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In 1990, “Baywatch”, TV Adventure, last aired on NBC, moved to syndication.

In 1990, “Not Necessairly The News” TV Comedy last aired on HBO.

In 1990, “The Outsiders”, TV Crime Drama; last aired on Fox.

In 1993, On Guiding Light: Roger and Jenna tied the knot.

In 1993, “Blind Melon” album by Blind Melon was certified Platinum by the RIAA

In 1994, On Days of our Lives, Alan Harris (Paul Kersey) held Sami Brady (Alison Sweeney) and Carrie Brady (Christie Clark) hostage.

In 1994, the movie "Camp Nowhere" opened in theaters in the U.S.A.

In 1994, “M.A.N.T.I.S.”, TV Adventure, debut on Fox. Looking for a better lead-in for the “X-Files” than Western “The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr.,” Fox gambles on a sci-fi show, “M.A.N.T.I.S.,” in which a paralyzed scientist fights crime using the “Mechanically Automated NeuroTransmitter Interactive System.” The show is canceled after one season.

In 1996, Having been reintroduced to the world with a two-hour movie the previous November, “The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest” makes its debut on TNT, TBS and the Cartoon Network, where all told the show will air 21 times a week. Though everything else has been updated, Jonny himself has only aged about three years since the original 1964 series.

In 1996, Sports channel ESPN entered the world of serial drama with the premiere of Playmakers. The show depicted the lives of the Cougars, a fictional professional football team in an unidentified city. Often referred to as "a soap opera for men," its popularity quickly grew, and the the New York Times would report that it was the highest-rated program on ESPN after the network's Sunday Night NFL and Saturday college football games. However, not everyone was pleased, and it was also reported that NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue, had personally complained about Playmakers to Michael D. Eisner, then chief executive of the Walt Disney Company, ESPN's parent company. When ESPN canceled the show after 11 weeks, the speculation was that the NFL had threatened to end its programming relationship with ESPN, if the show wasn't yanked.

In 1996, The sitcoms “Malcolm and Eddie”, “Goode Behavior” and “Sparks” debut on UPN

In 1996, The TV General Drama “Seventh Heaven” debut on the WB

In 1996, “In The House” began airing on UPN after moving from NBC where it began on April 10, 1995.

In 1997, On Guiding Light, Reva Shayne (Kim Zimmer) made it seem as if Annie Dutton (Cynthia Watros) had attacked her.

In 1997, The TV sitcom “Roseanne” last aired on ABC

In 1997, “Men In Black” album (soundtrack) was certified Gold, Platinum, and Multi Platinum 2.00 by the RIAA

In 1997, “Semi-charmed Life” single by Third Eye Blind was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1999, Championships are discussed, big men beg for their dogs, Rock rolls, referees are replaced, pants are soiled, and thongs are thankfully covered as the (Thursday Night) “WWF (changed to WWE) SmackDown!” makes its debut as a weekly series on UPN with matches taped in Kansas City, Missouri.

In 1992, "Laws of Gravity" was released by RKO Pictures; Nick Gomez (director/screenplay); Peter Greene, Edie Falco, Adam Trese, Arabella Field, Paul Schulze, Saul Stein, Tony Fernandez, Larry Meistrich, James Michael McCauley, Rick Groel, Anibal O. Lieras, John Gallagher, David Troup, Miguel Sierra, David Tuttle; Crime, Drama; Live Action

In 1992, "Storyville" was released by 20th Century Fox; Mark Frost (director/screenplay); Lee Reynolds (screenplay); James Spader, Joanne Whalley-Kilmer, Jason Robards, Charlotte Lewis, Michael Warren, Piper Laurie, Michael Parks, Chuck McCann, Charles Haid, Woody Strode, Justine Shapiro, George Cheung, Steve Forrest, Jeff Perry, Chino 'Fats' Williams; Drama, Mystery, Thriller; Live Action

In 1994, "Camp Nowhere" was released by Hollywood Pictures; Jonathan Prince (director); Andrew Kurtzman, Eliot Wald (screenplay); Christopher Lloyd, Jonathan Jackson, Wendy Makkena, M. Emmet Walsh, Melody Kay, Andrew Keegan, Marnette Patterson, Thomas F. Wilson, Hillary Tuck, Allison Mack, Jessica Alba, Michael Zorek, Nathan Cavaleri, Heather DeLoach, Peter Scolari, Ray Baker, Kate Mulgrew, John Putch, Burgess Meredith, Maryedith Burrell, Genie Francis, Jonathan Frakes, Peter Onorati; Comedy; Live Action

In 1994, "It's Pat" was released by Touchstone Pictures; Adam Bernstein (director); Julia Sweeney, Jim Emerson, Stephen Hibbert (screenplay); Julia Sweeney, Dave Foley, Charles Rocket, Kathy Griffin, Julie Hayden, Timothy Stack, Mary Scheer, Beverly Leech, Tim Meadows, Phil LaMarr, Larry Hankin, Kathy Najimy, Jerry Tondo, Mitch Pileggi, Michael Yama, Katie Wright, Arleen Sorkin, Camille Paglia, Ween

