Selena Day | Social and Cultural Events | Apr 16
On April 12, 1995, two weeks after Tejano singer Selena’s tragic death, George W. Bush, who was then governor of Texas, declared her birthday, April 16, as Selena Day in the state. Bush said that Selena represented “the essence of south Texas culture.”
Tejano Singer Selena Quintanilla-Pérez is Shot and Killed by Her Fan Club Manager | Mar 31, 1995
Selena Quintanilla-Pérez is commonly referred to as the “Queen of Tejano Music.” Her contributions to music and fashion made her one of the most celebrated Mexican-American entertainers of the late 20th century. In 2020, Billboard magazine put her in third place on their list of “Greatest Latino Artists of All Time,” based on both Latin ….
