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In 1991, Talking puppetlike “Dinosaurs” come to ABC in a prehistoric sitcom from the mind of the late muppeteer Jim Henson. Voices include Stuart Pankin, Jessica Walter, Sally Struthers and Sherman Hemsley. It was the first Jim Henson project since his death. His son Brian inherited the Henson empire last year.
In 1991, Veteran soap actress Emily McLaughlin, who played Jessie Brewer on General Hospital for many years and spoke the show's first line, passed away at age 62. Prior to GH, McLaughlin portrayed Eileen Seaton on Young Doctor Malone.
In 1991, “General Hospital” star Emily McLaughlin died of cancer.
In 1992, Thousands of Russians celebrated Orthodox Easter, with bells ringing out from the walled Kremlin for the first time since Bolshevik leaders vowed to crush Christianity forever.
In 1993, Former “Simpsons” comedy writer Conan OʹBrien was named to succeed David Letterman as host of NBCʹs “Late Night” program.
In 1994, On Bold and the Beautiful, Taylorʹs “funeral” was held after she was presumed dead in a plane crash.
In 1994, Voting began in South Africaʹs first all-race elections. South African blacks voted for the first time and gave the power of government to the African National Congress and President Nelson Mandela.
In 1994, “Blues” album by Jimi Hendrix was released
In 1994, “Due South” began airing on CTV in Canada.
In 1994, “Streets Of Philadelphia” single by Bruce Springsteen was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1995, Baseball season begins after lengthy strike.
In 1995, Stars and Stripes rallies to beat Mighty Mary in stunning final-leg comeback. Winning skipper Dennis Conner advances to fifth Americaʹs Cup final.
In 1996, On “Boy Meets World”, Cory is transported back to the 1950s for some “Happy Days.”
In 1996, Today in Late Show w/ Letterman History: In “Dave Interviews CBS Job Applicants,” Letterman acts as personnel manager, holding unusual interview with prospective CBS employees, whom he asks to do such things as sign and stand on their heads. One lucky job applicant, Todd Stevens gets to sing “Nathan Detroit” on the Ed Sullivan Theater stage with Nathan Lane, the former Nathan Detroit from “Guys and Dolls.”
In 1996, “Fast Love” single by George Michael was released
In 1996, “The Truth About Cats and Dogs” and “The Last Supper” premiered in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1997, ABC has “POP!” with an exclusive concert documentary “U2: A Year in POP,” kicking off its May sweeps theme. The Saturday night special manages to achieve a 2.5 rating, making it the lowest rated show ever to date in the history of the big three networks. Now what was ABC airing 20 years ago that had nearly 10-times the rating? Happy Days!
In 1999, Internet search hub Lycos launches a Web radio network that features five music channels. The Lycos Radio Nework contains hip-hop, modern rock, smooth jazz, country, and pop formats. The service, which also contains video streaming, is hosted by live Internet DJs.
In 1999, It is reported today that Two calves cloned from cells found in cowʹs milk have been born in northern Japan, officials said. The births last week at the Snow Brand dairy companyʹs research center in Japanʹs northernmost main island of Hokkaido were the first ever using colostrum — the milk produced in the first week after a cow has delivered, the company said. The procedure could make it safer for animals to donate their cells for cloning, as the extraction of cells from milk does not require making an incision in the donor cow and reduces the risk of infection, Snow Brand said. The cloned calves were produced by the same method used to produce the sheep Dolly, the worldʹs first cloned animal.
In 1999, The Chernobyl computer virus, perhaps the most destructive so far, damages hundreds of thousands of computers around the world.
In 1999, Tickets for Woodstock '99 set an all-time Ticketmaster record for first-day single-event sales. A total of $7 million worth of tickets were sold.
In 1999, “Home Movies” TV animation in Squigglevision debut on UPN. It later moved to Comedy Central's Adult Swim programming block.
In 1999, “The Tongiht Show with Jay Leno” aired in HDTV on NBC for the first time.
