May 29 across the 1990s: the news was dominated by The Congress of People's Deputies of Russia elects Boris Yel…, 24 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 29 across the 1990s.
The Congress of People's Deputies of Russia elects Boris Yeltsin as President of…
The Congress of People's Deputies of Russia elects Boris Yeltsin as President of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic.
The Miss Sarajevo beauty pageant is held in war-torn Sarajevo drawing global att…
The Miss Sarajevo beauty pageant is held in war-torn Sarajevo drawing global attention to the plight of its citizens.
Olusegun Obasanjo takes office as President of Nigeria, the first elected and ci…
Olusegun Obasanjo takes office as President of Nigeria, the first elected and civilian head of state in Nigeria after 16 years of military rule.
What Was On TV
Before DVR, before streaming — if you missed it, you missed it. Here's what had everyone talking the next morning.
A Rugrats Passover
1 episode aired on May 29, 1994: "A Rugrats Passover".
Bobbie Brown · Howdy Doody And Buffalo Bob Smith
2 episodes aired on May 29, 1995: "Bobbie Brown", "Howdy Doody And Buffalo Bob Smith".
Geraldo Rivera (guest host), Gerald Uelmen · Julie White + 4 more
6 episodes aired on May 29, 1996: "Geraldo Rivera (guest host), Gerald Uelmen", "Julie White", "Ship of Tears", "Having My Baby", and 2 more.
Vacation · Ep. #2554 + 4 more
6 episodes aired on May 29, 1997: "Vacation", "Ep. #2554", "Thursday, May 29, 1997", "Episode 254", and 2 more.
May 29, 1998 · All in the Family Room + 3 more
5 episodes aired on May 29, 1998: "May 29, 1998", "All in the Family Room", "Colors of Blood", "Customer Service", and 1 more.
Music
From chart-toppers to birthdays to passings — what the music world was up to on May 29 across the decade.
Margaret Barr (choreographer), Australian choreographer and teacher of dance-dra…
Margaret Barr (choreographer), Australian choreographer and teacher of dance-drama (born 1904)
Jeff Buckley, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (born 1966)…
Jeff Buckley, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (born 1966)
Sports
Athletes, events, and moments from May 29 across the 1990s.
Joe Biagini, American baseball pitcher
Joe Biagini, American baseball pitcher
Tan Zhongyi, Women's World Chess Champion, 2017–2018
Tan Zhongyi, Women's World Chess Champion, 2017–2018
Tyler Nevin, American baseball player
Tyler Nevin, American baseball player
Markelle Fultz, American basketball player
Markelle Fultz, American basketball player · Austin Reaves, American basketball player
Full Events Archive
Highlights
Margaret Barr (choreographer)
Margaret Barr (choreographer), Australian choreographer and teacher of dance-drama (born 1904)
Read more →The world was watching. Here's what dominated the headlines:
Congress of People's Deputies of Russia
The Congress of People's Deputies of Russia elects Boris Yeltsin as President of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic.
Erica Garner
Erica Garner, American civil rights activist (died 2017)
Yaime Pérez
Yaime Perez, Cuban discus thrower
Gregg Sulkin
Gregg Sulkin, English actor
Rogério Lemgruber, Brazilian criminal, founder of Comando Vermelho (born 1952)
The Miss Sarajevo beauty pageant is held in war-torn Sarajevo drawing global attention to the plight of its citizens.
Olusegun Obasanjo takes office as President of Nigeria, the first elected and civilian head of state in Nigeria after 16 years of military rule.
Space Shuttle Discovery completes the first docking with the International Space Station.
The decade's soundtrack was electric. These artists were making waves:
Margaret Barr (choreographer)
Margaret Barr (choreographer), Australian choreographer and teacher of dance-drama (born 1904)
Jeff Buckley
Jeff Buckley, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (born 1966)
On the field and off it, athletes were making history:
Joe Biagini
Joe Biagini, American baseball pitcher
Tan Zhongyi
Tan Zhongyi, Women's World Chess Champion, 2017–2018
Tyler Nevin
Tyler Nevin, American baseball player
Markelle Fultz
Markelle Fultz, American basketball player
Must-see TV was a real thing — and this is what filled the airwaves:
Rugrats
"A Rugrats Passover" (Season 3, Episode 26) aired on 1994-05-29.
Biography
"Howdy Doody And Buffalo Bob Smith" (Season 1995, Episode 27) aired on 1995-05-29.
The Price is Right
"Wed, May 29, 1996" (Season 1996, Episode 105) aired on 1996-05-29.
Babylon 5
"Ship of Tears" (Season 3, Episode 14) aired on 1996-05-29.
"Geraldo Rivera (guest host), Gerald Uelmen" (Season 1996, Episode 66) aired on 1996-05-29.
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