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In 1990, Composer David Rose…who had a number-one single in 1962 with “The Stripper”…died at the age of 80.

In 1990, “Ferris Bueller” falls in love with transfer student Sloan Petersen in the first episode of this prequel sitcom on NBC. While NBC has the official character names from the John Hughes flick, Foxʹs similar “Parker Lewis Canʹt Lose” proves more successful. “Ferris” is off the schedule by January, its place taken by “Blossom.” Most of the cast land on their feet: Ferris (Charlie Schlatter) winds up on “Diagnosis: Murder,” sister Jeannie (Jennifer Aniston) becomes a Friend, and director Bill Bixby gets work on “Blossom.”

In 1991, David Tannyʹs Viewer Mail letter appeared on “Late Night with David Letterman” on NBC asking how he can say “G.E. Sucks” w/o getting fired; G.E.'s answer…“We really do suck!” (August 24 12:30am ET/PT).

In 1991, the World Wide Web became available for everyone.

In 1991, “Hi Honey, Iʹm Home!” TV Comedy last aired on ABC. The last episode of Hi Honey, Iʹm Home, a sitcom spoof produced by ABC and Nickelodeon, that brought a wholesome '50s sitcom family into the not-so-wholesome '90s. The gimmick includes guest spots from a number of classic sitcom stars, including Barbara Billingsley (Beaverʹs mom) and Gale Gordon (I Love Lucyʹs Mr. Mooney).

In 1991, “Pocket Full Of Kryptonite” album by Spin Doctors was released

In 1991, “Three A.M. Eternal” single by THE KLF was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1991, “Timespace: The Best Of Stevie Nicks” album by Stevie Nicks was released

In 1992, This is a baseball record which can never be beaten…the fewest hits in a regulation game. In the Florida State League, Andy Carter pitched a no-hitter for the Clearwater Phillies. Scott Bakum pitched a no-hitter for the Winter Haven Red Sox. The regulation nine-inning game ended with no hits by…either team. The only run was scored in the seventh by Clearwater, on two walks and two sacrifice bunts. CARTER had pitched another no-hitter in 1988 in the South Atlantic League. He never won or saved a major league game in his 24 appearances for the Phillies, all in relief. BAKUM never made the majors.

In 1993, E! Networkʹs “Talk Soup” spins off a daytime drama clipfest, “Pure Soap.”

In 1995, Kirk Cameron launches his sitcom “Kirk” on the WB, playing a guy named Kirk, showing the acting range of Tony Danza. He plays a young artist raising three siblings.

In 1995, On Days Of Our Lives, Bo chose Billie over Hope. I guess Bo chose to be Hope-less. Meanwhile, cousin Jo chose Pepsi over Coke.

In 1996, On General Hospital, Bobbie (Jackie Zeman) caught Stefan (Stephen Nichols) snooping in Room 666.

In 1996, The movie “A Very Brady Sequel” opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 1996, Today in Late Show w/ Letterman History: Annoyed by LATE SHOW writer Gerry Mulliganʹs constant obsession with dancing the Macarena, Letteman banishes him from the theater, drives him off to the Hudson River piers to a boat and throws him overboard. Undeterred, Mulligan recovers, and prances back to the theater doing the dreaded Macarena covered in seaweed.

In 1996, Today in Late Show w/ Letterman History: “The LATE SHOWʹs Kids on Film” theatrical featurette, sponsored by Coca-Cola, premieres in 9,000 movie theaters nationwide.

In 1997, “Rugrats” returned to be airing new episodes on Nickelodeon.

