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  • 1991 Top Ten Music Charts

    1991 Top Ten Music Charts

    1991’s Biggest Artists and Songs

    Mariah Carey (1990 Best New Artist Grammy Winner, presented in 1991)
    Quincy Jones & Various Artists (Grammy for Album of the Year)
    Another Day In Paradise – Phil Collins (Grammy for Record of the Year)
    New Artists in the Pop Charts Included:
    Brand New Heavies, Jasmine Guy, Too $hort, Shabba Ranks, Jodeci, The Rembrandts, Heavy D and The Boyz, Michael W Smith, Chris Isaak, Celine Dion, Boyz II Men, Color Me Badd, C & C Music Factory, EMF and Jesus Jones

    1991’s Retro Top 10 Hits

    1. (Everything I Do) I Do It For You – Bryan Adams
    2. Deeper Shade of Soul – Urban Dance Squad
    3. Wicked Game – Chris Isaak
    4. Enter Sandman – Metallica
    5. Every Heartbeat – Amy Grant
    6. I Adore Mi Amor – Color Me Badd
    7. The Motown Song – Rod Stewart with the Temptations
    8. The Star-Spangled Banner – Whitney Houston
    9. Shoop Shoop Song (It’s In His Kiss) – Cher
    10. You’re In Love – Wilson Phillips

    1991’s ‘One Hit Wonders’

    1. Walking In Memphis – Marc Cohn
    2. Unbelievable – EMF
    3. Deeper Shade of Soul – Urban Dance Squad
    4. Wind of Change – Scorpions
    5. Silent Lucidity – Queensryche
    6. Try A Little Tenderness – The Commitments
    7. I Touch Myself – Divinyls
    8. Temptation – Corina
    9. Rush – Big Audio Dynamite II
    10. How To Dance – Bingoboys featuring Princessa

    1991’s Dance Top 10 Hit List

    1. Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now) – C & C Music Factory
    2. Good Vibrations – Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch
    3. I Like The Way (The Kissing Game) – Hi-Five
    4. Jusiify My Love – Madonna
    5. Sandstorm – Darude
    6. Motown Philly – Boyz II Men
    7. Set Adrift On Memory Bliss – PM Dawn
    8. Get Off – Prince
    9. How To Dance – Bingoboys with Princessa
    10. Let The Beat Hit ‘Em – Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam

    1991’s Hip Hop Music Top Ten

    1. Summertime – DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince
    2. OPP – Naughty By Nature
    3. Deeper Shade of Soul – Urban Dance Squad
    4. Now That We Found Love – Heavy D and the Boyz
    5. Let’s Talk About Sex – Salt N Pepa
    6. Around The Way Girl – LL Cool J
    7. Mama Said Knock You Out – LL Cool J
    8. The Ghetto – Too $hort
    9. 3 A.M. Eternal (Ancients Of Mu Mu/La) – The KLF
    10. You Can’t Play With My Yo-Yo – Yo-Yo featuring Ice Cube

    1991’s Bubblegum Pop Music Top Ten

    1. Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now) – C & C Music Factory
    2. Black Or White – Michael Jackson
    3. Unbelievable – EMF
    4. Good Vibrations – Marky Mark and The Funky Bunch
    5. Bouncing Off The Ceiling = A*Teens
    6. Summertime – DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince
    7. Rico Suave – Gerardo
    8. Don’t Mess With The Radio – Nivea
    9. Baby Baby – Amy Grant
    10. I’ve Been Thinking About You – Londonbeat

    1991’s Pop Rock Top 10 Hit List

    1. Black Or White – Michael Jackson
    2. Walking In Memphis – Marc Cohn
    3. More Than Words – Extreme
    4. It Ain’t Over “Til It’s Over – Lenny Kravitz
    5. Something To Talk About – Bonnie Raitt
    6. Wind of Change – Scorpions
    7. High Enough – Damn Yankees
    8. Try A Little Tenderness – The Commitments
    9. Wicked Game – Chris Isaak
    10. She Talks To Angels – The Black Crowes

