April 3 across the 1990s: the news was dominated by The outcome of the Grand National horse race is declared voi…, and 38 episodes were airing across the dial. Here's the full picture, year by year.
In the News
The headlines that defined April 3 across the 1990s.
The outcome of the Grand National horse race is declared void for the first (and…
The outcome of the Grand National horse race is declared void for the first (and only) time.
Suspected "Unabomber" Theodore Kaczynski is captured at his Montana cabin in the…
Suspected "Unabomber" Theodore Kaczynski is captured at his Montana cabin in the United States.
The Thalit massacre begins in Algeria; all but one of the 53 inhabitants of Thal…
The Thalit massacre begins in Algeria; all but one of the 53 inhabitants of Thalit are killed by guerrillas.
What Was On TV
Before DVR, before streaming — if you missed it, you missed it. Here's what had everyone talking the next morning.
My Fair Aladdin · Part 1 of 2
2 episodes aired on April 3, 1994: "My Fair Aladdin", "Part 1 of 2".
JoAnne Worley, Danny Bonaduce · Ep. #7499 + 3 more
5 episodes aired on April 3, 1995: "JoAnne Worley, Danny Bonaduce", "Ep. #7499", "Love and Death: The Story of Bonnie and Clyde", "Inherit the Judgment: The Dope's Trial", and 1 more.
Jon Stewart (guest host), Jennifer Tilly · High Ground + 5 more
7 episodes aired on April 3, 1996: "Jon Stewart (guest host), Jennifer Tilly", "High Ground", "Two Mammograms and a Wedding", "Killers", and 3 more.
Thursday, April 3, 1997 · Jean-Claude Van Damme, Brad Garrett, Chris Fonseca + 4 more
6 episodes aired on April 3, 1997: "Thursday, April 3, 1997", "Jean-Claude Van Damme, Brad Garrett, Chris Fonseca", "970403", "Episode 214", and 2 more.
Starry Night · Fear Strikes Up a Conversation + 7 more
9 episodes aired on April 3, 1998: "Starry Night", "Fear Strikes Up a Conversation", "In Arcadia Ego", "Full Court Press", and 5 more.
Sports
Athletes, events, and moments from April 3 across the 1990s.
Karim Ansarifard, Iranian footballer
Karim Ansarifard, Iranian footballer · Sotiris Ninis, Greek footballer
Simone Benedetti, Italian footballer
Simone Benedetti, Italian footballer
Pape Moussa Konaté, Senegalese footballer
Pape Moussa Konaté, Senegalese footballer
Gabriel Jesus, Brazilian footballer
Gabriel Jesus, Brazilian footballer
Full Events Archive
Highlights
The world was watching. Here's what dominated the headlines:
Madison Brengle
Madison Brengle, American tennis player
Natasha Negovanlis
Natasha Negovanlis, Canadian actress and singer
Sarah Vaughan
Sarah Vaughan, American singer (born 1924)
Hayley Kiyoko
Hayley Kiyoko, American actress and singer
The outcome of the Grand National horse race is declared void for the first (and only) time.
Alfred J. Billes, Canadian businessman, co-founded Canadian Tire (born 1902)
Suspected "Unabomber" Theodore Kaczynski is captured at his Montana cabin in the United States.
A United States Air Force Boeing T-43 crashes near Dubrovnik Airport in Croatia, killing 35, including Secretary of Commerce Ron Brown.
Ron Brown, American captain and politician, 30th United States Secretary of Commerce (born 1941)
The Thalit massacre begins in Algeria; all but one of the 53 inhabitants of Thalit are killed by guerrillas.
On the field and off it, athletes were making history:
Karim Ansarifard
Karim Ansarifard, Iranian footballer
Sotiris Ninis
Sotiris Ninis, Greek footballer
Simone Benedetti
Simone Benedetti, Italian footballer
Moussa Konaté (footballer)
Pape Moussa Konaté, Senegalese footballer
Must-see TV was a real thing — and this is what filled the airwaves:
Aladdin
"My Fair Aladdin" (Season 1, Episode 6) aired on 1994-04-03.
Abraham
"Part 1 of 2" (Season 1, Episode 1) aired on 1994-04-03.
Days of Our Lives
"Ep. #7499" (Season 1995, Episode 97) aired on 1995-04-03.
All My Children
"Monday April 03 1995" (Season 1995, Episode 66) aired on 1995-04-03.
"Love and Death: The Story of Bonnie and Clyde" (Season 1995, Episode 14) aired on 1995-04-03.
"Inherit the Judgment: The Dope's Trial" (Season 2, Episode 4) aired on 1995-04-03.
"Martin Lawrence, Elle MacPherson, John Mayall, Belly" (Season 1995, Episode 52) aired on 1995-04-03.
"Jon Stewart (guest host), Jennifer Tilly" (Season 1996, Episode 36) aired on 1996-04-03.
"Elle MacPherson, Hank Azaria, Cassandra Wilson" (Season 1996, Episode 54) aired on 1996-04-03.
"Thursday April 03 1997" (Season 25, Episode 68) aired on 1997-04-03.
"Jean-Claude Van Damme, Brad Garrett, Chris Fonseca" (Season 1997, Episode 53) aired on 1997-04-03.
"Fear Strikes Up a Conversation" (Season 2, Episode 21) aired on 1998-04-03.
"Full Court Press" (Season 6, Episode 18) aired on 1998-04-03.
"Tom Hanks, Matt Medenweldt, Scott Weiland" (Season 1998, Episode 52) aired on 1998-04-03.
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