What happened on June 21, 1995?

Headlines from June 21, 1995

• ✈️ Jetliner Hijacked – A member of the Aum Shinrikyo sect hijacked a Japanese jetliner with 365 people aboard, demanding the release of their imprisoned leader.
• 🏆 Baptist Group Repents – The Southern Baptist Convention voted to repent for its historical defense of slavery and apologized to African-Americans.
• 🏥 Health Care Company Sale – Metrahealth Companies, the largest U.S. health care firm, is reportedly seeking a buyer amid industry changes.
• 📈 Citicorp Stock Buyback – Citicorp announced plans to buy back up to $3 billion of its stock, reflecting strong financial health.
• 🎭 Kirov Ballet in U.S – The Kirov Ballet brought three significant works by choreographer Michel Fokine to the United States, showcasing its artistic heritage.
• 🌍 Vatican at UN – The Vatican plans to advocate for motherhood at a UN conference, following its previous involvement in population issues.
• 🎾 Graf Faces Challenge – Steffi Graf encounters another tough opponent in the first round of Wimbledon, continuing her competitive journey.
• 📉 Japan's Economy Stagnant – Japan reported minimal economic growth in the first quarter, impacted by a slowdown in personal consumption post-Kobe earthquake.
• 🏗️ Fairfax County Developments – Fairfax County is seeing a resurgence in office construction with four new large projects underway after a five-year hiatus.
• 🌱 Seattle's Organic Gardening – Seattle's P-Patch community gardening program promotes organic produce and engages over 3,000 urban gardeners.