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October 26, 1995

October 26, 1995, was a Thursday. It was 29 years and 26 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Scorpio.

On This Day

Events

Notable events that occurred on October 26, 1995:

  • Yolanda Saldívar is sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Tejano singer Selena.
  • Actor Alec Baldwin allegedly assaults a paparazzi photographer for videotaping his family.
Song charts

Popular songs

On October 26, 1995, the following songs were at the top of the music charts in the USA and the UK:

  • United States: "Fantasy" by Mariah Carey
  • United Kingdom: "Gangsta's Paradise" by Coolio

The music charts on October 26, 1995

The following songs were dominating the Billboard Hot 100 chart:

  • Fantasy - Mariah Carey
  • Gangsta's Paradise (From "Dangerous Minds") - Coolio Featuring L.V.
  • Runaway - Janet Jackson
  • Kiss From A Rose - Seal
  • You Are Not Alone - Michael Jackson
Play the top songs from 1995
A Spotify playlist of songs from the year 1995. Take a trip back to the days of Take That, Coolio, Oasis, TLC, Offspring and N-Trance.
Seven

Top movie

The top movie on this day was "Seven".

Facts

This date was 10,619 days ago. Approximately 354 months have passed. It was the 299th day of 1995, in week 43. The decade was the nineties. People born on this day are currently 29 years old and belong to the Gen-Z generation. 118 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.

Take me back to October 26, 1995

Let's go back to the nineties.

It is Thursday, October 26, 1995. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Scorpio. The summer is long gone. Temperatures have become much cooler, and the evenings are beginning to get darker.

There is a fresh, earthy scent in the air, and fallen leaves have carpeted driveways, lawns, pathways, and sidewalks. Halloween 1995 is just days away. People are watching horror movies and thinking about which costume they are going to wear. Others are organizing parties. In America, the song "Fantasy" by Mariah Carey is at the top of the singles charts, while "Gangsta's Paradise" by Coolio is the number-one song in the UK.

Bill Clinton is the President of the United States, and the movie Seven is at the top of the box office. John Major is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. A new form of communication called "text messaging" is starting to become more widespread. However, it can only be done if both the sender and the receiver are on the same cell network.

Meanwhile, a global system called "the Internet" is also starting to take off. Each day, more and more people are learning how to send emails and browse "websites" on the World Wide Web by connecting their IBM computers to noisy dial-up modems. In fashion, "grunge" clothing has fallen out of favor, 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 schoolgirl" look. The CD is quickly becoming the dominant format for music, and people are buying portable players such as the "Discman". Consequently, sales of cassette tapes are continuing to decline.

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. A new video game console called the PlayStation has just been released by Sony. In Europe, a war is continuing to rage in Bosnia and Herzegovina. NATO, which intervened in August, is now carrying out a sustained air campaign against Serbian forces.

If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Yitzhak Rabin, Stretch, Roxie Roker, and Dean Martin would all still be alive. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "The X-Files", "Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman", "Ellen", and "Party of Five". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Myst", "RoboCop Versus The Terminator", "Donkey Kong Country", and "Judge Dredd".

Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Tales from the Cryptkeeper", "Aaahh!!! Real Monsters", "Brotherly Love", and "Wishbone". Popular toys at the moment include Sylvanian Families, Jenga, Action Man, and Power Rangers figures.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on October 26, 1995, will have the star sign Scorpio.
  • Zodiac Element: Water.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 1995 was the year of the Pig (Yin Wood).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 6.
  • Native American Zodiac: October 26, 1995 falls under the Snake.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of October will have the birthstones Tourmaline and Opal.
  • Birth flower (October): The Marigold and the Cosmos.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on October 26, 1995.

  • Sony PlayStation.

    Sony PlayStation

    The Sony PlayStation (PS1) was released in September 1995. It was one of the best-selling video game consoles of the 1990s.
  • 1995 in music.

    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.
  • Who were the best NBA players in 1995?

    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.
  • Newt Gingrich.

    Newt Gingrich

    Republican politician Newt Gingrich was named Time Person of the Year in 1995 after he led the "Republican Revolution".
  • 1995 in movies.

    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.
  • Claudia Schiffer.

    Claudia Schiffer

    German model Claudia Schiffer was listed as FHM's sexiest woman in 1995.
  • Best football players 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.
  • Braveheart.

    Braveheart

    The film "Braveheart" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1995.
  • CDs have become the dominant music format.

