September 26 across the 1990s: the news was dominated by A Nigerian Air Force Lockheed C-130 Hercules crashes in Ejig…, 77 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 26 across the 1990s.
A Nigerian Air Force Lockheed C-130 Hercules crashes in Ejigbo, Lagos, killing 1…
A Nigerian Air Force Lockheed C-130 Hercules crashes in Ejigbo, Lagos, killing 159.
An earthquake strikes the Italian regions of Umbria and the Marche, causing part…
An earthquake strikes the Italian regions of Umbria and the Marche, causing part of the Basilica of St. Francis at Assisi to collapse.
What Was On TV
Before DVR, before streaming — if you missed it, you missed it. Here's what had everyone talking the next morning.
The Motor City Maniac · The Wilderness Healys + 13 more
15 episodes aired on September 26, 1994: "The Motor City Maniac", "The Wilderness Healys", "Randy Travis", "Critical Mess", and 11 more.
Jeff Greenfield · The End of the Jackal + 12 more
14 episodes aired on September 26, 1995: "Jeff Greenfield", "The End of the Jackal", "Mel Harris, Stomp", "Let Them Eat Junk", and 10 more.
Tyra Banks · The Mother of All Hoods + 9 more
11 episodes aired on September 26, 1996: "Tyra Banks", "The Mother of All Hoods", "Ep. #7877", "The One Where No One's Ready", and 7 more.
Elton John, Tim Meadows · Smoke Detectors / Lobster Tale + 18 more
20 episodes aired on September 26, 1997: "Elton John, Tim Meadows", "Smoke Detectors / Lobster Tale", "Ep. #8133", "Friday, September 26, 1997", and 16 more.
The Quick Clone Syndrome · You're Thor?! / I Gopher You + 13 more
15 episodes aired on September 26, 1998: "The Quick Clone Syndrome", "You're Thor?! / I Gopher You", "Of Zerzin, Fleebis, Queues and Cures", "Almost Live! Fan Club Reunion", and 11 more.
Music
From chart-toppers to birthdays to passings — what the music world was up to on September 26 across the decade.
Billy Vaughn, American singer and bandleader (born 1919)
Billy Vaughn, American singer and bandleader (born 1919)
Sports
Athletes, events, and moments from September 26 across the 1990s.
Dan Preston, English footballer
Dan Preston, English footballer
Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, American basketball player
Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, American basketball player
Miloš Veljković, Serbian footballer
Miloš Veljković, Serbian footballer
Full Events Archive
Highlights
The world was watching. Here's what dominated the headlines:
Alberto Moravia
Alberto Moravia, Italian author and critic (born 1907)
Alma Jodorowsky
Alma Jodorowsky, French actress, fashion model and singer
Nigerian Air Force
A Nigerian Air Force Lockheed C-130 Hercules crashes in Ejigbo, Lagos, killing 159.
Yoo Ara
Yoo Ara, South Korean singer and actress
An earthquake strikes the Italian regions of Umbria and the Marche, causing part of the Basilica of St. Francis at Assisi to collapse.
The decade's soundtrack was electric. These artists were making waves:
On the field and off it, athletes were making history:
Dan Preston
Dan Preston, English footballer
Michael Kidd-Gilchrist
Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, American basketball player
Miloš Veljković
Miloš Veljković, Serbian footballer
Must-see TV was a real thing — and this is what filled the airwaves:
Biker Mice from Mars
"The Motor City Maniac" (Season 2, Episode 4) aired on 1994-09-26.
Problem Child
"The Wilderness Healys" (Season 2, Episode 3) aired on 1994-09-26.
Sweet Valley High
"Critical Mess" (Season 1, Episode 4) aired on 1994-09-26.
The Brothers Grunt
"The Detective" (Season 2, Episode 1) aired on 1994-09-26.
"Inning Seven: The Capitol of Baseball" (Season 1, Episode 7) aired on 1994-09-26.
"Denver Broncos at Buffalo Bills" (Season 1994, Episode 4) aired on 1994-09-26.
"Ellen DeGeneres, Dolly Parton" (Season 1994, Episode 157) aired on 1994-09-26.
"Carl Hiaassen. Dominick Dunne" (Season 1995, Episode 162) aired on 1995-09-26.
"Ellen Cleghorne, George Carlin, Melissa Etheridge" (Season 1995, Episode 158) aired on 1995-09-26.
"Dan Hedaya" (Season 1996, Episode 31) aired on 1996-09-26.
"Hugh Grant, Elizabeth Berkley, Donna Lewis" (Season 1996, Episode 155) aired on 1996-09-26.
"Elton John, Tim Meadows" (Season 1997, Episode 22) aired on 1997-09-26.
"Smoke Detectors / Lobster Tale" (Season 2, Episode 19) aired on 1997-09-26.
"West Coast Story, Part Deux (2)" (Season 4, Episode 10) aired on 1997-09-26.
"Sabrina Gets Her License (Part 1)" (Season 2, Episode 1) aired on 1997-09-26.
"Kim Basinger, Ray Ramano, Jackson Browne" (Season 1997, Episode 154) aired on 1997-09-26.
"The Quick Clone Syndrome" (Season 2, Episode 2) aired on 1998-09-26.
"You're Thor?! / I Gopher You" (Season 4, Episode 2) aired on 1998-09-26.
"Of Zerzin, Fleebis, Queues and Cures" (Season 1, Episode 3) aired on 1998-09-26.
"Battlefield Deceptions" (Season 4, Episode 7) aired on 1998-09-26.
"Cameron Diaz / The Smashing Pumpkins" (Season 24, Episode 1) aired on 1998-09-26.
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