June 12 across the 1990s: the news was dominated by Russia Day: The parliament of the Russian Federation formall…, 31 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 June 12 across the 1990s.
Russia Day: The parliament of the Russian Federation formally declares its sover…
Russia Day: The parliament of the Russian Federation formally declares its sovereignty.
In modern Russia's first democratic election, Boris Yeltsin is elected as the Pr…
In modern Russia's first democratic election, Boris Yeltsin is elected as the President of Russia.
An election takes place in Nigeria and is won by Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiol…
An election takes place in Nigeria and is won by Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola. Its results are later annulled by the military government of Ibrahim Babangida.
Nicole Brown Simpson, ex-wife of O. J. Simpson (born 1959) and Ron Goldman, rest…
Nicole Brown Simpson, ex-wife of O. J. Simpson (born 1959) and Ron Goldman, restaurant employee (born 1968)
Kosovo War: Operation Joint Guardian begins when a NATO-led United Nations peace…
Kosovo War: Operation Joint Guardian begins when a NATO-led United Nations peacekeeping force, Kosovo Force (KFor), enters the province of Kosovo in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.
What Was On TV
Before DVR, before streaming — if you missed it, you missed it. Here's what had everyone talking the next morning.
Alec Baldwin · The 48th Annual Tony Awards
2 episodes aired on June 12, 1994: "Alec Baldwin", "The 48th Annual Tony Awards".
Stephen Baldwin · The Gospel According to Legend + 2 more
4 episodes aired on June 12, 1995: "Stephen Baldwin", "The Gospel According to Legend", "The Red Baron: Master Of The Air", "Teri Garr, Chris O'Donnell, Branford Marsalis, Buckshot LaFonque".
Bill Zehme (guest host), Steve Forbes · One for the Monet + 5 more
7 episodes aired on June 12, 1996: "Bill Zehme (guest host), Steve Forbes", "One for the Monet", "Forget Selma", "Public Execution", and 3 more.
Mike Vernon, Hunter S. Thompson, Victoria Silvstedt · Ep. #2564 + 6 more
8 episodes aired on June 12, 1997: "Mike Vernon, Hunter S. Thompson, Victoria Silvstedt", "Ep. #2564", "Thursday, June 12, 1997", "Troy Donahue", and 4 more.
The Bad Influence · The Understudy + 4 more
6 episodes aired on June 12, 1998: "The Bad Influence", "The Understudy", "Deathblow", "Taxation", and 2 more.
Music
From chart-toppers to birthdays to passings — what the music world was up to on June 12 across the decade.
Don Toliver, American rapper and singer-songwriter
Don Toliver, American rapper and singer-songwriter
Bulat Okudzhava, Russian singer-songwriter and guitarist (born 1924)…
Bulat Okudzhava, Russian singer-songwriter and guitarist (born 1924)
Sports
Athletes, events, and moments from June 12 across the 1990s.
Jrue Holiday, American basketball player
Jrue Holiday, American basketball player · David Worrall, English footballer
Avisaíl García, Venezuelan baseball player
Avisaíl García, Venezuelan baseball player
Philippe Coutinho, Brazilian footballer
Philippe Coutinho, Brazilian footballer
Pierre Russell, American basketball player (born 1949)
Pierre Russell, American basketball player (born 1949)
Davinson Sánchez, Colombian footballer
Davinson Sánchez, Colombian footballer
Full Events Archive
Highlights
Terence O'Neill
Terence O'Neill, Baron O'Neill of the Maine, English captain and politician, 4th Prime Minister of Northern Ireland (born 1914)
Read more →The world was watching. Here's what dominated the headlines:
Russia Day
Russia Day: The parliament of the Russian Federation formally declares its sovereignty.
Terence O'Neill
Terence O'Neill, Baron O'Neill of the Maine, English captain and politician, 4th Prime Minister of Northern Ireland (born 1914)
1991 Russian presidential election
In modern Russia's first democratic election, Boris Yeltsin is elected as the President of Russia.
1991 Kokkadichcholai massacre
Kokkadichcholai massacre: The Sri Lankan Army massacres 152 minority Tamil civilians in the village of Kokkadichcholai near the Eastern Province town of Batticaloa.
An election takes place in Nigeria and is won by Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola. Its results are later annulled by the military government of Ibrahim Babangida.
Nicole Brown Simpson, ex-wife of O. J. Simpson (born 1959) and Ron Goldman, restaurant employee (born 1968)
Menachem Mendel Schneerson, Russian-American rabbi and author (born 1902)
Kosovo War: Operation Joint Guardian begins when a NATO-led United Nations peacekeeping force, Kosovo Force (KFor), enters the province of Kosovo in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.
The decade's soundtrack was electric. These artists were making waves:
Don Toliver
Don Toliver, American rapper and singer-songwriter
Bulat Okudzhava
Bulat Okudzhava, Russian singer-songwriter and guitarist (born 1924)
On the field and off it, athletes were making history:
Jrue Holiday
Jrue Holiday, American basketball player
Avisaíl García
Avisaíl García, Venezuelan baseball player
Philippe Coutinho
Philippe Coutinho, Brazilian footballer
Davinson Sánchez
Davinson Sánchez, Colombian footballer
Must-see TV was a real thing — and this is what filled the airwaves:
Inside the Actors Studio
"Alec Baldwin" (Season 1, Episode 3) aired on 1994-06-12.
Tony Awards
"The 48th Annual Tony Awards" (Season 1994, Episode 1) aired on 1994-06-12.
Legend
"The Gospel According to Legend" (Season 1, Episode 8) aired on 1995-06-12.
Biography
"The Red Baron: Master Of The Air" (Season 1995, Episode 30) aired on 1995-06-12.
"Teri Garr, Chris O'Donnell, Branford Marsalis, Buckshot LaFonque" (Season 1995, Episode 97) aired on 1995-06-12.
"Bill Zehme (guest host), Steve Forbes" (Season 1996, Episode 74) aired on 1996-06-12.
"Ben Stiller, Liv Tyler, Douglas Rodriguez" (Season 1996, Episode 94) aired on 1996-06-12.
"Mike Vernon, Hunter S. Thompson, Victoria Silvstedt" (Season 1997, Episode 8) aired on 1997-06-12.
"Troy Donahue" (Season 1997, Episode 79) aired on 1997-06-12.
"Tom Brokaw, Janeane Garafolo, Sheryl Crow" (Season 1997, Episode 93) aired on 1997-06-12.
"Charles Grodin, Paul Rodriguez" (Season 1998, Episode 92) aired on 1998-06-12.
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