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In 1990, “Pictures At Eleven” album by Robert Plant was certified Platinum by the RIAA

In 1990, “Serious Hits…Live!” album by Phil Collins was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1990, “Wiggle It” single by 2 In A Room was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1991, ABC aired the 6,000th episode of One Life to Live.

In 1991, Paul Shaffer performs his eighth impression of Cher singing “O Holy Night” on “Late Night With David Letterman.”

In 1993, Fox Television outbid CBS for the National Football Conference TV package.

In 1993, Julio Cesar Chavez secures his place in boxing history, retaining his WBC super lightweight title with a fifth-round victory over Britainʹs Andy Holligan. Itʹs the 27th time Chavez fought for a title without a loss since 1984, breaking Joe Louisʹ mark of 26.

In 1993, Kassie Wesley (now Kassie DePaiva) made her first appearance as Blair Daimler aka Blair Cramer on One Life to Live. Mia Korf originated the role of Blair in 1991.

In 1993, Virgil Hill becomes the most successful light heavyweight in boxing history, winning a record 15th title defense with a unanimous decision over Guy Waters of Australia. Hill, the WBA champion for five of the last six years, had been tied with Bob Foster, who held light heavyweight titles from 1968 to 1974.

In 1993, “Bob” TV Comedy last aired on CBS.

In 1993, “The Pelican Brief” starring Julia Roberts and Denzel Washington opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 1993, “The State” debut on MTV.

In 1994, Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora married actress Heather Locklear, the ex-wife of Motley Crueʹs Tommy Lee…whoʹd marry “Baywatch” actress Pamela Anderson two months later.

In 1994, George Foreman was a guest on “Saturday Night Live.”

In 1994, R.C., “Girl, Youʹll Be A Woman Soon” by Urge Overkill peaked at #59 on the pop singles chart.

In 1994, R.C., “Here Comes The Hotstepper” by Ini Kamoze peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.

In 1994, R.C., “Weird Al” Yankovicʹs album GREATEST HITS VOLUME II peaked at #198 on the Billboard album chart

In 1995, California freeway drivers were legally allowed to drive 65 MPH once the new speed limit signs were installed.

In 1996, On EastEnders, Grant and Tiffany's evening ended in disaster.

In 1996, on General Hospital, Réal Andrews debuted on the said soap as Taggert.

In 1996, Today in Late Show w/ Letterman History: In keeping with LATE SHOW tradition, neighbor Joe G. of Joe Gʹs Pizzeria puts his own kind of topping onto the LATE SHOW Christmas tree — a pizza. A montage of previous years tree toppings from Daveʹs neighbors is also presented, including a steaming meatball.

In 1997, In “South Park”, because heʹs Jewish, Kyle is denied involvement in the Nativity play and excluded from trips to see Santa. Also debuting is Mr. Hanky, the Christmas Poo.

In 1997, On General Hospital: Jax was disheartened to realize that he couldnʹt help Brenda after she suffered a nervous breakdown.

In 1997, President Clinton signs into law the No Electronic Theft Act, closing a loophole that had protected individuals who claimed they took no direct financial gains from stealing copyrighted works and downloading them on the Internet.

In 1997, The Presidents of the United States of America announced their first breakup. They have gotten back together twice. Their last breakup was in the summer of 2015.

In 1997, “Spin City”. Itʹs Christmas, and Mayor Randall Winston has just told the state spelling-bee champion there is no Santa Claus. Happy holidays, New York! Deputy Mayor Mike Flaherty immediately goes into damage-control mode. His attempt to prove to little Justin (Scott Terra) that the mayor was wrong leaves klutzy press secretary Paul Lassiter stuck in the boyʹs chimney, Special Assistant for Minority Affairs Carter Heywood dangling outside his window on a towrope, the city Christmas tree smoldering on the evening news and an old Santa dead at the mayorʹs office party. In the episodeʹs funniest bit, Mike gets into a shoving match with a belligerent Santa he once fired and, for the boyʹs sake, is trying to hire back. When the combative Kringle (Kevin Brennan) calls the elf-size Mike a “little drummer boy,” the incensed deputy mayor says, “Itʹs time to get naughty.” The fur really flies. Later, recapping the brawl, Mike is dumbfounded: “I canʹt believe Santa bit me.”

In 1999, Sabrina episode #87: In “Sabrina, Nipping at Your Nose,” A Jamaica-bound Sabrina must spend the holidays with Mr. Kraft after she fools with Mother Nature and her snowy forecast.