In 1991, "A Kiss Before Dying" was released by Universal Pictures; James Dearden (director/screenplay); Matt Dillon, Sean Young, Max von Sydow, Diane Ladd, James Russo, Ben Browder, Martha Gehman, Jim Fyfe, Lachele Carl, Shane Rimmer, Adam Horovitz; Thriller; Live Action
In 1991, "Oscar" was released by Touchstone Pictures; John Landis (director); Michael Barrie, Jim Mulholland (screenplay); Sylvester Stallone, Marisa Tomei, Ornella Muti, Don Ameche, Peter Riegert, Tim Curry, Vincent Spano, Eddie Bracken, Linda Gray, Chazz Palminteri, Kurtwood Smith, Art LaFleur, Robert Lesser, Yvonne De Carlo, Martin Ferrero, Harry Shearer, Richard Romanus, Arleen Sorkin, Joey Travolta, Jim Mulholland, Kirk Douglas, Elizabeth Barondes, Joycelyn O'Brien; Comedy; Live Action
In 1991, "Spartacus (restored version) (re-release)" was released by Universal Pictures; Stanley Kubrick (director); Dalton Trumbo (screenplay); Kirk Douglas, Laurence Olivier, Jean Simmons, Charles Laughton, Peter Ustinov, John Gavin, Tony Curtis, John Dall, Nina Foch, John Ireland, Herbert Lom, Charles McGraw, Joanna Barnes, Harold J. Stone, Woody Strode, Peter Brocco, Paul Lambert, Robert J. Wilke, Nick Dennis, John Hoyt, Frederick Worlock, Gil Perkins, Cliff Lyons; Epic, Historical, Drama; Live Action
In 1991, "Talent for the Game" was released by Paramount Pictures; Robert M. Young (director); David Himmelstein, Thomas Michael Donnelly, Larry Ferguson (screenplay); Edward James Olmos, Lorraine Bracco, Jamey Sheridan, Terry Kinney, Felton Perry, Tom Bower, Janet Carroll, Dennis Boutsikaris, Leslie Bevis; Drama; Live Action
In 1991, "Toy Soldiers" was released by TriStar Pictures; Daniel Petrie Jr. (director); David Koepp, Daniel Petrie Jr. (screenplay); Sean Astin, Wil Wheaton, Keith Coogan, Andrew Divoff, Mason Adams, Denholm Elliott, Louis Gossett Jr., Jerry Orbach, George Perez, T. E. Russell, Shawn Phelan, Knowl Johnson, Michael Champion, R. Lee Ermey, Stan Kelly; Action, Drama; Live Action
In 1995, "Friday" was released by New Line Cinema; F. Gary Gray (director); Ice Cube, DJ Pooh (screenplay); Ice Cube, Chris Tucker, Nia Long, Tommy "Tiny" Lister Jr., Regina King, Anna Maria Horsford, Bernie Mac, John Witherspoon, Paula Jai Parker, Faizon Love, DJ Pooh, Anthony Johnson, Angela Means, F. Gary Gray, LaWanda Page; Comedy; Live Action
In 1996, "Butterfly Kiss" was released by Cinépix Film Properties; Michael Winterbottom (director/screenplay); Frank Cottrell Boyce (screenplay); Amanda Plummer, Saskia Reeves, Kathy Jamieson, Des McAleer, Lisa Riley, Freda Dowie, Paula Tilbrook, Fine Time Fontayne, Joanne Cook, Paul Bown, Emily Aston, Ricky Tomlinson, Katy Murphy; Comedy, Drama, Romance; Live Action
In 1996, "Mulholland Falls" was released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer / Largo Entertainment / The Zanuck Company; Lee Tamahori (director); Pete Dexter (screenplay); Nick Nolte, Melanie Griffith, Chazz Palminteri, Michael Madsen, Chris Penn, Jennifer Connelly, Treat Williams, Andrew McCarthy, John Malkovich, Bruce Dern, Daniel Baldwin, Kyle Chandler, William L. Petersen, Ed Lauter, Larry Garrison, Melinda Clarke, Ernie Lively, Titus Welliver, Aaron Neville, Buddy Joe Hooker, Rob Lowe, Louise Fletcher; Crime, Thriller; Live Action
In 1996, "The Quest" was released by Universal Pictures; Jean-Claude Van Damme (director); Steven Klein, Paul Mones (screenplay); Jean-Claude Van Damme, Roger Moore, James Remar, Janet Gunn, Jack McGee, Aki Aleong, Abdel Qissi, Jen Sung, Louis Mandylor, Chang Ching Peng Chaplin, Ryan Cutrona, Koji Kitao, Shane Meier; Action, Martial Arts; Live Action
In 1996, "Sunset Park" was released by TriStar Pictures / Jersey Films; Steve Gomer (director); Seth Zvi Rosenfeld, Kathleen McGhee-Anderson (screenplay); Rhea Perlman, Fredro Starr, Antwon Tanner, Terrence Howard, Carol Kane, Camille Saviola, De'aundre Bonds, Talent Harris, Guy Torry, John Vargas; Sports; Live Action
In 1996, "The Truth About Cats & Dogs" was released by 20th Century Fox; Michael Lehmann (director); Audrey Wells (screenplay); Janeane Garofalo, Uma Thurman, Ben Chaplin, Jamie Foxx, James McCaffrey, Richard Coca, Stanley DeSantis, David Cross, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Bob Odenkirk; Romance, Comedy; Live Action
In 1998, "Merlin" was released by NBC / Hallmark Entertainment; Steve Barron (director); Edward Khmara, David Stevens, Peter Barnes (screenplay); Sam Neill, Helena Bonham Carter, John Gielgud, Rutger Hauer, Miranda Richardson, Isabella Rossellini, Martin Short, James Earl Jones, Billie Whitelaw, Lena Headey, Jason Done, Rachel De Thame, Mark Jax, Jeremy Sheffield, Sebastian Roché, John McEnery, Roger Ashton-Griffiths, Nicholas Clay, Robert Addie, Keith Baxter, Nickolas Grace, John Turner, Peter Woodthorpe; Action, Adventure, Drama; Live Action
