January 17 across the 1990s: the news was dominated by Gulf War: Operation Desert Storm begins early in the morning…, 70 episodes were airing across the dial, and the music world had stories to tell. Here's the full picture, year by year.
In the News
The headlines that defined January 17 across the 1990s.
Gulf War: Operation Desert Storm begins early in the morning as aircraft strike …
Gulf War: Operation Desert Storm begins early in the morning as aircraft strike positions across Iraq, it is also the first major combat sortie for the F-117. LCDR Scott Speicher's F/A-18C Hornet from VFA-81 is shot down by a Mig-25 and is the first American casualty of the War. Iraq fires eight Scud missiles into Israel in an unsuccessful bid to provoke Israeli retaliation.
During a visit to South Korea, Japanese Prime Minister Kiichi Miyazawa apologize…
During a visit to South Korea, Japanese Prime Minister Kiichi Miyazawa apologizes for forcing Korean women into sexual slavery during World War II.
The 6.7 Mw Northridge earthquake shakes the Greater Los Angeles Area with a max…
The 6.7 Mw Northridge earthquake shakes the Greater Los Angeles Area with a maximum Mercalli intensity of IX (Violent), leaving 57 people dead and more than 8,700 injured.
The 6.9 Mw Great Hanshin earthquake shakes the southern Hyōgo Prefecture with a…
The 6.9 Mw Great Hanshin earthquake shakes the southern Hyōgo Prefecture with a maximum Shindo of 7, leaving 5,502–6,434 people dead, and 251,301–310,000 displaced.
Cape Canaveral Air Force Station: A Delta II carrying the GPS IIR-1 satellite ex…
Cape Canaveral Air Force Station: A Delta II carrying the GPS IIR-1 satellite explodes 13 seconds after launch, dropping 250 tons of burning rocket remains around the launch pad.
What Was On TV
Before DVR, before streaming — if you missed it, you missed it. Here's what had everyone talking the next morning.
Jan 17 1994 · Paint the Town Nude + 2 more
4 episodes aired on January 17, 1994: "Jan 17 1994", "Paint the Town Nude", "Mite Makes Right", "Richard Harris, Taj Mahal & Etta James, David Spade".
Leeza Gibbons · Ep. #7451 + 7 more
9 episodes aired on January 17, 1995: "Leeza Gibbons", "Ep. #7451", "Jan 17 1995", "The Missing Portrait of Hans Holbein", and 5 more.
Nick Stellino · Natural Born Parents + 6 more
8 episodes aired on January 17, 1996: "Nick Stellino", "Natural Born Parents", "Poor Substitutes", "There is No Scientific Name for a Show About God", and 4 more.
Ep. #7956 · January 17 1997 + 11 more
13 episodes aired on January 17, 1997: "Ep. #7956", "January 17 1997", "Friday, January 17, 1997", "Who's Handsome?", and 9 more.
Go West Young Vulture (John Sutter, 1850, California) · Seattle Drivers in the Snow + 14 more
16 episodes aired on January 17, 1998: "Go West Young Vulture (John Sutter, 1850, California)", "Seattle Drivers in the Snow", "Jody Watley/ Mack 10/ Ice Cube & Snoop Doggy Dogg/ Sam Salter", "The Milton House - 17", and 12 more.
Music
From chart-toppers to birthdays to passings — what the music world was up to on January 17 across the decade.
Jake Paul, American boxer, actor, rapper, and social media personality…
Jake Paul, American boxer, actor, rapper, and social media personality
Sports
Athletes, events, and moments from January 17 across the 1990s.
Santiago Tréllez, Colombian footballer
Santiago Tréllez, Colombian footballer · Tyler Zeller, American basketball player
Trevor Bauer, American baseball player
Trevor Bauer, American baseball player
Allonzo Trier, American basketball player
Allonzo Trier, American basketball player
Kyle Tucker, American baseball player
Kyle Tucker, American baseball player
Jeff Reine-Adélaïde, French footballer
Jeff Reine-Adélaïde, French footballer
Full Events Archive
Highlights
Gulf War
Gulf War: Operation Desert Storm begins early in the morning as aircraft strike positions across Iraq, it is also the first major combat sortie for the F-117. LCDR Scott Speicher's F/A-18C Hornet from VFA-81 is shot down by a Mig-25 and is the first American casualty of the War. Iraq fires eight Scud missiles into Israel in an unsuccessful bid to provoke Israeli retaliation.
