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The 90's Datebook for August 20

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In 1990, Not believing the musical is dead, both ABC (“Cop Rock”) and NBC have singing authority figures in their fall lineups. NBCʹs lands with a thud first on this date, with the teachers and students of “Hull High” getting down and funky in the hallways. While eight episodes of the Kenny Ortega directed-and-choreographed series are filmed, only six ever air, with audiences preferring to have their lunch ladies slinging hash rather than singing it.

In 1990, “Parenthood” (1990s version) began airing on NBC

In 1990, “Suicide Blond” single by INXS was released

In 1992, President Bush and Vice President Quayle were renominated at the Republican national convention in Houston. Bush delivered a hard-hitting speech in which he attacked Democrats and promised to seek tax cuts. Shannen Doherty of 90210 gave the Pledge of Allegiance at the beginning of the dayʹs convention.

In 1993, Bonnie Hunt becomes the first woman to write, direct, produce, and star in her own TV series. “The Building” featuring a number of Huntʹs talented Chicago friends gets a six-episode Friday night tryout. It might have been renewed by CBS, if only sheʹd agree to fire her friends and replace them with less quirky actors, including Valerie Bertinelli. Among those complaining to CBS, when “The Building” gets evicted: Audrey Meadows.

In 1993, Howard Stern is fired from WLUP-AM, Chicago.

In 1993, “Whatʹs Up Doc? (can We Rock)” single by Fu-schnickens (with S. Oʹneal) was certified Gold by the RIAA. Years later, the great Luke Ski turned this song into a Star Trek novelty song with “Whatʹs Up Spock?”

In 1994, Miracle the White Buffalo was born in Janesville, Wisconsin.

In 1996, “The Jerky Boys 3” album by The Jerky Boys was released

In 1997, In “South Park”, A volcanic eruption interrupted the boys camping trip, Kenny gets killed, and Patrick Duffy “guests” as part of a beastʹs anatomy.

In 1997, On General Hospital: Sonny presented Brenda with his motherʹs wedding ring and asked her to be his wife, She happily accepted.

In 1999, The movie “Mickey Blue Eyes” starring Hugh Grant opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 1993, "The Ballad of Little Jo" was released by Fine Line Features; Maggie Greenwald (director/screenplay); Suzy Amis, Bo Hopkins, Ian McKellen, David Chung, Heather Graham, Rene Auberjonois, Carrie Snodgress, Anthony Heald, Melissa Leo, Sam Robards; Western; Live action

In 1993, "Hard Target" was released by Universal Pictures; John Woo (director); Chuck Pfarrer (screenplay); Jean-Claude Van Damme, Lance Henriksen, Yancy Butler, Arnold Vosloo, Wilford Brimley, Kasi Lemmons, Chuck Pfarrer, Willie C. Carpenter, Sven-Ole Thorsen, Jules Sylvester, Marco St. John, Joe Warfield; Action; Live action

In 1993, "King of the Hill" was released by Gramercy Pictures; Steven Soderbergh (director/screenplay); Jesse Bradford, Jeroen Krabbe, Lisa Eichhorn, Karen Allen, Spalding Gray, Elizabeth McGovern, Cameron Boyd, Adrien Brody, John McConnell, Amber Benson, Kristin Griffith, Katherine Heigl; Drama; Live action

In 1993, "Surf Ninjas" was released by New Line Cinema; Neal Israel (director/screenplay); Dan Gordon (screenplay); Ernie Reyes Jr., Rob Schneider, Tone Loc, Leslie Nielsen, John Karlen, Ernie Reyes Sr., Nicolas Cowan, Kelly Hu, Nathan Jung; Family, Martial Arts; Live action

In 1993, "Wilder Napalm" was released by TriStar Pictures; Glenn Gordon Caron (director); Vince Gilligan (screenplay); Dennis Quaid, Debra Winger, Arliss Howard, M. Emmet Walsh, Jim Varney, Charles Gideon Davis, John Hostetter, Jonathan Rubin, Harvey Shield, Allyce Beasley, Lance Lee Baxley; Romance, Comedy; Live action

In 1994, "The Enemy Within" was released by HBO Pictures" was released by Jonathan Darby (director); Rod Serling (screenplay); Forest Whitaker, Sam Waterston, Dana Delany, Jason Robards, Josef Sommer, George Dzundza, Isabel Glasser, Dakin Matthews, William O'Leary, Lisa Summerour, Denise Dowse, Chuck Hicks, Barry Lynch, Ryan McDonald, Willie Norwood Jr., Anthony Peck, Lawrence Pressman, George Marshall Ruge, Michael B. Silver, Rory J. Aylward, Greg Brickman, David Q. Combs, Patricia Donaldson, Yolanda Gaskins, Jayne Hess, Leonard Kelly-Young, Archie Lang, Steve Ruge; Drama, Thriller; Live Action

In 1999, "Mickey Blue Eyes" was released by Warner Bros. Pictures / Universal Pictures / Castle Rock Entertainment; Kelly Makin (director); Adam Scheinman, Robert Kuhn (screenplay); Hugh Grant, James Caan, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Burt Young, James Fox, Joe Viterelli, Gerry Becker, Maddie Corman, Tony Darrow, Paul Lazar, Vincent Pastore, Frank Pellegrino, Scott Thompson, John Ventimiglia, Margaret Devine, Beatrice Winde; Comedy; Live Action

