April 24 across the 1990s: the news was dominated by Gruinard Island, Scotland, is officially declared free of th…, 47 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 24 across the 1990s.
Gruinard Island, Scotland, is officially declared free of the anthrax disease af…
Gruinard Island, Scotland, is officially declared free of the anthrax disease after 48 years of quarantine.
A Douglas DC-3 ditches in Botany Bay after takeoff from Sydney Airport. All 25 p…
A Douglas DC-3 ditches in Botany Bay after takeoff from Sydney Airport. All 25 people on board survive.
In the United States, the Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996 …
In the United States, the Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996 is passed into law.
What Was On TV
Before DVR, before streaming — if you missed it, you missed it. Here's what had everyone talking the next morning.
Never Say Nefir · 1994 NFL Draft + 1 more
3 episodes aired on April 24, 1994: "Never Say Nefir", "1994 NFL Draft", "Ride Scare".
Jeff Fahey · Heroes and Demons + 4 more
6 episodes aired on April 24, 1995: "Jeff Fahey", "Heroes and Demons", "To Thine Own Self Be Blue ... and Gold", "Buss Stop", and 2 more.
George Wallace (guest host), Tom Joyner · Thea Vidale + 6 more
8 episodes aired on April 24, 1996: "George Wallace (guest host), Tom Joyner", "Thea Vidale", "Cypher", "Bye-Bye, Bey-Bey", and 4 more.
Thursday, April 24, 1997 · The One With the Screamer + 9 more
11 episodes aired on April 24, 1997: "Thursday, April 24, 1997", "The One With the Screamer", "Durham, NC", "Vendetta", and 7 more.
The Motorcycle, Blind Man's Dog, Deer Hunters, Tribal Curse & The Card Game · Honesty Night + 8 more
10 episodes aired on April 24, 1998: "The Motorcycle, Blind Man's Dog, Deer Hunters, Tribal Curse & The Card Game", "Honesty Night", "Disneyworld", "A Room with No View", and 6 more.
Music
From chart-toppers to birthdays to passings — what the music world was up to on April 24 across the decade.
Kehlani, American singer-songwriter
Kehlani, American singer-songwriter
Sports
Athletes, events, and moments from April 24 across the 1990s.
Jan Veselý, Czech basketball player
Jan Veselý, Czech basketball player
Batuhan Karadeniz, Turkish footballer
Batuhan Karadeniz, Turkish footballer
Ben Davies, Welsh international footballer
Ben Davies, Welsh international footballer
Jerry Jeudy, American football player
Jerry Jeudy, American football player
Full Events Archive
Highlights
Gruinard Island
Gruinard Island, Scotland, is officially declared free of the anthrax disease after 48 years of quarantine.
Read more →The world was watching. Here's what dominated the headlines:
STS-31
STS-31: The Hubble Space Telescope is launched from the Space Shuttle Discovery.
Gruinard Island
Gruinard Island, Scotland, is officially declared free of the anthrax disease after 48 years of quarantine.
Kim Tae-ri
Kim Tae-ri, South Korean actress
Sigrid Agren
Sigrid Agren, French-Swedish model
A Douglas DC-3 ditches in Botany Bay after takeoff from Sydney Airport. All 25 people on board survive.
In the United States, the Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996 is passed into law.
The decade's soundtrack was electric. These artists were making waves:
On the field and off it, athletes were making history:
Jan Veselý
Jan Veselý, Czech basketball player
Batuhan Karadeniz
Batuhan Karadeniz, Turkish footballer
Ben Davies (footballer, born 1993)
Ben Davies, Welsh international footballer
Jerry Jeudy
Jerry Jeudy, American football player
Must-see TV was a real thing — and this is what filled the airwaves:
Aladdin
"Never Say Nefir" (Season 1, Episode 8) aired on 1994-04-24.
The NFL Draft
"1994 NFL Draft" (Season 1994, Episode 1) aired on 1994-04-24.
Married... with Children
"Ride Scare" (Season 8, Episode 22) aired on 1994-04-24.
All My Children
"Mon Apr 24 1995" (Season 1995, Episode 81) aired on 1995-04-24.
"To Thine Own Self Be Blue ... and Gold" (Season 5, Episode 22) aired on 1995-04-24.
"In the Nam of the Father" (Season 2, Episode 7) aired on 1995-04-24.
"Anjelica Huston, Mark Lehner, Joni Mitchell" (Season 1995, Episode 67) aired on 1995-04-24.
"George Wallace (guest host), Tom Joyner" (Season 1996, Episode 48) aired on 1996-04-24.
"Long Island Railroad Massacre" (Season 5, Episode 6) aired on 1996-04-24.
"Samuel Jackson, Jeff Altman, Los Lobos" (Season 1996, Episode 64) aired on 1996-04-24.
"Thursday April 24 1997" (Season 25, Episode 83) aired on 1997-04-24.
"Dr. Joyce Brothers" (Season 1997, Episode 55) aired on 1997-04-24.
"Lisa Kudrow, Umberto Buccigrossi, Verve Pipe" (Season 1997, Episode 63) aired on 1997-04-24.
"The Motorcycle, Blind Man's Dog, Deer Hunters, Tribal Curse & The Card Game" (Season 2, Episode 10) aired on 1998-04-24.
"Jennifer Aniston, Jerry Springer, Al Green" (Season 1998, Episode 62) aired on 1998-04-24.
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