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The Young and the Restless
"Monday January 17 1994" (Season 5, Episode 11) aired on 1994-01-17.
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Panka Pelishek
Panka Pelishek, Bulgarian pianist and music teacher (born 1899)
Gulf War
Gulf War: Operation Desert Storm begins early in the morning as aircraft strike positions across Iraq, it is also the first major combat sortie for the F-117. LCDR Scott Speicher's F/A-18C Hornet from VFA-81 is shot down by a Mig-25 and is the first American casualty of the War. Iraq fires eight Scud missiles into Israel in an unsuccessful bid to provoke Israeli retaliation.
Harald V
Crown Prince Harald of Norway becomes King Harald V, following the death of his father, King Olav V.
Willa Fitzgerald
Willa Fitzgerald, American actress
During a visit to South Korea, Japanese Prime Minister Kiichi Miyazawa apologizes for forcing Korean women into sexual slavery during World War II.
The 6.7 Mw Northridge earthquake shakes the Greater Los Angeles Area with a maximum Mercalli intensity of IX (Violent), leaving 57 people dead and more than 8,700 injured.
The 6.9 Mw Great Hanshin earthquake shakes the southern Hyōgo Prefecture with a maximum Shindo of 7, leaving 5,502–6,434 people dead, and 251,301–310,000 displaced.
Cape Canaveral Air Force Station: A Delta II carrying the GPS IIR-1 satellite explodes 13 seconds after launch, dropping 250 tons of burning rocket remains around the launch pad.
Bert Kelly, Australian farmer and politician, 20th Australian Minister for the Navy (born 1912)
Clyde Tombaugh, American astronomer and academic, discovered Pluto (born 1906)
The decade's soundtrack was electric. These artists were making waves:
On the field and off it, athletes were making history:
Santiago Tréllez
Santiago Tréllez, Colombian footballer
Tyler Zeller
Tyler Zeller, American basketball player
Trevor Bauer
Trevor Bauer, American baseball player
Allonzo Trier
Allonzo Trier, American basketball player
Must-see TV was a real thing — and this is what filled the airwaves:
The Young and the Restless
"Monday January 17 1994" (Season 5, Episode 11) aired on 1994-01-17.
All My Children
"Mon Jan 17 1994" (Season 1994, Episode 11) aired on 1994-01-17.
General Hospital
"Mon Jan 17 1994" (Season 1994, Episode 11) aired on 1994-01-17.
As the World Turns
"Jan 17 1994" (Season 1994, Episode 11) aired on 1994-01-17.
"Richard Harris, Taj Mahal & Etta James, David Spade" (Season 1994, Episode 11) aired on 1994-01-17.
"The Missing Portrait of Hans Holbein" (Season 3, Episode 24) aired on 1995-01-17.
"Laurence Fishburne, Bobby Tessel, Tom Jones" (Season 1995, Episode 12) aired on 1995-01-17.
"Wed Jan 17 1996" (Season 1996, Episode 13) aired on 1996-01-17.
"There is No Scientific Name for a Show About God" (Season 1, Episode 15) aired on 1996-01-17.
"Sabrina Through the Looking Glass" (Season 1, Episode 14) aired on 1997-01-17.
"Have a Conscience" (Season 5, Episode 13) aired on 1997-01-17.
"Kevin Kline, Kevin Sorbo, Kevin Brennan" (Season 1997, Episode 12) aired on 1997-01-17.
"Go West Young Vulture (John Sutter, 1850, California)" (Season 2, Episode 20) aired on 1998-01-17.
"Jody Watley/ Mack 10/ Ice Cube & Snoop Doggy Dogg/ Sam Salter" (Season 27, Episode 14) aired on 1998-01-17.
"Kansas City, Missouri; Kansas City, Kansas 20" (Season 10, Episode 15) aired on 1998-01-17.
"Sarah Michelle Gellar / Portishead" (Season 23, Episode 11) aired on 1998-01-17.
The digital revolution was just getting started:
Clinton–Lewinsky scandal
Clinton–Lewinsky scandal: Matt Drudge breaks the story of the Bill Clinton–Monica Lewinsky affair on his Drudge Report website.
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