December 25 across the 1990s: the news was dominated by Mikhail Gorbachev resigns as President of the Soviet Union (…, 17 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 December 25 across the 1990s.
Mikhail Gorbachev resigns as President of the Soviet Union (the union itself is …
Mikhail Gorbachev resigns as President of the Soviet Union (the union itself is dissolved the next day). Ukraine's referendum is finalized and Ukraine officially leaves the Soviet Union.
The body of American child beauty queen JonBenét Ramsey was found in her family'…
The body of American child beauty queen JonBenét Ramsey was found in her family's Boulder, Colorado, home. Her murder remains unsolved.
Cubana de Aviación Flight 310, a Yakovlev Yak-42, crashes near Bejuma, Carabobo …
Cubana de Aviación Flight 310, a Yakovlev Yak-42, crashes near Bejuma, Carabobo State, Venezuela, killing 22 people.
What Was On TV
Before DVR, before streaming — if you missed it, you missed it. Here's what had everyone talking the next morning.
Walt Disney World's Very Merry Christmas Parade · Fear Not!
2 episodes aired on December 25, 1994: "Walt Disney World's Very Merry Christmas Parade", "Fear Not!".
Everything That Rises Must Converge · Little Bear's Mermaid + 5 more
7 episodes aired on December 25, 1995: "Everything That Rises Must Converge", "Little Bear's Mermaid", "Walt Disney World's Very Merry Christmas Parade", "December 25, 1995", and 3 more.
Holiday Special (Recycling) · Ep. #7940 + 3 more
5 episodes aired on December 25, 1996: "Holiday Special (Recycling)", "Ep. #7940", "Wednesday, December 25, 1996", "Walt Disney World's Very Merry Christmas Parade", and 1 more.
Episode 496
1 episode aired on December 25, 1998: "Episode 496".
Music
From chart-toppers to birthdays to passings — what the music world was up to on December 25 across the decade.
Avu-chan, Japanese musician, songwriter, actor, model and producer…
Avu-chan, Japanese musician, songwriter, actor, model and producer
Sports
Athletes, events, and moments from December 25 across the 1990s.
Wilbur Snyder, American football player and wrestler (born 1929)
Wilbur Snyder, American football player and wrestler (born 1929)
Emiliano Buendía, Argentine footballer
Emiliano Buendía, Argentine footballer
Full Events Archive
Highlights
The Wonderful World of Disney
"Walt Disney World's Very Merry Christmas Parade" (Season 39, Episode 6) aired on 1994-12-25.
Read more →From politics to pop culture — the 90s news cycle never slept:
Mikhail Gorbachev
Mikhail Gorbachev resigns as President of the Soviet Union (the union itself is dissolved the next day). Ukraine's referendum is finalized and Ukraine officially leaves the Soviet Union.
Mitakeumi Hisashi
Mitakeumi Hisashi, Japanese sumo wrestler
Monica Dickens
Monica Dickens, British-American nurse and author (born 1915)
Emi Takei
Emi Takei, Japanese actress, fashion model and singer
The body of American child beauty queen JonBenét Ramsey was found in her family's Boulder, Colorado, home. Her murder remains unsolved.
Cubana de Aviación Flight 310, a Yakovlev Yak-42, crashes near Bejuma, Carabobo State, Venezuela, killing 22 people.
Whether you were a Blockbuster music shopper or a MTV devotee, these names mattered:
The 90s produced legends. Here's who was in the spotlight:
Wilbur Snyder
Wilbur Snyder, American football player and wrestler (born 1929)
Emiliano Buendía
Emiliano Buendía, Argentine footballer
Before streaming, before binge watching — these titles had us glued to the set:
The Wonderful World of Disney
"Walt Disney World's Very Merry Christmas Parade" (Season 39, Episode 6) aired on 1994-12-25.
Touched by an Angel
"Fear Not!" (Season 1, Episode 9) aired on 1994-12-25.
UltraForce
"Everything That Rises Must Converge" (Season 1, Episode 12) aired on 1995-12-25.
The Price is Right
"Mon, Dec 25, 1995" (Season 1995, Episode 186) aired on 1995-12-25.
"Walt Disney World's Very Merry Christmas Parade" (Season 40, Episode 3) aired on 1995-12-25.
"Dallas Cowboys at Arizona Cardinals" (Season 1995, Episode 17) aired on 1995-12-25.
"Charles Schulz: A Charlie Brown Life" (Season 1995, Episode 82) aired on 1995-12-25.
"Holiday Special (Recycling)" (Season 3, Episode 13) aired on 1996-12-25.
"Walt Disney World's Very Merry Christmas Parade" (Season 41, Episode 5) aired on 1996-12-25.
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