Amazon Opens for Business
On July 16, 1995, Amazon.com opened for business, initially as an online bookstore. Founded by Jeff Bezos in his garage, the launch of Amazon marked the beginning of a retail revolution. At a time when the Internet was still in its infancy, Bezos recognized the potential of the web to reach a global audience. He […]
U.S. Space Shuttle Docks with Russian Space Station
In a significant demonstration of post-Cold War international cooperation, the U.S. Space Shuttle Atlantis docked with the Russian space station Mir on June 29, 1995. This event marked the first shuttle-Mir rendezvous and began a series of joint missions known as the Shuttle-Mir Program. The collaboration not only helped pave the way for the International […]
Pop Star Selena Murdered
Pop star Selena Quintanilla-Pérez is tragically murdered by Yolanda Saldívar, the president of her fan club, in Corpus Christi, Texas, shocking fans around the world and leaving a void in the music industry. Selena’s untimely death at the age of 23 cut short a promising career and sparked an outpouring of grief from her devoted […]
Toy Story Premieres, Revolutionizing Animation
Pixar’s groundbreaking animated film “Toy Story” premiered on November 22nd, 1995. This marked a turning point in the world of animation, introducing computer-generated imagery (CGI) and setting the stage for a new era in filmmaking.
Oslo II Accords
Rabin, Peres, and Arafat signed the Oslo II Accords (formally Israeli-Palestinian Interim Agreement on the West Bank and the Gaza Strip), which detailed the expansion of Palestinian self-rule to population centres other than Gaza and Jericho.
Cal Ripken, Jr.
American professional baseball player Cal Ripken, Jr., played in his 2,131st consecutive game, surpassing Lou Gehrig’s record, which had stood for more than 56 years.