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In 1990, Jim Henson, the man who created the Muppets and took Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy and an ever-complaining Oscar the Grouch to international stardom, died at age 53.

In 1990, Sammy Davis Jr. dies in his Beverly Hills, California, home after a long battle with throat cancer. His biggest hit is “The Candy Man,” a number one featured in the film “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.”

In 1990, “Vision Of Love” single by Mariah Carey was released. It was her first in a long line of singles she released over three decades.

In 1991, NBC and Jay Lenoʹs manager, Helen Kushnick, sign an unpublicized contract guaranteeing that Jay Leno would host the Tonight Show after Johnny Carson leaves.

In 1992, On the cover of TV Guide: “Oprah Winfrey”. Other Articles: Unplugged, Letters to Johnny Carson

In 1992, R.C., “Smells Like Nirvana” by “Weird Al” Yankovic peaked at #35 on the pop singles chart; it was a parody of Nirvanaʹs “Smells Like Teen Spirit”

In 1992, R.C., “Weird Al” Yankovicʹs album “Off the Deep End” peaked at #17 on the Billboard album chart

In 1995, In the Frasier episode “The Innkeepers” Frasier and Niles open a French restaurant, pretentiously called Les Frè res Heureux (“the happy brothers”). As Niles says, “Itʹs homey, but just hard enough to pronounce to intimidate the riffraff.” Lucy and Ethel rarely knew such calamity as this opening night.

In 1997, Sabrina episode #24: In “Troll Bride,” When Sabrina canʹt find her homework, she follows Salemʹs advice to consult a professional magic finder, but when troll Roland appears and quickly uncovers her missing notebook, he demands her hand in marriage as payment. Following him home to attempt reason she is trapped in his castle and can only be rescued by the prince she loves: Harvey. Has the moment come when he will learn the truth about Sabrinaʹs unusual family? Meanwhile, her aunts try to break the contract with the help of a witchly lawyer “with great legs.”

In 1997, "Love! Valour! Compassion!" was released by Fine Line Features; Joe Mantello (director); Terrence McNally (screenplay); Jason Alexander, Stephen Spinella, Stephen Bogardus, Randy Becker, John Benjamin Hickey, Justin Kirk, John Glover; Comedy, Drama; Live Action

In 1997, "Night Falls on Manhattan" was released by Paramount Pictures / Spelling Films; Sidney Lumet (director/screenplay); Andy García, Ian Holm, James Gandolfini, Lena Olin, Richard Dreyfuss, Sheik Mahmud-Bey, Ron Leibman, Colm Feore, Dominic Chianese, Paul Guilfoyle, Vincent Pastore, Frank Vincent, Bobby Cannavale, Marcia Jean Kurtz, Jude Ciccolella, Bill Boggs, Richard Bright, Jim Moody, Socorro Santiago, Donna Hanover, Jack Cafferty, Kaity Tong, Teddy Coluca, Adam Alexi-Malle, Vic Noto, John Randolph Jones, Chuck Pfeiffer; Crime, Drama; Live Action

In 1997, "The Van" was released by 20th Century Fox / Beacon Pictures / Deadly Films / BBC Films; Stephen Frears (director); Roddy Doyle (screenplay); Colm Meaney, Donal O'Kelly, Ger Ryan, Caroline Rothwell, Neilí Conroy, Rúaidhrí Conroy, Brendan O'Carroll, Stuart Dunne, Laurie Morton, Marie Mullen, Jon Kenny; Comedy, Drama; Live Action

In 1999, "Atomic Train" was released by NBC Studios / Dennis Hammer Productions; David Jackson, Dick Lowry (directors); Jeff Fazio (screenplay); Rob Lowe, Kristin Davis, Esai Morales, John Finn, Mena Suvari, Edward Herrmann, Erik King, Don S. Davis, Blu Mankuma, Eric Johnson, Jane Perry, Chris Ellis, Zack Ward, Yanna McIntosh, Eric Keenleyside, Colin Lawrence, Henri Lubatti, Rebecca Toolan, Garvin Cross, Rick Ravanello, Daryl Shuttleworth, Terry David Mulligan, Brad Loree, Tom McBeath, Kevin Conway, Ty Olsson, Peter Flemming, Eileen Pedde, Alf Humphreys, David Kaye, Jonathan Silver Scott; Disaster, Action, Thriller; Live Action

