January 16 across the 1990s: the news was dominated by Lady Eve Balfour, British farmer, educator, and founding fig…, and 77 episodes were airing across the dial. Here's the full picture, year by year.
In the News
The headlines that defined January 16 across the 1990s.
Lady Eve Balfour, British farmer, educator, and founding figure in the organic m…
Lady Eve Balfour, British farmer, educator, and founding figure in the organic movement (born 1898)
El Salvador officials and rebel leaders sign the Chapultepec Peace Accords in Me…
El Salvador officials and rebel leaders sign the Chapultepec Peace Accords in Mexico City, Mexico ending the 12-year Salvadoran Civil War that claimed at least 75,000 lives.
An avalanche hits the Icelandic village Súðavík, destroying 25 homes and burying…
An avalanche hits the Icelandic village Súðavík, destroying 25 homes and burying 26 people, 14 of whom died.
Jim McClelland, Australian lawyer, jurist, and politician, 12th Minister for Ind…
Jim McClelland, Australian lawyer, jurist, and politician, 12th Minister for Industry and Science (born 1915)
What Was On TV
Before DVR, before streaming — if you missed it, you missed it. Here's what had everyone talking the next morning.
Junior and the Camp · 1993 NFL Playoff Divisional Round (2) + 2 more
4 episodes aired on January 16, 1994: "Junior and the Camp", "1993 NFL Playoff Divisional Round (2)", "Portrait of Death", "Sofa So Good".
The Sound of Madness · As the World Turns to Crap + 13 more
15 episodes aired on January 16, 1995: "The Sound of Madness", "As the World Turns to Crap", "The Museum", "Bugging Out!", and 11 more.
Charlene Tilton, My Three Sons reunion · Becky Howser, M.D. + 9 more
11 episodes aired on January 16, 1996: "Charlene Tilton, My Three Sons reunion", "Becky Howser, M.D.", "High School Confidential", "Private Lives", and 7 more.
Ep. #7955 · January 16 1997 + 11 more
13 episodes aired on January 16, 1997: "Ep. #7955", "January 16 1997", "Thursday, January 16, 1997", "The One With All the Jealousy", and 9 more.
Beauty Pageant Pandemonium / Hog-Tied · It's All in Your Head + 12 more
14 episodes aired on January 16, 1998: "Beauty Pageant Pandemonium / Hog-Tied", "It's All in Your Head", "Jan 16 1998", "Jan 16 1998", and 10 more.
Sports
Athletes, events, and moments from January 16 across the 1990s.
Dennis Kelly, American football player
Dennis Kelly, American football player
Hannes Anier, Estonian footballer
Hannes Anier, Estonian footballer
Jonathan Allen, American football player
Jonathan Allen, American football player · Tre'Davious White, American football player
Zhou Qi, Chinese basketball player
Zhou Qi, Chinese basketball player
Full Events Archive
Highlights
Problem Child
"Junior and the Camp" (Season 1, Episode 11) aired on 1994-01-16.
Read more →The world was watching. Here's what dominated the headlines:
Lady Eve Balfour
Lady Eve Balfour, British farmer, educator, and founding figure in the organic movement (born 1898)
Iraq
Coalition Forces go to war with Iraq, beginning the Gulf War.
Matt Duchene
Matt Duchene, Canadian ice hockey player
El Salvador
El Salvador officials and rebel leaders sign the Chapultepec Peace Accords in Mexico City, Mexico ending the 12-year Salvadoran Civil War that claimed at least 75,000 lives.
An avalanche hits the Icelandic village Súðavík, destroying 25 homes and burying 26 people, 14 of whom died.
Jim McClelland, Australian lawyer, jurist, and politician, 12th Minister for Industry and Science (born 1915)
On the field and off it, athletes were making history:
Dennis Kelly (American football)
Dennis Kelly, American football player
Hannes Anier
Hannes Anier, Estonian footballer
Jonathan Allen
Jonathan Allen, American football player
Tre'Davious White
Tre'Davious White, American football player
Must-see TV was a real thing — and this is what filled the airwaves:
Problem Child
"Junior and the Camp" (Season 1, Episode 11) aired on 1994-01-16.
CBS News Sunday Morning
"Sun Jan 16 1994" (Season 1994, Episode 3) aired on 1994-01-16.
NFL Primetime
"1993 NFL Playoff Divisional Round (2)" (Season 1993, Episode 22) aired on 1994-01-16.
Murder, She Wrote
"Portrait of Death" (Season 10, Episode 13) aired on 1994-01-16.
"The Sound of Madness" (Season 1, Episode 5) aired on 1995-01-16.
"Bugging Out!" (Season 1, Episode 7) aired on 1995-01-16.
"They Say It's Yer Birthday" (Season 1, Episode 2) aired on 1995-01-16.
"Bill Cosby, Pat Metheny, Spin Doctors" (Season 1995, Episode 11) aired on 1995-01-16.
"Charlene Tilton, My Three Sons reunion" (Season 1996, Episode 11) aired on 1996-01-16.
"Tues Jan 16 1996" (Season 1996, Episode 12) aired on 1996-01-16.
"Richard Kline" (Season 1997, Episode 8) aired on 1997-01-16.
"Tom Selleck, Art Donovan, Babyface" (Season 1997, Episode 11) aired on 1997-01-16.
"Beauty Pageant Pandemonium / Hog-Tied" (Season 2, Episode 40) aired on 1998-01-16.
"It's All in Your Head" (Season 2, Episode 10) aired on 1998-01-16.
"Fri Jan 16 1998" (Season 1998, Episode 11) aired on 1998-01-16.
"Shaggy Dog, City Goat" (Season 6, Episode 11) aired on 1998-01-16.
"Ben Stiller, Sandra Bernhard, Jars of Clay" (Season 1998, Episode 10) aired on 1998-01-16.
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