    1991’s Alternative Pop Rock Top 10 Hit List

    1. I’ve Been Thinking About You – Londonbeat
    2. Right Here Right Now – Jesus Jones
    3. Losing My Religion – R.E.M.
    4. I Touch Myself – Divinyls
    5. Rush – Big Audio Dynamite II
    6. Kiss Them For ME – Siouxie and the Banshees
    7. Sadeness Pt. 1 – Enigma
    8. Shiny Happy People – R.E.M.
    9. Where The Streets Have No Name (Can’t Take My Eyes Off Of You) – Pet Shop Boys
    10. Superman Song – Crash Test Dummies

    1991’s Album Rock Top 10 Hit List

    1. Love Of A Lifetime – Firehouse
    2. Silent Lucidity – Queensryche
    3. Don’t Cry – Guns N’ Roses
    4. Miles Away – Winger
    5. Enter Sandman – Metallica
    6. Learning To Fly – Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
    7. You Could Be Mine – Guns N’ Roses
    8. Easy Come Easy Go – Winger
    9. Primal Scream – Motley Crue
    10. Into The Great Wide Open – Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers

    PCM’s 1991 Top 10 Hit List

    1. Unforgettable – Nat and Natalie Cole
    2. Summertime – DJ Jazzy Jeff and Fresh Prince
    3. (Everything I Do) I Do It For You – Bryan Adams
    4. Gonna Make You Sweat – C + C Music Factory
    5. More Than Words – Extreme
    6. O.P.P. – Naughty By Nature
    7. True Companion – Marc Cohn
    8. Good Vibrations – Marky Mark & The Funky Bunch
    9. Strike It Up – Black Box
    10. Power of Love/Love Power – Luthor Vandross
  • Pop Culture Quiz: What Happened In 1991?

    Pop Culture Quiz: What Happened In 1991?

    Pop Culture Quiz: What Happened In 1991?

    91 Trivia Questions For 1991 History

    (answers)

    1. On Home Improvement, Which character is Tim’s co-host on the show-within-a-show, Tool Time?

    2. Who was People Magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive in 1991?

    3. What catchphrase does Steve Urkel famously say throughout a TV series?

    4. What show featured Steve Urkel?

    5. In 1991, Steve Urkel of Family Matters made a guest appearance on another ABC show. Name that program.

    6. Who sang The Star Spangled Banner right before Super Bowl XXV on ABC?

    7. Cartoon question. What is the name of Doug’s dog, who lives in an igloo-shaped doghouse?

    8. Which actor portrayed the adult Peter Pan, known as Peter Banning, in Hook?

    9. Which actress portrayed Tinker Bell?

    10. This controversial show ran for thirty-one seasons from September 9, 1991, to September 8, 2022, and broadcast 5,545 episodes. Name that show.
    HINT: “You are NOT the father”

    11. Who was the biggest musical artist of 1991?

    12. Name the most popular comic book character created by Rob Liefeld.
    HINT: It was in a Marvel comic book – New Mutants #98

    13. What show gave us the phrase “The owls are not what they seem”?

    14. Who was the Founding Father of Springfield on The Simpsons?

    15. Who is the cartoon hero who said: “Let’s get dangerous!”?

    16. TV Question. From which city does Will move to Bel-Air?

    17. What was significant about Beauty and the Beast’s Academy Award for Best Picture nomination?

    18. Which enchanted object serves as the Beast’s confidant and head of the household staff?

    19. What is the name of Belle’s father, who is an inventor?

    20. Who was the first British monarch to address the United States Congress?

    21. Who did SNL creator and producer Lorne Michaels as the “worst host ever” in 1991?

    22. At the Academy Awards ceremony, Kevin Costner’s film won seven awards out of 12 nominations, including Best Picture and Best Director. Name that film.

