April 19th, 1995

April 19th, 1995, fell on a Wednesday. It was day 109 of 1995. The decade was the 1990s.

25 years, 10 months and 9 days have passed since April 19th, 1995.

April 19th, 1995

On This Date

Events that occurred on April 19th, 1995:

  • The Oklahoma City bombing occurs, killing 168 people.

Music Singles

Songs that were on top of the music singles charts in the USA and the United Kingdom on April 19th, 1995:

  • United States: This Is How We Do It - Montell Jordan
  • United Kingdom: Back For Good - Take That

Movie Box Office

What movie was on top of the box office?

  • The movie "Bad Boys" was at the top of the box office on this date.

Take Me Back!

The date is April 19th, 1995 and it's a Wednesday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Aries. The summer of 1995 is drawing closer and temperatures have started to rise.

In America, the song This Is How We Do It by Montell Jordan is on top of the singles charts. Over in the UK, Back For Good by Take That is the number one hit song. Bill Clinton is currently the President of the United States and the movie Bad Boys 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. People are watching popular TV shows such as "Seinfeld", "Mad About You", "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine" and "The X-Files".

Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Earthworm Jim", "Donkey Kong Country", "Warcraft: Orcs & Humans" and "Mortal Kombat 3". Children and teenagers are currently watching television shows such as "The Ren & Stimpy Show", "X-Men: The Animated Series", "The Nanny" and "The Magic School Bus". If you're a kid or a teenager, then you're probably playing with toys such as "Yo-yo", "G.I. Joe (figures)", "Nerf Blaster" and "Sky Dancers".

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 April 19th, 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.

  • Oklahoma City bombing

    American terrorists Timothy McVeigh and Terry Nichols set off a bomb in downtown Oklahoma City on the 19th of April, 1995. 168 people are killed.

Basic Facts

Basic facts and information about this date:

  • 25 years, 10 months and 9 days have passed since April 19th, 1995.
  • Week Number: This date occurred during Week 16 of 1995.
  • Leap Year: 1995 was NOT a leap year.
  • Age: Anyone born on April 19th, 1995, will be 25 years of age.
  • People born in 1995 belong to the "Generation Z" generation.
  • Unix Timestamp: The Unix Timestamp for this date is 798246000.

Around This Time...

Notable events that occurred around April 19th, 1995:

  • March 20th, 1995: 12 people are killed in the Tokyo subway sarin attack.
  • March 23rd, 1995: Soccer player Eric Cantona is sentenced to two weeks in jail after kicking a Crystal Palace fan in January.
  • March 26th, 1995: Rap star Eazy-E passes away from complications of AIDS.
  • March 27th, 1995: The single Back for Good is released by Take That.
  • March 31st, 1995: The comedy film Tommy Boy (1995) is released in cinemas.
  • March 31st, 1995: A man attempts to stab guitarist Jimmy Page during a performance in Auburn Hills, Michigan.
  • March 31st, 1995: Latin singer Selena is shot and killed.
  • April 2nd, 1995: WrestleMania XI: Lawrence Taylor defeats Bam Bam Bigelow at the Hartford Civic Center in Hartford, Connecticut.
  • April 4th, 1995: British DJ Kenny Everett dies from AIDS.
  • April 7th, 1995: The movie Bad Boys (1995), starring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence, is released in cinemas.
  • April 10th, 1995: The first episode of "In the House", starring LL Cool J, is aired.
  • April 18th, 1995: NFL quarterback Joe Montana announces his retirement.
  • This date: April 19th, 1995
  • April 21st, 1995: The first episode of "Father Ted" is aired.
  • April 24th, 1995: A Unabomber bomb kills lobbyist Gilbert Murray in Sacramento, California.
  • April 26th, 1995: The comedy movie "Friday" is released.
  • April 30th, 1995: Wrestling: Triple H makes his WWF debut.
  • May 11th, 1995: The Sega Saturn is released in America.
  • May 13th, 1995: Norway win the 1995 Eurovision Song Contest with the song "Nocturne" by Secret Garden.
  • May 14th, 1995: Football: Blackburn Rovers are crowned Premier League champions.
  • May 17th, 1995: A U.S. Army veteran called Shawn Nelson goes on a tank rampage in San Diego, California.
  • May 19th, 1995: Die Hard: With a Vengeance (1995) is released in cinemas.

Horoscopes & Birthstone Information

Zodiac & Birthstone information:

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on April 19th, 1995, will have the star sign Aries.
  • Aries is the star sign for this date in both the old and the new system.
  • Zodiac Element: Fire.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 1995 was the year of the Pig (Yin Wood).
  • Native American Zodiac: April 19th, 1995 falls under the Falcon.
  • Birthstone: Anyone born during the month of April will have the birthstone Diamond.

Television Shows

TV shows that you might 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.

  • In the House
  • Dexter's Laboratory
  • 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.

  • Mortal Kombat 3 - The third installment in the series. Fighters band together to fight of an invasion that is being led by Shao Kahn.
  • 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.

Celebrity Birthdays

Celebrities and historical figures that were born on the 19th of April:

Weather

Weather information for April 19th, 1995:

  • Dublin, Ireland: It was 9.2 degrees Celsius. It was a dry day. It was a sunny day.
  • New York, USA: Temperature: 55.6 degrees Fahrenheit. 13.11 degrees Celsius. There was thunder. Rain fell. Precipitation: 1.27cm.
  • London, England: Temperature: 5.11 degrees Celsius.

US President

Who was the US President on April 19th, 1995?

  • Bill Clinton was the President of the United States.

UK Prime Minister

Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom on April 19th, 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 April 19th, 1995 was probably conceived around the 10th of July, 1994. (Rough Estimate).
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on April 19th, 1995 is the 27th of January, 1996. (Rough Estimate).

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Videos

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Time Difference & Statistics

Here are some fun statistics about April 19th, 1995.

  • 9,447 days have passed since this date.
  • 816,224,400 seconds have passed since the April 19th, 1995.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beated approximately 952,261,800 times.
  • Since April 19th, 1995, earth has travelled approximately 421,171,790,400 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 136,037,400 times.
  • If you were born on this day, you have taken approximately 70,195,298 steps. That's about 31,198 miles!
  • Since this date, 9,794,693 meteors have entered the earth's atmosphere!

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