In 1998, “That 70's Show” TV Sitcom premiered on Fox

In 1999, “Desination Stardom” TV variety premiered on PAX

In 1999, “Grown Ups” TV sitcom premiered on UPN

In 1991, "Dead Again" was released by Paramount Pictures; Kenneth Branagh (director); Scott Frank (screenplay); Kenneth Branagh, Emma Thompson, Andy García, Derek Jacobi, Wayne Knight, Robin Williams, Hanna Schygulla, Campbell Scott, Jo Anderson, Lois Hall, Richard Easton, Gregor Hesse, Vasek Simek, Christine Ebersole, Raymond Cruz; Thriller; Live Action

In 1991, "Defenseless" was released by New Visions Pictures / Seven Arts; Martin Campbell (director); James Hicks (screenplay); Barbara Hershey, Sam Shepard, Mary Beth Hurt, J.T. Walsh, Kellie Overbey, Jay O. Sanders, John Kapelos, Sheree North, Randy Brooks, George P. Wilbur, Christine Elise, Steve Zettler, Caine Richards, Peter Allas, Sandy Martin; Thriller; Live Action

In 1991, "Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man" was released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer; Simon Wincer (director); Don Michael Paul (screenplay); Mickey Rourke, Don Johnson, Chelsea Field, Daniel Baldwin, Giancarlo Esposito, Vanessa Williams, Tom Sizemore, Robert Ginty, Tia Carrere, Big John Studd, Julius Harris, Eloy Casados, Kelly Hu, Branscombe Richmond, Sven-Ole Thorsen, Sean "Hollywood" Hamilton; Action; Live Action

In 1991, "High Heels" was released by El Deseo; Pedro Almodóvar (director/screenplay); Victoria Abril, Marisa Paredes, Miguel Bosé; Drama; Live Action

In 1991, "Showdown in Little Tokyo" was released by Warner Bros. Pictures; Mark L. Lester (screenplay); Stephen Glantz, Caliope Brattlestreet (screenplay); Dolph Lundgren, Brandon Lee, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Tia Carrere, Toshirô Obata, Philip Tan, Rodney Kageyama, Ernie Lively, James Taenaka, Renee Griffin, Reid Asato, Takayo Fischer, Simon Rhee, Vernee Watson-Johnson, Professor Toru Tanaka, Lenny Imamura, Roger Yuan, Nathan Jung; Action; Live Action

In 1996, "Carpool" was released by Warner Bros. Pictures / Regency Enterprises; Arthur Hiller (director); Mark Christopher, Don Rhymer (screenplay); Tom Arnold, David Paymer, Rhea Perlman, Kim Coates, Rachael Leigh Cook, Rod Steiger, Mikey Kovar, Micah Gardener, Jordan Blake Warkol, Colleen Rennison, Ian Tracey, John Trench, Stellina Rusich, David Kaye, Obba Babatunde, Edie McClurg, Kathleen Freeman, Miriam Flynn; Comedy; Live Action

In 1996, "The Island of Dr. Moreau" was released by New Line Cinema; John Frankenheimer (director); Richard Stanley, Ron Hutchinson (screenplay); Marlon Brando, Val Kilmer, David Thewlis, Fairuza Balk, Daniel Rigney, Temuera Morrison, Nelson de la Rosa, Peter Elliott, Mark Dacascos, Ron Perlman, Marco Hofschneider, Miguel Lopez, William Hootkins; Sci-Fi, Horror; Live Action

In 1996, "She's the One" was released by Fox Searchlight Pictures; Edward Burns (director/screenplay); Edward Burns, Mike McGlone, Cameron Diaz, Jennifer Aniston, Maxine Bahns, John Mahoney, Leslie Mann, Amanda Peet, Frank Vincent, Anita Gillette, Malachy McCourt, Robert Weil, Beatrice Winde, Tom Tammi, Raymond De Marco, Ron Farrell; Romance, Comedy; Live Action

In 1996, "Solo" was released by Triumph Films; Norberto Barba (director); David L. Corley (screenplay); Mario Van Peebles, Barry Corbin, William Sadler, Adrien Brody, Demián Bichir, Jaime Gomez, Seidy Lopez, Abraham Verduzco, Joaquin Garrido; Sci-Fi, Action; Live Action