    23. Who played the grizzled trail boss, Curly Washburn, in City Slickers?

    24. Which 1991 film starred Geena Davis and Susan Sarandon as two women on a road trip?

    25. This daytime soap opera revolved around the eventful lives of the wealthy Capwell family in California. Name it.

    26. Lasting one season, Toxic Crusaders was an American animated series loosely based on what?

    27. Which actress portrayed FBI trainee Clarice Starling?

    28. Which prestigious award did The Silence of the Lambs win in 1992?

    29. Which American rock band released their self-titled album, aka The Black Album, in 1991?

    30. Who were the NBA Champions in 1991?

    31. Who served as the executive producer of Tiny Toon Adventures?

    32. Which actor portrayed the Sheriff of Nottingham in Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves?

    33. Which song from the Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves’s soundtrack became a number-one hit?

    34. In 1991, a US President was exhumed to discover whether or not his death was caused by arsenic poisoning. Name that President.

    35. Who were the human mascots for Old Milwaukee Beer?

    36. In the Rugrats episode “Tommy’s First Birthday,” what unusual item does Tommy attempt to eat?

    37. Which program was NOT part of the inaugural Nicktoons in 1991?
    Rocko’s Modern Life, Doug, Rugrats, or The Ren & Stimpy Show

    38. Who portrayed Jim Morrison in The Doors?

    39. Who was the replacement for Supreme Court Associate Justice Thurgood Marshall?

    40. Who was the new character introduced in Season 2 of Cheers that becomes Diane’s love interest?

    41. Who played the role of Suzanne Sugarbaker in Designing Women?

    42. Who directed Terminator 2: Judgment Day?

    43. Which actor portrayed the T-1000, the advanced liquid metal Terminator?

    44. Which actress played Lisa, the original Tool Time girl, in the first two seasons of Home Improvement?

    45. In “The Pen,” what does Jerry Seinfeld receive from his parents’ neighbor?

    46. Credited as John Jay Smith, the biggest singer of the era guest voiced on The Simpsons. Who?

    47. On October 24, 1991, the creator of Star Trek passed away. What was his name?

    48. Which original Star Trek cast member appeared on a two-part episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation?

    49. What is the name of Walt Disney Pictures’ 30th feature film?

    50. Which Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle is the team’s tech expert and inventor?

    51. What color is Donatello’s bandana?

    52. This was an animation showcase broadcast on MTV from 1991 to 1995. It launched several high-profile original cartoons, including Beavis and Butt-Head and Æon Flux (AEON Flux).

    53. This film series revolves around a cursed videotape; whoever watches the tape dies seven days later unless the tape is copied and shown to another person. Name that franchise

    54. On L.A. Law, how did Diana Muldaur’s character, Rosalind Shays, meet her demise?

    55. Which popular video game console was launched by Nintendo in 1991 in the US?

    56. Which actor portrayed Sheriff Amos Tupper, the original sheriff of Cabot Cove, on Murder She Wrote?

    57. Which NBA player announced his retirement in 1991 after being diagnosed with HIV?

    58. Based on a film, this ABC series featured a non-human for three seasons. Name that TV show.
    HINT: The creature was a Bigfoo

    59. Developed in 1991, this fruit is a prized commercial commodity. Its sweetness, firmness, and tartness make it ideal for eating raw. It’s one of the five most popular apples today. What type of apple?

    60. What brand of beer does Homer Simpson drink?

    61. In November, the highest-grossing film ever (at the time) made its broadcast network television premiere on CBS. Name the film.

    62. Which actor portrayed George Banks, the father in the Father of the Bride?

    63. Who played the original George Banks in the 1950 version of Father of the Bride?

    64. What popular how was Dave Coulier also starring in while hosting America’s Funniest People?

    65. What does Danny Tanner do for a living during Season 4 of Full House?

    66. Who was the long-time host of Unsolved Mysteries?

    67. Who played Morticia Addams in the 1991 Addams Family movie?

    68. This book series is an extensive series of instructional reference books intended to present non-intimidating guides for readers new to the various topics covered. Over six thousand related titles have been released in the US so far. Name that series.

    69. What is the name of Angelica’s favorite doll, often seen on Rugrats?

    70. Name the series of eight novels, one novella, and a children’s book by American author Stephen King.

    71. Who was the Pope in 1991?

    72. Which 1991 film starred Keanu Reeves and Patrick Swayze as a federal agent and a surfer, respectively?

    73. Who was the know-it-all mailman and regular patron in Cheers?

    74. Founded in 1927, a famous American Airline went out of business. Name the airline.

    75. Who won the World Series in 1991?

    76. Just before the Persian Gulf War, what was the “Doomsday Clock” set to, according to the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists?

