1995 Snapshot
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The Vibe
Pop Culture
Windows 95
Slang
"Keep it real"
Price Check
Gas: $1.15
Notable Deaths
Jerry Garcia, Dean Martin, Selena
Music & Style
Pop Punk
World Affairs
OKC Bombing
Chechen War
Yearly Summary
- Global Events: The Oklahoma City Bombing occurs. The Dayton Agreement ends the Bosnian War. eBay is founded (as AuctionWeb). Windows 95 is released with a massive marketing campaign.
- Culture & Mood: 'Cool Britannia' peaks with Britpop (Oasis vs. Blur). Toy Story is released as the first fully computer-animated feature film.
- Fashion & Slang: The 'Clueless' look (plaid skirts) and frosted tips. 'Whatever!'
- Fun Fact: 1995 was the year the DVD was officially announced, and Javascript was created in just 10 days by Brendan Eich!