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In 1990, “Falcon Crest”, TV Prime Time Soap, last aired on CBS.

In 1992, Bandleader Lawrence Welk died in Santa Monica, California, of pneumonia at age 89. Known for his “champagne music” style, he hosted his own TV show, which ran on ABC for 16 years and continued in syndication for 11 more. His biggest pop hit came in 1961 when “Calcutta” topped Billboardʹs Hot 100 for two weeks.

In 1993, Actress Eileen Davidson makes her debut on “Days of Our Lives” as Kristen Blake, the adopted daughter of Stefano DiMera. By the time she leaves Salem in 1998, Davidson will have also simultaneously portrayed Kristenʹs bucktoothed look-a-like Susan Banks, and the rest of the Banks siblings: nun Sister Mary Moira, hit man Thomas, and the Banks tripletsʹ heretofore-unknown quadruplet sister, actress Penelope Kent.

In 1993, Eileen Davidson made her Days of Our Lives debut as Kristen Blake.

In 1993, Johnny Cash begins four days of recording in producer Rick Rubinʹs living room in Los Angeles, backed only by his own guitar. The session marks the start of work on Cashʹs album “American Recordings”

In 1993, The first computers using Intelʹs new microprocessor, the Pentium, is unveiled.

In 1994, On Roseanne, Clint Ritchie, Robert S. Woods, and John Loprieno from One Life to Live appearred as their Buchanan characters Clint, Bo, and Cord respectively.

In 1995, Chuck Berry, Fats Domino and Little Richard appeared together for the first time in Sheffield, England.

In 1995, The movie “Jefferson in Paris” opened in movie theaters in France. Weezy! Where are you? Weezy!

In 1995, Today in Late Show w/ Letterman History: In London, the legendary Peter OʹToole (“Lawrence of Arabia”) arrives onstage riding a racing camel.

In 1996, The 1995 movie “Hussard sur le toit, Le” opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 1996, The 1995 movie “Powder” opened in movie theaters in the United Kingdom.

In 1996, The 1995 movie “Stealing Beauty” opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 1996, The 1995 movie “The Grass Harp” opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 1996, The movie “Flipper” starring Paul Hogan and Elijah Wood opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 1996, The movie “Large As Life” opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 1997, In London, Sir Paul McCartney surfed on the Internet for a live chat with some of the three million fans who bombarded him with questions ranging from his tastes in modern music to his preferred underwear.

In 1997, In Plainville, Connecticut, Tony Quirion saw a dealership flier for a 1983 Cadillac that said the “First 10,000 Bananas Takes It.” So, he called up a fruit wholesaler and priced out 10,000 bananas for about $1,100 — less than half the cash price of the Caddy. Quirion then showed up at Chrisʹ Auto Wholesalers along with the mountain of bananas and got the car. “I opened my mouth and someone brings in bananas,” Pio said. “I had to hold myself to my word.”

In 1997, Kenny Chesney released "She's Got It All", which became Chesney's first #1 hit on the US Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. The track was taken from his album I Will Stand.

In 1991, "What About Bob?" was released by Touchstone Pictures; Frank Oz (director); Tom Schulman (screenplay); Bill Murray, Richard Dreyfuss, Julie Hagerty, Charlie Korsmo, Kathryn Erbe, Tom Aldredge, Susan Willis, Roger Bowen, Fran Brill, Doris Belack; Comedy; Live Action

In 1991, "Mannequin Two: On the Move" was released by 20th Century Fox / Gladden Entertainment; Stewart Raffill (director); Edward Rugoff, Michael Gottlieb, David Isaacs, Ken Levine, Betsy Israel (screenplay); Kristy Swanson, William Ragsdale, Meshach Taylor, Terry Kiser, Stuart Pankin, Cynthia Harris, Andrew Hill Newman; Romantic, Comedy; Live Action

In 1992, "Intruders" was released by CBS Entertainment Productions / Dan Curtis Productions / Osiris Films; Dan Curtis (director); Barry Oringer, Tracy Tormé (screenplay); Richard Crenna, Mare Winningham, Susan Blakely, Daphne Ashbrook, Alan Autry, Ben Vereen, Steven Berkoff, Jason Beghe, Rosalind Chao, Robert Mandan, Warren Frost, G.D. Spradlin, Forry Smith, Glenn Morshower, John Snyder, Romy Rosemont, François Chau, Bre Blair, Joseph Cousins, Christian Cousins, Lorry Goldman, Time Winters, Rhonda Dotson, Alexander Zale, Courtney Barilla, Virginia Morris; Biography, Horror, Mystery; Live Action