    77. What team won the Super Bowl in 1991?

    78. What was the codename for the Persian Gulf War?

    79. Who were the Stanley Cup Champions in 1991?

    80. Sonic made a cameo appearance in another arcade game before starring in Sonic the Hedgehog. What’s the name of the game?

    81. In “The Parking Garage,” where is the cast of Seinfeld lost?

    82. Some names for her include Usagi Tsukino, Serena, and Bunny. What is this heroine commonly called?

    83. Who was the President in 1991?

    84. Who was Time Magazine’s Man of the Year in 1991?

    85. Who was People Magazine’s 100 Most Beautiful People cover star in 1991?

    87. Who was the Vice-President in 1991?

    88. What cable network ran The Adventures of Pete & Pete?

    89. What is the name of the cola cult that the Rescue Rangers encounter in the episode “The Case of the Cola Cult”?
    The Cola Cult

    90. Who did Katie Couric replace on NBC’s The Today Show?

    91. What is the name of the Addams Family’s butler?

    Trivia Team Bonus Questions:

    1. What is the name of the Addams Family’s pet lion?

    2. What is the significance of August 29, 1997 in Pop Culture?

    3. What is the name of Jon Arbuckle’s veterinarian and occasional love interest on Garfield?

    4. After being fired from World Championship Wrestling (NWA) following a contract dispute, Ric Flair made his World Wrestling Federation debut on Prime Time Wrestling wearing what?

    5. Who may you know from “The President’s Neck Is Missing!”, “Lead Paint: Delicious but Deadly,” “Here Comes the Metric System!” or “Let’s Save Tony Orlando’s House”?

    6. This Marvel female superhero beat Thanos (off-page) in a Marvel comic book. Name the character.

    7. What is Squirrel Girl’s secret identity?

    8. Who is the official mascot of the Indiana Pacers?

    9. November 9 was “Hurricane Saturday” on NBC. It involved three television sitcoms created by Susan Harris that were affected by a hurricane. You get one point for each, which you can name.

    10. What life advice does Curly give to Mitch, referring to the “one thing” in City Slickers?

    The Answers:

    91 Trivia Answers For 1991 History

    1. On Home Improvement, Which character is Tim’s co-host on the show-within-a-show, Tool Time?
    Al Borland

    2. Who was People Magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive in 1991?
    Patrick Swayze

    3. What catchphrase does Steve Urkel famously say throughout a TV series?
    “Did I do that?

    4. What show featured Steve Urkel?
    Family Matters

    5. In 1991, Steve Urkel of Family Matters appeared on another ABC show. Name that program.
    Full House

    6. Who sang The Star Spangled Banner right before Super Bowl XXV on ABC?
    Whitney Houston

    7. Cartoon question. What is the name of Doug’s dog, who lives in an igloo-shaped doghouse?
    Porkchop

    8. Which actor portrayed the adult Peter Pan, known as Peter Banning, in Hook?
    Robin Williams

    9. Which actress portrayed Tinker Bell?
    Julia Roberts

    10. This controversial show ran for thirty-one seasons from September 9, 1991, to September 8, 2022, and broadcast 5,545 episodes. Name that show.
    HINT: “You are NOT the father.”
    Maury, hosted by Maury Povich

    11. Who was the biggest musical artist of 1991?
    Mariah Carey

    12. Name the most popular comic book character created by Rob Liefeld.
    HINT: It was in a Marvel comic book – New Mutants #98
    Deadpool

    13. What show gave us the phrase “The owls are not what they seem”?
    Twin Peaks

    14. Who was the Founding Father of Springfield on The Simpsons?
    Jebediah Springfield

    15. Who is the cartoon hero who said: “Let’s get dangerous!”?
    Darkwing Duck

    16. TV Question. From which city does Will move to Bel-Air?
    Philadelphia

    17. What was significant about Beauty and the Beast’s Academy Award for Best Picture nomination?
    It was the first animated film ever nominated for Best Picture.

