March 28 across the 1990s: the news was dominated by United States President George H. W. Bush posthumously award…, 52 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 28 across the 1990s.
United States President George H. W. Bush posthumously awards Jesse Owens the Co…
United States President George H. W. Bush posthumously awards Jesse Owens the Congressional Gold Medal.
In South Africa, African National Congress security guards kill dozens of Inkath…
In South Africa, African National Congress security guards kill dozens of Inkatha Freedom Party protesters.
Kosovo War: Serb paramilitary and military forces kill at least 130 Kosovo Alban…
Kosovo War: Serb paramilitary and military forces kill at least 130 Kosovo Albanians in Izbica.
What Was On TV
Before DVR, before streaming — if you missed it, you missed it. Here's what had everyone talking the next morning.
Ep. #7251 · The Acton House - 9 + 7 more
9 episodes aired on March 28, 1994: "Ep. #7251", "The Acton House - 9", "Alexander and the Gordian Knot", "Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wood?", and 5 more.
Dave Koz, Jose Eber · Ep. #7495 + 6 more
8 episodes aired on March 28, 1995: "Dave Koz, Jose Eber", "Ep. #7495", "The Secret Map of the Bandit Queen", "Inappropriate", and 4 more.
Jay Thomas (guest host), William H. Macy · Liz Vassey + 6 more
8 episodes aired on March 28, 1996: "Jay Thomas (guest host), William H. Macy", "Liz Vassey", "The One Where Eddie Won't Go", "Evidence of Malice", and 4 more.
Friday, March 28, 1997 · The Guardian + 9 more
11 episodes aired on March 28, 1997: "Friday, March 28, 1997", "The Guardian", "Walkabout", "Just Say Maybe", and 7 more.
Doom with a View / Dead Dog Day Afternoon / Evolution & the Attorney / Here There Be M · Adventure on the Orient Express + 7 more
9 episodes aired on March 28, 1998: "Doom with a View / Dead Dog Day Afternoon / Evolution & the Attorney / Here There Be M", "Adventure on the Orient Express", "David Berkowitz", "Nanci Griffith", and 5 more.
Music
From chart-toppers to birthdays to passings — what the music world was up to on March 28 across the decade.
Jackson Wang, Hong Kong rapper
Jackson Wang, Hong Kong rapper
Sports
Athletes, events, and moments from March 28 across the 1990s.
Derek Carr, American football player
Derek Carr, American football player · Jordan McRae, American basketball player · Christian Walker, American baseball player
Sergi Gómez, Spanish footballer
Sergi Gómez, Spanish footballer
Will Smith, American baseball player
Will Smith, American baseball player
Max Strus, American basketball player
Max Strus, American basketball player
Full Events Archive
Highlights
The world was watching. Here's what dominated the headlines:
George H. W. Bush
United States President George H. W. Bush posthumously awards Jesse Owens the Congressional Gold Medal.
Laura Harrier
Laura Harrier, American actress and model
Lisa-Maria Moser
Lisa-Maria Moser, Austrian tennis player
Marie-Philip Poulin
Marie-Philip Poulin, Canadian ice hockey player
In South Africa, African National Congress security guards kill dozens of Inkatha Freedom Party protesters.
Kosovo War: Serb paramilitary and military forces kill at least 130 Kosovo Albanians in Izbica.
The decade's soundtrack was electric. These artists were making waves:
On the field and off it, athletes were making history:
Derek Carr
Derek Carr, American football player
Jordan McRae
Jordan McRae, American basketball player
Christian Walker
Christian Walker, American baseball player
Sergi Gómez
Sergi Gómez, Spanish footballer
Must-see TV was a real thing — and this is what filled the airwaves:
Days of Our Lives
"Ep. #7251" (Season 1994, Episode 32) aired on 1994-03-28.
All My Children
"Mon Mar 28 1994" (Season 1994, Episode 61) aired on 1994-03-28.
This Old House
"The Acton House - 9" (Season 16, Episode 9) aired on 1994-03-28.
Legends of the Hidden Temple
"Alexander and the Gordian Knot" (Season 1, Episode 28) aired on 1994-03-28.
"Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wood?" (Season 4, Episode 22) aired on 1994-03-28.
"Bob Saget, Tori Amos, John Waters" (Season 1994, Episode 48) aired on 1994-03-28.
"The Secret Map of the Bandit Queen" (Season 3, Episode 34) aired on 1995-03-28.
"New York City Opera: La Traviata" (Season 20, Episode 3) aired on 1995-03-28.
"Jay Thomas (guest host), William H. Macy" (Season 1996, Episode 33) aired on 1996-03-28.
"Caroline and the Ex-Wife" (Season 1, Episode 18) aired on 1996-03-28.
"Don Johnson, Michelle Kwan, No Doubt" (Season 1996, Episode 50) aired on 1996-03-28.
"Friday March 28 1997" (Season 25, Episode 64) aired on 1997-03-28.
"Marilu Henner, Marlon Wayans, The Cardigans" (Season 1997, Episode 49) aired on 1997-03-28.
"Doom with a View / Dead Dog Day Afternoon / Evolution & the Attorney / Here There Be M" (Season 1, Episode 7) aired on 1998-03-28.
"Adventure on the Orient Express" (Season 1, Episode 8) aired on 1998-03-28.
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