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In 1990, "WrestleMania V" was held, where Hulk Hogan and “Macho Man” Randy Savage squared off in an epic showdown that’s still talked about by wrestling fans today. Dubbed “The Mega Powers Explode,” this match was the culmination of a year-long storyline that saw two of wrestling’s biggest icons go from the best of friends to the fiercest of rivals.

In 1993, Shelley Long returns to “Good Advice” as a marriage counselor. Not only is the series debut delayed by its starʹs health problems and enormous tinkering with concept and characters, the show is later bogged down when Long is sideswiped by a case of the flu. Which is why the really “Good Advice” is “Donʹt hire Shelley Long.”

In 1995, The longest strike in major league history comes to an end. Having the first 23 days of this major league season canceled and 252 games of the last season lost, the owners accept the playersʹ March 31st unconditional offer to return to work. The playersʹ decision to return to work is made after a U.S. District Court issued an injunction restoring terms and conditions of the expired agreement. Teams will play 144-game schedules. The strike had begun on August 12, 1994.

In 1995, “Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel” began airing on HBO

In 1996, Saint Francis of Illinois pummeled Robert Morris 71-1 in a Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference game that was surrendered after four innings by Robert Morris coach Gerald McNamara. Saint Francis, a dual member of the NAIA and NCAA Division II, sent 30 batters to the plate in the first inning as they scored 26 runs, an NCAA record. The Fighting Saints followed that with 22 runs in the second, four in the third and 19 in the final inning. In all, Saint Francis broke twelve NCAA Division II records and tied four others.

In 1997, For the first time, the salary of one player Albert Belle exceeded the payroll of an entire team the Pittsburgh Pirates. Belle, the gameʹs highest-paid player for 1997 at $10 million, made $928,333 more than the whole Pirates payroll, which totaled $9,071,667.

In 1997, The sitcom “Smart Guy” debut on WB.

In 1998, By hitting a home run at Bank One Ballpark, Ellis Burks sets a major league record by having homered in 33 different stadiums.

In 1998, The soap opera “General Hospital” celebrated its 35th anniversary with an hour-long retrospective of stories, stars past and present, itʹs evolutuion and clips from memorable storylines.

In 1998, Today in Late Show w/ Letterman History: Suprstar Bruce Willis, via satellite from Twin Falls, Idaho, performs some of his death-defying feats using a daredevil monitor located at the Ed Sullivan Theater that does such superstunts as bungee jumping and sliding down a 50-foot cable into a bowl of pudding.

In 1998, “Worldʹs Wildest Police Videos” began airing on Fox

In 1999, The movie “The Out of Towners” starring Steve Martin and Goldie Hawn opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 1993, "The Adventures of Huck Finn" was released by Walt Disney Pictures; Stephen Sommers (director/screenplay); Elijah Wood, Courtney B. Vance, Robbie Coltrane, Jason Robards, Ron Perlman, Dana Ivey, Mary Louise Wilson, Anne Heche, James Gammon, Paxton Whitehead, Tom Aldredge, Renee O'Connor, Laura Bundy, Curtis Armstrong, Frances Conroy, Danny Tamberelli, Garette Ratliff Henson, Gerald McKenzie, Stephen Sommers, Archie Moore; Adventure; Live action

In 1993, "Cop and a Half" was released by Universal Pictures / Imagine Entertainment; Henry Winkler (director); Arne Olsen (screenplay); Burt Reynolds, Norman D. Golden II, Ruby Dee, Holland Taylor, Ray Sharkey, Sammy Hernandez, Sean Evan O'Neal, Frank Sivero, Rocky Giordani, Marc Macaulay, Tom McCleister, Ralph Wilcox, Tom Kouchalakos; Comedy; Live action

In 1993, "The Crush" was released by Warner Bros. Pictures / Morgan Creek Productions; Alan Shapiro (director/screenplay); Cary Elwes, Alicia Silverstone, Jennifer Rubin, Kurtwood Smith, Gwynyth Walsh, Amber Benson, Matt Walker; Thriller; Live action

In 1993, "Jack the Bear" was released by 20th Century Fox; Marshall Herskovitz (director); Steven Zaillian (screenplay); Danny DeVito, Robert J. Steinmiller Jr., Miko Hughes, Gary Sinise, Art LaFleur, Carl Gabriel Yorke, Stefan Gierasch, Andrea Marcovicci, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Reese Witherspoon, Lee Garlington, Christopher Lawford, Justin Mosley Spink; Drama; Live action

In 1999, "Cookie's Fortune" was released by October Films; Robert Altman (director); Anne Rapp (screenplay); Glenn Close, Julianne Moore, Liv Tyler, Chris O'Donnell, Ned Beatty, Courtney B. Vance, Charles S. Dutton, Patricia Neal, Donald Moffat, Lyle Lovett, Matt Malloy, Randle Mell, Niecy Nash, Rufus Thomas, Ruby Wilson, Danny Darst, Preston Strobel, Anne Whitfield; Comedy, Drama; Live Action

In 1999, "The Out-of-Towners" was released by Paramount Pictures; Sam Weisman (director); Marc Lawrence (screenplay); Steve Martin, Goldie Hawn, John Cleese, Mark McKinney, Oliver Hudson, William Duell, Anne Haney, Mo Gaffney, Mary Testa, Josh Mostel, Gregory Jbara, Cynthia Nixon, Joseph Maher, Constance McCashin, Ernie Sabella, John Pizzarelli, Mayor Rudolph Giuliani, Scotty Bloch, Joe Grifasi, Jack McGee, Jessica Cauffiel; Comedy; Live Action