In 1997, “Havana” by Kenny G peaked at number 66 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1997, “You Don't Have To Hurt No More” by Mint Condition peaked at number 32 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1997, “Raspberry” by I Mother Earth peaked at number 18 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1997, “Every Time I Close My Eyes” by Babyface peaked at number 44 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1997, “Lovefool” by The Cardigans peaked at number 3 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1997, “Please Don't Go” by No Mercy peaked at number 23 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1997, “Crazy You” by Gun peaked at number 21 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1997, “Dead Man Walking” by David Bowie peaked at number 32 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1997, “Don't Leave Me” by BLACKstreet peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1997, “Gone Away” by The Offspring peaked at number 42 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1997, “Hit” by The Wannadies peaked at number 20 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1997, “I'll Be Your Friend” by Robert Owens peaked at number 25 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1997, “No Time” by Lil' Kim Featuring Puff Daddy peaked at number 45 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1997, “Old Before I Die” by Robbie Williams peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1997, “Party People” by Pianoman peaked at number 43 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1997, “Request Line” by Zhané peaked at number 22 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1997, “Reverence” by Faithless peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1997, “Scared” by Slacker peaked at number 36 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1997, “Sensational” by Michelle Gayle peaked at number 14 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1997, “Smile” by The Supernaturals peaked at number 23 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1997, “Staring At The Sun” by U2 peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1997, “Step Into A World (Rapture's Delight)” by KRS-One peaked at number 24 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1997, “Supernatural” by Kim English peaked at number 50 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1997, “Wanted Dead Or Alive” by Tupac And Snoop Dogg (as Snoop Doggy Dogg) peaked at number 16 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1997, “You Love You” by Subcircus peaked at number 61 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1997, “You Showed Me” by The Lightning Seeds peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1997, “Block Rockin' Beats” by The Chemical Brothers peaked at number 28 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1997, “Gimme Gimme” by Whigfield peaked at number 14 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1997, “I Need You” by 3T peaked at number 17 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1997, “Say You'll Be There” by Spice Girls peaked at number 12 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1997, “Volcano Girls” by Veruca Salt peaked at number 47 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1997, “I'm Not Feeling You” by Yvette Michele peaked at number 29 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1997, “Ooh Aah...Just A Little Bit” by Gina G peaked at number 28 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1997, “Place Your Hands” by Reef peaked at number 21 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1997, “You Were Meant For Me” by Jewel peaked at number 22 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1997, “Ain't That Just The Way” by Lutricia McNeal peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1997, “Alegría” by Cirque Du Soleil peaked at number 18 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1997, “Let A Boy Cry” by Gala peaked at number 11 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1997, “Remember Me” by The Blue Boy peaked at number 8 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1997, “Until I Find You Again” by Richard Marx peaked at number 15 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1997, “When To Hold On” by Jennifer Brown peaked at number 13 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1997, “Don't Let Go (Love)” by En Vogue peaked at number 9 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1997, “Oh S**t - Frau Schmidt” by Der Wolf peaked at number 23 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1997, “Stairway To Heaven” by G's Incorporated peaked at number 33 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1997, “Blood On The Dance Floor” by Michael Jackson peaked at number 10 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1997, “Julene” by Big Soul peaked at number 47 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1997, “Lucy” by Alliage peaked at number 4 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1997, “Should I Leave” by David Charvet peaked at number 3 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1997, “When You Wanna Move” by ADM peaked at number 20 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1997, “Who Do You Think You Are / Mama” by Spice Girls peaked at number 12 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1997, “Hit 'Em High (The Monstars' Anthem)” by B Real, Busta Rhymes, Coolio, LL Cool J And Method Man peaked at number 11 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1997, “I Believe I Can Fly” by R. Kelly peaked at number 1 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1997, “Please Don't Go” by No Mercy peaked at number 15 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1997, “Stairway To Heaven” by G's Incorporated peaked at number 37 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1997, “Mannaa mammonaa” by Popeda peaked at number 16 on the Finland pop singles chart.
In 1997, “Smile 'n' Shine” by Pandora peaked at number 15 on the Finland pop singles chart.
In 1997, “Staring At The Sun” by U2 peaked at number 4 on the Finland pop singles chart.
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