In 1999, “Bicentennial Man” starring Robin Williams opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 1999, “Stuart Little” movie opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 1993, "Beethoven's 2nd" was released by Universal Pictures / Northern Lights Entertainment; Rod Daniel (director); Len Blum (screenplay); Charles Grodin, Bonnie Hunt, Nicholle Tom, Christopher Castile, Sarah Rose Karr, Debi Mazar, Chris Penn, Ashley Hamilton, Danny Masterson, Catherine Reitman, Maury Chaykin, Heather McComb, Scott Waara, Jeff Corey, Virginia Capers, Jordan Bond, Pat Jankiewicz; Comedy; Live action

In 1993, "The Pelican Brief" was released by Warner Bros. Pictures; Alan J. Pakula (director/screenplay); Julia Roberts, Denzel Washington, Sam Shepard, Hume Cronyn, Stanley Tucci, John Heard, John Lithgow, Tony Goldwyn, James B. Sikking, William Atherton, Robert Culp, Anthony Heald, Stanley Anderson, Cynthia Nixon, Jake Weber, Ralph Cosham, Casey Biggs, Nicholas Woodeson, John Finn, Christopher Murray, Kevin Geer, Joe Chrest, Richard Bauer, Ralph Cosham, Edwin Newman, Carol Sutton, Saundra Quarterman, Jerry Van Dyke; Thriller; Live action

In 1993, "What's Eating Gilbert Grape" was released by Paramount Pictures; Lasse Hallström (director); Peter Hedges (screenplay); Johnny Depp, Juliette Lewis, Mary Steenburgen, Leonardo DiCaprio, John C. Reilly, Darlene Cates, Laura Harrington, Mary Kate Schellhardt, Kevin Tighe, Crispin Glover, Penelope Branning, Libby Villari, Adrienne King; Drama; Live action

In 1993, "Wrestling Ernest Hemingway" was released by Warner Bros. Pictures; Randa Haines (director); Steve Conrad (screenplay); Robert Duvall, Richard Harris, Shirley MacLaine, Sandra Bullock, Piper Laurie; Romance, Drama; Live action

In 1997, "The Apostle" was released by October Films; Robert Duvall (director/screenplay); Robert Duvall, Farrah Fawcett, John Beasley, Billy Bob Thornton, June Carter Cash, Miranda Richardson, Walton Goggins, Billy Joe Shaver, Rick Dial, Todd Allen; Drama; Live Action

In 1999, "Anna and the King" was released by 20th Century Fox / Fox 2000 Pictures; Andy Tennant (director); Steve Meerson, Peter Krikes (screenplay); Jodie Foster, Chow Yun-fat, Bai Ling, Tom Felton; Biography, Drama; Live Action

In 1999, "Bicentennial Man" was released by Touchstone Pictures / Columbia Pictures; Chris Columbus (director); Isaac Asimov, Robert Silverberg, Nicholas Kazan (screenplay); Robin Williams, Sam Neill, Embeth Davidtz, Hallie Kate Eisenberg, Wendy Crewson, Oliver Platt, Kiersten Warren, Stephen Root, Bradley Whitford, John Michael Higgins, George D. Wallace, Lynne Thigpen, Lindze Letherman, Angela Landis, Igor Hiller; Sci-Fi, Drama; Live Action

In 1999, "Stuart Little" was released by Columbia Pictures; Rob Minkoff (director); M. Night Shyamalan, Greg Brooker (screenplay); Michael J. Fox, Geena Davis, Hugh Laurie, Jonathan Lipnicki, Nathan Lane, Chazz Palminteri, Steve Zahn, Bruno Kirby, Jennifer Tilly, David Alan Grier, Jeffrey Jones, Julia Sweeney, Jon Polito, Harold Gould, Connie Ray, Allyce Beasley, Brian Doyle-Murray, Estelle Getty, Patrick Thomas O'Brien, Stan Freberg, Taylor Negron, Jim Doughan, Dabney Coleman, Miles Marsico; Comedy, Family; Live Action/Animation

U.S. 1990s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1994, “Dance Naked” by John Mellencamp peaked at number 41 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Girl, You'll Be A Woman Soon” by Urge Overkill peaked at number 59 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Here Comes The Hotstepper” by Ini Kamoze peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Missing You” by Steve Perry peaked at number 74 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Shame” by Zhané peaked at number 28 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1994, “When We Dance” by Sting peaked at number 38 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1994, “You Suck” by The Murmurs peaked at number 89 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1990s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1994, “Dance Naked” by John Mellencamp peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Girl, You'll Be A Woman Soon” by Urge Overkill peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1994, “I Am I” by Queensrÿche peaked at number 9 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1994, “On Bended Knee” by Boyz II Men peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

