Dates by Year
Historical Events
- Amendment to make it illegal to physically desecrate the flag turned down by senate 63-36 (need 2/3 vote)
- CBC announces Radio Canada International service to end on March 31
Peres Addresses US Congress
Israeli Prime MinisterShimon Peres addresses both houses of the US Congress
- NBA referees return to work after striking
Famous Deaths
- Andrew Olle, Australian broadcaster (Four Corners, The 7.30 Report), dies at 48
- David Lightbown, English politician and government whip, dies at 63
- David Marshall, Singaporean politician (Chief Minister of Singapore 1955-56, pushed self-governance for Singapore), dies at 97
- James "Ike" Altgens, American photojournalist, JFK assassination photographer, dies at 76
- Lindsay Boynton, British historian who helped create the field of furniture studies, dies at 61
- Mary Bruce, American tap dance teacher, dies at 95
- Mohyedin Alempour, Tajik artist and BBC journalist, found shot and killed at 50
Died in 19951995 Highlights
About December 12, 1995
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 30 years, 2 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No
Generation:Millennial
Chinese Zodiac:Pig
Star Sign:Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: One Sweet Day -Mariah Carey & Boyz II Men
#1 Song: Earth Song -Michael Jackson