In 1999, "Teaching Mrs. Tingle" was released by Dimension Films; Kevin Williamson (director/screenplay); Katie Holmes, Helen Mirren, Barry Watson, Marisa Coughlan, Jeffrey Tambor, Liz Stauber, Molly Ringwald, Vivica A. Fox, Michael McKean, Lesley Ann Warren, John Patrick White; Black comedy, Drama; Live Action

In 1999, "Universal Soldier: The Return" was released by TriStar Pictures; Mic Rodgers (director); William Malone, John Fasano (screenplay); Jean-Claude Van Damme, Michael Jai White, Heidi Schanz, Xander Berkeley, Justin Lazard, Kiana Tom, Daniel von Bargen, James R. Black, Bill Goldberg; Sci-Fi; Live Action

U.S. 1990s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1994, “90's Girl” by Blackgirl peaked at number 71 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Action” by Terror Fabulous Featuring Nadine Sutherland peaked at number 43 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Afro Puffs” by Lady Of Rage peaked at number 57 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Booti Call” by BLACKstreet peaked at number 34 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Girls And Boys” by Blur peaked at number 59 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Give It Up” by Public Enemy peaked at number 33 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik” by OutKast peaked at number 74 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1994, “When I Give My Love” by Keith Sweat peaked at number 85 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1990s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1994, “Black Hole Sun” by Soundgarden peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Cleopatra's Cat” by Spin Doctors peaked at number 17 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Regulate” by Warren G And Nate Dogg peaked at number 12 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Stay (I Missed You)” by Lisa Loeb And Nine Stories peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.

Alt-Canada 1990s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1994, “Scanning These Crowds” by Bruce Cockburn peaked at number 42 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Vasoline” by Stone Temple Pilots peaked at number 21 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1990s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1994, “Bonita Banana” by Espiritu peaked at number 50 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Crazy For You” by Let Loose peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Do It” by Tony Di Bart peaked at number 21 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Doggy Dogg World” by Snoop Dogg (as Snoop Doggy Dogg) peaked at number 32 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Everything Is Gonna Be Alright” by Sounds Of Blackness peaked at number 29 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Interlude” by Morrissey And Siouxsie peaked at number 25 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Joke (I'm Laughing)” by Eddi Reader peaked at number 42 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Listen” by Urban Species Featuring MC Solaar peaked at number 47 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Live Forever” by Oasis peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Sweet Emotion” by Aerosmith peaked at number 74 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1994, “The Way She Loves Me” by Richard Marx peaked at number 38 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Vasoline” by Stone Temple Pilots peaked at number 48 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Vibe” by Zhané peaked at number 67 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1994, “What's Up?” by DJ Miko peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Who's The Darkman” by Darkman peaked at number 46 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1990s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1994, “Any Time, Any Place” by Janet Jackson peaked at number 37 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Black Hole Sun” by Soundgarden peaked at number 6 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Disarm” by Smashing Pumpkins peaked at number 16 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1994, “If You Go” by Jon Secada peaked at number 47 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Only To Be With You” by Roachford peaked at number 18 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1994, “You Got Me Floatin'” by P.M. Dawn peaked at number 43 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 1990s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1994, ✪ “(Meet) The Flintstones” by The B.C. 52's (The B-52's) peaked at number 15 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Cleopatra's Cat” by Spin Doctors peaked at number 26 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Lean On Me” by Michael Bolton peaked at number 36 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Shine” by Collective Soul peaked at number 21 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Stay Together” by Suede peaked at number 47 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Vasoline” by Stone Temple Pilots peaked at number 28 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1994, “World In Your Hands” by Culture Beat peaked at number 37 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1990s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1994, “Another Day” by Whigfield peaked at number 41 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Crazy” by Julio Iglesias peaked at number 32 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Everything Is Alright (Uptight)” by CJ Lewis peaked at number 19 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Find Me (Odyssey To Anyoona)” by Jam And Spoon Featuring Plavka peaked at number 20 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1994, “La cucamarcha” by TNN peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Liar” by Rollins Band peaked at number 28 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Love Is All Around” by Wet Wet Wet peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Sweden 1990s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1994, “Dreams (Will Come Alive)” by 2 Brothers On The 4th Floor Featuring Des'Ray And D-Rock peaked at number 14 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Månsken i augusti” by Lena Philipsson peaked at number 38 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Swamp Thing” by The Grid peaked at number 4 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

Austria 1990s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1994, “I Swear” by All-4-One peaked at number 1 on the Austria pop singles chart.

France 1990s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1994, “Baby, I Love Your Way” by Big Mountain peaked at number 7 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Give It Up” by Public Enemy peaked at number 36 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Summer In The City” by Joe Cocker peaked at number 33 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Tu planes sur moi” by Native peaked at number 19 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Twist And Shout” by Chaka Demus And Pliers With Jack Radics And Taxi Gang peaked at number 23 on the France pop singles chart.

Norway 1990s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1994, ✪ “(Meet) The Flintstones” by The B.C. 52's (The B-52's) peaked at number 8 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Letitgo” by Prince peaked at number 7 on the Norway pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1990s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1994, “100% Pure Love” by Crystal Waters peaked at number 20 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Sweets For My Sweet” by CJ Lewis peaked at number 6 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1994, “You Don't Love Me (No, No, No)” by Dawn Penn peaked at number 17 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

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