July 31 across the 1990s: the news was dominated by The United States and Soviet Union both sign the START I Str…, 15 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 July 31 across the 1990s.
The United States and Soviet Union both sign the START I Strategic Arms Reductio…
The United States and Soviet Union both sign the START I Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty, the first to reduce (with verification) both countries' stockpiles.
Thai Airways International Flight 311 crashes into a mountain north of Kathmandu…
Thai Airways International Flight 311 crashes into a mountain north of Kathmandu, Nepal killing all 113 people on board.
Discovery Program: Lunar Prospector: NASA intentionally crashes the spacecraft i…
Discovery Program: Lunar Prospector: NASA intentionally crashes the spacecraft into the Moon, thus ending its mission to detect frozen water on the Moon's surface.
What Was On TV
Before DVR, before streaming — if you missed it, you missed it. Here's what had everyone talking the next morning.
Biker Billy · C.D.B. Bryan + 1 more
3 episodes aired on July 31, 1995: "Biker Billy", "C.D.B. Bryan", "Nathan Lane, Jack Hanna, Lyle Lovett".
Jamie Lee Curtis · Episode 38
2 episodes aired on July 31, 1996: "Jamie Lee Curtis", "Episode 38".
Ep. #2599 · Thursday, July 31, 1997 + 4 more
6 episodes aired on July 31, 1997: "Ep. #2599", "Thursday, July 31, 1997", "John Leguizamo", "Julia Roberts, Blues Traveler", and 2 more.
Thor's Chariot · Jamie Lee Curtis, George Freestone + 1 more
3 episodes aired on July 31, 1998: "Thor's Chariot", "Jamie Lee Curtis, George Freestone", "Episode 393".
Music
From chart-toppers to birthdays to passings — what the music world was up to on July 31 across the decade.
Lil Uzi Vert, American hip hop artist
Lil Uzi Vert, American hip hop artist
Sports
Athletes, events, and moments from July 31 across the 1990s.
José Fernández, Cuban-American baseball player (died 2016)
José Fernández, Cuban-American baseball player (died 2016)
Bobbi Althoff, American podcaster and influencer
Bobbi Althoff, American podcaster and influencer
Full Events Archive
Highlights
Soviet Union
The United States and Soviet Union both sign the START I Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty, the first to reduce (with verification) both countries' stockpiles.
Read more →José Fernández (right-handed pitcher)
José Fernández, Cuban-American baseball player (died 2016)
Read more →The world was watching. Here's what dominated the headlines:
Albert Leduc
Albert Leduc, Canadian ice hockey player (born 1902)
Soviet Union
The United States and Soviet Union both sign the START I Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty, the first to reduce (with verification) both countries' stockpiles.
Réka Luca Jani
Réka Luca Jani, Hungarian tennis player
Georgia (country)
The nation of Georgia joins the United Nations.
Thai Airways International Flight 311 crashes into a mountain north of Kathmandu, Nepal killing all 113 people on board.
China General Aviation Flight 7552 crashes during takeoff from Nanjing Dajiaochang Airport, killing 108.
Space Shuttle program: Atlantis is launched on STS-46 to deploy the European Retrievable Carrier and the Tethered Satellite System.
FedEx Express Flight 14 crashes at Newark International Airport, injuring five.
Discovery Program: Lunar Prospector: NASA intentionally crashes the spacecraft into the Moon, thus ending its mission to detect frozen water on the Moon's surface.
The decade's soundtrack was electric. These artists were making waves:
On the field and off it, athletes were making history:
José Fernández (right-handed pitcher)
José Fernández, Cuban-American baseball player (died 2016)
Wikipedia →Must-see TV was a real thing — and this is what filled the airwaves:
The Late Late Show with Tom Snyder
"C.D.B. Bryan" (Season 1995, Episode 131) aired on 1995-07-31.
The Late Show with David Letterman
"Nathan Lane, Jack Hanna, Lyle Lovett" (Season 1995, Episode 127) aired on 1995-07-31.
Caryl & Marilyn: Real Friends
"Episode 38" (Season 1, Episode 38) aired on 1996-07-31.
The Daily Show with Craig Kilborn
"Jamie Lee Curtis" (Season 1996, Episode 7) aired on 1996-07-31.
"John Leguizamo" (Season 1997, Episode 102) aired on 1997-07-31.
"Julia Roberts, Blues Traveler" (Season 1997, Episode 123) aired on 1997-07-31.
"Jamie Lee Curtis, George Freestone" (Season 1998, Episode 122) aired on 1998-07-31.
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