In 1994, "Natural Born Killers" was released by Warner Bros. Pictures / Regency Enterprises / Ixlitan Productions; Oliver Stone (director/screenplay); Dave Veloz, Richard Rutowski (screenplay); Woody Harrelson, Juliette Lewis, Robert Downey Jr., Tommy Lee Jones, Tom Sizemore, Arliss Howard, Rodney Dangerfield, Edie McClurg, Sean Stone, Russell Means, Lanny Flaherty, Evan Handler, Balthazar Getty, Richard Lineback, Kirk Baltz, Steven Wright, Pruitt Taylor Vince, Joe Grifasi, Everett Quinton, Marshall Bell, Peter Crombie, Grand L. Bush, Louis Lombardi, Dale Dye, Corey Everson, O-Lan Jones, James Gammon, Mark Harmon, Adrien Brody, David Pasquesi, Jared Harris, Terrylene Sacchetti, Maria Pitillo, Josh Richman, Matthew Faber, Saemi Nakamura, Seiko Yoshida, Red West, Jeremiah Bitsui, Glen Chin, Carl Ciarfalio, Robert Jordan, Chris Chavis, Hank Corwin, Paul Dillon, Barry Hardy, Boris Karloff, O.J. Simpson; Crime, Thriller; Live Action

In 1994, "Police Academy: Mission to Moscow" was released by Warner Bros. Pictures; Alan Metter (director); Randolph Davis, Michele S. Chodos (screenplay); George Gaynes, Michael Winslow, David Graf, Leslie Easterbrook, G. W. Bailey, Charlie Schlatter, Christopher Lee, Ron Perlman, Claire Forlani, Gregg Berger, Alexander Skorokhod; Comedy; Live Action

In 1994, "Shake, Rattle and Rock!" was released by Showtime / Spelling Films International; Allan Arkush (director); Trish Soodik (screenplay); Renée Zellweger, Howie Mandel, Patricia Childress, Max Perlich, Latanyia Baldwin, Necia Bray, Josina Elder, Wendi Williams, Gerrit Graham, John Doe, James Intveld, Riki Rachtman, Nora Dunn, Mary Woronov, Dey Young, P.J. Soles, Jenifer Lewis, Ruth Brown, Stephen Furst, Julianna Raye, Dick Miller, William Schallert, Ron Jackson, Paul Anka, Dominic Keating

In 1994, "Wagons East!" was released by TriStar Pictures / Carolco Pictures; Peter Markle (director); Matthew Carlson (screenplay); John Candy, Richard Lewis, John C. McGinley, Ellen Greene, Robert Picardo, Joel McKinnon Miller, Rodney A. Grant, Ed Lauter, Charles Rocket, William Sanderson, Abraham Benrubi, Thomas F. Duffy, Russell Means, Lochlyn Munro, Melinda Culea, Don Lake, Gailard Sartain, Ethan Phillips; Western, Comedy; Live Action

In 1995, "The Tuskegee Airmen" was released by HBO Pictures / Price Entertainment; Robert Markowitz (director); Paris Qualles, Trey Ellis, Ron Hutchinson, Robert Wayland Williams, T.S. Cook (screenplay); Laurence Fishburne, Allen Payne, Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Courtney B. Vance, Andre Braugher, Christopher McDonald, Daniel Hugh Kelly, John Lithgow, Cuba Gooding Jr., Mekhi Phifer, Christopher Bevins, Vivica A. Fox, Bennet Guillory, Tim Kelleher, Ed Lauter, Janet MacLachlan, Perry Moore, Rosemary Murphy, Marco Perella, William Earl Ray, Rick Snyder, Ned Vaughn, Graham Jarvis; Drama, History, War; Live Action

U.S. 1990s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1995, “Can't Cry Anymore” by Sheryl Crow peaked at number 36 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1995, “Colors Of The Wind” by Vanessa Williams peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1995, “He's Mine” by Mokenstef peaked at number 7 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1995, “I Can Love You Like That” by All-4-One peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1995, “Kiss From A Rose” by Seal peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1995, “Somethin' 4 Da Honeyz” by Montell Jordan peaked at number 21 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1995, “Stutter” by Elastica peaked at number 67 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1995, “The Bomb! (These Sounds Fall Into My Mind)” by Kenny "Dope" Presents The Bucketheads peaked at number 49 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1995, “Warm Summer Daze” by Vybe peaked at number 81 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1995, “We Must Be In Love” by Pure Soul peaked at number 65 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

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

In 1995, “Weird Out” by Dandelion peaked at number 74 on the Alt-U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1990s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1995, “Isobel” by Björk peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.