In 1999, "Double Platinum" was released by ABC / Norwood Entertainment Group / Storyline Entertainment / Anaid Film Productions / Columbia TriStar Television; Robert Allan Ackerman (director); Nina Shengold (screenplay); Diana Ross, Brandy, Christine Ebersole, Allen Payne, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Harvey Fierstein, Roger Rees, Samantha Brown, Ed Lover, Peter Francis James, Adriane Lenox, Bernard Addison, Terry Alexander, Darrin Henson, Sam Jaeger, Ron Cephas Jones, Debbie Matenopoulos; Musical, Drama; Live Action

In 1999, "Joan of Arc" was released by CBS / Alliance Atlantis Communications / CBC; Christian Duguay (director); Michael Alexander Miller, Ronald Parker (screenplay); Leelee Sobieski, Peter O'Toole, Jacqueline Bisset, Chad Willett, Powers Boothe, Neil Patrick Harris, Maximilian Schell, Maury Chaykin, Olympia Dukakis, Jonathan Hyde, Robert Loggia, Peter Strauss, Shirley MacLaine, Ron White, Jaimz Woolvett, Ted Atherton, Justin Peroff, Robert Haley, Matt Hoffman, Chandra Engstrom; Biography, Adventure, Drama; Live Action

U.S. 1990s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1992, ✪ “Smells Like Nirvana” by "Weird Al" Yankovic peaked at number 35 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1992, ✪ “White Men Can't Jump” by Riff peaked at number 90 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1992, “Goodbye” by Tevin Campbell peaked at number 85 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1998, “I Don't Wanna Go On” by Innerlude peaked at number 95 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1992, “I'm The One You Need” by Jody Watley peaked at number 19 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1998, “It's All About Me” by Mýa With Sisqó peaked at number 6 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1992, “Losing You” by Mocca Soul peaked at number 99 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Make Em' Say Uhh!” by Master P Featuring Fiend, Silkk 'The Shocker', Mia X And Mystikal peaked at number 16 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Moan And Groan” by Mark Morrison peaked at number 76 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1992, “Money Don't Matter 2 Night” by Prince And The New Power Generation peaked at number 23 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Money, Power And Respect” by The Lox Featuring DMX And Lil' Kim peaked at number 17 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1992, “My Lovin' (You're Never Gonna Get It)” by En Vogue peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1992, “One” by U2 peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Out Of My Bones” by Randy Travis peaked at number 64 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Recover Your Soul” by Elton John peaked at number 55 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Sweet Honesty” by M:G peaked at number 91 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1998, “This Is How We Party” by S.O.A.P. peaked at number 51 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1992, “You Think You Know Her” by Cause And Effect peaked at number 38 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1990s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1992, ✪ “Smells Like Nirvana” by "Weird Al" Yankovic peaked at number 25 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1992, “Brand New Set Of Lies” by Lost And Profound peaked at number 13 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1992, “Come As You Are” by Nirvana peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1992, “Nothing Else Matters” by Metallica peaked at number 12 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Three Seeds” by The New Meanies peaked at number 22 on the Canada pop singles chart.

