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In 1991, On the first day of Operation Desert Storm, U.S.-led forces hammered Iraqi targets in an effort to drive Iraq out of Kuwait. A defiant Iraqi President Saddam Hussein declared that the “mother of all battles” had begun. The U.S. Patriot defense missile was used in battle for the first time to shoot down a Scud fired at Saudi Arabia. Iraq fires eight Scud missiles on Israel.
In 1992, “Tequila and Bonetti” began airing on CBS
In 1992, “The Show Must Go On” single by Queen was released
In 1994, A 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck Southern California, killing at least 72 people and causing $20 billion worth of damage. It is the most expensive natural disaster in American history.
In 1994, Allen G. Odell, ad executive who developed the rhyming roadside “Burma Shave” signs, died at age 90.
In 1994, Danny Bonaduce wins a split decision against Donny Osmond in a charity boxing match. Adding insult to injury, Bonaduce quips, “Osmond was such a wimp, I actually got bored punching him. His sister, Marie, would have been a tougher fight.”
In 1994, “Can We Shop?” premieres in syndicaion with Joan Rivers.
In 1994, “Leeza” began airing on NBC
In 1994, “Rolonda”, TV Talk Show, debut in syndication.
In 1995, on One Life to Live, an Elvis impersonator officiated the nuptials of Tina and David at the “Love Me Tender” Chapel in Las Vegas.
In 1995, The Golf Channel tees up and debut on satellite as another cable network.
In 1995, The NFL Rams announced they were leaving Southern California after 49 years and moving to Saint Louis. They would return to Los Angeles with the 2016 season.
In 1995, “Golf Central” began airing on Golf Channel
In 1995, “Marker” and “The Watcher” both premiered (and bombed) on the upstart UPN network.
In 1996, David Bowie, Tom Donahue, Jefferson Airplane, Gladys Knight and The Pips, Little Willie John, Pink Floyd, Pete Seeger, The Shirelles, and The Velvet Underground are inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame.
In 1996, On Beverly Hills 90210, Kelly got back together with Colin. Unfortunately, they celebrated their reuinion by getting high.
In 1996, On The Bold and the Beautiful, Brooke Logan (Katherine Kelly Lang) arrived at Stephanie Forrester's (Susan Flannery) and confronted her with the letter written by Dr. Peters, who performed Bridget's paternity test. Stephanie listened to Brooke's ranting briefly but when Brooke told her, "You're just a pathetic excuse for a woman," Stephanie slapped her.
In 1996, Phil Donahue calls it quits on his daytime talk show after 29 years that upcoming fall.
In 1996, Talk show host Phil Donahue announced he was retiring after the end of the season, after 29 years on the air.
In 1997, Anchorwoman, Canadian, and Greek Muse of comedy Thalia Assuras leaves ABCʹs “World News Now” for a short-lived show on CBSʹs Eye On People cable network.
In 1997, Sabrina episode #14: In “Sabrina Through the Looking Glass,” A stressed-out Sabrina gets a monstrous wart, which only worsens her foul mood. And despite everyoneʹs efforts to cheer her, she seeks solace and solitude in an alternate world inside her mirror, where she becomes trapped in her own bad mood. Baltimore Oriole Brady Anderson appears as himself to guide her through the realm of making amends — to Jenny for ignoring her, to Harvey for ridiculing his use of a puppet spider monkey to get them through a school assignment she flubbed, and to Libby for turning her into a goat. In the end, she endorses Aunt Hildaʹs recipe for a good time — a gigantic flan.
In 1997, the movie “Beverly Hills Ninja” opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A. Beverly Hills Ninja is a comedy film about an clumsy white orphan who was raised by ninjas and tries to solve a murder mystery in California, starring Chris Farley.
