What happened in September 1995?
The top front-page story of each day in September 1995, as it was reported at the time. Click a date to see that day’s full front page and the matching birthday books.
- Sep 1🎾 Agassi Wins in Five – Andre Agassi, the defending champion, battles through a tough match to win in five sets at the United States Open.
- Sep 2🎸 Rock Hall of Fame Opens – The Rock-and-Roll Hall of Fame and Museum was inaugurated with performances and a celebratory parade featuring iconic musicians.
- Sep 3🏛️ Rock-and-Roll Hall Opens – The Rock-and-Roll Hall of Fame opens in Cleveland, showcasing music history and designed by I. M. Pei.
- Sep 4🌍 Youth Honored for Good Deed – A 14-year-old martial arts expert raised $30,000 to buy an artificial limb for a friend born without a left arm, earning recognition for his kindness.
- Sep 5🎉 Fireworks in Jerusalem – Jerusalem kicks off a 15-month celebration of its 3,000th anniversary with fireworks, dancers, and political controversy.
- Sep 6⚾ Ripken Ties Gehrig's Record – Cal Ripken Jr. matched Lou Gehrig's record of 2,130 consecutive games played, a milestone celebrated in baseball history.
- Sep 7🌪️ Hurricane Devastates Caribbean – The most powerful hurricane in six years struck Caribbean islands, causing widespread destruction, flattening homes, and damaging hospitals.
- Sep 8🚀 Space Shuttle Launches – The space shuttle Endeavour launched after a month of delays, carrying five astronauts for an 11-day mission to study the Sun and test new pressure suits.
- Sep 9🌊 Hurricane Evacuations Planned – Thousands of Americans stranded on St. Martin, devastated by a hurricane, may be evacuated this weekend, officials announced.
- Sep 10🎾 Graf Wins US Open – Steffi Graf claimed victory over Monica Seles in the US Open women's final, marking a significant moment in tennis history.
- Sep 11🎾 Sampras Wins US Open – Pete Sampras captured the US Open title by defeating Andre Agassi, solidifying his status as one of the top players in tennis.
- Sep 12🎹 Feltsman Emulates Ashkenazy – Pianist Vladimir Feltsman increasingly takes on conducting roles, mirroring his colleague Vladimir Ashkenazy's career path.
- Sep 13📈 Dow Surges to High – The Dow Jones industrial average rose sharply, reaching an all-time high of 4,747.21, reflecting strong blue-chip stock performance.
- Sep 14🖼️ Berlin Unveils Dix Painting – A 1920 painting by Otto Dix, deemed a significant 20th-century treasure, was unveiled at Berlin's National Gallery.
- Sep 15🌍 Sarajevo Pact Signed – A significant agreement to lift the siege of Sarajevo marks a diplomatic achievement for President Clinton's foreign policy team.
- Sep 16🌍 Siege of Sarajevo Lifted – Bosnian Serbs began lifting the siege of Sarajevo, reopening roads and airports, marking a significant step towards peace.
- Sep 17🌪️ Hurricane Hits St. Thomas – Hurricane Marilyn struck St. Thomas with winds over 100 mph, damaging homes, closing the hospital, and causing a building collapse.
- Sep 18🌍 U.S. Utilities Aid Czechs – American utility companies start a project in the Czech Republic to reduce greenhouse gases and air pollutants.
- Sep 19🌍 New Skin Test for Ebola – A new skin test developed by Dr. Sherif R. Zaki helps track Ebola infections in remote areas, aiding timely medical responses.
- Sep 20🌍 Holocaust Survivor Settlement – Hugo Princz's 41-year battle for compensation from Germany for Nazi camp suffering ends with a $2.1 million settlement.
- Sep 21📈 AT&T Splits Into Three – AT&T announced a major restructuring plan to split into three separate companies, marking a significant shift in its corporate strategy.
- Sep 22📈 Total Signs Yemen Gas Deal – Total S.A. signed a multibillion-dollar liquefied natural gas project contract with Yemen, planning a $3 billion investment.
- Sep 23🌍 Dengue Fever Epidemic – Dengue fever resurges in Latin America, reaching epidemic levels after being nearly eradicated, threatening the U.S. as well.
- Sep 24🌍 Israeli Accord With Arafat – Israel and the PLO reach a crucial agreement on Israeli withdrawal from much of the West Bank in ongoing peace negotiations.
- Sep 25🌍 Israel-Palestine Accord – Israel and the Palestinians reached a significant agreement to transfer control of parts of the occupied West Bank to Arab residents.
- Sep 26🏗️ Moscow Resurrecting Icon – A mountain of concrete is rising, day and night, on the banks of the Moscow River.
- Sep 27🔬 Chronic Fatigue Study – A study links chronic fatigue syndrome to blood pressure regulation abnormalities, published in The Journal of the American Medical Association.
- Sep 28🔬 Genome Research Advances – Researchers report rapid progress in deciphering the human genome, enhancing understanding of genetics and potential medical breakthroughs.
- Sep 29🕊️ Arafat and Rabin Sign Pact – Yitzhak Rabin and Yasir Arafat signed an accord to expand Palestinian self-rule in a significant step towards peace.
- Sep 30🎨 Mellons Donate Art – The National Gallery of Art received 85 artworks valued over $50 million from Paul Mellon’s collection, enhancing its Impressionist holdings.
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