October 24 across the 1990s: the news was dominated by Italian prime minister Giulio Andreotti reveals to the Itali…, 71 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 October 24 across the 1990s.
Italian prime minister Giulio Andreotti reveals to the Italian parliament the ex…
Italian prime minister Giulio Andreotti reveals to the Italian parliament the existence of Gladio, the Italian NATO force formed in 1956, intended to be activated in the event of a Warsaw Pact invasion.
Gene Roddenberry, American captain, screenwriter, and producer, created Star Tre…
Gene Roddenberry, American captain, screenwriter, and producer, created Star Trek (born 1921)
Deep Space 1 is launched to explore the asteroid belt and test new spacecraft te…
Deep Space 1 is launched to explore the asteroid belt and test new spacecraft technologies.
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 Last Weapon · I, Greasepit + 15 more
17 episodes aired on October 24, 1994: "The Last Weapon", "I, Greasepit", "Judith Ivey", "Awakening", and 13 more.
Garry Marshall · Suzanne Somers + 8 more
10 episodes aired on October 24, 1995: "Garry Marshall", "Suzanne Somers", "The Last Date", "Advise and Repent", and 6 more.
Ep. #7897 · Me and My Hormones + 5 more
7 episodes aired on October 24, 1996: "Ep. #7897", "Me and My Hormones", "Game 5", "Big Ray", and 3 more.
Picture of Health · Hathor + 12 more
14 episodes aired on October 24, 1997: "Picture of Health", "Hathor", "The Black Box", "Fraternity Row", and 10 more.
The Big Bad Bug Syndrome · Happy Birthday to Who? + 18 more
20 episodes aired on October 24, 1998: "The Big Bad Bug Syndrome", "Happy Birthday to Who?", "Musical: RENTon", "In Sickness and in Hell", and 16 more.
Music
From chart-toppers to birthdays to passings — what the music world was up to on October 24 across the decade.
Raye, British singer-songwriter
Raye, British singer-songwriter
Sports
Athletes, events, and moments from October 24 across the 1990s.
İlkay Gündoğan, German footballer
İlkay Gündoğan, German footballer · Mohammed Jahfali, Saudi Arabia international footballer · Nikola Vučević, Montenegrin basketball player
Torstein Andersen Aase, Norwegian footballer
Torstein Andersen Aase, Norwegian footballer · Bojan Dubljević, Montenegrin basketball player
The Toronto Blue Jays become the first Major League Baseball team based outside …
The Toronto Blue Jays become the first Major League Baseball team based outside the United States to win the World Series.
R. J. Hunter, American basketball player
R. J. Hunter, American basketball player · Heinz Kubsch, German footballer (born 1930)
Jalen Ramsey, American football player
Jalen Ramsey, American football player
Jaylen Brown, American basketball player
Jaylen Brown, American basketball player · Rafael Devers, Dominican baseball player · Garrison Mathews, American basketball player
Amon-Ra St. Brown, American football player
Amon-Ra St. Brown, American football player
Full Events Archive
Highlights
Highlander: The Animated Series
"The Last Weapon" (Season 1, Episode 3) aired on 1994-10-24.
Read more →The world was watching. Here's what dominated the headlines:
Giulio Andreotti
Italian prime minister Giulio Andreotti reveals to the Italian parliament the existence of Gladio, the Italian NATO force formed in 1956, intended to be activated in the event of a Warsaw Pact invasion.
Danilo Petrucci
Danilo Petrucci, Italian motorcycle racer
Gene Roddenberry
Gene Roddenberry, American captain, screenwriter, and producer, created Star Trek (born 1921)
Ismat Chughtai
Ismat Chughtai, Indian author and screenwriter (born 1915)
Deep Space 1 is launched to explore the asteroid belt and test new spacecraft technologies.
The decade's soundtrack was electric. These artists were making waves:
On the field and off it, athletes were making history:
İlkay Gündoğan
İlkay Gündoğan, German footballer
Nikola Vučević
Nikola Vučević, Montenegrin basketball player
Bojan Dubljević
Bojan Dubljević, Montenegrin basketball player
Toronto Blue Jays
The Toronto Blue Jays become the first Major League Baseball team based outside the United States to win the World Series.
Must-see TV was a real thing — and this is what filled the airwaves:
Highlander: The Animated Series
"The Last Weapon" (Season 1, Episode 3) aired on 1994-10-24.
Biker Mice from Mars
"I, Greasepit" (Season 2, Episode 16) aired on 1994-10-24.
Gargoyles
"Awakening" (Season 1, Episode 1) aired on 1994-10-24.
Days of Our Lives
"Ep. #7396" (Season 1994, Episode 245) aired on 1994-10-24.
"Houston Oilers at Philadelphia Eagles" (Season 1994, Episode 8) aired on 1994-10-24.
"Kurt Russell, Alan Zweibel, Tammy Wynette" (Season 1994, Episode 172) aired on 1994-10-24.
"Mia Farrow, Norm Macdonald, Bonnie Raitt, John Raitt" (Season 1995, Episode 173) aired on 1995-10-24.
"Me and My Hormones" (Season 25, Episode 2) aired on 1996-10-24.
"Janet Leigh" (Season 1996, Episode 43) aired on 1996-10-24.
"Ted Danson, Claire Danes, Phil Collins" (Season 1996, Episode 170) aired on 1996-10-24.
"Sabrina, the Teenage Boy" (Season 2, Episode 6) aired on 1997-10-24.
"Blood Ties, Part 2" (Season 6, Episode 2) aired on 1997-10-24.
"The Big Bad Bug Syndrome" (Season 2, Episode 5) aired on 1998-10-24.
"In Sickness and in Hell" (Season 4, Episode 4) aired on 1998-10-24.
"Temptations/ 69 Boyz/ Black Eyed Peas/ Andrea Martin" (Season 28, Episode 6) aired on 1998-10-24.
"October 24, 1998" (Season 10, Episode 4) aired on 1998-10-24.
"Ben Stiller / Alanis Morissette" (Season 24, Episode 4) aired on 1998-10-24.
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