The 7.0 Mw Neftegorsk earthquake shakes the former Russian settlement of Neftegorsk with a maximum Mercalli intensity of IX (Violent). Total damage was $64.1–300 million, with 1,989 deaths and 750 injured. The settlement was not rebuilt. Date: May 28, 1995 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 28 📅 Events on this day…
While attempting to return to Leeds Bradford Airport in the United Kingdom, Knight Air Flight 816 crashes in Dunkeswick, North Yorkshire, killing all 12 people on board. Date: May 24, 1995 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 24 📅 Events on this day in 1995 📅 On This Day (Today)
The first version of the Java programming language is released. Date: May 23, 1995 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 23 📅 Events on this day in 1995 📅 On This Day (Today)
Shawn Nelson steals an M60 tank from the California Army National Guard Armory in San Diego and proceeds to go on a rampage. Date: May 17, 1995 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 17 📅 Events on this day in 1995 📅 On This Day (Today)
Alison Hargreaves, a 33-year-old British mother, becomes the first woman to ascend Everest without oxygen or the help of sherpas. Date: May 13, 1995 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 13 📅 Events on this day in 1995 📅 On This Day (Today)
During the Croatian War of Independence, the Army of the Republic of Serb Krajina fires cluster bombs at Zagreb, killing seven and wounding over 175 civilians. Date: May 2, 1995 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 2 📅 Events on this day in 1995 📅 On This Day (Today)
Oklahoma City bombing: The Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City, US, is bombed, killing 168 people including 19 children under the age of six. Date: April 19, 1995 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 19 📅 Events on this day in 1995 📅 On This Day (Today)
First Chechen War: Russian paramilitary troops begin a massacre of civilians in Samashki, Chechnya. Date: April 7, 1995 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 7 📅 Events on this day in 1995 📅 On This Day (Today)
TAROM Flight 371, an Airbus A310-300, crashes near Balotesti, Romania, killing all 60 people on board. Date: March 31, 1995 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 31 📅 Events on this day in 1995 📅 On This Day (Today)
Selena is murdered by her fan club president Yolanda Saldívar at a Days Inn in Corpus Christi, Texas. Date: March 31, 1995 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 31 📅 Events on this day in 1995 📅 On This Day (Today)