February 29 across the 1990s: the news was dominated by A referendum is begun in Bosnia and Herzegovina for the dete…, 8 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 February 29 across the 1990s.
A referendum is begun in Bosnia and Herzegovina for the determination of Bosnian…
A referendum is begun in Bosnia and Herzegovina for the determination of Bosnian independence.
Faucett Perú Flight 251 crashes in the Andes; all 123 passengers and crew are ki…
Faucett Perú Flight 251 crashes in the Andes; all 123 passengers and crew are killed.
What Was On TV
Before DVR, before streaming — if you missed it, you missed it. Here's what had everyone talking the next morning.
Lisa Loeb · Jackee Harry + 3 more
5 episodes aired on February 29, 1996: "Lisa Loeb", "Jackee Harry", "Monuments To Freedom: The People's House", "Kelsey Grammer, Victoria Abril, Allman Brothers", and 1 more.
Music
From chart-toppers to birthdays to passings — what the music world was up to on February 29 across the decade.
Wes Farrell, American singer-songwriter and producer (born 1939)…
Wes Farrell, American singer-songwriter and producer (born 1939)
Sports
Athletes, events, and moments from February 29 across the 1990s.
Eric Kendricks, American football player
Eric Kendricks, American football player · Saphir Taïder, Algerian footballer
Norberto Briasco, Argentine-Armenian footballer
Norberto Briasco, Argentine-Armenian footballer · Ralph Rowe, American baseball player, coach and manager (born 1924)
Full Events Archive
Highlights
The Price is Right
"Thu, Feb 29, 1996" (Season 1996, Episode 41) aired on 1996-02-29.
Read more →The world was watching. Here's what dominated the headlines:
Socialist Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina
A referendum is begun in Bosnia and Herzegovina for the determination of Bosnian independence.
Sean Abbott
Sean Abbott, Australian cricketer
Jessica Long
Jessica Long, American paralympic swimmer
Jessie T. Usher
Jessie T. Usher, American actor
Faucett Perú Flight 251 crashes in the Andes; all 123 passengers and crew are killed.
The decade's soundtrack was electric. These artists were making waves:
On the field and off it, athletes were making history:
Eric Kendricks
Eric Kendricks, American football player
Saphir Taïder
Saphir Taïder, Algerian footballer
Ralph Rowe
Ralph Rowe, American baseball player, coach and manager (born 1924)
Must-see TV was a real thing — and this is what filled the airwaves:
The Price is Right
"Thu, Feb 29, 1996" (Season 1996, Episode 41) aired on 1996-02-29.
All My Children
"Thurs Feb 29 1996" (Season 1996, Episode 42) aired on 1996-02-29.
One Life to Live
"Thurs Feb 29 1996" (Season 1996, Episode 44) aired on 1996-02-29.
Rescue 911
"Episode 708" (Season 7, Episode 6) aired on 1996-02-29.
"Monuments To Freedom: The People's House" (Season 3, Episode 17) aired on 1996-02-29.
"Kelsey Grammer, Victoria Abril, Allman Brothers" (Season 1996, Episode 38) aired on 1996-02-29.
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