1995

What Was Happening in 1995

Oasis vs Blur defines a generation as the internet starts to change everything.

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Number 1 Songs in 1995 — UK and US Charts

UK #1

"Unchained Melody / White Cliffs of Dover"

Robson & Jerome

The Soldier Soldier actors' debut single became the best-selling single of 1995 in the UK, much to the annoyance of Britpop fans who had expected Oasis or Blur to dominate.

US #1

"Gangsta's Paradise"

Coolio featuring L.V.

Featured on the Dangerous Minds soundtrack, the Grammy-winning hip-hop track was the best-selling single of 1995 in the US and became one of the defining songs of the decade.

Biggest Films of 1995 — Box Office Hits

Toy Story

Box Office: $373 million worldwide

Pixar's Toy Story was the first fully computer-animated feature film and changed the animation industry forever. Die Hard with a Vengeance and Batman Forever also performed strongly, but Toy Story's cultural impact was enormous.

Fashion and Style of 1995

Fashion, clothing and visual culture from the era

Architecture and Buildings of 1995

Buildings completed and structures opened in 1995

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