant moment in French political leadership and represents a major shift in Chirac's political career.
• Shawn Nelson Tank Rampage in San Diego Shawn Nelson, a 35-year-old man, stole an M60 tank from the California Army National Guard Armory in San Diego and proceeded to go on a destructive rampage through the city, causing significant public alarm and property damage.
• Death of Hector "Toe" Blake Hector "Toe" Blake, a renowned Canadian ice hockey player and NHL coach who significantly contributed to the sport's history, passed away. Blake was a notable figure in hockey, known for his playing and coaching career.

Events in 1995

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

Magazines from May. 17, 1995

Newspapers from May. 17, 1995

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

NBA - American Basketball

• Indiana Pacers - New York Knicks : 95 - 96

Le Championnat - Football (France)

• Paris SG - Caen : 2 - 0

May 17, 1995 was a Wednesday and it was the 137th day of the year 1995 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 17, 1995 can also be written as 5/17/1995 in the US and as 17/5/1995 in UK and Europe.

May 17, 1995 in May 1995 calendar

Famous people born on May 17, 1995:

• Ilona Hallyday

  Member of the famous Hallyday family in France, daughter of singer David Hallyday and granddaughter of legendary French rock star Johnny...

Famous people born in 1995

Famous people born on May 17th

Famous people died on May 17, 1995:

• Toe Blake

Famous people who died in 1995

Famous people who died on May 17th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 17, 1995 was This Is How We Do It by Montell Jordan, according to the music chart for the week May 15th and May 21st.

1. Montell Jordan - This Is How We Do It
2. Bryan Adams - Have You Ever Really Loved A Woman?
3. Adina Howard - Freak Like Me
4. Method Man - I'll Be There For You/You're All I Need To Get By
5. Dionne Farris - I Know

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 17, 1995 was Unchained Melody / White Cliffs Of Dover by Robson Green & Jerome Flynn, according to the music chart for the week May 15th and May 21st.

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 17, 1995 was I'll Be There For You/You're All I Need To Get By by Method Man Featuring Mary J. Blige, according to the music chart for the week May 15th and May 21st.

1. Method Man Featuring Mary J. Blige - I'll Be There For You/You're All I Need To Get By
2. Montell Jordan - This Is How We Do It
3. Raphael Saadiq - Ask Of You (From "Higher Learning")
4. Total Featuring The Notorious B.I.G. - Can't You See (From "New Jersey Drive")
5. Adina Howard - Freak Like Me

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 17th 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 17, 1995: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 17, 1995 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 80% full, rising at 10:17 pm and setting at 09:30 am.

The previous full moon was on May 14, 1995 while the next full moon would come on Jun 13, 1995.

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Your place in the Universe on May 17, 1995

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Someone born on May 17, 1995 is:

29 years 11 months old,

or 359 months and 6 days old,

or 1562 weeks

or 10934 days old,

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

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

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