May 2 across the 1990s: the news was dominated by During the Croatian War of Independence, the Army of the Rep…, 68 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 May 2 across the 1990s.
During the Croatian War of Independence, the Army of the Republic of Serb Krajin…
During the Croatian War of Independence, the Army of the Republic of Serb Krajina fires cluster bombs at Zagreb, killing seven and wounding over 175 civilians.
John Eccles, Australian neurophysiologist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (bo…
John Eccles, Australian neurophysiologist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1903)
The European Central Bank is founded in Brussels in order to define and execute …
The European Central Bank is founded in Brussels in order to define and execute the European Union's monetary policy.
Panamanian general election: Mireya Moscoso becomes the first woman to be electe…
Panamanian general election: Mireya Moscoso becomes the first woman to be elected President of Panama.
What Was On TV
Before DVR, before streaming — if you missed it, you missed it. Here's what had everyone talking the next morning.
House & Garden · Jane Seymour + 9 more
11 episodes aired on May 2, 1994: "House & Garden", "Jane Seymour", "Undercover", "The Snake Bracelet of Cleopatra", and 7 more.
Kadeem Hardison · The Origin of the Beginning of the Incredible Taz-Man + 14 more
16 episodes aired on May 2, 1995: "Kadeem Hardison", "The Origin of the Beginning of the Incredible Taz-Man", "Lynn Sherr", "The Thornwood Gavel of Judge Roy Bean", and 12 more.
Sela Ward · Bart Connor + 6 more
8 episodes aired on May 2, 1996: "Sela Ward", "Bart Connor", "The One With the Two Parties", "Kids", and 4 more.
Learning to Fly · The Great Mistake + 9 more
11 episodes aired on May 2, 1997: "Learning to Fly", "The Great Mistake", "Broken World", "Locket Man", and 7 more.
WereGranny / The Lobster of Party Beach / Luck Is Not a Factor / The Screetchy Little · Family Circles / Sea You Later + 17 more
19 episodes aired on May 2, 1998: "WereGranny / The Lobster of Party Beach / Luck Is Not a Factor / The Screetchy Little", "Family Circles / Sea You Later", "Shawn Kemp Children's Foundation", "Tsunami", and 15 more.
Music
From chart-toppers to birthdays to passings — what the music world was up to on May 2 across the decade.
David Rappaport, English-American actor (born 1951)
David Rappaport, English-American actor (born 1951)
Huang Zitao, Chinese singer and rapper
Huang Zitao, Chinese singer and rapper
Lucy Dacus, American singer-songwriter
Lucy Dacus, American singer-songwriter
hide, Japanese singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer (born 1964)…
hide, Japanese singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer (born 1964)
Sports
Athletes, events, and moments from May 2 across the 1990s.
Paul George, American basketball player
Paul George, American basketball player
Jonathan Villar, Dominican baseball player
Jonathan Villar, Dominican baseball player
Julian Brandt, German footballer
Julian Brandt, German footballer
Justin Fashanu, English footballer (born 1961)
Justin Fashanu, English footballer (born 1961)
Full Events Archive
Highlights
The world was watching. Here's what dominated the headlines:
Kay Panabaker
Kay Panabaker, American actress
Jeong Jin-woon
Jeong Jinwoon, South Korean actor and singer
Sunmi
Sunmi, South Korean singer
María Teresa Torró Flor
María Teresa Torró Flor, Spanish tennis player
During the Croatian War of Independence, the Army of the Republic of Serb Krajina fires cluster bombs at Zagreb, killing seven and wounding over 175 civilians.
John Bunting, Australian public servant and diplomat, (born 1918)
John Eccles, Australian neurophysiologist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1903)
The European Central Bank is founded in Brussels in order to define and execute the European Union's monetary policy.
Panamanian general election: Mireya Moscoso becomes the first woman to be elected President of Panama.
The decade's soundtrack was electric. These artists were making waves:
David Rappaport
David Rappaport, English-American actor (born 1951)
Huang Zitao
Huang Zitao, Chinese singer and rapper
Lucy Dacus
Lucy Dacus, American singer-songwriter
Hide (musician)
hide, Japanese singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer (born 1964)
On the field and off it, athletes were making history:
Paul George
Paul George, American basketball player
Jonathan Villar
Jonathan Villar, Dominican baseball player
Julian Brandt
Julian Brandt, German footballer
Justin Fashanu
Justin Fashanu, English footballer (born 1961)
Must-see TV was a real thing — and this is what filled the airwaves:
Batman: The Animated Series
"House & Garden" (Season 2, Episode 6) aired on 1994-05-02.
Columbo
"Undercover" (Season 1994, Episode 2) aired on 1994-05-02.
Legends of the Hidden Temple
"The Snake Bracelet of Cleopatra" (Season 1, Episode 39) aired on 1994-05-02.
The ABC Afterschool Special
"Jacqi's Dilemma" (Season 22, Episode 4) aired on 1994-05-02.
"Jerry Van Dyke, The Neville Brothers" (Season 1994, Episode 68) aired on 1994-05-02.
"The Origin of the Beginning of the Incredible Taz-Man" (Season 1, Episode 120) aired on 1995-05-02.
"The Thornwood Gavel of Judge Roy Bean" (Season 3, Episode 37) aired on 1995-05-02.
"Episode 622 (Miracle Rescues Edition)" (Season 6, Episode 25) aired on 1995-05-02.
"Legend on His President's Secret Service" (Season 1, Episode 4) aired on 1995-05-02.
"Angela Lansbury, Elizabeth Hurley, Lou Reed" (Season 1995, Episode 73) aired on 1995-05-02.
"John Malkovich, Jake Johannsen, Pete Townshend" (Season 1996, Episode 70) aired on 1996-05-02.
"Roseanne, Justin Miller, Chuck Berry" (Season 1997, Episode 69) aired on 1997-05-02.
"WereGranny / The Lobster of Party Beach / Luck Is Not a Factor / The Screetchy Little" (Season 1, Episode 10) aired on 1998-05-02.
"Family Circles / Sea You Later" (Season 3, Episode 11) aired on 1998-05-02.
"Shawn Kemp Children's Foundation" (Season 14, Episode 24) aired on 1998-05-02.
"Zeppelins Away!" (Season 1, Episode 18) aired on 1998-05-02.
"To Have and to Hold" (Season 6, Episode 20) aired on 1998-05-02.
"Mr. Lucky" (Season 1, Episode 12) aired on 1998-05-02.
"Matthew Broderick / Natalie Merchant" (Season 23, Episode 19) aired on 1998-05-02.
"Episode dated 2 May 1998" (Season 1998, Episode 7) aired on 1998-05-02.
"Little Girl Lost" (Season 2, Episode 27) aired on 1998-05-02.
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