In 1995, "The City of Lost Children" was released by Sony Pictures Classics; Marc Caro (director); Jean-Pierre Jeunet (director/screenplay); Gilles Adrien (screenplay); Ron Perlman, Daniel Emilfork, Judith Vittet, Joseph Lucien, Dominique Pinon, Jean-Claude Dreyfus, Genevieve Brunet, Odile Mallet, Mireille Mosse, Serge Merlin, Francois-Hadji-Lazaro, Rufus, Ticky Holgado, Jean-Louis Trintignant, Marc Caro, Lorella Cravotta; Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Drama; Live Action

In 1996, "Flipper" was released by Universal Pictures / The Bubble Factory; Alan Shapiro (director); Ricou Browning, Jack Cowden (screenplay); Paul Hogan, Elijah Wood, Chelsea Field, Issac Hayes, Jonathan Banks, Jessica Wesson, Bill Kelley, Jason Fuchs, Robert Deacon, Ann Carey, Mark Casella, Luke Halpin; Adventure, Family; Live Action

In 1996, "Heaven's Prisoners" was released by New Line Cinema / Savoy Pictures; Phil Joanou (director); Harley Peyton, Scott Frank (screenplay); Alec Baldwin, Kelly Lynch, Mary Stuart Masterson, Teri Hatcher, Eric Roberts, Vondie Curtis-Hall, Joe Viterelli, Badja Djola, Hawthorne James, Paul Guilfoyle, Don Stark, Carl A. McGee, Tuck Milligan, Samantha Lagpacan; Drama; Live Action

In 1997, "Weapons of Mass Distraction" was released by HBO Pictures; Stephen Surjik (director); Larry Gelbart (screenplay); Gabriel Byrne, Ben Kingsley, Mimi Rogers, Jeffrey Tambor, Illeana Douglas, Paul Mazursky, Chris Mulkey, R. Lee Ermey, Caroline Aaron, Jason Lee, Christina Pickles, Tom Wright, Randall Arney, Ben Bode, L. Scott Caldwell, Patrick Fabian, Alex Kingston, Jordan Ladd, Heidi Mark, Adam Tomei, Peter White, Kathy Baker, Tina Arning, Richard Chaves, Jerry Hauck, John Heffron, Larissa Laskin, Sung Hi Lee, Todd Newton; Drama; Live Action

In 1998, "Creature" was released by ABC; Stuart Gillard (director); Peter Benchley, Rockne S. O'Bannon (screenplay); Craig T. Nelson, Kim Cattrall, Colm Feore, Michael Reilly Burke, Michael Michele, Matthew Carey, Megalyn Echikunwoke, Blu Mankuma, John Aylward, Giancarlo Esposito, Gary Reineke, Antoni Corone, Peter Benchley, Jill Teed, Rick Ravanello, Colin Lawrence, Brian Steele; Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Live Action

In 1998, "Miracle at Midnight" was released by ABC / Buena Vista Television / Walt Disney Television / Davis Entertainment / Disney Educational Productions; Ken Cameron (director); Chris Bryant, Monte Merrick (screenplay); Sam Waterson, Mia Farrow, Justin Whalin, Patrick Malahide, Benedick Blythe, Barry M. McGovern, Daisy Beaumont, Nicola Mycroft, Alan Devine, Mario Rosenstock, Halina Froudist, Andrew Scott, Eva Birthistle, Sharon Hogan, Conor Evans, Paul Kennedy, Joe Pilkington, Leonard Fenton, Brendan Cauldwell, Susie Coakley, Gary Cooke, Des Braiden, Robert Byrne, Michael Ford, David Heap, Brendan Laird, Paul Roe, Peter Vollebregt; Drama; Live Action

U.S. 1990s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1997, “Da Dip” by Freak Nasty peaked at number 15 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Feelin' It” by Jay-Z peaked at number 79 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Insomnia” by Faithless peaked at number 62 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1997, “One Night At A Time” by George Strait peaked at number 59 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Silent All These Years” by Tori Amos peaked at number 65 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

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

In 1997, ✪ “Hell” by Squirrel Nut Zippers peaked at number 72 on the Alt-U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1990s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1997, “Elegantly Wasted” by INXS peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.