Alt-Canada 1990s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1998, “All My Life” by K-Ci And JoJo peaked at number 8 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Do You Really Want Me (To Show You Respect)” by Robyn peaked at number 6 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1992, “Don't Talk Just Kiss” by Right Said Fred peaked at number 36 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1992, “Laid So Low (Tears Roll Down)” by Tears For Fears peaked at number 28 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Love Pain and the Whole Damn Thing” by Amy Sky peaked at number 23 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1992, “Money Don't Matter 2 Night” by Prince And The New Power Generation peaked at number 19 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Most High” by Jimmy Page And Robert Plant peaked at number 58 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Nothing On Me” by Shawn Colvin peaked at number 25 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Ooh It's Kinda Crazy” by Indecision peaked at number 45 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1990s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1992, “Always The Last To Know” by Del Amitri peaked at number 13 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Better Made” by Headswim peaked at number 42 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Bury You” by Symposium peaked at number 41 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Catalan” by Tour De Force peaked at number 71 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Cherish” by Pappa Bear Featuring Van der Toorn peaked at number 47 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1992, “Come Play With Me” by The Wedding Present peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Coming Up Roses” by Curve peaked at number 51 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1992, “Cookin' Up Yah Brain” by 4 Hero peaked at number 59 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1992, “Do It To Me” by Lionel Richie peaked at number 33 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Dreams” by The Corrs peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Expansions” by Scott Grooves peaked at number 68 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1992, “Fires Burning” by Run Tings peaked at number 58 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1992, “Flatliners” by Nebula II peaked at number 54 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Get Up Stand Up” by Phunky Phantom peaked at number 27 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Gone Til November” by Wyclef Jean peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1992, “Hang On In There Baby” by Curiosity peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Heaven” by Kinane peaked at number 49 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1998, “I Don't Ever Want To See You Again” by Uncle Sam [1990s] peaked at number 30 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1998, “If You Can't Say No” by Lenny Kravitz peaked at number 48 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1992, “Join Our Club / People Get Real” by Saint Etienne peaked at number 21 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Kelly Watch The Stars” by Air peaked at number 18 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Life Ain't Easy” by Cleopatra peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1992, “Missing You Now” by Michael Bolton Featuring Kenny G peaked at number 28 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Night Fever” by Adam Garcia peaked at number 15 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Nothing Personal” by Dust Junkys peaked at number 62 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Pacific / Cubik” by 808 State peaked at number 21 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1992, “Roughneck EP” by Project One peaked at number 49 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Say You Love Me” by Simply Red peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1992, “Shivering Sand” by Mega City Four peaked at number 35 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Sleep On The Left Side” by Cornershop peaked at number 23 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1992, “Song For Love” by Extreme peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Stay” by Mica Paris peaked at number 40 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1992, “Story Of The Blues” by Gary Moore peaked at number 40 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1992, “Take Me Back To Love Again” by Kathy Sledge peaked at number 62 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1992, “The Boy From New York City” by Allison Jordan peaked at number 23 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1992, “The Very Thought Of You” by Natalie Cole peaked at number 71 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1998, “To The World” by The Organ peaked at number 33 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Turn Back Time” by Aqua peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1992, “Workaholic” by 2 Unlimited peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1998, “You Can Love Me Now” by Hothouse Flowers peaked at number 65 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1998, “You Think You Own Me” by Hinda Hicks peaked at number 19 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1990s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1992, “Be My Baby” by The Teen Queens peaked at number 6 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1992, “In The Closet” by Michael Jackson And Mystery Girl peaked at number 5 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1992, “Kickin' To The Undersound” by Sound Unlimited Possé peaked at number 20 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1998, “My All” by Mariah Carey peaked at number 39 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1992, “Nothing Else Matters” by Metallica peaked at number 8 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Show Me Love” by Robyn peaked at number 34 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1992, “Sister's Crazy” by Candy Harlots peaked at number 37 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1992, “To Be With You” by Mr. Big peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Wishlist” by Pearl Jam peaked at number 48 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 1990s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1992, ✪ “Viva Las Vegas” by ZZ Top peaked at number 17 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Déjà Vu (Uptown Baby)” by Lord Tariq And Peter Gunz peaked at number 29 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1992, “Everything's Gonna Be Alright” by Naughty By Nature peaked at number 13 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1992, “Girls On My Mind” by David Byrne peaked at number 39 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Pash” by Kate Ceberano peaked at number 36 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Push It” by Garbage peaked at number 15 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Salva Mea (Save Me)” by Faithless peaked at number 46 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Sweet Thang” by Jonestown peaked at number 5 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1992, “Under The Bridge” by Red Hot Chili Peppers peaked at number 2 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Wonderful Tonight” by Damage peaked at number 34 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1990s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1998, “Alsof je bij me bent” by Nurlaila peaked at number 48 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1992, “High” by The Cure peaked at number 37 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1992, “Hold On My Heart” by Genesis peaked at number 13 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1992, “Ik zal er altijd voor je wezen” by Koos Alberts peaked at number 36 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1998, “It's So Hard” by Anouk peaked at number 29 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1992, “Joy” by Soul II Soul peaked at number 19 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1992, “O.P.P.” by Naughty By Nature peaked at number 20 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Ray Of Light” by Madonna peaked at number 22 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1992, “Ride The Bullet” by Army Of Lovers peaked at number 34 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1992, “Save The Best For Last” by Vanessa Williams peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Say What You Want (All Day, Every Day)” by Texas Featuring The Wu-Tang Clan peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1992, “The Ultimate Seduction” by The Ultimate Seduction peaked at number 41 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Under The Bridge” by All Saints peaked at number 18 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1998, “When The Lights Go Out” by Five peaked at number 35 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Sweden 1990s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1992, “Be Quick Or Be Dead” by Iron Maiden peaked at number 15 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1992, “Deeply Dippy” by Right Said Fred peaked at number 26 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1992, “Grannar” by Just D peaked at number 18 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1992, “In The Closet” by Michael Jackson And Mystery Girl peaked at number 29 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1992, “Mary In The Mystery World” by Electric Boys peaked at number 27 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1992, “Stay” by Shakespear's Sister peaked at number 1 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1998, “This Is How We Party” by S.O.A.P. peaked at number 1 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Trespasser” by Antiloop peaked at number 35 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