Alt-Canada 1990s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1994, “Claire” by Rheostatics peaked at number 52 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1994, “I Am So Ordinary” by Paula Cole peaked at number 42 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1994, “People Of The Sky” by Sloan peaked at number 58 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Your Stone Walls” by Lawrence Gowan peaked at number 46 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1990s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1994, ✪ “One Foot In The Grave” by Eric Idle And Richard Wilson peaked at number 50 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1994, ✪ “Power Rangers” by Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1994, ✪ “Supermarket Sweep (Will You Dance With Me?)” by Bar-Codes peaked at number 72 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Chocolate” by Y?N-Vee peaked at number 65 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Darkheart” by Bomb The Bass peaked at number 35 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Dollars” by CJ Lewis peaked at number 34 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Hibernaculum” by Mike Oldfield peaked at number 47 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1994, “I Need A Man” by Li Kwan peaked at number 51 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1994, “I Want To Be Alone” by 2Wo Third3 peaked at number 29 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1994, “I'll Find You” by Michelle Gayle peaked at number 26 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1994, “In And Out Of My Life” by Tonja Dantzler peaked at number 66 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Love's Got Me On A Trip So High” by Loni Clark peaked at number 59 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Necessary Evil” by Body Count peaked at number 45 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Of Course You Can” by Spearhead peaked at number 74 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1994, “One More Chance” by E.Y.C. peaked at number 25 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Papillon” by N-Joi peaked at number 70 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Please Come Home For Christmas” by Bon Jovi peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Point Of No Return” by Centory peaked at number 67 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Whiggle In Line” by Black Duck peaked at number 33 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1990s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1994, “(I Could Only) Whisper Your Name” by Harry Connick, Jr. peaked at number 15 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Compliments On Your Kiss” by Red Dragon With Brian And Tony Gold peaked at number 18 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Trouble” by Shampoo (U.K.) peaked at number 17 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Zombie” by The Cranberries peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 1990s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1994, ✪ “The Blue Monkey” by Suzanne Paul peaked at number 41 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Happiness” by Billy Lawrence peaked at number 31 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Here Comes The Hotstepper” by Ini Kamoze peaked at number 1 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Love Spreads” by The Stone Roses peaked at number 23 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Somewhere You're There” by Matty J. peaked at number 21 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1994, “You Don't Have To Cry” by Purest Form peaked at number 11 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1990s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1994, ✪ “Old Pop In An Oak” by Rednex peaked at number 11 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Back It Up” by Robin S. peaked at number 40 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1994, “If You Want My Love” by Paulo Mendonça peaked at number 49 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Leef je uit” by André Hazes peaked at number 34 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Out Of Tears” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 37 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1994, “The Girl Of Your Dreams” by Sandy Kandau peaked at number 41 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Wacht nog wat geef wel een teken / Kopa koopavond” by Paul de Leeuw / Annie de Rooy peaked at number 12 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Sweden 1990s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1994, “Is This The Love” by Masterboy peaked at number 37 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Living In Danger” by Ace Of Base peaked at number 28 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1994, “This DJ” by Warren G peaked at number 22 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Vill du bli min polis” by Snutarna peaked at number 23 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

Austria 1990s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1994, “300 PS (Auto ...)” by Erste Allgemeine Verunsicherung peaked at number 5 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Baby Come Back” by Pato Banton Featuring Ali And Robin Campbell peaked at number 17 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Can You Feel The Love Tonight” by Elton John peaked at number 4 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Gam Gam” by Mauro Pilato And Max Monti peaked at number 19 on the Austria pop singles chart.

France 1990s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1994, “Gallows Pole” by Jimmy Page And Robert Plant peaked at number 50 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1994, “O.C.B.” by Billy Ze Kick Et Les Gamins En Folie peaked at number 7 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Secret” by Madonna peaked at number 2 on the France pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1990s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1994, “Circle Of Life” by Elton John peaked at number 2 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Fire” by Magic Affair peaked at number 23 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Gam Gam” by Mauro Pilato And Max Monti peaked at number 6 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Love Religion” by U96 peaked at number 10 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Right Beside You” by Sophie B. Hawkins peaked at number 8 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1994, “The Unity Mix 5” by The Unity Mixers peaked at number 18 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Trip To Raveland” by Marusha peaked at number 34 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

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