In 1999, "A Walk on the Moon" was released by Miramax Films / Village Roadshow Pictures; Tony Goldwyn (director); Pamela Gray (screenplay); Diane Lane, Viggo Mortensen, Liev Schreiber, Anna Paquin, Tovah Feldshuh, Bobby Boriello, Julie Kavner, Mahee Paiement, Star Jasper, Ellen David, Lisa Bronwyn Moore, Lisa Jakub, Joseph Perrino, Stewart Bick; Romance; Live Action

U.S. 1990s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1994, “Electric Relaxation (Relax Yourself Girl)” by A Tribe Called Quest peaked at number 65 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Indian Outlaw” by Tim McGraw peaked at number 15 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Just Another Day” by Queen Latifah peaked at number 54 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Alt-U.S. 1990s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1994, “All Apologies” by Nirvana peaked at number 45 on the Alt-U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1990s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1994, “Return To Innocence” by Enigma peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Stay” by Eternal peaked at number 16 on the Canada pop singles chart.

Alt-Canada 1990s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1994, “Cantaloop (Flip Fantasia)” by Us3 featuring Rahsaan peaked at number 24 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1994, “For Whom The Bell Tolls” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 30 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Hasn't Hit Me Yet” by Blue Rodeo peaked at number 8 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1994, “High Road Easy” by Sass Jordan peaked at number 9 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1994, “In Walked Love” by Exposé peaked at number 49 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1994, “No Excuses” by Alice In Chains peaked at number 17 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1994, “The Ones You Love” by Rick Astley peaked at number 53 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Without You” by Mariah Carey peaked at number 4 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1990s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1994, “C'est la vie” by UB40 peaked at number 37 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Could It Be I'm Falling In Love” by Worlds Apart peaked at number 15 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Do You Remember The First Time?” by Pulp peaked at number 33 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Dry County” by Bon Jovi peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Fallin'” by Teenage Fanclub and De La Soul peaked at number 59 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Have Mercy” by Yazz peaked at number 42 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Hi De Ho” by K7 and The Swing Kids peaked at number 17 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Hot Love Now” by The Wonder Stuff peaked at number 19 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1994, “House Of Love” by Smooth Touch peaked at number 58 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1994, “I Like To Move It” by Reel 2 Real featuring The Mad Stuntman peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1994, “I Was Right and You Were Wrong” by Deacon Blue peaked at number 32 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1994, “I'm In A Philly Mood” by Daryl Hall peaked at number 52 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Insomniac” by Echobelly peaked at number 47 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Jam J” by James peaked at number 24 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Keep Givin' Me Your Love” by Ce Ce Peniston peaked at number 36 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Oh! Carol” by General Saint and Don Campbell peaked at number 54 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1994, “One More Time” by Whycliffe peaked at number 72 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Shine On” by Degrees Of Motion peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Sticks and Stones” by Cud peaked at number 68 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Streets Of Philadelphia” by Bruce Springsteen peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1994, “The Best Years Of My Life” by Diana Ross peaked at number 28 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1994, “U R The Best Thing” by D:Ream peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Whatta Man” by Salt-N-Pepa featuring En Vogue peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Wings Of Love” by Bone peaked at number 55 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1994, “World In Your Hands” by Culture Beat peaked at number 20 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1994, ⏺🤣 “Money (That's What I Want)” by The Backbeat Band peaked at number 48 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1990s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1994, “Cornflake Girl” by Tori Amos peaked at number 19 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Don't Go Breaking My Heart” by Elton John and RuPaul peaked at number 45 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Sing Hallelujah!” by Dr. Alban peaked at number 5 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Things Can Only Get Better” by D:Ream peaked at number 9 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Without You” by Mariah Carey peaked at number 3 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 1990s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1994, “Bump N' Grind” by R. Kelly peaked at number 49 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Happy Nation” by Ace Of Base peaked at number 22 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Things Can Only Get Better” by D:Ream peaked at number 46 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Twist and Shout” by Chaka Demus and Pliers With Jack Radics and Taxi Gang peaked at number 2 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1990s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1994, “Breathe Again” by Toni Braxton peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Get-A-Way” by Maxx peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Hobo Humpin' Slobo Babe” by Whale peaked at number 17 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Ik wil een kus” by Benny Neyman peaked at number 37 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Love Is History” by Michèle peaked at number 41 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Right In The Night (Fall In Love With Music)” by Jam and Spoon featuring Plavka peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Sail Away” by Urban Cookie Collective peaked at number 21 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Things Can Only Get Better” by D:Ream peaked at number 20 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Zij is een wonder” by Roland Verstappen peaked at number 39 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Sweden 1990s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1994, “Breathe Again” by Toni Braxton peaked at number 25 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Girls and Boys” by Blur peaked at number 30 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

France 1990s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1994, “Cannonball” by The Breeders peaked at number 8 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1994, “La mamma morta” by Maria Callas peaked at number 50 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1994, “U Got 2 Let The Music” by Cappella peaked at number 12 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Violently Happy” by Björk peaked at number 31 on the France pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1990s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1994, “Alles aus Liebe” by Die Toten Hosen peaked at number 37 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Happy People” by Prince Ital Joe featuring Marky Mark peaked at number 22 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Things Can Only Get Better” by D:Ream peaked at number 11 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

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