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Events in March 1995 8
1933 – 1995Ronnie Kray (1933-1995)Died 17 March 1995, aged 61Ronnie Kray, along with his twin brother Reggie, led the Kray twins, one of the most notorious organized crime gangs in London's East End during the 1950s and 1960s. He was convicted of murder in 1969 and spent the rest of his life in prison or Broadmoor psychiatric hospital. The Krays became enduring figures in British popular culture.
1964 – 1995Eazy-E (1964-1995)Died 26 March 1995, aged 30Eazy-E, born Eric Wright, was a rapper and a founding member of the influential gangsta rap group N.W.A. He also ran Ruthless Records, which launched the careers of Dr. Dre and Ice Cube. He died of complications from AIDS shortly after publicly disclosing his diagnosis.
1971 – 1995Selena (1971-1995)Died 31 March 1995, aged 23Selena Quintanilla-Perez, known simply as Selena, was a Tejano singer whose crossover success made her one of the most popular Latin artists in the United States. She was shot and killed by Yolanda Saldivar, the former manager of her fan club and boutiques. Her death prompted an outpouring of grief and inspired a hit biographical film.
1995Iditarod 1995Winner: Doug Swingley — 9 days 2hDoug Swingley of Montana became the first non-Alaskan to win the Iditarod and set a new course record of under 9 days.
1995Returns to the NBAJordan ends his baseball pursuit amid an MLB strike and rejoins the Chicago Bulls, wearing number 45.
1995Michael Jordan returns to the NBABasketball star ends brief retirement to rejoin the Chicago BullsMichael Jordan announced his return to professional basketball with the Chicago Bulls, ending a retirement of a year and a half during which he had played minor league baseball. His comeback re-energized the NBA and set up the Bulls' second run of championships. He announced the comeback with the words I'm back.
1995Tokyo subway sarin attackAum Shinrikyo cult releases nerve gas on commutersMembers of the Aum Shinrikyo cult released sarin gas on five Tokyo subway trains during morning rush hour, killing 13 people and injuring thousands. The attack triggered a nationwide manhunt and a reassessment of Japan's domestic security. Cult leader Shoko Asahara was later arrested and eventually executed.
1995Academy Award for Pulp FictionBest Original ScreenplayTarantino and Roger Avary win Best Original Screenplay at the 67th Academy Awards. Pulp Fiction is nominated for seven and wins one, while Forrest Gump takes Best Picture. Having already won the Palme d'Or at Cannes the previous May, Tarantino at thirty-one is the most talked-about director in America.