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The 90's Datebook for August 11

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In 1990, NBC burns off its last episode of the “Ferris Bueller” sitcom, with our hero and sidekick Cameron trying to finish a class paper.

In 1990, On the cover of TV Guide: “Michael Jordan, Joe Montana, Bo Jackson”. Other Articles: TV, Sports, etc.

In 1990, R.C., “The Power” by Snap! peaked at number two on the pop singles chart.

In 1991, Most Tap Dancers Performing Together: 5,622 people.

In 1991, “Doug”, “Ren and Stimpy Show”, and “Rugrats”, TV Cartoon Shows, debut on the Nickelodeon cable channel, launching the networkʹs first Snick original programming prime-time block.

In 1994, Carl Hutchins married Rachel Cory on Another World

In 1995, A private funeral is held for Jerry Garcia at an Episcopal church in San Francisco. The same day, President Clinton calls the guitarist-vocalist “a genius.”

In 1995, The live-action feature film, “A Kid in King Arthurʹs Court” is released in theaters.

In 1995, The movie “Dangerous Minds” opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 1995, “Macarena” single by Los Del Rio was released

In 1996, “The Big Easy” began airing on USA Network

In 1997, On General Hospital, Sonny shot and killed rival mobster and former father-in-law Rivera just as Rivera was about to shoot Brenda.

In 1997, The softly lit Barbara Walters explains to the first viewers of her new show, “The View,” that she “always wanted to do a show with women of different generations, backgrounds and views — a working mother (who will never desert me for CBS), a professional in her 30s (who loves shoes), a young woman just starting out (who I can fire for being a joke), and then somebody whoʹs done almost everything and will say almost anything (whose voice challenges anyone to listen to her). And in a perfect world, Iʹd get to join the group whenever I wanted.” All ABC wants is more of an audience than had ever tuned in to the wretched “Mike and Maty” and “Caryl and Marilyn: Real Friends.”

In 1998, On Guiding Light, Dolly the clone died in Reva's (Kim Zimmer) arms. Was this related to the real life event of the cloning of Dolly the sheep?

In 1998, Sunrise, Florida, declared this day “Smashing Pumpkins Day.”

In 1998, “Zoog Disney” Friday and Saturday blocks began airing on Disney Channel

In 1999, A visit by the New York City fire department was nothing to worry about for “Late Show” host David Letterman. About two dozen staffers working in The Ed Sullivan Theater were evacuated when a construction crew working around the corner discovered a crack in the exterior wall of an adjacent building. Sixty to 75 people were cleared from three buildings while engineers investigated, but the crack turned out to be nothing serious. Letterman himself wasnʹt there, but that didnʹt stop him from taking advantage. He rolled “dramatic footage” of the building crack and quipped “Weʹre all lucky to be alive.”

In 1993, "Searching for Bobby Fischer" was released by Paramount Pictures; Steven Zaillian (director/screenplay); Joe Mantegna, Laurence Fishburne, Joan Allen, Max Pomeranc, Ben Kingsley, Michael Nirenberg, Robert Stephens, David Paymer, Hal Scardino, Austin Pendleton, Vasek Simek, William H. Macy, Dan Hedaya, Laura Linney; Drama; Live action

In 1995, "Dangerous Minds" was released by Hollywood Pictures / Don Simpson/Jerry Bruckheimer Films; John N. Smith (director); Ronald Bass (screenplay); Michelle Pfeiffer, George Dzundza, Courtney B. Vance, Robin Bartlett, Beatrice Winde, John Neville, Lorraine Toussaint, Renoly Santiago, Wade Dominguez, Bruklin Harris, Marcello Thedford, Karina Arroyave, Paula Garces, Ivan Sergei, Gaura Vani, Camille Winbush, Al Israel, Jeffrey Garcia; Drama; Live Action

In 1995, "A Kid in King Arthur's Court" was released by Walt Disney Pictures / Tapestry Films / Trimark Pictures; Michael Gottlieb (director); Michael Part, Robert L. Levy (screenplay); Thomas Ian Nicholas, Joss Ackland, Art Malik, Paloma Baeza, Kate Winslet, Daniel Craig, David Tysallas Ratan, Ron Moody, Barry Stanton, Michael Mehlnan, Melanie Oettinger, Rebecca Denton, Michael Kelly, Louise Rosner, Paul Rosner, Bela Unger, Shane Rimmer, Tim Wickham, Daniel Bennett, Debora Weston, Vincent Marzello, Catherine Blake, J. P. Guerin; Comedy, Family; Live Action

In 1995, "Unzipped" was released by Miramax Films; Douglas Keeve (director); Isaac Mizrahi; Documentary; Live Action

In 1995, "A Walk in the Clouds" was released by 20th Century Fox; Alfonso Arau (director); Robert Mark Kamen, Mark Miller, Harvey Weitzman (screenplay); Keanu Reeves, Aitana Sánchez-Gijón, Giancarlo Giannini, Anthony Quinn, Angélica Aragón, Evangelina Elizondo, Freddy Rodriguez, Debra Messing, Febronio Covarrubias, Roberto Huerta, Juan Jimenez, Ismael Gallegos, Alejandra Flores, Gema Sandoval, Don Amendolia, Gregory Paul Martin; Romance, Drama; Live Action

U.S. 1990s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1990, “All The Way” by Calloway peaked at number 63 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1990, “Holding My Heart” by Bang (Duo) peaked at number 93 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1990, “King Of Wishful Thinking” by Go West peaked at number 8 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1990, “Summer Vacation” by Party peaked at number 72 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1990, “The Power” by Snap! peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1990s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1990, “Across The River” by Bruce Hornsby And The Range peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1990, “Give It Up” by Hothouse Flowers peaked at number 23 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1990, “She Ain't Worth It” by Glenn Medeiros Featuring Bobby Brown peaked at number 14 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1990, “The Emperor's New Clothes” by Sinéad O'Connor peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1990, “The Other Kind” by Steve Earle And The Dukes peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.

