May 9 across the 1990s: the news was dominated by Armenian forces capture Shusha, marking a major turning poin…, 63 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 9 across the 1990s.
Armenian forces capture Shusha, marking a major turning point in the First Nagor…
Armenian forces capture Shusha, marking a major turning point in the First Nagorno-Karabakh War.
What Was On TV
Before DVR, before streaming — if you missed it, you missed it. Here's what had everyone talking the next morning.
Avatar · Lauren Holton, Veronica Webb, Robert Carradine + 8 more
10 episodes aired on May 9, 1994: "Avatar", "Lauren Holton, Veronica Webb, Robert Carradine", "The Golden Stallion of Ali Baba", "Papa's Got a Brand-New Excuse", and 6 more.
Carol Kane · Joe Regalbuto + 10 more
12 episodes aired on May 9, 1995: "Carol Kane", "Joe Regalbuto", "A Marked Man", "Nuptials Off", and 8 more.
Steven Bochco · Andrew Dice Clay, Brian McKnight + 6 more
8 episodes aired on May 9, 1996: "Steven Bochco", "Andrew Dice Clay, Brian McKnight", "The One With the Chicken Pox", "Pop", and 4 more.
Mike Myers, Jerry O'Connell, Tonic · Mother's Day + 15 more
17 episodes aired on May 9, 1997: "Mike Myers, Jerry O'Connell, Tonic", "Mother's Day", "The Siren's Song", "Friday, May 9, 1997", and 13 more.
A Case of Red Herring / Roswell That Ends Well · Mother's Day Moments + 12 more
14 episodes aired on May 9, 1998: "A Case of Red Herring / Roswell That Ends Well", "Mother's Day Moments", "Vanishing Act", "Rebbie Jackson/ Ali/ Kurupt", and 10 more.
Music
From chart-toppers to birthdays to passings — what the music world was up to on May 9 across the decade.
Shaboozey, American rapper and singer-songwriter
Shaboozey, American rapper and singer-songwriter
Sports
Athletes, events, and moments from May 9 across the 1990s.
Dan Burn, English footballer
Dan Burn, English footballer
Tommy Edman, American baseball player
Tommy Edman, American baseball player · Beth Mead, English footballer
Full Events Archive
Highlights
Armenia
Armenian forces capture Shusha, marking a major turning point in the First Nagorno-Karabakh War.
Read more →Batman: The Animated Series
"Avatar" (Season 2, Episode 8) aired on 1994-05-09.
Read more →The world was watching. Here's what dominated the headlines:
Majlinda Kelmendi
Majlinda Kelmendi, Kosovar judoka
Armenia
Armenian forces capture Shusha, marking a major turning point in the First Nagorno-Karabakh War.
Noah Centineo
Noah Centineo, American actor
Rawya Ateya
Rawya Ateya, Egyptian captain and politician (born 1926)
Penelope Gilliatt, English novelist, short story writer, and critic (born 1932)
The decade's soundtrack was electric. These artists were making waves:
On the field and off it, athletes were making history:
Dan Burn
Dan Burn, English footballer
Tommy Edman
Tommy Edman, American baseball player
Beth Mead
Beth Mead, English footballer
Must-see TV was a real thing — and this is what filled the airwaves:
Batman: The Animated Series
"Avatar" (Season 2, Episode 8) aired on 1994-05-09.
Legends of the Hidden Temple
"The Golden Stallion of Ali Baba" (Season 2, Episode 1) aired on 1994-05-09.
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
"Papa's Got a Brand-New Excuse" (Season 4, Episode 24) aired on 1994-05-09.
Evening Shade
"Mama Knows Best" (Season 4, Episode 24) aired on 1994-05-09.
"Lauren Holton, Veronica Webb, Robert Carradine" (Season 1994, Episode 21) aired on 1994-05-09.
"Billy Crystal, Ray Charles" (Season 1994, Episode 73) aired on 1994-05-09.
"The Way West: War for the Black Hills (1870-1876)" (Season 7, Episode 12) aired on 1995-05-09.
"Episode 623 (Child Safety Edition)" (Season 6, Episode 26) aired on 1995-05-09.
"Brett Butler, Bronson Pinchot, Joe Diffie" (Season 1995, Episode 78) aired on 1995-05-09.
"Andrew Dice Clay, Brian McKnight" (Season 1996, Episode 75) aired on 1996-05-09.
"Caroline and the Bridesmaids" (Season 1, Episode 22) aired on 1996-05-09.
"Eddie Murphy, Paul Doherty, Green Day" (Season 1996, Episode 75) aired on 1996-05-09.
"Mike Myers, Jerry O'Connell, Tonic" (Season 1997, Episode 3) aired on 1997-05-09.
"'Full House' cast members reunite" (Season 8, Episode 29) aired on 1997-05-09.
"Partners and Other Strangers" (Season 5, Episode 21) aired on 1997-05-09.
"Ricki Lake, Kirby Puckett, Soul Asylum" (Season 1997, Episode 74) aired on 1997-05-09.
"A Case of Red Herring / Roswell That Ends Well" (Season 3, Episode 12) aired on 1998-05-09.
"The Ghost of Castle MacKenzie" (Season 1, Episode 20) aired on 1998-05-09.
"Send In The Clones" (Season 1, Episode 13) aired on 1998-05-09.
"David Duchovny / Puff Daddy" (Season 23, Episode 20) aired on 1998-05-09.
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