What happened in April 1995?
The top front-page story of each day in April 1995, as it was reported at the time. Click a date to see that day’s full front page and the matching birthday books.
- Apr 1🎤 Selena Shot Dead – Grammy-winning Tejano singer Selena was shot and killed at a motel in Corpus Christi, Texas, shocking fans and the music industry.
- Apr 2🌍 Thousands Mourn Selena – Thousands gathered to pay tribute to Selena, the 23-year-old Tejano music star who was tragically shot, highlighting her impact on music and culture.
- Apr 3⚾ Baseball Season Resumes – Major League Baseball owners accepted players' offer to return, ending the longest work stoppage in professional sports history.
- Apr 4🔬 Earth's Inner Core Crystal – New theories suggest Earth's inner core may be a massive iron crystal, explaining magnetic anomalies observed at the surface.
- Apr 5🔬 Nobel Laureate Dies – Hannes Alfven, a Nobel laureate and founder of a significant field in physics, passed away at 86 in Sweden.
- Apr 6🔬 New Pollution Technology – Platinum prices surged to a four-year high after Engelhard Corporation announced a new pollution-control catalyst using the metal.
- Apr 7🔬 New Galaxy Discoveries – A research team revealed the universe contains far more galaxies than previously thought, impacting predictions about its fate.
- Apr 8🌍 Crying Madonna Tears – A statue of the Virgin Mary in Civitavecchia, Italy, reportedly weeps blood, drawing attention and tests from locals and media.
- Apr 9🔬 One-Dose Typhoid Shot – A new vaccine approved by the FDA is the first one-dose vaccine against typhoid fever, suitable for children as young as 2.
- Apr 10🏆 Seagram Acquires MCA – Seagram completes its $5.7 billion acquisition of 80% of MCA, marking a significant move in the entertainment industry.
- Apr 11🔬 New Hepatitis Viruses – Three previously unknown hepatitis viruses were discovered from a blood sample frozen for over 30 years, potentially impacting medical research.
- Apr 12🏙️ Shanghai Subway Opens – Shanghai's new subway system opened this week, marking a significant step in the city's modernization efforts.
- Apr 13💰 Dollar Steady Against Yen – The dollar steadied against the yen amid speculation of interest rate cuts by the Bank of Japan in an upcoming economic package.
- Apr 14⚖️ Simpson Jurors Divided – A dismissed juror from the O. J. Simpson trial revealed deep racial divisions among jurors, socializing in racially determined groups.
- Apr 15🌍 Trans-Atlantic Pact Talks – Discussions on a trans-Atlantic free-trade agreement gain traction among politicians and business leaders in Europe and North America.
- Apr 16🏰 Ireland's Medieval Beacon – Glendalough's stunning landscape showcases Ireland's beauty, with crisp spring days and vibrant green hills attracting visitors.
- Apr 17🏌️ Tway's Remarkable Victory – Bob Tway wins the MCI Classic, marking his first victory in five years, overcoming challenges in a playoff.
- Apr 18🚢 Ferry Rescue Operation – Over 300 passengers were rescued from a ferry in the English Channel after it began taking on water in choppy seas.
- Apr 19🔬 Superconductivity Breakthrough – Los Alamos National Laboratory unveiled a new technology that advances the dream of high-temperature superconductivity.
- Apr 20⛵ Young America Wins – Young America triumphed in the America's Cup, defeating Mighty Mary by 2 minutes 46 seconds in challenging conditions.
- Apr 21🌍 Earth Day Celebrations – Various events are organized to celebrate Earth Day, promoting environmental awareness and activities for all ages.
- Apr 22🌍 Earth Day Celebration – Earth Day celebrates its 25th birthday today, highlighting environmental awareness and conservation efforts worldwide.
- Apr 23🌍 Earth Day Celebrated – Thousands of New Yorkers celebrated the 25th Earth Day with a parade, highlighting environmental awareness and community spirit.
- Apr 24🌍 Toxic Spill Disaster – A chemical plant explosion in Lodi, NJ, killed four people and caused a toxic spill, killing thousands of fish in the Saddle River.
- Apr 25🧬 Earliest Human Tools Found – Stone tools dated at 2.6 million years old were discovered in Ethiopia, marking the earliest known artifacts created by humans or their ancestors.
- Apr 26🏰 Disney Income Surge – The Walt Disney Company reported a 27% increase in net income for its second quarter, driven by strong sales of 'The Lion King' video and theme park attendance.
- Apr 27⛵ Conner Wins America's Cup – Dennis Conner made a dramatic comeback, defeating Mighty Mary by 52 seconds to secure a spot in the America's Cup finals against New Zealand.
- Apr 28🌉 U.N. Success Story – The Broken Bridge in Cambodia, destroyed in 1972, has been repaired by Japan and reopened, connecting the city to its seaport.
- Apr 29📈 Dow Hits Record High – The Dow Jones industrial average rose 6.57 points, reaching a new record high after recovering from early losses.
- Apr 30🚄 High-Speed Rail Extended – France's T.G.V. line will extend to Marseilles, cutting travel time to Montpellier, enhancing connectivity between major cities.
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