Alt-Canada 1990s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1990, “Across The River” by Bruce Hornsby And The Range peaked at number 1 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1990, “Brickyard Road” by Johnny Van Zant peaked at number 70 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1990, “Live It Up” by Crosby, Stills And Nash peaked at number 47 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1990, “Love Letter” by Bonnie Raitt peaked at number 45 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1990, “Me And Elvis” by Human Radio peaked at number 76 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1990, “She Ain't Worth It” by Glenn Medeiros Featuring Bobby Brown peaked at number 9 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1990, “Talk To Me” by Anita Baker peaked at number 50 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1990s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1990, “Absolute” by Claudia Brucken peaked at number 71 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1990, “Beyond My Wildest Dreams” by Lonnie Gordon peaked at number 48 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1990, “Cool With Nature” by Carlton peaked at number 90 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1990, “Doin' Our Own Dang” by Jungle Brothers Featuring De La Soul, Monie Love, Tribe Called Quest, And Queen Latifah peaked at number 33 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1990, “Hotel California” by Jam On The Mutha peaked at number 62 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1990, “I Think I Love You Too Much” by The Jeff Healey Band peaked at number 98 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1990, “I'm Free” by The Soup Dragons peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1990, “It's On” by Flowered Up peaked at number 54 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1990, “L.A. Woman” by Billy Idol peaked at number 70 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1990, “L.F.O. (U.K.)” by L.F.O. (U.K.) peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1990, “Let Love Rule” by Lenny Kravitz peaked at number 39 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1990, “Love Or Something” by Bob Geldof peaked at number 86 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1990, “Naked In The Rain” by Blue Pearl peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1990, “Poison” by Bell Biv DeVoe peaked at number 19 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1990, “Portrait Of Masterpiece” by D.O.C. peaked at number 84 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1990, “Saxuality” by Candy Dulfer peaked at number 60 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1990, “Some Kind Of Heaven” by BBG peaked at number 65 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1990, “Terrifying” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 82 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1990, “The 900 Number” by 45 King peaked at number 73 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1990, “Thieves In The Temple” by Prince peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1990, “Tom's Diner” by DNA Featuring Suzanne Vega peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1990, “U Can't Touch This” by MC Hammer peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1990, “Violence Of Summer (Love's Taking Over)” by Duran Duran peaked at number 20 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1990, “When I'm Back On My Feet Again” by Michael Bolton peaked at number 44 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1990s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1990, ✪ “World In Motion” by England New Order peaked at number 21 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1990, “Big Fun” by Icehouse peaked at number 47 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1990, “Cuts Both Ways” by Gloria Estefan peaked at number 38 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1990, “Every Little Thing” by Jeff Lynne peaked at number 31 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1990, “Lay Down Your Guns” by Jimmy Barnes peaked at number 4 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1990, “Southern Sky” by Paul Norton peaked at number 37 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1990, “The Power” by Snap! peaked at number 13 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 1990s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1990, “Love Is” by Alannah Myles peaked at number 44 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1990, “One Love” by The Stone Roses peaked at number 28 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1990, “Rub You The Right Way” by Johnny Gill peaked at number 41 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1990, “Wild Women Do” by Natalie Cole peaked at number 35 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1990s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1990, ✪ “Hanky Panky” by Madonna peaked at number 21 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1990, “Blueshouse” by B.B. Queen peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1990, “Get In The Groove” by Wee Papa Girl Rappers peaked at number 27 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1990, “Killer” by Adamski peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1990, “Love Has The Power” by Toto peaked at number 22 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1990, “Love Is” by Alannah Myles peaked at number 25 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1990, “Mona” by Craig McLachlan And Check 1-2 peaked at number 26 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1990, “Papa Was A Rollin' Stone” by Was (Not Was) peaked at number 14 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1990, “She Ain't Worth It” by Glenn Medeiros Featuring Bobby Brown peaked at number 12 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1990, “The Great Song Of Indifference” by Bob Geldof peaked at number 16 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Austria 1990s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1990, “Dirty Cash (Money Talks)” by Adventures Of Stevie V peaked at number 13 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1990, “Nothing Compares 2 U” by Chyp-Notic peaked at number 9 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1990, “Papa Was A Rollin' Stone” by Was (Not Was) peaked at number 15 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1990, “Tränen passen nicht zu dir” by Kastelruther Spatzen peaked at number 17 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1990, “Whose Law (Is It Anyway)” by Guru Josh peaked at number 18 on the Austria pop singles chart.

France 1990s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1990, “Appelez-moi Dieu!” by Le Bêbête Show peaked at number 25 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1990, “Everybody Everybody” by Black Box peaked at number 11 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1990, “J'ai vu” by Niagara peaked at number 32 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1990, “Soca Dance” by Charles D. Lewis peaked at number 1 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1990, “Something Happened On The Way To Heaven” by Phil Collins peaked at number 35 on the France pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1990s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1990, ✪ “World In Motion” by England New Order peaked at number 27 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1990, “Get In The Groove” by Wee Papa Girl Rappers peaked at number 24 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1990, “U Can't Touch This” by MC Hammer peaked at number 2 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

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