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In 1990, “Get Up” single by Technotronic was released
In 1991, on the Bold and the Beautiful, Brooke and Eric tied the knot.
In 1991, Pan Am filed for bankruptcy. It set a trend. Continental went into Chapter 11 the same year. The next year America West Airlines did the same. And TWA went bankrupt the year after that.
In 1991, “Davis Rules” with Jonathan Winters and Randy Quaid premieres on ABC-TV. Unfortunately for Davis, his show didnʹt rule and it bombed! Randy Quaid reluctantly accepts the promotion to school principal in the pilot episode of “Davis Rules.” The single father has got his own problems to deal with including fellow teacher Ms. Higgins (Debra Jo Rupp in her TV debut) and Grandpa — Jonathan Winters. While the series lasts a mere 29 episodes it does so over two networks, ABC and CBS, with a few minor cast additions for its second season including Bonnie Hunt and Giovanni Ribisi.
In 1992, 8:00 p.m./ET “Dinosaurs” (ABC); Fran gets a job on TV giving advice to dinosaurs with problems, and creating for Earl a problem in need of a solution: how to cope with a wife who works? Voices include Jessica Walter.
In 1992, President George H.W. Bush got ill, collapsed during a state dinner in Tokyo, and threw up on the Japanese Prime Minister Kiichi Miyazawaʹs lap; alert Secret Service agents, seized the vomit, and wrestled it to the ground; White House officials said Bush was suffering from stomach flu, but in reality, Bush was predicting something horrible from Japan would be coming to America years from now…Pokemon!
In 1992, REM topped the list of nominees — with seven — for the 34th annual Grammy Awards.
In 1992, “By The Time I Get To Phoenix” album by Glen Campbell was certified Platinum by the RIAA. What took the album so long to go Platinum? It took the same time to get to Platinum as a snail did from Los Angeles to Phoenix!
In 1993, Elvis Presley receives tribute with a 29-cent U.S. postage stamp, his '50s-era likeness selected in a poll of citizens. Some consumers purposely mail letters to fake addresses so they can get their mail back, stamped with “Return To Sender”
In 1993, Michael Jordan becomes the 18th NBA player to reach the 20,000-point plateau when he scores 35 points in the Chicago Bullsʹ game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Jordan reaches 20,000-points in 620 games, faster than anyone except Wilt Chamberlain, who did it in 499 games.
In 1993, NBC decided to offer The Tonight Show to David Letterman after repeatedly assuring Jay Leno before that Jayʹs hosting duties were firm.
In 1993, On The Young and the Restless, Molly Carter (Marilyn Alex) gave her daughter, Sheila (Kimberlin Brown), valuable information about Scotty's custody.
In 1994, Faith Hill's first single release, "Wild One" was at #1 on the US Country chart. The song spent four weeks atop the Billboard chart, the longest for a debut release by a female artist since Connie Smith's debut "Once a Day" in 1964.
In 1995, Fox decides foolishly to revive “Get Smart” with Maxwell Smart and Agent (now Congresswoman) 99's son Zach Smart fighting crime just as ineptly as his father had 25 years earlier. The revival only produces seven episodes, but its not-so-smart young hero — Andy Dick — bounces back quickly and is seen only a month later as Matthew Brock on “NewsRadio.”
In 1995, Pearl Jamʹs Eddie Vedder hosted a national late-night radio show broadcast titled “Self Pollution Radio” from the bandʹs hometown of Seattle, Washington.
In 1995, The popular HBO comedy “Dream On” debuts on Fox, with all the objectionable language and nudity edited out for broadcast television. It didnʹt last long.
In 1995, “House of Buggin'” starring comedian John Leguizamo (TV Comedy Variety) premiered on Fox TV.
In 1996, on One Life to Live, Blair gave birth to her daughter with Todd, Starr.
In 1996, Today in Late Show w/ Letterman History: On the day of the legendary east-coast blizzard of 1996 (dubbed “Blizzardo” by Letterman), Letterman invites the entire stand-by audience in to see the show.
In 1997, Larry Hagman starred in the drama “Orleans” that debut on CBS, but it didnʹt last long.
In 1997, On All My Children (year not given but assumed), Dmitri was devastated by a doctored paternity test results that, thanks to Skyeʹs tampering, “proved” that heʹd fathered sister-in-law Mariaʹs baby. Later, the truth came out that Maddie was really sired by Edmund.
In 1997, Two weeks after the lucrative Christmas season officially ended, Intel Corporation FINALLY unveiled its much-anticipated Pentium processors with MMX (multimedia extensions) technology designed to offer users PCs with improved graphics, video and audio features.
