In 1994, An annular, or “ring,” eclipse cast a moving shadow across the United States; it darkened skies in a 150-mile swath across North America.
In 1994, Pop singer Paula Abdul filed for divorce from actor Emilio Estevez after two years of marriage. Guess sheʹs not forever his girl anymore.
In 1994, Weezer releases its debut, the self-titled “blue” album.
In 1995, “Beverly Hills 90210's” Dylan McKay does a quantum leap back in time to his previous life as an Old West gunslinger. (Translation: The costume department got bored.) On the bright side, Dylanʹs sideburns look almost normal in the 19th century.
In 1996, The tornado thriller “Twister” was released in theaters in the U.S.A. with a record May opening weekend of over $41 million. It stars Bill Paxton and Helen Hunt and grossed $100 million before the Memorial Day weekend.
In 1996, Today in Late Show w/ Letterman History: Letterman spends his final day in San Francisco with Manny, the Haight-Ashbury hippie, who popularizes words such as “dank” (good), “schwag”(bad) and “diggity dank” (awesome!). Later, Letterman makes Mannyʹs dream come true, when he invites him to play harmonica on stage with his idol, Blues Travelerʹs John Popper.
In 1998, The voices of Ani DiFranco and the late Tammy Wynette are featured on Foxʹs “King of the Hill.”
In 1999, Artist, author, playwright, cartoonist and songwriter Shel Silverstein, 66, was found dead in Key West, Florida. He penned Johnny Cashʹs Number 1 country hit “A Boy Named Sue” (1969) and two 1972 top-10 hits for Doctor Hook and the Medicine Show, “Sylviaʹs Mother” and “The Cover of 'Rolling Stone.'”
In 1999, Shel Silverstein, American poet, singer-songwriter, cartoonist, screenwriter, and author of children's books died of a massive heart attack aged 68. He wrote Tompall Glaser's highest-charting solo single "Put Another Log on the Fire", "One's on the Way" (a hit for Loretta Lynn), and wrote one of Johnny Cash's best known whimsical hits, "A Boy Named Sue." Other songs co-written by Silverstein include "The Taker" by Waylon Jennings and hits for Dr. Hook & The Medicine Show.
In 1991, "F/X2" was released by Orion Pictures; Richard Franklin (director); Bill Condon (screenplay); Bryan Brown, Brian Dennehy, Rachel Ticotin, Joanna Gleason, Philip Bosco, Kevin J. O'Connor, Tom Mason, Dominic Zamprogna, Josie de Guzman, John Walsh, Peter Boretski, Lisa Fallon, Lee Broker, Philip Akin, Tony De Santis, James Stacy; Action, Thriller; Live Action
In 1991, "Madonna: Truth or Dare" was released by Miramax Films; Alek Keshishian (director); Madonna; Documentary; Live Action
In 1991, "Sweet Talker" was released by New Line Cinema; Michael Jenkins (director); Tony Morphett (screenplay); Bryan Brown, Karen Allen, Chris Haywood, Bill Kerr, Bruce Spence, Bruce Myles, Paul Chubb, Peter Hehir, Justin Rosniak; Comedy; Live Action
In 1991, "Switch" was released by HBO / Warner Bros. Pictures; Blake Edwards (director/screenplay); Ellen Barkin, Jimmy Smits, JoBeth Williams, Lorraine Bracco, Tony Roberts, Perry King, Bruce Martyn Payne, Lysette Anthony, Victoria Mahoney, Basil Hoffman, Catherine Keener, Kevin Kilner, David Wohl, James Harper, John Lafayette, Téa Leoni; Comedy; Live Action
In 1996, "Boys" was released by Touchstone Pictures / Interscope Communications; Stacy Cochran (director/screenplay); Winona Ryder, Lukas Haas, John C. Reilly, James LeGros, Skeet Ulrich, Matt Malloy, Spencer Vrooman, Charlie Hofheimer, Bill Sage, Wiley Wiggins, Vivienne Shub, Russell Young, Christopher Pettiet, Catherine Keener, Maddie Corman, Andy Davis, Jessica Harper, Chris Cooper; Romantic, Drama; Live Action
In 1996, "Cold Comfort Farm" was released by Universal Pictures / Gramercy Pictures; John Schlesinger (director); Malcolm Bradbury (screenplay); Eileen Atkins, Kate Beckinsale, Sheila Burrell, Stephen Fry, Freddie Jones, Joanna Lumley, Ian McKellen, Miriam Margolyes, Rufus Sewell, Ivan Kaye, Jeremy Peters, Maria Miles, Christopher Bowen, Louise Rea, Sophie Revell, Rupert Penry-Jones, Angela Thorne, Harry Ditson; Comedy; Live Action
In 1996, "Dead Man" was released by Miramax Films; Jim Jarmusch (director/screenplay); Johnny Depp, Gary Farmer, Lance Henriksen, Michael Wincott, Eugene Byrd, Crispin Glover, Iggy Pop, Billy Bob Thornton, Jared Harris, Mili Avital, Gabriel Byrne, John Hurt, Alfred Molina, Robert Mitchum, Gibby Haynes, Michelle Thrush; Western; Live Action
In 1996, "Of Love and Shadows" was released by Miramax Films; Betty Kaplan (director); Donald Freed (screenplay); Antonio Banderas, Jennifer Connelly, Stefania Sandrelli, Camilo Gallardo, Diego Wallraff, Patricio Contreras, Jorge Rivera Lopez, Jacques Arndt; Drama; Live Action
In 1996, "Original Gangstas" was released by Orion Pictures; Larry Cohen (director); Aubrey K. Rattan (screenplay); Fred Williamson, Jim Brown, Pam Grier, Paul Winfield, Isabel Sanford, Oscar Brown Jr., Ron O'Neal, Richard Roundtree, Christopher Duncan, Eddie Bo Smith Jr., Dru Down, Kevin Watson, Shyheim Franklin, Robert Forster, Charles Napier, Wings Hauser, Frank Pesce, Godfrey Danchimah, Seraiah Carol, Dawn Stern, Timothy Lewis, Linda Marie Bright; Action, Gangster; Live Action
