Quiz: The Year 1995
Which film won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1995?
- “Forrest Gump” won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1995. This heartwarming film tells the story of a man with a low IQ who witnesses and influences important historical events in the 20th century.
Who became the Prime Minister of Israel in 1995?
- Yitzhak Rabin became the Prime Minister of Israel in 1995. He was a Nobel Peace Prize laureate and played a significant role in the Oslo Accords, which aimed to establish peace between Israel and Palestine.
What was the name of the first fully computer-animated feature film released in 1995?
- “Toy Story” was the first fully computer-animated feature film released in 1995. It was produced by Pixar Animation Studios and directed by John Lasseter.
Who won the NBA Finals in 1995?
- The Houston Rockets won the NBA Finals in 1995. They defeated the Orlando Magic in the finals, with Hakeem Olajuwon being named the Finals MVP.
What was the name of the deadliest earthquake in 1995?
- The Kobe earthquake was the deadliest earthquake in 1995. The 8.0 magnitude quake struck the city of Kobe, Japan, on January 17, and resulted in the loss of over 6,000 lives.
Who won the Super Bowl in 1995?
- The San Francisco 49ers won the Super Bowl in 1995. They defeated the San Diego Chargers in the Super Bowl XXIX, with 75 points and 10 touchdowns.
Which country won the Eurovision Song Contest in 1995?
- Norway won the Eurovision Song Contest in 1995. The winning song was "Nocturne" by Secret Garden.
Which famous trial began in 1995, with the defendant being found not guilty the following year?
- The O. J. Simpson murder case began in 1995, with the trial was one of the most publicized in history, with people across the world tuning in to watch the proceedings.
Who won the Women's Singles title at Wimbledon in 1995?
- Steffi Graf won the Women's Singles title at Wimbledon in 1995, which was her sixth title win. She defeated Arantxa Sánchez Vicario in the final with 4-6, 6-1, and 7-5.
What was the name of the first Microsoft web browser to be released in 1995?
- In 1995, Internet Explorer was launched as an early web browser. While it was not the first web browser to be released in the world, it quickly gained more popularity than Netscape Navigator, integrating with the Windows operating system.