In 1998, Roseanne files for divorce from third husband Ben Thomas.
In 1998, Scientists announce discovery that cosmosʹ galaxies are accelerating, flying apart at ever faster speeds.
In 1999, The quirky TV drama series “Providence” premiered on NBC
In 1999, The TV western series “Magnificent Seven” returned to CBS
In 1993, "Leprechaun" was released by Trimark Pictures; Mark Jones (director/screenplay); Warwick Davis, Jennifer Aniston, Ken Olandt, Mark Holton, Robert Hy Gorman, Shay Duffin, John Sanderford, John Voldstad, Pamela Mant, William Newman, David Permenter, Raymond Turner, Heather Kennedy, Timothy Garrick, Alexandra Sachs, Brandon Sachs; Horror, Comedy; Live action
In 1999, "A Civil Action" was released by Touchstone Pictures / Paramount Pictures; Steve Zaillian (director/screenplay); John Travolta, Robert Duvall, Tony Shalhoub, William H. Macy, James Gandolfini, John Lithgow, Kathleen Quinlan, Željko Ivanek, Stephen Fry, Dan Hedaya, Sydney Pollack, Kathy Bates, Mary Mara, Bruce Norris, Peter Jacobson, Howie Carr; Drama, Live Action
In 1994, “God Blessed Texas” by Little Texas peaked at number 55 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1994, “I Never Knew Love” by Doug Stone peaked at number 81 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1994, “I'll Be Loving You” by Collage peaked at number 56 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1994, “Keep Ya Head Up” by Tupac peaked at number 12 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1994, “Let It Snow” by Boyz II Men peaked at number 32 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1994, “All For Love” by Bryan Adams, Rod Stewart And Sting peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1994, “Stick It Out” by Rush peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1994, “Without A Trace” by Soul Asylum peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1994, “Dreams” by Gabrielle peaked at number 28 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1994, “I'm Alive” by Jackson Browne peaked at number 14 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1994, “Into Your Arms” by The Lemonheads peaked at number 83 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1994, “Paying The Price Of Love” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 51 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1994, “Said I Loved You...But I Lied” by Michael Bolton peaked at number 3 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1994, “Something In Common” by Bobby Brown And Whitney Houston peaked at number 25 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1994, “State Of The Heart” by West End Girls peaked at number 53 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1994, “Time And Chance” by Color Me Badd peaked at number 55 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1994, “Touch Of Your Hand” by Glass Tiger peaked at number 34 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1994, “Abandon Ship” by Blaggers Ita peaked at number 48 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1994, “Family Affair” by Shabba Ranks Featuring Patra peaked at number 18 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1994, “Feelin' Alright” by E.Y.C. peaked at number 16 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1994, “Here We Go Again” by A Homeboy, A Hippie And A Funki Dredd peaked at number 57 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1994, “Jenny Ondioline / French Disko” by Stereolab peaked at number 75 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1994, “The Perfect Year” by Dina Carroll peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1994, “Twist And Shout” by Chaka Demus And Pliers With Jack Radics And Taxi Gang peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1994, “Walking On Air” by Bad Boys Inc. peaked at number 24 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1994, “Let's Get It On / Do You Wanna Dance?” by Peter André peaked at number 17 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1994, “Rock And Roll Dreams Come Through” by Meat Loaf peaked at number 18 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1994, “Somebody Dance With Me” by DJ BoBo peaked at number 13 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1994, “True Love” by Elton John And Kiki Dee peaked at number 34 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1994, “Feels Like Heaven” by Urban Cookie Collective peaked at number 12 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1994, “Helemaal niets” by Roland Verstappen peaked at number 32 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1994, “Ik wil niet dat je liegt / Waarheen waarvoor” by Paul de Leeuw / Annie de Rooy peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1994, “Jij mag altijd op mij rekenen” by Isabelle A peaked at number 37 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1994, “Play Dead” by Björk With David Arnold peaked at number 11 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1994, “What I Do Best” by Robin S. peaked at number 23 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1994, “The Sign” by Ace Of Base peaked at number 2 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1994, “Both Sides Of The Story” by Phil Collins peaked at number 22 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1994, “Down The Drain” by Stakka Bo peaked at number 27 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1994, “Higher Ground” by UB40 peaked at number 23 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1994, “Nouveau western” by MC Solaar peaked at number 4 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1994, “Stay (Faraway, So Close!)” by U2 peaked at number 18 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1994, “Hey Mr. D.J.” by Zhané peaked at number 42 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1994, “Maximum Overdrive” by 2 Unlimited peaked at number 23 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1994, “Stay (Faraway, So Close!)” by U2 peaked at number 20 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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