In 1997, Today in Late Show w/ Letterman History: The LATE SHOW presents its “All Kevin Spectacular,” featuring all things by the name of Kevin, including actor Kevin Kline, actor Kevin Sorbo, standup comedian Kevin Brennan and the “Top Ten Ways the World Would Be Different if Everyone Were Named Kevin.”
In 1998, The very first show in the history of the new Colorado Springsʹ World Arena opens with Bill Cosby.
In 1999, Flame-haired songstress Cyndi Lauper lends her voice and likeness to “The Simpsons.”
In 1999, The TV sitcom “Zoe, Duncan, Jack and Jane” premiered on WB.
In 1992, "Freejack" was released by Warner Bros. Pictures / Morgan Creek Productions; Geoff Murphy (director); Steven Pressfield, Ronald Shusett, Dan Gilroy (screenplay); Emilio Estevez, Mick Jagger, Rene Russo, Anthony Hopkins, Jonathan Banks, Grand L. Bush, David Johansen, Amanda Plummer, Wilbur Fitzgerald, Jerry Hall; Action, Sci-fi; Live Action
In 1992, "A Gnome Named Gnorm" was released by PolyGram Filmed Entertainment / Interscope Communications; Stan Winston (director); John Watson, Pen Densham (screenplay); Anthony Michael Hall, Jerry Orbach, Claudia Christian, Eli Danker, Mark Harelik, Robert Z'Dar, Shane Mahan, Rob Paulsen, Will Ryan, Greg Kean, Deanna Oliver, Pat Crawford Brown, Steve Susskind, Wren T. Brown; Fantasy, Buddy, Comedy; Live Action
In 1992, "Juice" was released by Paramount Pictures; Ernest R. Dickerson (director/screenplay); Gerard Brown (screenplay); Omar Epps, Tupac Shakur, Jermaine "Huggy" Hopkins, Khalil Kain, Cindy Herron, Vincent Laresca, Samuel L. Jackson, George O. Gore II, Grace Garland, Queen Latifah, Oran "Juice" Jones, Flex Alexander, Doctor Dré, Ed Lover, Fab 5 Freddy, Donald Faison, EPMD, Shihab Rashid; Crime, Drama; Live Action
In 1996, "From Dusk till Dawn" was released by Dimension Films; Robert Rodriguez (director); Quentin Tarantino (screenplay); George Clooney, Quentin Tarantino, Harvey Keitel, Juliette Lewis, Cheech Marin, Fred Williamson, Salma Hayek, Ernest Liu, Danny Trejo, Tom Savini, Michael Parks, John Saxon, Marc Lawrence, Kelly Preston, John Hawkes, Tito & Tarantula; Crime, Horror; Live Action
In 1997, "Albino Alligator" was released by Miramax Films; Kevin Spacey (director); Christian Forte (screenplay); Matt Dillon, Faye Dunaway, Gary Sinise, William Fichtner, Viggo Mortensen, John Spencer, Skeet Ulrich, M. Emmet Walsh, Joe Mantegna, Frankie Faison, Melinda McGraw, Jeff Hoffman; Crime, Thriller; Live Action
In 1997, "Beverly Hills Ninja" was released by TriStar Pictures; Dennis Dugan (director); Mark Feldberg, Mitch Klebanoff (screenplay); Chris Farley, Nicollette Sheridan, Nathaniel Parker, Robin Shou, Soon-Tek Oh, Chris Rock, Keith Cooke Hirabayashi, Will Sasso, François Chau, Jason Tobin, John P. Farley, Kevin Farley, Billy Connolly, Patrick Breen, Steve Terada; Action, Comedy; Live Action
In 1997, "Metro" was released by Touchstone Pictures / Caravan Pictures / Roger Birmbaum Productions; Thomas Carter (director); Randy Feldman (screenplay); Eddie Murphy, Michael Rapaport, Michael Wincott, Carmen Ejogo, Art Evans, Denis Arndt, Paul Ben-Victor, Kim Miyori, Donal Logue, James Carpenter; Action; Live Action
In 1999, "Selma, Lord, Selma" was released by ABC / Buena Vista Television / Walt Disney Television; Charles Burnett (director); Cynthia Whitcomb (screenplay); Jurnee Smollett, Clifton Powell, Mackenzie Astin, Ella Joyce, Yolanda King, Elisabeth Omilami, Afemo Omilami, Brett Rice, Kyle Orlando Massey, Margo Moorer, Von Coulter, Laura-Shay Griffin, Danny Nelson, Faruq Jenkins, Stephanie Zendra Peyton, Zach Rogers, L. Warren Young, Bob Banks, Richard Reed, Ebony Curry, Brian Beagle, Gerald Brown, George Faughnan, Leland L. Jones, Patty Mack, James Mayberry, Alex Van, James Van Harper; Drama; Live Action