In 1996, "The Spitfire Grill" was released by Columbia Pictures / Castle Rock Entertainment; Lee David Zlotoff (director/screenplay); Alison Elliott, Ellen Burstyn, Marcia Gay Harden, Will Patton, Kieran Mulroney, Gailard Sartain, John M. Jackson; Drama; Live Action

In 1996, "A Very Brady Sequel" was released by Paramount Pictures / The Ladd Company; Arlene Sanford (director); Harry Elfont, Deborah Kaplan (screenplay); Shelley Long, Gary Cole, Tim Matheson, Henriette Mantel, Christine Taylor, Christopher Daniel Barnes, Jennifer Elise Cox, Paul Sutera, Olivia Hack, Jesse Lee, John Hillerman, Whip Hubley, Whitney Rydbeck, RuPaul, David Ramsey, Phil Buckman, Steven Gilborn, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Skip O'Brien, Jennifer Aspen, Brian Van Holt, Bodhi Pine Elfman, Richard Belzer, Connie Ray, Barbara Eden, Maureen McCormick, Rosie O'Donnell, David Spade; Comedy; Live Action

U.S. 1990s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1997, “Big Bad Mamma” by Foxy Brown Featuring Dru Hill peaked at number 53 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Can't Get You Out Of My Mind” by Lil Suzy peaked at number 79 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Can't Let Go” by Laurnea peaked at number 55 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Dancehall Queen” by Beenie Man Featuring Chevelle Franklyn peaked at number 90 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Far From Yours” by O.C. Featuring Yvette Michele peaked at number 81 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Never Make A Promise” by Dru Hill peaked at number 7 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Never, Never Gonna Give You Up” by Lisa Stansfield peaked at number 74 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Relax And Party” by Ivory peaked at number 88 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Stranger In Moscow” by Michael Jackson peaked at number 91 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1997, “To Make You Feel My Love” by Billy Joel peaked at number 50 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Alt-Canada 1990s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1997, “Do You Know (What It Takes)” by Robyn peaked at number 2 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Four Leaf Clover” by Abra Moore peaked at number 39 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1997, “I Say A Little Prayer” by Diana King peaked at number 94 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1997, “I'll Be Missing You” by Puff Daddy And Faith Evans Featuring 112 peaked at number 4 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Little More Time With You” by James Taylor peaked at number 68 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1997, “More Than This” by 10,000 Maniacs peaked at number 11 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Return Of The Mack” by Mark Morrison peaked at number 17 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Slip N Slide” by Tia peaked at number 50 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1990s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1997, ✪ “Tubthumping” by Chumbawamba peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1997, “A Girl I Once Knew” by Northern Uproar peaked at number 63 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1997, “A Thousand Trees” by Stereophonics peaked at number 22 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1997, “All I Wanna Do” by Dannii Minogue peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1997, “All Out Of Love” by Ott peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Clouds” by Source peaked at number 38 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Crash” by Feeder peaked at number 48 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Deep In You” by Livin' Joy peaked at number 17 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Do I” by Gifted peaked at number 60 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Duchess” by My Life Story peaked at number 39 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Film Star” by Suede peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Gritty Shaker” by David Holmes peaked at number 53 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Home” by Chakra peaked at number 46 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1997, “I Am What I Am” by Mark Owen peaked at number 29 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Out Of The Void” by Grass-Show peaked at number 75 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Put Your Faith In Me” by Alison Limerick peaked at number 42 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Rock The Bells” by Kadoc peaked at number 34 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Sandman” by Blueboy peaked at number 25 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1997, “The Jam EP” by A Tribe Called Quest peaked at number 61 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1997, “The Mind Of The Machine” by N-Trance peaked at number 15 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1997, “The World Is Flat” by Echobelly peaked at number 31 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Tied To The 90's” by Travis peaked at number 30 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Who Wants To Live Forever” by Sarah Brightman peaked at number 45 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Who You Wit” by Jay-Z peaked at number 65 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Why's Everybody Always Pickin' On Me” by Bloodhound Gang peaked at number 56 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1997, “You Bring Me Up” by K-Ci And JoJo peaked at number 21 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1990s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1997, “Always On My Mind” by Rani peaked at number 33 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Around The World” by Daft Punk peaked at number 11 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1997, “DC x 3” by Grinspoon peaked at number 50 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1997, “How Come, How Long” by Babyface Featuring Stevie Wonder peaked at number 5 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1997, “So Help Me Girl” by Gary Barlow peaked at number 36 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 1990s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1997, ✪ “I Will Survive” by CAKE peaked at number 27 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1997, “I Heard It Through The Grapevine” by Soultans peaked at number 44 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1997, “I'll Be” by Foxy Brown Featuring Jay-Z peaked at number 20 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Karma Police” by Radiohead peaked at number 32 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Mo Money Mo Problems” by The Notorious B.I.G. Featuring Puff Daddy And Ma$e peaked at number 2 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Next Lifetime” by Erykah Badu peaked at number 40 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Step Into A World (Rapture's Delight)” by KRS-One peaked at number 10 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Sunday Morning” by No Doubt peaked at number 42 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1997, “When Doves Cry” by Quindon Tarver peaked at number 34 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1997, “You Bring Me Up” by K-Ci And JoJo peaked at number 15 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1990s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1997, “All About Us” by Peter André peaked at number 31 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Bitch” by Meredith Brooks peaked at number 15 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Bitter Sweet Symphony” by The Verve peaked at number 14 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1997, “I Want You” by Savage Garden peaked at number 38 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1997, “I'm Thinkin' Of U” by 2 Brothers On The 4th Floor Featuring Des'Ray And D-Rock peaked at number 20 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Sweden 1990s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1997, “Engel” by Rammstein peaked at number 48 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Jumping” by Sisters Of Sweden peaked at number 36 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Piece Of My Heart” by Shaggy Featuring Marsha peaked at number 46 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Uh La La La” by Alexia peaked at number 5 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