    18. Which enchanted object serves as the Beast’s confidant and head of the household staff?
    Cogsworth, the mantel clock

    19. What is the name of Belle’s father, who is an inventor?
    Maurice.

    20. Who was the first British monarch to address the United States Congress?
    Queen Elizabeth II

    21. Who did SNL creator and producer Lorne Michaels as the “worst host ever” in 1991?
    Steven Seagal

    22. At the Academy Awards ceremony, Kevin Costner’s film won seven awards out of 12 nominations, including Best Picture and Best Director. Name that film.
    Dances with Wolves

    23. Who played the grizzled trail boss, Curly Washburn, in City Slickers?
    Jack Palance

    24. Which 1991 film starred Geena Davis and Susan Sarandon as two women on a road trip?
    Thelma & Louise

    25. This daytime soap opera revolved around the eventful lives of the wealthy Capwell family in California. Name it.
    Santa Barbara

    26. Lasting one season, Toxic Crusaders was an American animated series loosely based on what?
    The Toxic Avenger films

    27. Which actress portrayed FBI trainee Clarice Starling?
    Jodie Foster

    28. Which prestigious award did The Silence of the Lambs win in 1992?
    The Academy Award for Best Picture

    29. Which American rock band released their self-titled album, aka The Black Album, in 1991?
    Metallica

    30. Who were the NBA Champions in 1991?
    Chicago Bulls

    31. Who served as the executive producer of Tiny Toon Adventures?
    Steven Spielberg

    32. Which actor portrayed the Sheriff of Nottingham in Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves?
    Alan Rickman

    33. Which song from the Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves’s soundtrack became a number-one hit?
    (Everything I Do) I Do It for You by Bryan Adams

    34. In 1991, a US President was exhumed to discover whether or not his death was caused by arsenic poisoning. Name that President.
    Zachary Taylor (#12 US President; no trace of arsenic was found)

    35. Who were the human mascots for Old Milwaukee Beer?
    The Swedish Bikini Team

    36. In the Rugrats episode “Tommy’s First Birthday,” what unusual item does Tommy attempt to eat?
    Dog food

    37. Which program was NOT part of the inaugural Nicktoons in 1991?
    Rocko’s Modern Life, Doug, Rugrats, or The Ren & Stimpy Show?
    Rocko’s Modern Life

    38. Who portrayed Jim Morrison in The Doors?
    Val Kilmer

    39. Who was the replacement for Supreme Court Associate Justice Thurgood Marshall?
    Clarence Thomas

    40. Who was the new character introduced in Season 2 of Cheers that becomes Diane’s love interest?
    Frasier Crane

    41. Who played the role of Suzanne Sugarbaker in Designing Women?
    Delta Burke

    42. Who directed Terminator 2: Judgment Day?
    James Cameron

    43. Which actor portrayed the T-1000, the advanced liquid metal Terminator?
    A: Robert Patrick

    44. Which actress played Lisa, the original Tool Time girl, in the first two seasons of Home Improvement?
    Pamela Anderson

    45. In “The Pen,” what does Jerry Seinfeld receive from his parents’ neighbor?
    A space pen

    46. Credited as John Jay Smith, the biggest singer of the era guest voiced on The Simpsons. Who?
    Michael Jackson

    47. On October 24, 1991, the creator of Star Trek passed away. What was his name?
    Gene Roddenberry

    48. Which original Star Trek cast member appeared on a two-part episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation?
    Leonard Nimoy guest-starred as Spock.

    49. What is the name of Walt Disney Pictures’ 30th feature film?
    Beauty and the Beast

    50. Which Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle is the team’s tech expert and inventor?
    Donatello

    51. What color is Donatello’s bandana?
    Purple

    52. This was an animation showcase broadcast on MTV from 1991 to 1995. It launched several high-profile original cartoons, including Beavis and Butt-Head and Æon Flux (AEON Flux).
    Liquid Television

    53. This film series revolves around a cursed videotape; whoever watches the tape dies seven days later unless the tape is copied and shown to another person. Name that franchise.
    The Ring

    54. On L.A. Law, how did Diana Muldaur’s character, Rosalind Shays, meet her demise?
    By plummeting to her death through an open elevator shaft.