In 1998, “I Don't Want To Wait” by Paula Cole peaked at number 11 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1998, “Smack My Bitch Up” by The Prodigy peaked at number 89 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1998, “Truly Madly Deeply” by Savage Garden peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1998, “Elmo” by Holly McNarland peaked at number 68 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1998, “Falling Down Blue” by Blue Rodeo peaked at number 50 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1998, “Gasoline” by Moist peaked at number 27 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1998, “Home” by Sheryl Crow peaked at number 40 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1998, “The Oaf” by Big Wreck peaked at number 21 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1998, “Together Again” by Janet Jackson peaked at number 2 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1998, “Dreams” by Smokin Beats Featuring Lyn Eden peaked at number 23 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1998, “Halls Of Illusion” by Insane Clown Posse peaked at number 56 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1998, “Never Ever” by All Saints peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1998, “No One But You (Only The Good Die Young)” by Queen peaked at number 13 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1998, “On My Own” by Peach Union peaked at number 69 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1998, “Renegade Master '98” by Wildchild peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1998, “Stay” by Bernard Butler peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1998, “That's The Way (I Like It)” by Clock peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1998, “Untouchable” by Rialto peaked at number 20 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1998, “Back Then” by CDB peaked at number 42 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1998, “Choose Life” by PF Project Featuring Ewan McGregor peaked at number 40 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1998, “Given To Fly” by Pearl Jam peaked at number 13 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1998, “Together Again” by Janet Jackson peaked at number 4 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1998, “Gettin' Jiggy Wit It” by Will Smith peaked at number 6 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1998, “Mourn You 'Til I Join You” by Naughty By Nature peaked at number 11 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1998, “Never Ever” by All Saints peaked at number 1 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1998, “Perfect Day” by Various Artists peaked at number 25 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1998, “Too Much” by Spice Girls peaked at number 9 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1998, “Crazy Little Party Girl” by Aaron Carter peaked at number 23 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1998, “Nobody's Wife” by Anouk peaked at number 2 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1998, “Perfect Day” by Various Artists peaked at number 31 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1998, “Prince Igor” by The Rapsody Featuring Warren G And Sissel peaked at number 3 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1998, “Torn” by Natalie Imbruglia peaked at number 1 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1998, “Hasta siempre” by Nathalie Cardone peaked at number 2 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1998, “Un être ideal” by Véronique Sanson peaked at number 34 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1998, “It's Like That” by Run-D.M.C. vs. Jason Nevins peaked at number 1 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1998, “Planet Love” by DJ Quicksilver peaked at number 35 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1998, “Round 'N' Round (It Goes)” by Gil peaked at number 11 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1998, “Sunchyme” by Dario G peaked at number 2 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1998, “Too Much” by Spice Girls peaked at number 18 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1998, “Baby Can I Hold You?” by Boyzone peaked at number 15 on the Finland pop singles chart.
In 1998, “Perfect Day” by Various Artists peaked at number 4 on the Finland pop singles chart.
In 1998, “Remix And Repent” by Marilyn Manson peaked at number 18 on the Finland pop singles chart.
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