Austria 1990s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1997, “Around The World” by Daft Punk peaked at number 15 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Beachball” by Nalin And Kane peaked at number 31 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Kaleidoscope Skies” by Jam And Spoon Featuring Plavka peaked at number 18 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Maria” by Ricky Martin peaked at number 4 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Tic, Tic Tac” by Chilli Featuring Carrapicho peaked at number 2 on the Austria pop singles chart.

France 1990s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1997, ✪ “Men In Black” by Will Smith peaked at number 1 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1997, “E la notte se ne va” by Mikimix peaked at number 19 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1997, “I Believe I Can Fly” by R. Kelly peaked at number 17 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1997, “J'ai pas de face” by Akhenaton peaked at number 32 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Just A Girl” by No Doubt peaked at number 28 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1997, “L'homme pressé” by Noir Désir peaked at number 15 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Tout saigne...” by La Clinique Featuring Les Sales Gosses peaked at number 40 on the France pop singles chart.

Norway 1990s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1997, “Bitch” by Meredith Brooks peaked at number 5 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1997, “C U When U Get There” by Coolio Featuring 40 Thevz peaked at number 2 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Men In Black” by Bit To Beat peaked at number 20 on the Norway pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1990s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1997, “Bitch” by Meredith Brooks peaked at number 10 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Du hast” by Rammstein peaked at number 33 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1997, “History / Ghosts” by Michael Jackson peaked at number 16 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Take A Ride” by Brooklyn Bounce peaked at number 39 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

Finland 1990s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1997, “Anna mun olla” by FTK peaked at number 15 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 1997, “I'll Be Missing You” by Puff Daddy And Faith Evans Featuring 112 peaked at number 3 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Samba de Janeiro” by Bellini peaked at number 6 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 1997, “The Age Of Love” by Scooter peaked at number 1 on the Finland pop singles chart.

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