Alt-Canada 1990s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1997, “All By Myself” by Céline Dion peaked at number 7 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Deliver Me” by Hoch Voisine peaked at number 28 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1997, “I'll Always Be Right There” by Bryan Adams peaked at number 15 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1997, “If He Should Break Your Heart” by Journey peaked at number 13 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1997, “It's In Your Eyes” by Phil Collins peaked at number 14 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Make You Mad” by The Odds peaked at number 8 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Out Of My Mind” by Duran Duran peaked at number 51 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Too Late, Too Soon” by Jon Secada peaked at number 56 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1997, “When I Need You” by Rod Stewart peaked at number 55 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1990s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1997, “'The Professionals'” by Laurie Johnson peaked at number 36 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1997, “5 Miles To Empty” by Brownstone peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1997, “And The Rain Falls” by Blue Amazon peaked at number 53 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Can't Keep Living This Way” by Rootjoose peaked at number 73 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Cardboy King” by Salad peaked at number 65 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Cornershop” by Babybird peaked at number 37 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Deeper” by Delirious? peaked at number 20 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Fireworks EP” by Embrace peaked at number 34 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Fire” by Scooter peaked at number 45 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Forbidden Fruit” by Paul van Dyk peaked at number 69 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Forever Girl” by Ott peaked at number 24 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Gospel Oak EP” by Sinéad O'Connor peaked at number 28 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Hold On” by Ann Nesby peaked at number 75 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1997, “I Like It” by Angel Moraes peaked at number 70 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1997, “I Wish You Love” by Paul Young peaked at number 33 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1997, “I'm A Man, Not A Boy” by North And South peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Kowalski” by Primal Scream peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Love Is All We Need” by Mary J. Blige And NAS peaked at number 15 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Lovefool” by The Cardigans peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Morninglight” by Team Deep peaked at number 42 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Shine” by The Space Brothers peaked at number 23 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Sound Of Eden / Bad Apple” by Casino peaked at number 52 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Spybreak!” by Propellerheads peaked at number 40 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Strumpet” by My Life Story peaked at number 27 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Susan's House” by Eels peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1997, “The Boy Done Good / Sugar Daddy” by Billy Bragg peaked at number 55 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1997, “The Prophet” by Cj Bolland peaked at number 19 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Woman In Love” by Rebekah Ryan peaked at number 64 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Wonderful Tonight” by Damage peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1997, “You Might Need Somebody” by Shola Ama peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1997, “You're Not Alone” by Olive peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1990s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1997, ✪ “Your Woman (aka >Abort, Retry, Fail?_)” by White Town peaked at number 2 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Blood On The Dance Floor” by Michael Jackson peaked at number 5 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Monkey Wrench” by Foo Fighters peaked at number 17 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Staring At The Sun” by U2 peaked at number 23 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 1990s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1997, “I Want You” by Savage Garden peaked at number 13 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Just The Way You Like It” by Tasha Holiday peaked at number 31 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Let's Get Down” by Tony! Toni! Toné! Featuring DJ Quik peaked at number 8 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Quit Playing Games (With My Heart)” by Backstreet Boys peaked at number 27 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1990s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1997, “Alone” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 28 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Standin' Strong, Together!” by Total Touch peaked at number 32 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Tearin' Up My Heart” by *N Sync peaked at number 31 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Sweden 1990s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1997, “Bara hon älskar mig” by Blond peaked at number 4 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Love Is The Law” by The Seahorses peaked at number 38 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Song 2” by Blur peaked at number 28 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Spiderwebs” by No Doubt peaked at number 23 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Who Do You Think You Are / Mama” by Spice Girls peaked at number 5 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

Austria 1990s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1997, ✪ “Your Woman (aka >Abort, Retry, Fail?_)” by White Town peaked at number 23 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Blood On The Dance Floor” by Michael Jackson peaked at number 9 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Do It For Love” by Caught In The Act peaked at number 29 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Mama” by Spice Girls peaked at number 1 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Vivo per lei - Ich lebe für sie” by Andrea Bocelli And Judy Weiss peaked at number 22 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Young Boy” by Paul McCartney peaked at number 30 on the Austria pop singles chart.

France 1990s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1997, “La dance d'Hélène” by Méli Mélo Featuring Miss Hélène peaked at number 13 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Le feu ça brule” by Top Boys peaked at number 4 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Salva Mea (Save Me)” by Faithless peaked at number 29 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Staring At The Sun” by U2 peaked at number 49 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Wanna Dance All Day / Vol.2” by Newton peaked at number 37 on the France pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1990s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1997, “Do It For Love” by Caught In The Act peaked at number 24 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Du liebst mich nicht” by Sabrina Setlur peaked at number 3 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Free” by DJ Quicksilver peaked at number 11 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Love Is Your Game” by Code 5 peaked at number 9 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Love Won't Wait” by Gary Barlow peaked at number 23 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Nur geträumt” by Blümchen peaked at number 12 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Old Before I Die” by Robbie Williams peaked at number 30 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Oxygène” by Vertigo peaked at number 41 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Underwater Love” by Smoke City peaked at number 32 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Who Do You Think You Are / Mama” by Spice Girls peaked at number 6 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1997, “You Got The Key” by Reset Featuring Danii peaked at number 46 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

Finland 1990s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1997, “Encore une fois” by Sash! peaked at number 5 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 1997, “It's My Life” by DJ BoBo peaked at number 17 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 1997, “So Strung Out” by C-Block peaked at number 7 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Star People '97” by George Michael peaked at number 15 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 1997, “The Saint” by Orbital peaked at number 8 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Uh La La La” by Alexia peaked at number 2 on the Finland pop singles chart.

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