Alt-Canada 1990s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1995, “A Whiter Shade Of Pale” by Annie Lennox peaked at number 37 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1995, “Days Like This” by Van Morrison peaked at number 23 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1995, “I Die A Little More Each Day” by Gino Vanelli peaked at number 60 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1995, “Only Wanna Be With You” by Hootie and The Blowfish peaked at number 1 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1995, “Think Of You” by Whigfield peaked at number 66 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1995, “Unloved” by Jann Arden peaked at number 8 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1990s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1995, “Call Me” by General Grant peaked at number 93 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1995, “Come and Get Your Love” by Real McCoy peaked at number 19 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1995, “Come On Home” by Cyndi Lauper peaked at number 39 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1995, “Country House” by Blur peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1995, “Donkey Rhubarb” by Aphex Twin peaked at number 81 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1995, “Everybody” by Clock peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1995, “Famine” by Sinéad O'Connor peaked at number 51 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1995, “Funk It Up” by T.O.F. peaked at number 90 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1995, “Get Down On It” by Louchie Lou and Michie One peaked at number 58 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1995, “Hold On” by The Happy Clappers peaked at number 27 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1995, “Human Nature” by Madonna peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1995, “Isobel” by Björk peaked at number 23 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1995, “Just Good Friends” by Fish featuring Sam Brown peaked at number 63 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1995, “Just When You're Thinkin' Things Over” by The Charlatans peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1995, “Let Your Yeah Be Yeah” by Ali Campbell peaked at number 25 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1995, “Lovely Thang” by Kut Klose peaked at number 86 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1995, “Move Your Body” by Xpansions 95 peaked at number 14 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1995, “Roll With It” by Oasis peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1995, “Solid Wood” by Alison Moyet peaked at number 44 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1995, “Suffer! (The Consequences)” by Rochelle Fleming peaked at number 97 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1995, “Summertime Healing” by Eusebe peaked at number 32 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1995, “Sun” by Virus peaked at number 62 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1995, “The Key” by Matt Goss peaked at number 40 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1995, ✪✪ “I Want To Be An Eddie Stobart Driver” by The Wurzels peaked at number 123 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1990s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1995, “Evidence” by Faith No More peaked at number 27 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1995, “I Like It” by A.K. Soul peaked at number 28 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1995, “Kiss From A Rose” by Seal peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1995, “Never Forget” by Take That peaked at number 12 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1995, “Try Me Out” by Lee Marrow featuring Charme peaked at number 37 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1995, “Under The Water” by Merril Bainbridge peaked at number 4 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1995, “Where Is The Feeling?” by Kylie Minogue peaked at number 31 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 1990s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1995, “Don't Wait Another Day” by Greg Johnson peaked at number 34 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1995, ✪✪ “In The Summertime” by Shaggy featuring Rayvon peaked at number 4 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1990s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1995, “Never Forget” by Take That peaked at number 8 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1995, “Remember Me This Way” by Jordan Hill peaked at number 17 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1995, “Tonight” by Loïs Lane peaked at number 11 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1995, ✪✪ “Scatman's World” by Scatman John peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Sweden 1990s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1995, “Boom Boom Boom” by The Outhere Brothers peaked at number 2 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1995, “Common People” by Pulp peaked at number 4 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1995, “Hope Street” by The Levellers peaked at number 35 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1995, “Kung av sand” by Gyllene Tider peaked at number 31 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

Austria 1990s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1995, “Catch A Fire” by Haddaway peaked at number 30 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1995, “Deep” by Marusha peaked at number 26 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1995, “Fallin' In Love” by La Bouche peaked at number 13 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1995, “I Wanna B With U” by Fun Factory peaked at number 18 on the Austria pop singles chart.

France 1990s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1995, “Le monde tourne mal” by Axelle Red peaked at number 38 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1995, “Passer ma route” by Maxime Le Forestier peaked at number 25 on the France pop singles chart.

Norway 1990s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1995, “Min hvite mage” by Benedicte Adrian / Sven Nordin peaked at number 4 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1995, “So Good” by Boyzone peaked at number 6 on the Norway pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1990s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1995, “Never Forget” by Take That peaked at number 6 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1995, “Think Of You” by Whigfield peaked at number 17 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1995, ✪✪ “Mr. Personality” by 20 Fingers featuring Gillette peaked at number 36 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

Finland 1990s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1995, “Aamuyö” by 101 peaked at number 6 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 1995, “Boom Boom Boom” by The Outhere Brothers peaked at number 8 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 1995, “Catch A Fire” by Haddaway peaked at number 14 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 1995, “Come and Get Your Love” by Real McCoy peaked at number 9 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 1995, “Dub-I-Dub” by Me and My peaked at number 16 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 1995, “Fallin' In Love” by La Bouche peaked at number 15 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 1995, “Harmaan sävyjä” by Neon 2 peaked at number 19 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 1995, “Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me” by U2 peaked at number 4 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 1995, “Isobel” by Björk peaked at number 18 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 1995, “Never Forget” by Take That peaked at number 5 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 1995, “One Of Us” by Pandora peaked at number 7 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 1995, “Sex On The Phone” by E-Rotic peaked at number 10 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 1995, “Shy Guy” by Diana King peaked at number 1 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 1995, “Sing It (The Hallelujah Song)” by Mozaic peaked at number 17 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 1995, “This Time I'm Free” by Dr. Alban peaked at number 2 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 1995, ✪✪ “I Wanna Be A Hippy” by Technohead peaked at number 12 on the Finland pop singles chart.

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