    55. Which popular video game console was launched by Nintendo in 1991 in the US?
    Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES)

    56. Which actor portrayed Sheriff Amos Tupper, the original sheriff of Cabot Cove, on Murder She Wrote?
    Tom Bosley

    57. Which NBA player announced his retirement in 1991 after being diagnosed with HIV?
    Magic Johnson

    58. Based on a film, this ABC series featured a non-human for three seasons. Name that TV show.
    HINT: The creature was a Bigfoot
    Harry and the Hendersons

    59. This fruit, developed in 1991, is a prized commercial commodity. Its sweetness, firmness, and tartness make it ideal for eating raw. It’s one of the five most popular apples today. What type of apple?
    Honeycrisp.

    60. What brand of beer does Homer Simpson drink?
    Duff Beer

    61. In November, the biggest film ever (at the time) made its broadcast network television premiere on CBS. Name the film.
    E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

    62. Which actor portrayed George Banks, the father in the Father of the Bride?
    Steve Martin

    63. Who played the original George Banks in the 1950 version of Father of the Bride?
    Spencer Tracy

    64. What popular how was Dave Coulier also starring in while hosting America’s Funniest People?
    Full House

    65. What does Danny Tanner do for a living during Season 4 of Full House?
    He is a morning talk show host on Wake Up, San Francisco.

    66. Who was the long-time host of Unsolved Mysteries?
    Robert Stack

    67. Who played Morticia Addams in the 1991 Addams Family movie?
    Anjelica Huston

    68. This book series is an extensive series of instructional reference books intended to present non-intimidating guides for readers new to the various topics covered. Over six thousand related titles have been released in the US so far. Name that series.
    “For Dummies”

    69. What is the name of Angelica’s favorite doll, often seen on Rugrats?
    Cynthia

    70. Name the series of eight novels, one novella, and a children’s book by American author Stephen King.
    The Dark Tower

    71. Who was the Pope in 1991?
    John Paul II (October 16, 1978 – April 2, 2005)

    72. Which 1991 film starred Keanu Reeves and Patrick Swayze as a federal agent and a surfer, respectively?
    Point Break

    73. Who was the know-it-all mailman and regular patron in Cheers?
    Cliff Clavin, played by John Ratzenberger

    74. Founded in 1927, a famous American Airline went out of business. Name the airline.
    Pan Am (Pan American World Airways)

    75. Who won the World Series in 1991?
    Minnesota Twins

    76. Just before the Persian Gulf War, what was the “Doomsday Clock” set to, according to the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists?
    17 minutes to midnight

    77. What team won the Super Bowl in 1991?
    New York Giants

    78. What was the codename for the Persian Gulf War?
    Operation Desert Storm

    79. Who were the Stanley Cup Champions in 1991?
    Pittsburgh Penguins

    80. Sonic made a cameo appearance in another arcade game before starring in Sonic the Hedgehog. What’s the name of the game?
    Rad Mobile (1990)

    81. In “The Parking Garage,” where is the cast of Seinfeld lost?
    In a mall parking garage

    82. Some names for her include Usagi Tsukino, Serena, and Bunny. What is this heroine commonly called?
    Sailor Moon

    83. Who was the President in 1991?
    George H. W. Bush (January 20, 1989 – January 20, 1993)

    84. Who was Time Magazine’s Man of the Year in 1991?
    Ted Turner

    85. Who was People Magazine’s 100 Most Beautiful People cover star in 1991?
    Julia Roberts

    87. Who was the Vice-President in 1991?
    Dan Quayle (January 20, 1989 – January 20, 1993)

    88. What cable network ran The Adventures of Pete & Pete?
    Nickelodeon

    89. What is the name of the cola cult that the Rescue Rangers encounter in the episode “The Case of the Cola Cult”?
    The Cola Cult

    90. Who did Katie Couric replace on NBC’s The Today Show?
    Deborah Norville

    91. What is the name of the Addams Family’s butler?
    Lurch

    Trivia Team Bonus Questions:

    1. What is the name of the Addams Family’s pet lion?
    Kitty Kat

    2. What is the significance of August 29, 1997 in Pop Culture?
    It’s the date Skynet becomes self-aware and launches a nuclear attack, known as Judgment Day in The Terminator films.

