Your place in the Universe on 1995
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1995 (MCMXCV in Roman Numerals) was the year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1995th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations.
Is 1995 a year special to you? Discover what 1995 was famous for, Key World Leaders of 1995, 1995 Time’s Person of the Year, the #1 song, movie and book in 1995, how old is someone born in 1995 and what Chinese zodiac sign is associated to 1995.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about 1995 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What was 1995 known for ?
- Key World Leaders of 1995
- Who was the U.S. President in 1995?
- Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in 1995?
- Who was the Pope in 1995?
- 1995: Who was Time's Person of the Year?
- What was the number 1 song in the USA in 1995?
- What was the number 1 song in the UK in 1995?
- What was the most popular movie in 1995?
- What was the best selling book in 1995?
- How old is someone born in 1995?
- What was the Chinese Zodiac sign associated with the year 1995?
What was 1995 known for ?
- The 1990’s were a boom period for much of the world, and in the middle of that decade – 1995 – the world saw developments that would change the way that people live.
- In 1995, the US government stopped funding the Internet – it was completely privatized. Once privatization took place, companies like Prodigy and America Online (AOL) offered easy Internet access to the public for the first time in history. 1995 can be considered a landmark year for this development alone, as no one at the time could imagine how much it would change the world.
- January 1995 saw the opening remarks for the OJ Simpson murder trial. Former American football player OJ Simpson was accused of murdering his ex-wife, Nicole Brown-Simpson and Ron Goldman, a friend of Nicole’s. It was called the “trial of the century” and truly became a cultural phenomenon. It was very highly publicized and there was a great deal of speculation regarding the guilt or innocence of Mr. Simpson, especially after the crimes he later committed after a verdict of “not guilty” at this trial.
- In other developments in technology, Microsoft launched Windows 95 and WinPlay3, the first real-time MP3 player software, is announced to the world. In September of 1995, the DVD (digital video disk) is announced, marking the beginning of the end of the VHS (video home system).
- 1995 was the year that Pixar’s Toy Story was released. Not only did this launch a long-lasting movie franchise, it was also the first ever full-length computer animated feature film to be released in theatres. This was also the year that Star Trek: Voyager made its television debut and Mel Gibson’s Braveheart was released in movie theatres, sparking a renewed interest in Scottish culture and possible independence from the United Kingdom.
- The world population in 1995 was 5,744,212,979 people according to data by United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division. This figure includes both urban and rural populations. The urban population at that time accounted for 45.0% of the total population, which is roughly 2.6 billion individuals.The annual population change in 1995 was an increase of +81.0 million people, representing a percentage increase of +1.43% over the previous year.The average population density in 1995 was 24 persons per square mile (or 39 persons per square kilometer).
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Key World Leaders of 1995
Who was the U.S. President in 1995?
In 1995, Bill Clinton (Democrat) was the President of the United States. His term spanned from January 20, 1993 to January 20, 2001. During his presidency, the U.S. experienced its longest peacetime economic expansion, though he was impeached over a personal scandal.
Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in 1995?
In 1995 the UK Prime Minister was Sir John Major (Conservative). His administration oversaw the negotiation of the Maastricht Treaty and managed the UK through economic recession and recovery.
Who was the Pope in 1995?
The leader of the Catholic Church in 1995 was Pope St John Paul II who had held the papacy since 1978. During his long pontificate, he played a key role in the fall of communism in Eastern Europe, expanded interfaith dialogue, and was a strong advocate for human rights.
1995: Who was Time's Person of the Year?
Newt Gingrich
In 1995, Newt Gingrich was named by TIME magazine as Person of the Year. Leader of the "Republican Revolution", a Republican party election landslide, which led to Gingrich being elected Speaker of the House.
What was the number 1 song in the USA in 1995?
The number 1 song in the USA in 1995, i.e. the best selling and most popular song of tha year, was Gangsta's Paradise by Coolio
What was the number 1 song in the UK in 1995?
The number 1 song in the UK in 1995, i.e. the best selling and most popular song of tha year, was Unchained Melody / White Cliffs Of Dover by Robson Green & Jerome Flynn
What was the most popular movie in 1995?
The most popular movie and box office hit was Safe by Boaz Yakin
What was the best selling book in 1995?
How old is someone born in 1995?
Someone born in 1995 is 30 years old this year.
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What was the Chinese Zodiac sign associated with the year 1995?
According to the Chinese Zodiac and Astrology 1995 was the Year of the Pig.
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