March 27 across the 1990s: the news was dominated by The United States begins broadcasting anti-Castro propaganda…, 42 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 March 27 across the 1990s.
The United States begins broadcasting anti-Castro propaganda to Cuba on TV Martí…
The United States begins broadcasting anti-Castro propaganda to Cuba on TV Martí.
Italian former minister and Christian Democracy leader Giulio Andreotti is accus…
Italian former minister and Christian Democracy leader Giulio Andreotti is accused of mafia allegiance by the tribunal of Palermo.
Lawrence Wetherby, American lawyer and politician, 48th Governor of Kentucky (bo…
Lawrence Wetherby, American lawyer and politician, 48th Governor of Kentucky (born 1908)
Lane Dwinell, American businessman and politician, 69th Governor of New Hampshir…
Lane Dwinell, American businessman and politician, 69th Governor of New Hampshire (born 1906)
The Food and Drug Administration approves Viagra for use as a treatment for erec…
The Food and Drug Administration approves Viagra for use as a treatment for erectile dysfunction, the first pill to be approved for this condition in the United States.
Kosovo War: An American Lockheed F-117A Nighthawk is shot down by a Yugoslav Arm…
Kosovo War: An American Lockheed F-117A Nighthawk is shot down by a Yugoslav Army SAM, the first and only Nighthawk to be lost in combat.
What Was On TV
Before DVR, before streaming — if you missed it, you missed it. Here's what had everyone talking the next morning.
"Tiny Toons Spring Break" (Season 3, Episode ?) aired on 1994-03-27. · Cockatiels; grandmother tends bar + 4 more
6 episodes aired on March 27, 1994: ""Tiny Toons Spring Break" (Season 3, Episode ?) aired on 1994-03-27.", "Cockatiels; grandmother tends bar", "Much Abu About Something", "Fly Hard", and 2 more.
Karyn Parsons, Kevin Sorbo · What a Turkey! + 2 more
4 episodes aired on March 27, 1995: "Karyn Parsons, Kevin Sorbo", "What a Turkey!", "Ep. #7494", "The 67th Annual Academy Awards".
Alexandra Wentworth (guest host), Dan Cortese · young entrepreneurs + 7 more
9 episodes aired on March 27, 1996: "Alexandra Wentworth (guest host), Dan Cortese", "young entrepreneurs", "Hemlock", "Siege", and 5 more.
Thursday, March 27, 1997 · The One With the Tiny T-Shirt + 6 more
8 episodes aired on March 27, 1997: "Thursday, March 27, 1997", "The One With the Tiny T-Shirt", "Hubris", "Marlon Wayans & Kadeem Hardison", and 4 more.
Shawn Colvin · Abduction + 4 more
6 episodes aired on March 27, 1998: "Shawn Colvin", "Abduction", "Baldness", "Al Franken, Lauren Holly, Ani DiFranco", and 2 more.
Music
From chart-toppers to birthdays to passings — what the music world was up to on March 27 across the decade.
Brodha V, Indian rapper and music producer
Brodha V, Indian rapper and music producer
Lisa, Thai rapper and dancer
Lisa, Thai rapper and dancer · Ella Maillart, Swiss skier, sailor, field hockey player, and photographer (born 1903)
Sports
Athletes, events, and moments from March 27 across the 1990s.
Erdin Demir, Swedish-Turkish footballer
Erdin Demir, Swedish-Turkish footballer · Nicolas Nkoulou, Cameroonian footballer · Luca Zuffi, Swiss footballer
Marc Muniesa, Spanish footballer
Marc Muniesa, Spanish footballer · Colin Gibson, English footballer (born 1923)
Brandon Nimmo, American baseball player
Brandon Nimmo, American baseball player
Bill Tuiloma, New Zealand footballer
Bill Tuiloma, New Zealand footballer
Giannis Bouzoukis, Greek footballer
Giannis Bouzoukis, Greek footballer
Full Events Archive
Highlights
The world was watching. Here's what dominated the headlines:
Cuban dissident movement
The United States begins broadcasting anti-Castro propaganda to Cuba on TV Martí.
Ben Hunt
Ben Hunt, Australian rugby league player
Kimbra
Kimbra, New Zealand musician
London on da Track
London on da Track, American record producer
Italian former minister and Christian Democracy leader Giulio Andreotti is accused of mafia allegiance by the tribunal of Palermo.
Kamal Hassan Ali, Egyptian general and politician, Prime Minister of Egypt (born 1921)
Lawrence Wetherby, American lawyer and politician, 48th Governor of Kentucky (born 1908)
Lane Dwinell, American businessman and politician, 69th Governor of New Hampshire (born 1906)
The Food and Drug Administration approves Viagra for use as a treatment for erectile dysfunction, the first pill to be approved for this condition in the United States.
Kosovo War: An American Lockheed F-117A Nighthawk is shot down by a Yugoslav Army SAM, the first and only Nighthawk to be lost in combat.
The decade's soundtrack was electric. These artists were making waves:
Brodha V
Brodha V, Indian rapper and music producer
Lisa (rapper)
Lisa, Thai rapper and dancer
Ella Maillart
Ella Maillart, Swiss skier, sailor, field hockey player, and photographer (born 1903)
On the field and off it, athletes were making history:
Erdin Demir
Erdin Demir, Swedish-Turkish footballer
Nicolas Nkoulou
Nicolas Nkoulou, Cameroonian footballer
Luca Zuffi
Luca Zuffi, Swiss footballer
Marc Muniesa
Marc Muniesa, Spanish footballer
Must-see TV was a real thing — and this is what filled the airwaves:
Tiny Toon Adventures
"Tiny Toons Spring Break" (Season 3, Episode ?) aired on 1994-03-27.
America's Funniest Home Videos
"Cockatiels; grandmother tends bar" (Season 5, Episode 20) aired on 1994-03-27.
Aladdin
"Much Abu About Something" (Season 1, Episode 5) aired on 1994-03-27.
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
"Fly Hard" (Season 1, Episode 19) aired on 1994-03-27.
"Pilot Movie - Search and Rescue" (Season 1, Episode ?) aired on 1994-03-27.
"What a Turkey!" (Season 1, Episode 37) aired on 1995-03-27.
"Alexandra Wentworth (guest host), Dan Cortese" (Season 1996, Episode 32) aired on 1996-03-27.
"New York City Opera: The Merry Widow" (Season 21, Episode 2) aired on 1996-03-27.
"George Foreman, Naomi Campbell, Tim McGraw" (Season 1996, Episode 49) aired on 1996-03-27.
"Thursday March 27 1997" (Season 25, Episode 63) aired on 1997-03-27.
"Marlon Wayans & Kadeem Hardison" (Season 1997, Episode 43) aired on 1997-03-27.
"Teri Garr, George Stephanopolous, Amanda Marshall" (Season 1997, Episode 48) aired on 1997-03-27.
"Al Franken, Lauren Holly, Ani DiFranco" (Season 1998, Episode 47) aired on 1998-03-27.
The digital revolution was just getting started:
James E. Webb
James E. Webb, American colonel and politician, 16th Under Secretary of State (born 1906)
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