    3. What is the name of Jon Arbuckle’s veterinarian and occasional love interest on Garfield?
    Dr. Liz Wilson

    4. After being fired from World Championship Wrestling (NWA) following a contract dispute, Ric Flair made his World Wrestling Federation debut on Prime Time Wrestling wearing what?
    The “Big Gold Belt” (The NWA Championship Belt)

    5. Who may you know from “The President’s Neck Is Missing!”, “Lead Paint: Delicious but Deadly”, “Here Comes the Metric System!”, or “Let’s Save Tony Orlando’s House”?
    Troy McClure (The Simpsons)

    6. This Marvel female superhero beat Thanos (off-page) in a Marvel comic book. Name the character.
    Squirrel Girl

    7. What is Squirrel Girl’s secret identity?
    Doreen (Doreen Allene Green)

    8. Who is the official mascot of the Indiana Pacers?
    Boomer

    9. November 9 was “Hurricane Saturday” on NBC. It involved three television sitcoms created by Susan Harris that were affected by a hurricane. You get one point for each, which you can name.
    The Golden Girls, Empty Nest and Nurses

    10. What life advice does Curly give to Mitch, referring to the “one thing” in City Slickers?
    He tells Mitch that the secret of life is “just one thing,” which each person must figure out for themselves.

  • 25 Biggest Songs of the 1990s

    25 Biggest Songs of the 1990s

    Top 25 Songs 1990-1999

    1. One Sweet Day – Mariah Carey & Boyz II Men
    2. Macarena – Los Del Rio
    3. I’ll Make Love To You – Elton John
    4. Candle In The Wind 1997/ Something About The Way You Look Tonight – Elton John
    5. I Will Always Love You – Whitney Houston
    6. End Of The Road – Boyz II Men
    7. The Boy Is Mine – Brandy & Monica
    8. Smooth – Santana w/ Rob Thomas
    9. Un-Break My Heart – Toni Braxton
    10. I Swear – All- 4- One
    11. I’ll Be Missing You – Puff Daddy & Faith Evans w/ 112
    12. Fantasy – Mariah Carey
    13. Dream Lover – Mariah Carey
    14. That’s The Way Love Goes – Janet Jackson
    15. Jump – Kris Kross
    16. Tha Crossroads – Bone Thugs- N- Harmony
    17. Waterfalls – TLC
    18. Take A Bow – Madonna
    19. Can’t Help Falling In Love – UB40
    20. This Is How We Do It- Montell Jordan
    21. Informer – Snow
    22. (Everything I Do) I Do It For You – Bryan Adams
    23. Black or White – Michael Jackson
    24. The Sign – Ace of Base
    25. Because You Loved Me – Celine Dion
  • 1991 Number One Hits