In 1996, "Twister" was released by Warner Bros. Pictures / Universal Pictures / Amblin Entertainment; Jan de Bont (director); Michael Crichton, Anne-Marie Martin (screenplay); Helen Hunt, Bill Paxton, Jami Gertz, Cary Elwes, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Alan Ruck, Sean Whalen, Jeremy Davies, Joey Slotnick, Todd Field, Scott Thomson, Wendle Josepher, Lois Smith, Zach Grenier, Richard Lineback, Rusty Schwimmer, Alexa Vega, Jake Busey, Abraham Benrubi, Gary England, Jeff Lazalier, Rick Mitchell; Action; Live Action
In 1997, “Blood On The Dance Floor” by Michael Jackson peaked at number 42 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1997, “Call Me” by Too $hort featuring Lil' Kim peaked at number 90 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1997, “Cupid” by 112 peaked at number 13 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1997, “I Want You” by Savage Garden peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1997, “If Tomorrow Never Comes” by Joose peaked at number 51 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1997, “Staring At The Sun” by U2 peaked at number 26 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1997, “Stop The Gunfight” by Trapp featuring Tupac and The Notorious B.I.G. peaked at number 77 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1997, “Where Have All The Cowboys Gone?” by Paula Cole peaked at number 8 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1997, “One Headlight” by The Wallflowers peaked at number 2 on the Alt-U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1997, “I Want You” by Savage Garden peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1997, “Staring At The Sun” by U2 peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1997, “Hope In A Hopeless World” by Widespread Panic peaked at number 25 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1997, “Right On” by OMC peaked at number 31 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1997, “She's A Star” by James peaked at number 61 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1997, “Staring At The Sun” by U2 peaked at number 1 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1997, “Step By Step” by Whitney Houston peaked at number 23 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1997, “Sweet Emotion” by West End Girls peaked at number 53 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1997, “Tumble In The Rough” by Stone Temple Pilots peaked at number 60 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1997, “You Were Meant For Me” by Jewel peaked at number 2 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1997, “Ain't No Playa” by Jay-Z featuring Foxy Brown peaked at number 31 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1997, “Alright” by Jamiroquai peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1997, “Cement” by Feeder peaked at number 53 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1997, “Dance With Me” by Tin Tin Out peaked at number 35 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1997, “Earth Angel” by Dreadzone peaked at number 51 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1997, “Everybody Thinks That They're Going To Get” by Bis peaked at number 64 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1997, “Falling” by Ant and Dec peaked at number 14 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1997, “Feverpitch EP” by Various Artists peaked at number 65 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1997, “I Love You... Stop!” by Red 5 peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1997, “In My Bed” by Dru Hill peaked at number 16 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1997, “It's Alright, I Feel It!” by Nuyorican Soul peaked at number 26 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1997, “Love Is The Law” by The Seahorses peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1997, “Love Won't Wait” by Gary Barlow peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1997, “Monkey Wrench” by Foo Fighters peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1997, “Netherworld” by LSG peaked at number 63 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1997, “Pure” by Three Colours Red peaked at number 28 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1997, “Sink To The Bottom” by Fountains Of Wayne peaked at number 42 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1997, “Six EP” by Mansun peaked at number 15 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1997, “Spirit” by Tilt peaked at number 61 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1997, “Star People '97” by George Michael peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1997, “Sugar Honey Ice Tea” by Goodfellaz peaked at number 25 