April 18 across the 1990s: the news was dominated by Arturo Frondizi, Argentinian lawyer and politician, 32nd Pre…, 46 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 April 18 across the 1990s.
Arturo Frondizi, Argentinian lawyer and politician, 32nd President of Argentina …
Arturo Frondizi, Argentinian lawyer and politician, 32nd President of Argentina (born 1908)
The Israeli military commits the Qana massacre in a deliberate shelling of a Uni…
The Israeli military commits the Qana massacre in a deliberate shelling of a United Nations compound near the village of Qana in southern Lebanon, killing 106 Lebanese civilians who were taking shelter there and wounding over 100 more.
What Was On TV
Before DVR, before streaming — if you missed it, you missed it. Here's what had everyone talking the next morning.
Sharon Lawrence · Ep. #7266 + 7 more
9 episodes aired on April 18, 1994: "Sharon Lawrence", "Ep. #7266", "Fistful of Anvils", "Robin Hood and Marian's Ladder", and 5 more.
John Lithgow · Mary Frann, Beth Broderick + 6 more
8 episodes aired on April 18, 1995: "John Lithgow", "Mary Frann, Beth Broderick", "Ep. #7510", "Breaking the Ice", and 4 more.
Peter Tilden (guest host), Robert Shapiro · Daddy's Girl + 2 more
4 episodes aired on April 18, 1996: "Peter Tilden (guest host), Robert Shapiro", "Daddy's Girl", "Jackson Browne", "Caroline and the Cereal".
Friday, April 18, 1997 · Rendezvous + 6 more
8 episodes aired on April 18, 1997: "Friday, April 18, 1997", "Rendezvous", "Lamentation", "Independence Day", and 4 more.
Corbin Bernsen, Kenny Rogerson, Rya Kihlstedt · You Gotta Love These Guys + 8 more
10 episodes aired on April 18, 1998: "Corbin Bernsen, Kenny Rogerson, Rya Kihlstedt", "You Gotta Love These Guys", "Keith Washington/ Destiny's Child/ Outta Order", "Yen for Trouble", and 6 more.
Music
From chart-toppers to birthdays to passings — what the music world was up to on April 18 across the decade.
Aminé, American singer-songwriter
Aminé, American singer-songwriter
Ski Mask the Slump God, American rapper
Ski Mask the Slump God, American rapper
Sports
Athletes, events, and moments from April 18 across the 1990s.
Wojciech Szczęsny, Polish footballer
Wojciech Szczęsny, Polish footballer
Divock Origi, Belgian footballer
Divock Origi, Belgian footballer
Full Events Archive
Highlights
The world was watching. Here's what dominated the headlines:
Chloe Bennet
Chloe Bennet, American actress
Mika Zibanejad
Mika Zibanejad, Swedish ice hockey player
Arturo Frondizi
Arturo Frondizi, Argentinian lawyer and politician, 32nd President of Argentina (born 1908)
Qana massacre
The Israeli military commits the Qana massacre in a deliberate shelling of a United Nations compound near the village of Qana in southern Lebanon, killing 106 Lebanese civilians who were taking shelter there and wounding over 100 more.
The decade's soundtrack was electric. These artists were making waves:
Aminé
Aminé, American singer-songwriter
Ski Mask the Slump God
Ski Mask the Slump God, American rapper
On the field and off it, athletes were making history:
Wojciech Szczęsny
Wojciech Szczęsny, Polish footballer
Divock Origi
Divock Origi, Belgian footballer
Must-see TV was a real thing — and this is what filled the airwaves:
Days of Our Lives
"Ep. #7266" (Season 1994, Episode 46) aired on 1994-04-18.
All My Children
"Monday April 18 1994" (Season 1994, Episode 76) aired on 1994-04-18.
Bonkers
"Fistful of Anvils" (Season 4, Episode 7) aired on 1994-04-18.
Legends of the Hidden Temple
"Robin Hood and Marian's Ladder" (Season 1, Episode 34) aired on 1994-04-18.
"Here's Why Ernie Should Never Be Left Home Alone" (Season 1, Episode 2) aired on 1994-04-18.
"The Final Judgement of Beavis" (Season 4, Episode 13) aired on 1994-04-18.
"Don Rickles, Jeff Stearns, Liz Phair" (Season 1994, Episode 58) aired on 1994-04-18.
"Don Rickles, Laurie Metcalf, Aaron Neville" (Season 1995, Episode 63) aired on 1995-04-18.
"Peter Tilden (guest host), Robert Shapiro" (Season 1996, Episode 45) aired on 1996-04-18.
"Friday April 18 1997" (Season 25, Episode 79) aired on 1997-04-18.
"Corbin Bernsen, Kenny Rogerson, Rya Kihlstedt" (Season 1998, Episode 8) aired on 1998-04-18.
"Keith Washington/ Destiny's Child/ Outta Order" (Season 27, Episode 23) aired on 1998-04-18.
"Yen for Trouble" (Season 1, Episode 14) aired on 1998-04-18.
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