Category Archives: 1990s

‘Clyde Bruckman’s Final Repose’ episode airs on ‘The X-Files’ 30 years ago this hour (Oct 13 1995)

1990s, Television 1990s


Video: 'S3E4 Clyde Bruckman's Final Repose: The X-Files Episode Breakdown'

(Friday, October 13, 1995, 9:00 p.m. EDT) — In the midst of a psychic sideshow while on a murder case, Mulder and Scully enlist the help of a man who may have a true psychic ability to foresee how people will die to help the agents catch a man killing fortune tellers on tonight’s episode of the Fox-TV science fiction television series The X-Files. Continue reading ‘Clyde Bruckman’s Final Repose’ episode airs on ‘The X-Files’ 30 years ago this hour (Oct 13 1995) →

Sabotage derails Arizona train, one person killed 30 years ago this hour (Oct 9 1995)

1990s


Video: '1995 Amtrak Sunset Limited Train Derailment: KTVK 3TV 11 a.m. newscast'

(Monday, October 9, 1995, at about 1:40 a.m. MST) — A sabotaged section of track caused an Amtrak train, the Sunset Limited, to derail today in Arizona, killing one person and injuring another 80. The case remains unsolved. Continue reading Sabotage derails Arizona train, one person killed 30 years ago this hour (Oct 9 1995) →

Seattle Mariners win American League Division Series in five games 30 years ago this hour (Oct 8 1995)

1990s


Video: '1995 ALDS, Game 5: Yankees @ Mariners'

(Sunday, October 8, 1995, 8:26 p.m. PDT) — The Seattle Mariners won the 1995 American League Division Series tonight, beating the New York Yankees 6-5 at the Kingdome in Seattle, Washington, in the fifth and deciding game.

Pope John Paul II arrives in U.S. for five-day visit 30 years ago this hour (Oct 4 1995)

1990s


Video: 'Pope John Paul II historic visit to the USA'

(Wednesday, October 4, 1995, 3:20 p.m. EDT) — Pope John Paul II returned to America today on a five-day mission to strengthen his discordant church in America and press his crusades to undermine materialism and fortify peace in the post-cold-war world. Continue reading Pope John Paul II arrives in U.S. for five-day visit 30 years ago this hour (Oct 4 1995) →

Jury acquits O.J. Simpson in murders of ex-wife, her friend 30 years ago this hour (Oct 3 1995)

1990s


Video: 'OJ Simpson Verdict - FULL CNN'

(Tuesday, October 3, 1995, 10:07 a.m. PDT; during the murder trial of O. J. Simpson) — O.J. Simpson was acquitted today of the brutal murders of his ex-wife and her friend, a stunning verdict that divided the nation along racial lines and brought a dramatic close to a trial that captivated the public for nine months. Continue reading Jury acquits O.J. Simpson in murders of ex-wife, her friend 30 years ago this hour (Oct 3 1995) →

‘Fantasy’ by Mariah Carey peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago today (Sep 30 1995)

1990s, Popular Music 1990s

(Saturday, September 30, 1995) — “Fantasy” by Mariah Carey peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for eight consecutive weeks (Sep. 30, Oct. 7/14/21/28, Nov. 4/11/18, 1995). Continue reading ‘Fantasy’ by Mariah Carey peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago today (Sep 30 1995) →

Arafat and Rabin sign pact to expand Arab self-rule 30 years ago this hour (Sep 28 1995)

1990s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'NBC Nightly News - 1995-09-28'

(Thursday, September 28, 1995, 1:16 p.m. EDT; during the Arab–Israeli conflict) — Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and PLO Chairman Yasser Arafat signed a peace accord today that extends Palestinian self-rule to most of the West Bank, pledging to press ahead despite threats from militants on both sides. Continue reading Arafat and Rabin sign pact to expand Arab self-rule 30 years ago this hour (Sep 28 1995) →

‘Murder One’ debuts on ABC-TV 30 years ago this hour (Sep 19 1995)

1990s, Television 1990s

(Tuesday, September 19, 1995, 10:00 p.m. EDT) — Hoffman & Associates takes on hot new case on tonight’s debut episode of ABC’s Murder One, a legal drama television series about prominent defense attorney Theodore “Teddy” Hoffman and his associates. Continue reading ‘Murder One’ debuts on ABC-TV 30 years ago this hour (Sep 19 1995) →

‘Se7en’ premieres in New York City 30 years ago tonight (Sep 15 1995)

1990s, movies 1990s


Video: 'Seven' trailer

(Friday, September 15, 1995, evening EDT) — Se7en, a neo-noir crime psychological thriller film about a retiring police detective and his new partner who investigate a serial killer whose crimes mirror the seven deadly sins, premiered tonight at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center in New York City. Continue reading ‘Se7en’ premieres in New York City 30 years ago tonight (Sep 15 1995) →