Austria 1990s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1992, “Come As You Are” by Nirvana peaked at number 28 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Ein Schwein namens Männer” by Die Ärzte peaked at number 1 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1992, “I Wanna Be A Kennedy” by U96 peaked at number 6 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Open Your Eyes” by Guano Apes peaked at number 10 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Solo” by Thomas D / Nina Hagen peaked at number 36 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1992, “To Be With You” by Mr. Big peaked at number 1 on the Austria pop singles chart.

France 1990s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1998, ✪ “(It's) Tricky” by Run-D.M.C. vs. Jason Nevins peaked at number 98 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1998, ✪ “Tubular Bells (Theme From "The Exorcist")” by Angel Company peaked at number 48 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1992, “1, 2, 3 soleil” by Anne peaked at number 31 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1992, “Beyond My Control” by Mylène Farmer peaked at number 8 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1992, “Hold On Blue Eyes” by David Hallyday peaked at number 34 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1992, “I Love Your Smile” by Shanice (Shanice Wilson) peaked at number 7 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1998, “L'un pour l'autre” by Maurane peaked at number 46 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1998, “La foule” by Cassita peaked at number 36 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1992, “Le bac G” by Michel Sardou peaked at number 15 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1992, “Live And Let Die” by Guns N' Roses peaked at number 39 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Never Ever” by All Saints peaked at number 4 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1992, “Night Calls” by Joe Cocker peaked at number 11 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Rose” by James Horner peaked at number 25 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1992, “The Show Must Go On” by Queen peaked at number 2 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Yoyo” by Time Stretcher peaked at number 12 on the France pop singles chart.

Norway 1990s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1998, “Desire” by Grace [NO] peaked at number 14 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Hey Jane” by Motorpsycho peaked at number 8 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1992, “Remedy” by The Black Crowes peaked at number 7 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1992, “Unholy” by KISS peaked at number 2 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1992, “Workaholic” by 2 Unlimited peaked at number 5 on the Norway pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1990s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1998, “5000 Miles Away” by Camen peaked at number 42 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1992, “Hazard” by Richard Marx peaked at number 26 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1992, “High” by The Cure peaked at number 14 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1998, “I Want You To Want Me” by Solid Harmonie peaked at number 39 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Out Of The Dark” by Falco peaked at number 3 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1992, “Who Wants To Live Forever / Friends Will Be Friends” by Queen peaked at number 36 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

Finland 1990s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1998, “Feel It” by The Tamperer Featuring Maya peaked at number 7 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 1998, “You Drive Me Crazy” by Pandora peaked at number 10 on the Finland pop singles chart.

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