May 16 across the 1990s: the news was dominated by Jim Henson, American puppeteer, director, producer, and scre…, 50 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 16 across the 1990s.
Jim Henson, American puppeteer, director, producer, and screenwriter, creator of…
Jim Henson, American puppeteer, director, producer, and screenwriter, creator of The Muppets (born 1936)
Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom addresses a joint session of the United…
Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom addresses a joint session of the United States Congress. She is the first British monarch to address the U.S. Congress.
What Was On TV
Before DVR, before streaming — if you missed it, you missed it. Here's what had everyone talking the next morning.
Trial · Theresa Saldana + 5 more
7 episodes aired on May 16, 1994: "Trial", "Theresa Saldana", "For Sale by Owner", "I Don't Remember Mama", and 3 more.
Kathy Ireland · from Chicago + 7 more
9 episodes aired on May 16, 1995: "Kathy Ireland", "from Chicago", "Et Tu, Antonio?", "The Life, Death and Life of Wild Bill Hickok", and 5 more.
David Paymer · Lucie Arnaz, Martha Quinn + 5 more
7 episodes aired on May 16, 1996: "David Paymer", "Lucie Arnaz, Martha Quinn", "The One With Barry and Mindy's Wedding", "Moving", and 3 more.
Ep. #2545 · Friday, May 16, 1997 + 10 more
12 episodes aired on May 16, 1997: "Ep. #2545", "Friday, May 16, 1997", "Troll Bride", "Paper Dove", and 8 more.
Family Plot / A Zombie Is Born / Earthquake Boogie / Melissa & the Three Bears · The Take No Prisoners Syndrome + 11 more
13 episodes aired on May 16, 1998: "Family Plot / A Zombie Is Born / Earthquake Boogie / Melissa & the Three Bears", "The Take No Prisoners Syndrome", "A Good Nephew Is Hard to Find / Mirage Sale", "Seinfeld Finale", and 9 more.
Music
From chart-toppers to birthdays to passings — what the music world was up to on May 16 across the decade.
Kirstin Maldonado, American singer and songwriter
Kirstin Maldonado, American singer and songwriter
IU, Korean singer-songwriter and actress
IU, Korean singer-songwriter and actress · Marv Johnson, American singer-songwriter and pianist (born 1938)
Sports
Athletes, events, and moments from May 16 across the 1990s.
Omar Strong, American basketball player
Omar Strong, American basketball player
Karol Mets, Estonian footballer
Karol Mets, Estonian footballer
Elizabeth Ralston, Australian footballer
Elizabeth Ralston, Australian footballer
Full Events Archive
Highlights
The world was watching. Here's what dominated the headlines:
Amanda Carreras
Amanda Carreras, Gibraltarian tennis player
Thomas Brodie-Sangster
Thomas Brodie-Sangster, English actor
Darko Šarović
Darko Šarović, Serbian sprinter
Sammy Davis Jr.
Sammy Davis Jr., American singer, dancer, and actor (born 1925)
Jim Henson, American puppeteer, director, producer, and screenwriter, creator of The Muppets (born 1936)
Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom addresses a joint session of the United States Congress. She is the first British monarch to address the U.S. Congress.
The decade's soundtrack was electric. These artists were making waves:
Kirstin Maldonado
Kirstin Maldonado, American singer and songwriter
IU (entertainer)
IU, Korean singer-songwriter and actress
Marv Johnson
Marv Johnson, American singer-songwriter and pianist (born 1938)
On the field and off it, athletes were making history:
Omar Strong
Omar Strong, American basketball player
Karol Mets
Karol Mets, Estonian footballer
Must-see TV was a real thing — and this is what filled the airwaves:
Batman: The Animated Series
"Trial" (Season 2, Episode 9) aired on 1994-05-16.
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
"For Sale by Owner" (Season 4, Episode 25) aired on 1994-05-16.
The Nanny
"I Don't Remember Mama" (Season 1, Episode 22) aired on 1994-05-16.
Evening Shade
"The Odder Couple" (Season 4, Episode 25) aired on 1994-05-16.
"Heather Locklear, Travis Tritt, Harvey Pekar" (Season 1994, Episode 78) aired on 1994-05-16.
"The Life, Death and Life of Wild Bill Hickok" (Season 1, Episode 6) aired on 1995-05-16.
"Pierce Brosnan, Joanna Lumley, Jennifer Saunders, Elvis Costello, Little Richard, Chuck Berry" (Season 1995, Episode 83) aired on 1995-05-16.
"The One With Barry and Mindy's Wedding" (Season 2, Episode 24) aired on 1996-05-16.
"Caroline and the Wedding" (Season 1, Episode 23) aired on 1996-05-16.
"Walter Cronkite, Harry Hill, Spin Doctors" (Season 1996, Episode 80) aired on 1996-05-16.
"Strangers and Other Partners" (Season 5, Episode 22) aired on 1997-05-16.
"Stupid Pet Tricks, Jeff Goldblum, Foo Fighters" (Season 1997, Episode 79) aired on 1997-05-16.
"Family Plot / A Zombie Is Born / Earthquake Boogie / Melissa & the Three Bears" (Season 1, Episode 11) aired on 1998-05-16.
"The Take No Prisoners Syndrome" (Season 1, Episode 13) aired on 1998-05-16.
"A Good Nephew Is Hard to Find / Mirage Sale" (Season 3, Episode 13) aired on 1998-05-16.
"Big Daddy Kane/ Xscape/ Sylke-E Fyne" (Season 27, Episode 27) aired on 1998-05-16.
"Diamond Safari" (Season 1, Episode 22) aired on 1998-05-16.
"Kansas City, Missouri; Kansas City, Kansas 25" (Season 10, Episode 31) aired on 1998-05-16.
"I'm Okay, You're Really Weird" (Season 1, Episode 14) aired on 1998-05-16.
The digital revolution was just getting started:
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