October 2 across the 1990s: the news was dominated by Xiamen Airlines Flight 8301 is hijacked and lands at Guangzh…, and 73 episodes were airing across the dial. Here's the full picture, year by year.
In the News
The headlines that defined October 2 across the 1990s.
Xiamen Airlines Flight 8301 is hijacked and lands at Guangzhou, where it crashes…
Xiamen Airlines Flight 8301 is hijacked and lands at Guangzhou, where it crashes into two other airliners on the ground, killing 132.
Military police storm the Carandiru Penitentiary in São Paulo, Brazil during a p…
Military police storm the Carandiru Penitentiary in São Paulo, Brazil during a prison riot. The resulting massacre leaves 111 prisoners dead.
Aeroperú Flight 603 crashes into the ocean near Peru, killing all 70 people on b…
Aeroperú Flight 603 crashes into the ocean near Peru, killing all 70 people on board.
What Was On TV
Before DVR, before streaming — if you missed it, you missed it. Here's what had everyone talking the next morning.
Puss in High Tops · Doom Claw + 12 more
14 episodes aired on October 2, 1994: "Puss in High Tops", "Doom Claw", "Junior's Weird Olympics", "Week 5", and 10 more.
Arizona State University · Cradle of Hope + 14 more
16 episodes aired on October 2, 1995: "Arizona State University", "Cradle of Hope", "David Attenborough", "The Wonderful Towers of Watts", and 12 more.
"The Best of Mr. Show: Fantastic Newness" (Season 2, Episode ?) aired on 1996-10-02. · Elizabeth Berkley + 12 more
14 episodes aired on October 2, 1996: ""The Best of Mr. Show: Fantastic Newness" (Season 2, Episode ?) aired on 1996-10-02.", "Elizabeth Berkley", "Broadway Malady", "Ep. #7881", and 10 more.
Jon Lovitz, Kate Capshaw, Our Lady Peace · Single in Sweet Valley (1) + 10 more
12 episodes aired on October 2, 1997: "Jon Lovitz, Kate Capshaw, Our Lady Peace", "Single in Sweet Valley (1)", "The One With the Cat", "The Promise", and 8 more.
"The Best of Mr. Show: The Incredible, Fantastical News Report" (Season 4, Episode ?) aired on 1998-10-02. · Tyrune + 10 more
12 episodes aired on October 2, 1998: ""The Best of Mr. Show: The Incredible, Fantastical News Report" (Season 4, Episode ?) aired on 1998-10-02.", "Tyrune", "The Tok'ra", "The Tutor", and 8 more.
Sports
Athletes, events, and moments from October 2 across the 1990s.
Roberto Firmino, Brazilian footballer
Roberto Firmino, Brazilian footballer
Alisson Becker, Brazilian footballer
Alisson Becker, Brazilian footballer · Shane Larkin, American-Turkish basketball player
Lance McCullers Jr., American baseball player
Lance McCullers Jr., American baseball player
Full Events Archive
Highlights
Garfield and Friends
"Puss in High Tops" (Season 7, Episode 13) aired on 1994-10-02.
Read more →Before Twitter, before 24/7 news apps — here's what had everyone talking:
1990 Guangzhou Baiyun airport collisions
Xiamen Airlines Flight 8301 is hijacked and lands at Guangzhou, where it crashes into two other airliners on the ground, killing 132.
Samantha Barks
Samantha Barks, Manx actress and singer
Hazen Argue
Hazen Argue, Canadian politician (born 1921)
Demetrios I of Constantinople
Demetrios I of Constantinople (born 1914)
Military police storm the Carandiru Penitentiary in São Paulo, Brazil during a prison riot. The resulting massacre leaves 111 prisoners dead.
Aeroperú Flight 603 crashes into the ocean near Peru, killing all 70 people on board.
The Electronic Freedom of Information Act Amendments are signed by U.S. President Bill Clinton.
Robert Bourassa, Canadian lawyer and politician, Premier of Quebec (born 1933)
Andrey Lukanov, Bulgarian politician, 40th Prime Minister of Bulgaria (born 1938)
From stadiums to living rooms, these were the names fans were cheering:
Roberto Firmino
Roberto Firmino, Brazilian footballer
Alisson Becker
Alisson Becker, Brazilian footballer
Shane Larkin
Shane Larkin, American-Turkish basketball player
Lance McCullers Jr.
Lance McCullers Jr., American baseball player
The silver screen and the small screen were both firing on all cylinders:
Garfield and Friends
"Puss in High Tops" (Season 7, Episode 13) aired on 1994-10-02.
Double Dragon
"Doom Claw" (Season 2, Episode 4) aired on 1994-10-02.
Problem Child
"Junior's Weird Olympics" (Season 2, Episode 4) aired on 1994-10-02.
NFL on Fox
"Week 5" (Season 1, Episode 6) aired on 1994-10-02.
"Wrestlers; egg-crackers; bronco-busting" (Season 6, Episode 3) aired on 1994-10-02.
"The Mighty Ducks" (Season 39, Episode 2) aired on 1994-10-02.
"The Source" (Season 2, Episode 3) aired on 1994-10-02.
"In the Lion's Den with Anthony Hopkins" (Season 13, Episode 1) aired on 1994-10-02.
"Melvyn the Magnificent" (Season 1, Episode 4) aired on 1994-10-02.
"David Attenborough" (Season 1995, Episode 166) aired on 1995-10-02.
"The Wonderful Towers of Watts" (Season 13, Episode 1) aired on 1995-10-02.
"Buffalo Bills at Cleveland Browns" (Season 1995, Episode 5) aired on 1995-10-02.
"Plaza Chicks (a.k.a.) St. Elgin Chicks" (Season 1, Episode 3) aired on 1995-10-02.
"Brigham Young: Architect Of Faith" (Season 1995, Episode 54) aired on 1995-10-02.
"Mandy Patinkin, Andy Dick, Shania Twain" (Season 1995, Episode 162) aired on 1995-10-02.
"The Eye of Heaven" (Season 2, Episode 2) aired on 1995-10-02.
"The Best of Mr. Show: Fantastic Newness" (Season 2, Episode ?) aired on 1996-10-02.
"The 30th Annual CMA Awards" (Season 1996, Episode 1) aired on 1996-10-02.
"To Catch a Killer: Homicide Detectives" (Season 5, Episode 20) aired on 1996-10-02.
"Kathy Ireland" (Season 1996, Episode 34) aired on 1996-10-02.
"Val Kilmer, Nicole Sullivan, ZZ Top" (Season 1996, Episode 159) aired on 1996-10-02.
"Jon Lovitz, Kate Capshaw, Our Lady Peace" (Season 1997, Episode 25) aired on 1997-10-02.
"Sharon Lawrence" (Season 1997, Episode 129) aired on 1997-10-02.
"Matt Lauer, Ryan Kurlander, Sheryl Crow" (Season 1997, Episode 159) aired on 1997-10-02.
"The Best of Mr. Show: The Incredible, Fantastical News Report" (Season 4, Episode ?) aired on 1998-10-02.
"Steve Martin, Cokie Roberts" (Season 1998, Episode 157) aired on 1998-10-02.
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