September 19 across the 1990s: the news was dominated by Ötzi the Iceman is discovered in the Alps on the border betw…, 69 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 September 19 across the 1990s.
Ötzi the Iceman is discovered in the Alps on the border between Italy and Austri…
Ötzi the Iceman is discovered in the Alps on the border between Italy and Austria.
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 Taste of Betrayal · My Fair Cyndi + 15 more
17 episodes aired on September 19, 1994: "A Taste of Betrayal", "My Fair Cyndi", "The Pied Piper of Taz-Mania", "preserving summer flowers", and 13 more.
Jerry Hall, Jonathan Brandis, Lisa Birnbach · Larry Miller + 13 more
15 episodes aired on September 19, 1995: "Jerry Hall, Jonathan Brandis, Lisa Birnbach", "Larry Miller", "The Boss", "Annie Potts", and 11 more.
Patty Hearst · What Goes Around Comes Around + 8 more
10 episodes aired on September 19, 1996: "Patty Hearst", "What Goes Around Comes Around", "Ep. #7872", "Mounted Cop", and 6 more.
Lucy Lawless, David Cross, Bob Odenkirk, Ani DiFranco · Full Metal Pullet / Dough the Right Thing + 12 more
14 episodes aired on September 19, 1997: "Lucy Lawless, David Cross, Bob Odenkirk, Ani DiFranco", "Full Metal Pullet / Dough the Right Thing", "Friday, September 19, 1997", "Lights, Camera, Factions", and 10 more.
Jason Priestley, George Hamilton, Los Super Seven · Journey to the Center of the Basement / A Very McNulty Birthday + 9 more
11 episodes aired on September 19, 1998: "Jason Priestley, George Hamilton, Los Super Seven", "Journey to the Center of the Basement / A Very McNulty Birthday", "The Little Big Man Syndrome", "The Stilted Perch / A Game of Cat and Monster", and 7 more.
Music
From chart-toppers to birthdays to passings — what the music world was up to on September 19 across the decade.
Hermes Pan, American dancer and choreographer (born 1910)
Hermes Pan, American dancer and choreographer (born 1910)
Pi'erre Bourne, American record producer and rapper
Pi'erre Bourne, American record producer and rapper
Sports
Athletes, events, and moments from September 19 across the 1990s.
Savvas Gentsoglou, Greek footballer
Savvas Gentsoglou, Greek footballer · Stephon Gilmore, American football player · Kieran Trippier, English footballer
CJ McCollum, American basketball player
CJ McCollum, American basketball player
Diego Antonio Reyes, Mexican footballer
Diego Antonio Reyes, Mexican footballer
Orville Redenbacher, American businessman, founded his own eponymous brand (born…
Orville Redenbacher, American businessman, founded his own eponymous brand (born 1907)
Brandon Clarke, Canadian-American basketball player
Brandon Clarke, Canadian-American basketball player · Dejounte Murray, American basketball player · Chris Silva, Gabonese basketball player
Trae Young, American basketball player
Trae Young, American basketball player
Precious Achiuwa, Nigerian basketball player
Precious Achiuwa, Nigerian basketball player
Full Events Archive
Highlights
The world was watching. Here's what dominated the headlines:
Ötzi
Ötzi the Iceman is discovered in the Alps on the border between Italy and Austria.
Jiro Kuroshio
Jiro Kuroshio, Japanese wrestler
Palmer Luckey
Palmer Luckey, American entrepreneur
Industrial Society and Its Future
The Washington Post and The New York Times publish the Unabomber Manifesto.
The decade's soundtrack was electric. These artists were making waves:
Hermes Pan
Hermes Pan, American dancer and choreographer (born 1910)
Pi'erre Bourne
Pi'erre Bourne, American record producer and rapper
On the field and off it, athletes were making history:
Savvas Gentsoglou
Savvas Gentsoglou, Greek footballer
Stephon Gilmore
Stephon Gilmore, American football player
Kieran Trippier
Kieran Trippier, English footballer
CJ McCollum
CJ McCollum, American basketball player
Orville Redenbacher, American businessman, founded his own eponymous brand (born 1907)
Must-see TV was a real thing — and this is what filled the airwaves:
Highlander: The Animated Series
"A Taste of Betrayal" (Season 1, Episode 2) aired on 1994-09-19.
Problem Child
"My Fair Cyndi" (Season 2, Episode 2) aired on 1994-09-19.
Taz-Mania
"The Pied Piper of Taz-Mania" (Season 1, Episode 47) aired on 1994-09-19.
Sweet Valley High
"Skin and Bones" (Season 1, Episode 3) aired on 1994-09-19.
"Detroit Lions at Dallas Cowboys" (Season 1994, Episode 3) aired on 1994-09-19.
"Mike Myers, John Michael Montgomery, Vendela" (Season 1994, Episode 152) aired on 1994-09-19.
"Jerry Hall, Jonathan Brandis, Lisa Birnbach" (Season 1995, Episode 186) aired on 1995-09-19.
"Shower the People You Love with Stuff" (Season 8, Episode 1) aired on 1995-09-19.
"Mary Fisher" (Season 1995, Episode 157) aired on 1995-09-19.
"No, This is Not Based Entirely on Julie's Life" (Season 2, Episode 1) aired on 1995-09-19.
"Robin Hood: Outlaw Of The Forest" (Season 1995, Episode 49) aired on 1995-09-19.
"Thomas Haden Church, Dr. Ruth Westheimer" (Season 1995, Episode 153) aired on 1995-09-19.
"Jerry Springer" (Season 1996, Episode 28) aired on 1996-09-19.
"Goldie Hawn, Louie C.K." (Season 1996, Episode 150) aired on 1996-09-19.
"Lucy Lawless, David Cross, Bob Odenkirk, Ani DiFranco" (Season 1997, Episode 18) aired on 1997-09-19.
"Full Metal Pullet / Dough the Right Thing" (Season 2, Episode 15) aired on 1997-09-19.
"Jason Priestley, George Hamilton, Los Super Seven" (Season 1998, Episode 12) aired on 1998-09-19.
"Journey to the Center of the Basement / A Very McNulty Birthday" (Season 5, Episode 11) aired on 1998-09-19.
"The Little Big Man Syndrome" (Season 2, Episode 1) aired on 1998-09-19.
"The Stilted Perch / A Game of Cat and Monster" (Season 4, Episode 1) aired on 1998-09-19.
"The Curse of the Blue Karbunkle" (Season 1, Episode 2) aired on 1998-09-19.
"Nate Dogg featuring Warren G/ Montell Jordan/ TQ" (Season 28, Episode 1) aired on 1998-09-19.
"Ivar and the Sea Serpent" (Season 1, Episode 5) aired on 1998-09-19.
"Where There's Smoke" (Season 3, Episode 1) aired on 1998-09-19.
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