    CDs have become the dominant music format

    By this stage, the CD had become the dominant music format. Consequently, sales of CD players and the "Discman" continued to increase. Meanwhile, people were beginning to replace their cassette players.
  • Seal - "Kiss from a Rose"

    Seal - "Kiss from a Rose"

    The song "Kiss from a Rose" by Seal went on to win a Grammy for 1995's Song of the Year.
  • First Chechen War.

    First Chechen War

    The First Chechen War was raging between Russia and the Chechen Republic of Ichkeria.
  • Mid-1990s fashion.

    Mid-1990s fashion

    During the mid-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 Internet is growing.

    The Internet is growing

    A new global, interconnected network called the Internet was beginning to grow. However, it was still a novelty.
  • Kids are reading Goosebumps.

    Kids are reading Goosebumps

    Kids were reading Goosebumps, which was a series of children's horror books that were written by author R. L. Stine. The original series included books such as "Monster Blood", "Say Cheese and Die!" and "The Barking Ghost".
  • VCRs are common household items.

    VCRs are common household items

    Everyone was using VCRs to watch tapes of movies and TV shows. The device also gave people the ability to record programs and films onto a blank tape.
  • Pogs.

    Pogs

    A game called Pogs (aka Milk caps) began to spread throughout the world in 1993. By 1995, it had become a full-blown craze.
  • The Bosnian War.

    The Bosnian War

    A war was raging in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
  • People are using pagers to communicate.

    People are using pagers to communicate

    Pagers achieved mainstream popularity during the 1990s. These small devices allowed the owner to receive messages. More often than not, the message was a short memo or a phone number that they were supposed to call back.
  • Wallpaper is beginning to go out of style.

    Wallpaper is beginning to go out of style

    By the 1990s, "modernism" was starting to heavily influence interior design trends. As a result, sales of wallpaper started to decline. Instead of using decorative wallpaper, people were beginning to opt for minimalist, painted walls.
  • The Scrunchie.

    The Scrunchie

    People are wearing an elastic hair tie called the "scrunchie".
  • The Game Boy.

    The Game Boy

    A hand-held game console called the "Game Boy" was all the rage. The console boasted games such as Super Mario Land, Tetris, Donkey Kong, Kirby's Dream Land, and a number of Pokémon releases.

Personality traits

Check out our personality summary for people who were born on October 26, 1995.

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Events

What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to October 26, 1995.

  • September 28, 1995: The film Dangerous Minds (1995) is released.
  • October 3, 1995: O.J. Simpson is found not guilty of the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman.
  • October 12, 1995: Rapper Tupac Shakur is released from prison.
  • October 16, 1995: The Million Man March is held in Washington, D.C.
  • October 20, 1995: The movie Mallrats (1995) is released.
  • October 23, 1995: Yolanda Saldívar is found guilty of the murder of Tejano singer Selena.
  • October 25, 1995: Seven students are killed after a school bus is struck by a train in Fox River Grove, Illinois.
  • This date: October 26, 1995
  • October 27, 1995: Leaving Las Vegas (1995) is released in cinemas.
  • October 30, 1995: Oasis release their single Wonderwall.
  • November 1, 1995: Former Irish Tanaiste Brian Lenihan Snr. passes away.
  • November 3, 1995: NBA player Kevin Garnett makes his debut for the Sacramento Kings.
  • November 4, 1995: Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin is assassinated.
  • November 5, 1995: The vehicle combat game "Twisted Metal" is released for the PlayStation.
  • November 6, 1995: NFL: Art Modell announces that he intends on moving the Cleveland Browns to Baltimore.
  • November 7, 1995: Tony Rich releases the song "Nobody Knows".
  • November 8, 1995: The fighting video game "Tekken" is released in North America.
  • November 9, 1995: Irish crime: 21-year-old "JoJo" Dollard disappears while hitchhiking.
  • November 10, 1995: Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls (1995) is released.
  • November 12, 1995: The Croatian War of Independence comes to an end.
  • November 14, 1995:
    • The United States federal government shutdown of 1995 occurs after a budget standoff between Democrats and Republicans.
    • Mariah Carey and R&B group Boyz II Men release the song "One Sweet Day".
  • November 17, 1995: James Bond: GoldenEye (1995) is released.
  • November 20, 1995:
    • Lady Diana discusses her and Prince Charles' extramarital affairs on the BBC show Panorama.
    • Trader Nick Leeson is arrested in Frankfurt and extradited back to Singapore for his role in collapsing Barings Bank.
  • November 22, 1995:
    • The movie Toy Story (1995) is released.
    • Martin Scorsese's movie Casino (1995) is released.
  • November 24, 1995:
    • Ireland votes to legalise divorce.
    • The last signal from the space probe Pioneer 11 is received.

