Thursday December 21, 1995
US date format: 12/21/1995, UK date format: 21/12/1995
It was Thursday, under the sign of Sagittarius (see birth chart on December 21, 1995). 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.
Famous people born on this day include Bobby (rapper) and Sebastian Todd.
In that special week of December people in US were listening to One Sweet Day by Mariah Carey.
In UK Cotton Eye Joe by Rednex was in the top 5 hits.
Dead Man Walking, directed by Tim Robbins, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1995
while Charles Kuralt'S America by Charles Kuralt was one of the best selling books.
On TV people were watching The Thin Blue Line.
If you liked videogames you were probably playing Darker or Chop Suey.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
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Historical Events
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Holidays
- Roman festivals - Divalia in honour of Angerona
- R.C. Saints - Saint Petrus Canisius ; formerly feast day of Thomas the apostle
- Also see December 21 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- The summer solstice (Southern Hemisphere) or winter solstice (Northern Hemisphere), sometimes known as Yule, occurs on or very close to this date. It is an important festival in the Chinese calendar.
Events
- San Francisco Giants announce plans to build a new stadium to open in 2000.
- Martina Ertl of Germany wins her third giant slalom world cup.
- The city of Bethlehem passes from Israeli to Palestinian control.
Famous Birthday
- Bobby (rapper)
- Sebastian Todd: Voice Actor.
Famous Deaths
- Robert Francis Vere Heuston: professor of law, dies at age 72.
- Trenchard Cox: museum director, dies at age 90.
Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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Dead Man Walking
Directed by: Tim Robbins
Starring: Susan Sarandon, Sean Penn, Robert Prosky, Raymond J. Barry
Country: United States of America
Restoration
Directed by: Michael Hoffman
Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Sam Neill, David Thewlis, Polly Walker
Under the Gun
Directed by: Matthew George
Starring: Richard Norton, Kathy Long, Jane Badler, Peter Lindsey
Expect No Mercy
Directed by: Zale Dalen
Starring: Billy Blanks, Jalal Merhi, Wolf Larson, Laurie Holden
Nixon
Directed by: Oliver Stone
Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Joan Allen, Powers Boothe, Ed Harris
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Music charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of December 21, 1995?
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Top #10 songs in the USA
Top #10 songs in the UK
- Michael Jackson - Earth Song
- Rednex - Cotton Eye Joe
- Celine Dion - Think Twice
- Boyzone - Father And Son
- Robson & Jerome - I Believe / Up On The Roof
- Boyzone - Love Me For A Reason
- East 17 - Stay Another Day
- Coolio featuring LV - Gangsta's Paradise
- Everything But The Girl - Missing
- Ini Kamoze - Here Comes The Hotstepper
Top #5 R&B songs
- Whitney Houston - Exhale (Shoop Shoop) (From "Waiting To Exhale")
- Mariah Carey & Boyz II Men - One Sweet Day
- Monica - Before You Walk Out Of My Life/Like This And Like That
- LL Cool J - Hey Lover
- Faith Evans - Soon As I Get Home
Sport Games on December 21, 1995
NBA
American Basketball- Boston Celtics - Charlotte Hornets : 97 - 107
- Denver Nuggets - San Antonio Spurs : 96 - 114
- Portland Trail Blazers - Houston Rockets : 86 - 91
- Sacramento Kings - Los Angeles Clippers : 96 - 103
- Utah Jazz - Cleveland Cavaliers : 89 - 87
La Liga Primera Division
Football (Spain)- La Coruna - Real Madrid : 3 - 0
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TV Series
Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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The Thin Blue Line
Directed by: Errol Morris
Goosebumps
Directed by: Rob Letterman
Shooting Gallery
Directed by: Keoni Waxman
Copycat
Directed by: Jon Amiel
Kicking & Screaming
Directed by: nbcu
Days to next December 21
If December 21, 1995 is your birthday you're 24 years, 9 months, 9 days old and you'll celebrate your next birthday in 2 months, 21 days.
Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in December 1995?
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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Charles Kuralt'S America
By: Charles Kuralt
The former CBS-TV newsman and author of A Life on the Road revisits some of his favorite places and people in their best seasons, in a cheerful account of
A Cup Of Christmas Tea
By: Tom Hegg
The story of a young man's reluctant visit to an elderly aunt at Christmastime, and the unexpected joy it brings. More than 1.5
Shock Wave
By: Clive Cussler
A Mysterious Plague in the Antarctic... A Diamond Empire Run by an Evil Genius... A Devastating New Technology... NUMA agent DIRK PITT® is investigating the baffling deaths
The Horse Whisperer
By: Nicholas Evans
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERHis name is Tom Booker. His voice can calm wild horses, his touch can heal broken spirits. And Annie Graves has traveled across a continent to the Booker ranch in Montana, desperate to heal her injured …
The Road Ahead
By: Bill Gates
Owner name stamp and phone number written on almost blank page following first end page. Pages are clean and binding is tight.
Videogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days?
Bronkie the Bronchiasaurus
Darker
Chop Suey
The Big Red Adventure
ClayFighter 2: Judgment Clay
Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on December 21, 1995?
On December 21, 1995 the day of the week was Thursday.
What zodiac sign is December 21, 1995?
On December 21, 1995 the zodiac sign was Sagittarius.
Who was the US President on December 21, 1995?
On December 21, 1995 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 21, 1995?
On December 21, 1995 the UK Prime Minister was Sir John Major (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on December 21, 1995?
On December 21, 1995 Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.
Which famous people are born on December 21, 1995?
On December 21, 1995 several famous people were born including, Bobby (rapper), Sebastian Todd.
Which famous people died on December 21, 1995?
Famous people died on December 21, 1995 include, Robert Francis Vere Heuston, Trenchard Cox.
What was the number one song in December 21, 1995?
The number one song in the week of December 21, 1995 was One Sweet Day by Mariah Carey in US and Cotton Eye Joe by Rednex in UK.
What were the top hits on December 21, 1995?
The top hits on December 21, 1995 were One Sweet Day by Mariah Carey, Exhale (Shoop Shoop) by Whitney Houston, Hey Lover by LL Cool J in US and Cotton Eye Joe by Rednex, Earth Song by Michael Jackson, Father And Son by Boyzone in UK.
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