January 28th, 1995

January 28th, 1995, fell on a Saturday. It was day 28 of 1995. The decade was the 1990s.

26 years, 2 months and 23 days have passed since January 28th, 1995.

January 28th, 1995

Music Singles

Songs that were on top of the music singles charts in the USA and the United Kingdom on January 28th, 1995:

  • United States: Creep - TLC
  • United Kingdom: Cotton Eye Joe - Rednex

Movie Box Office

Which movie was on top of the box office?

  • The movie "Dumb and Dumber" was at the top of the box office on this date.

Take Me Back!

The date is January 28th, 1995 and it's a Saturday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Aquarius. Currently, people are enjoying their weekend.

In America, the song Creep by TLC is on top of the singles charts. Over in the UK, Cotton Eye Joe by Rednex is the number one hit song. Bill Clinton is currently the President of the United States and the movie Dumb and Dumber is at the top of the Box Office.

In the United Kingdom, John Major is the current Prime Minister. In fashion, "grunge" clothing has declined in popularity and women are beginning to wear form-fitting outfits such as slip dresses and pencil skirts. Movies such as Clueless and The Craft have popularized the "sexy school girl" look. In Europe, a war is continuing to rage on in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

It's 1995, so radio stations are being dominated by the likes of Celine Dion, Everything but the Girl, Coolio, Oasis, Michael Jackson, Boyzone, Madonna, Montell Jordan, TLC and Mariah Carey. Former football player O.J. Simpson is currently being tried for the murder of his ex wife and her friend. Manchester United player Eric Cantona is in trouble after kicking a Crystal Palace fan.

On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Murder, She Wrote", "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air", "Batman: The Animated Series" and "X-Men". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Disney's Aladdin", "Earthworm Jim", "Donkey Kong Country" and "Warcraft: Orcs & Humans". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Are You Afraid of the Dark?", "The Adventures of Pete & Pete", "Taz-Mania" and "All That".

Popular toys include the likes of "Micro Machines", "Polly Pocket", "Yo-yo" and "Nerf Blaster".

News Topics, Fads & Culture

Trending news stories and fads that were prevalent throughout this time period. These are news stories and events that would have been in the media on January 28th, 1995.

  • The Bosnian War

    During this time, The Bosnian War was raging on in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

  • Mid-1990s fashion

    During the middle of the 1990s, female clothing began to become more form-fitting, as those badly-shaped "mom jeans" began to disappear. Grunge fashion started to decline and popular outfits began to include tartan minikilts, hot pants, slip dresses and knee highs.

  • The O.J. Simpson murder case.

    The People of the State of California v. Orenthal James Simpson ran between the 2nd of November, 1994 and the 3rd of October, 1995.

  • First Chechen War.

    During this period, the First Chechen War was raging on between Russia and the Chechen Republic of Ichkeria.

  • Seal - "Kiss from a Rose"

    "Kiss from a Rose" by Seal would go on to win a Grammy for 1995's Song of the Year.

  • Braveheart

    "Braveheart" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1995.

  • Best football players in 1995.

    In 1995, the best soccer players were George Weah, Jürgen Klinsmann, Jari Litmanen, Alessandro Del Piero, Patrick Kluivert, Gianfranco Zola, Paolo Maldini, Marc Overmars, Matthias Sammer and Michael Laudrup.

  • FHM Sexiest Woman 1995

    German model Claudia Schiffer is listed as FHM's sexiest woman in 1995.

  • 1995 in movies.

    Movies released in 1995 included Die Hard with a Vengeance, Toy Story, Apollo 13, GoldenEye, Pocahontas, Batman Forever, Seven, Casper, Waterworld, Jumanji, Braveheart, The Usual Suspects, Bad Boys, Billy Madison, Outbreak and Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls.

  • Newt Gingrich

    Republican politician Newt Gingrich is named as the Time Person of the Year in 1995. This was after he had led the "Republican Revolution".

  • Who were the best NBA players in 1995?

    In 1995, the best NBA players were David Robinson, Karl Malone, Scottie Pippen, John Stockton, Penny Hardaway, Charles Barkley, Shawn Kemp, Shaquille O'Neal, Gary Payton, Mitch Richmond, Detlef Schrempf, Dennis Rodman, Hakeem Olajuwon, Reggie Miller and Clyde Drexler.

  • 1995 in music.

    Popular music artists in 1995 included Coolio, Oasis, TLC, Seal, Boyz II Men, Mariah Carey, Luniz, The Notorious B.I.G., Michael Jackson, Madonna, Real McCoy, Bon Jovi, Des'ree, Shaggy, Boyz II Men, Montell Jordan, Bryan Adams, Green Day and Def Leppard.

  • Eric Cantona's kung-fu kick.

    Manchester United midfielder Eric Cantona created headlines after he kicked a Crystal Palace fan during a Premier League game on the 25th of January, 1995.

Basic Facts

Basic facts and information about this date:

  • This date fell on a weekend.
  • 26 years, 2 months and 23 days have passed since January 28th, 1995.
  • Week Number: This date occurred during Week 04 of 1995.
  • Leap Year: 1995 was NOT a leap year.
  • Age: Anyone born on January 28th, 1995, will be 26 years of age.
  • People born in 1995 belong to the Generation Z generation.
  • Unix Timestamp: The Unix Timestamp for this date is 791251200.