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1997, “Wail” by The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion peaked at number 66 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1997, “Where Are They Now” by Gene peaked at number 22 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1997, “Wishes” by Human Nature peaked at number 44 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1997, “Young Boy” by Paul McCartney peaked at number 19 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1997, “Secret Garden” by Bruce Springsteen peaked at number 9 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1997, “Been There Done That” by Dr. Dre peaked at number 31 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1997, “Big Daddy” by Heavy D and The Boyz (Heavy D) peaked at number 45 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1997, “Come On” by Billy Lawrence featuring MC Lyte peaked at number 28 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1997, “Don't Leave Me” by BLACKstreet peaked at number 1 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1997, “For You I Will” by Monica peaked at number 2 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1997, “In My Bed” by Dru Hill peaked at number 25 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1997, “Let Me Clear My Throat” by DJ Kool peaked at number 19 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1997, “Staring At The Sun” by U2 peaked at number 4 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1997, “Hard To Say I'm Sorry” by Az Yet featuring Peter Cetera peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1997, “Hartslag” by Ruth Jacott peaked at number 39 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1997, “Jij bent het leven voor mij” by Willy Alberti and André Hazes peaked at number 35 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1997, “Let Yourself Go” by DJ Jean and Peran peaked at number 45 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1997, “Love U Hardcore” by Gabber Piet peaked at number 18 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1997, “Ready To Go” by Republica peaked at number 25 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1997, “Ruffneck Rules Da Art-Core Scene!!!” by Juggernaut peaked at number 12 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1997, “Run A Way” by The Soundlovers peaked at number 21 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1997, “Staring At The Sun” by U2 peaked at number 19 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1997, “Wereldmeid” by Katja Schuurman peaked at number 14 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1997, “You Got The Love (Now Voyager Mix)” by The Source featuring Candi Staton peaked at number 37 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1997, “Blood On The Dance Floor” by Michael Jackson peaked at number 2 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1997, “Last Night A DJ Saved My Life” by Blacknuss featuring Nai-Jee-Ria and Adl peaked at number 44 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1997, “Staring At The Sun” by U2 peaked at number 26 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1997, “The Match” by Joey Tempest peaked at number 31 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1997, “Raumpatrouille” by Kosmonova peaked at number 40 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1997, “Rhythm Is A Dancer” by Max Deejay peaked at number 17 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1997, “Staring At The Sun” by U2 peaked at number 25 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1997, “Remind Me (Teardrops)” by Tribal Jam peaked at number 19 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1997, “Staring At The Sun” by U2 peaked at number 9 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1997, “Fire” by Scooter peaked at number 11 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1997, “I Know That You Want Me” by Funky Diamonds peaked at number 20 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1997, “If I Never See You Again” by Wet Wet Wet peaked at number 36 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1997, “It's No Good” by Depeche Mode peaked at number 30 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1997, “Sometimes” by The Brand New Heavies peaked at number 40 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1997, “The Theme (Of Progressive Attack)” by Brooklyn Bounce peaked at number 9 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1997, “Around The World” by Daft Punk peaked at number 9 on the Finland pop singles chart.
In 1997, “Fire” by Scooter peaked at number 1 on the Finland pop singles chart.
In 1997, “Remember Me” by The Blue Boy peaked at number 5 on the Finland pop singles chart.
In 1997, “Wail” by The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion peaked at number 20 on the Finland pop singles chart.
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