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Events on Wednesday 24 May 1995 2
1916 – 1995Harold Wilson (1916-1995)Died 24 May 1995, aged 79Harold Wilson served twice as British prime minister, from 1964 to 1970 and again from 1974 to 1976, leading the Labour Party through periods of economic strain and social change. His governments introduced major social reforms and held Britain's first referendum on membership of the European Community. He resigned unexpectedly in 1976, citing a wish to retire while still in good health.
1995Batman Forever#2 film of 1995 — $337m worldwideDirected by Joel Schumacher, starring Val Kilmer, Tommy Lee Jones and Jim Carrey.