Around This Time...

Notable events that occurred around January 28th, 1995:

Horoscopes & Birthstone Information

Zodiac & Birthstone information:

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on January 28th, 1995, will have the star sign Aquarius.
  • However, if you are going by the new star sign system (2020), then the sign for this date is actually Capricorn.
  • Zodiac Element: Air.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 1995 was the year of the Pig (Yin Wood).
  • Native American Zodiac: January 28th, 1995 falls under the Otter.
  • Birthstone: Anyone born during the month of January will have the birthstone Garnet.

Television Shows

TV shows that people would have been watching around this time.

  • Hercules: The Legendary Journeys - TV series.
  • Star Trek: Voyager - Kathryn Janeway is the captain of a starship that is lost in space and must find its way back home.
  • Gargoyles - Animated series about a group of gargoyles that come to life at night.
  • The Secret World of Alex Mack - Sitcom about a teenager with special powers.
  • Friends - Sitcom about a group of friends living in New York City.
  • Touched by an Angel - Tv series about a group of angels.
  • ER - Hospital drama series.
  • Party of Five - TV show about five siblings whose parents died in a car accident.
  • Ellen - TV series.
  • Babylon 5 - Soap drama that is set in space.
  • The Nanny - Fran Fine becomes a nanny in wealthy widower Maxwell Sheffield's home.
  • Walker, Texas Ranger - Starring Chuck Norris.

1995 - Kid's TV

Children's and Teen TV shows that would have been airing on this date in 1995.

  • Aaahh!!! Real Monsters
  • Gargoyles
  • The Secret World of Alex Mack
  • Friends
  • The Magic School Bus
  • Sweet Valley High
  • All That
  • Sister, Sister
  • Weird Science
  • The Nanny
  • Rocko's Modern Life
  • Biker Mice from Mars
  • Tales from the Cryptkeeper
  • Animaniacs
  • Bill Nye the Science Guy
  • Living Single
  • The Animals of Farthing Wood
  • X-Men: The Animated Series
  • Batman: The Animated Series
  • Barney & Friends
  • Home Improvement
  • Taz-Mania
  • Doug
  • Rugrats
  • The Ren & Stimpy Show
  • The Adventures of Pete & Pete
  • Are You Afraid of the Dark?
  • Beverly Hills, 90210
  • The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
  • Rosie and Jim
  • Blossom
  • The Simpsons
  • Roseanne
  • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
  • Fireman Sam
  • Full House
  • Married... with Children

1995 - Toys & Games

Toys and games that would have been popular on this date in 1995:

  • Sky Dancers
  • Action Man
  • Mighty Max
  • Littlest Pet Shop
  • Nerf Blaster
  • Pogs
  • Super Soaker (water gun)
  • G.I. Joe (figures)
  • Yo-yo
  • Polly Pocket
  • Jenga
  • Micro Machines
  • Sylvanian Families
  • Easy-Bake Oven

Video Games

Popular video games that you might have been playing around this time.

  • Warcraft: Orcs & Humans - Real-time strategy game that was developed by Blizzard Entertainment.
  • Donkey Kong Country - Platforming video game that was published by Nintendo on the SNES.
  • Earthworm Jim - Platforming game that featured an earthworm called Jim. Jim finds a super suit that gives him powers.
  • Super Metroid - Action adventure game that was published by Nintendo.
  • Disney's Aladdin - Platform SEGA game based on the 1992 film.

Celebrity Birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures and noteable people who were born on the 28th of January:

Weather

Weather information for January 28th, 1995:

  • Dublin, Ireland: It was 7.8 degrees Celsius. It was a very wet day. It was a windy day. It was a cloudy day.
  • New York, USA: Temperature: 15.4 degrees Fahrenheit. -9.22 degrees Celsius. Snow was reported. Precipitation: 0.25cm.
  • London, England: Temperature: 8.78 degrees Celsius. Rain fell. Precipitation: 1.52cm.

US President

Who was the US President on January 28th, 1995?

  • Bill Clinton was the President of the United States.

UK Prime Minister

Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom on January 28th, 1995?

  • John Major was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Irish Taoiseach

Who was the Taoiseach (Prime Minister) of Ireland on this date?

  • John Bruton was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception Dates

Interesting facts about conception dates.

  • A baby that was born on January 28th, 1995 was probably conceived around the 20th of April, 1994. (Rough Estimate).
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on January 28th, 1995 is the 7th of November, 1995. (Rough Estimate).

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Videos

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Time Difference & Statistics

Here are some fun statistics about January 28th, 1995.

  • 9,580 days have passed since this date.
  • 827,708,400 seconds have passed since the January 28th, 1995.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beated approximately 965,659,800 times.
  • Since January 28th, 1995, earth has travelled approximately 427,097,534,400 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 137,951,400 times.
  • If you were born on this day, you have taken approximately 71,182,922 steps. That's about 31,637 miles!
  • Since this date, 9,932,501 meteors have entered the earth's atmosphere!

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