Mid-1990s fashion

Photographs of mid-1990s fashion and hairstyles.

Mid-1990s fashion

Television shows

TV shows in 1995

In October 1995, TV audiences were watching the following series:

TV shows from October 1995.

JAG
JAG
Xena: Warrior Princess
Xena: Warrior Princess
Father Ted
Father Ted
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys
Star Trek: Voyager
Star Trek: Voyager
Friends
Friends
Touched by an Angel
Touched by an Angel
ER
ER
Party of Five
Party of Five
Ellen
Ellen
Babylon 5
Babylon 5
The Nanny
The Nanny

Cars in 1995

1995 saw the introduction of cars such as the Chrysler Cirrus, the Honda Civic (sixth generation), the Toyota Tacoma, the Renault Mégane, the Nissan Almera, and the Ford Taurus (third generation).

Cars in 1995.

Children TV shows

Kids TV shows on October 26, 1995

If you were a kid on October 26, 1995, then you were probably watching the following cartoons and TV shows:

Wishbone
Wishbone
Brotherly Love
Brotherly Love
Hang Time
Hang Time

Pinky and the Brain
Pinky and the Brain
Timon & Pumbaa
Timon & Pumbaa
In the House
In the House
Johnny Bravo
Johnny Bravo
Aaahh!!! Real Monsters
Aaahh!!! Real Monsters
Gargoyles
Gargoyles
The Secret World of Alex Mack
The Secret World of Alex Mack
Friends
Friends
Toys

Popular toys and games in 1995

If you were a child on this date, then you may have had some of the following toys:

Tyco Rebound RC Car
Tyco Rebound RC Car
Street Sharks Action Figures
Street Sharks Action Figures
The PlayStation (PS1)
The PlayStation (PS1)
The Sega Saturn
The Sega Saturn
Styrofoam plane gliders
Styrofoam plane gliders
Sky Dancers
Sky Dancers
Fisher-Price Great Adventures Castle
Fisher-Price Great Adventures Castle
Dear Diary
Dear Diary
Casio Secret Sender 6000
Casio Secret Sender 6000
Jurassic Park: Young Tyrannosaurus Rex
Jurassic Park: Young Tyrannosaurus Rex
Power Rangers figures
Power Rangers figures
Matchbox Car Wash
Matchbox Car Wash
Video games

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in October 1995.

Destruction Derby 1995
Destruction Derby
Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island 1995
Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island
Rayman 1995
Rayman
Killer Instinct 1995
Killer Instinct
Tekken 2 1995
Tekken 2
The Adventures of Batman & Robin 1995
The Adventures of Batman & Robin
Command & Conquer 1995
Command & Conquer
Air Combat 1995
Air Combat
Judge Dredd 1995
Judge Dredd
Full Throttle 1995
Full Throttle
Mortal Kombat 3 1995
Mortal Kombat 3
Theme Park 1995
Theme Park

Were you born on October 26, 1995?

If you were born on this date, then it is unlikely that you will remember anything from the year 1995.

This is because humans find it difficult to retrieve memories of their early childhood.

If you are looking for some childhood nostalgia, then you should check out October 26, 2001, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on October 26.

Bob Hoskins

Bob Hoskins

Actor Deceased
Born on October 26, 1942
He turned 53 on this day in 1995.

Hillary Clinton

Hillary Clinton

American politician
Born on October 26, 1947
She turned 48 on this day in 1995.

Keith Urban

Keith Urban

Singer
Born on October 26, 1967
He turned 28 on this day in 1995.

Seth MacFarlane

Seth MacFarlane

Actor / Animator
Born on October 26, 1973
He turned 22 on this day in 1995.

CM Punk

CM Punk

Wrestler
Born on October 26, 1978
He turned 17 on this day in 1995.

Holidays

Holidays

National holidays and famous events that fall on October 26:

USA

US President

Bill Clinton was the President of the United States on October 26, 1995.

UK

UK Prime Minister

John Major was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Ireland

Irish Taoiseach

John Bruton was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception

Conception dates

Conception estimates for this date.

  • A baby that was born on October 26, 1995 was most likely conceived around February 2, 1995.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on October 26, 1995 is close to July 18, 1996.

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Stats for October 26, 1995

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about October 26, 1995:

  • 10,619 days have passed since this date.
  • 1,517 weeks have passed.
  • 917,481,600 seconds have passed since October 26, 1995.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 1,070,395,200 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 473,420,505,600 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 152,913,600 times.
  • You have taken approximately 78,903,418 steps. That's roughly 35,068 miles.
  • 11,009,779 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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