    1991 Number One Hits

    1991 Billboard Number One Hits:

    December 8, 1990 – January 4, 1991:
    Because I Love You (The Postman Song) – Stevie B
    January 5 – January 18:
    Justify My Love – Madonna
    January 19 January 25:
    Love Will Never Do (Without You) – Janet Jackson
    January 26 – February 8:
    The First Time – Surface
    February 9 – February 22:
    Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now) – C&C Music Factory featuring Freedom Williams
    February 23 – March 8:
    All the Man That I Need – Whitney Houston
    March 9 – March 23:
    Someday – Mariah Carey
    March 23 – March 29:
    One More Try – Timmy T.
    March 30 – April 12:
    Coming out of the Dark – Gloria Estefan
    April 13 – April 19:
    I’ve Been Thinking About You – Londonbeat
    April 20 – April 26:
    You’re in Love – Wilson Phillips
    April 27 – May 10:
    Baby Baby – Amy Grant
    May 11 – May 17:
    Joyride – Roxette
    May 18 – May 24:
    I Like the Way (The Kissing Game) – Hi-Five
    May 25 – June 7:
    I Don’t Wanna Cry – Mariah Carey
    June 8 – June 14:
    More Than Words – Extreme
    June 15 – July 19:
    Rush, Rush – Paula Abdul
    July 20 – July 26:
    Unbelievable – EMF
    July 27 – September 23:
    (Everything I Do) I Do It for You – Bryan Adams
    September 14 – September 20:
    The Promise of a New Day – Paula Abdul
    September 21 – October 4:
    I Adore Mi Amor – Color Me Badd
    October 5 – October 11:
    Good Vibrations – Marky Mark & the Funky Bunch featuring Loleatta Holloway
    October 12 – November 1:
    Emotions – Mariah Carey
    November 2 – November 8:
    Romantic – Karyn White
    November 9 – November 22:
    Cream – Prince & the New Power Generation
    November 23 – November 29:
    When a Man Loves a Woman – Michael Bolton
    November 30 – December 6:
    Set Adrift on Memory Bliss – PM Dawn
    December 7, 1991- January 24, 1992:
    Black Or White – Michael Jackson

    (Data is compiled from various charts including Billboard’s “Pop,” “Rock,” “Airplay,” “R&B/Dance” and “Singles” Charts. The “Hot 100” is the primary chart used for this list.)

  • 1991 History, Facts and Trivia

    1991 History, Facts and Trivia

    1991 History, Facts and Trivia

    Quick Facts from 1991:

    • World Changing Event: Operation Desert Storm: A United Nations Coalition Force led by the United States and many Arab and European countries took on Iraqi forces who had invaded Kuwait, and after one month of bombing, Iraq was forced out of Kuwait.
    • The Top Song was (Everything I Do) I Do It For You – Bryan Adams
    • Influential Songs include Summertime by DJ Jazzy Jeff and Fresh Prince, Try A Little Tenderness by The Commitments, Black Or White by Michael Jackson, and Deeper Shade of Soul by Urban Dance Squad
    • The Movies to Watch include Beauty and the Beast, Boyz in the Hood, The Prince of Tides, City Slickers, Fried Green Tomatoes, Cape Fear and Father of the Bride
    • The Most Famous Person in America was probably Michael Jordon
    • People Magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive: Patrick Swayze
    • Notable books include I Spy: A Book of Picture Riddles by Jean Marzollo, photos by Walter Wick, and The Infinity Gauntlet by Jim Starlin, George Perez, and Ron Lim.
    • On April 1, the US minimum wage went from $3.80 to $4.25 per hour
    • Price of a postage stamp in 1991: 29 cents
      Super Nintendo: $199.98
    • The Funny Guy was Andrew “Dice” Clay
    • The Conversation: Baseball officially banned Pete Rose from being elected to the Hall of Fame. Was it fair?

    Top Ten Baby Names of 1991:

    Ashley, Jessica, Brittany, Amanda, Samantha, Michael, Chris, Topher, Matthew, Joshua, Andrew

    Fashion Icons and Sex Symbols:

    Elle Macpherson

    Hollywood Hunks and Leading Men:

    Gérard Depardieu, Patrick Swayze

    “The 1991 Quotes:”

    “Hello Clarice”
    “A census taker once tried to test me. I ate his liver with some fava beans and a nice Chianti.”
    – Anthony Hopkins as Hannibal Lecter in Silence of the Lambs

    “I crap bigger than you.”
    – Jack Palance in City Slickers

    “The few, the proud, the Marines.”
    – United States Marines ad

    “The quicker picker-upper”
    -Bounty paper towels

    “Hasta La Vista Baby”
    – Arnold Schwarzenegger, in The Terminator 2: Judgement Day

    Time Magazine’s Man of the Year:

    Ted Turner

    Miss America:

    Marjorie Vincent (Oak Park, IL)

    Miss USA:

    Kelli McCarty (Kansas)

    The Scandals:

    Kentucky Fried Chicken officially changed its name to KFC. Conspiracists claimed that it was because they weren’t selling actual chickens but some cloned, headless chicken bodies. So, the original name was supposedly shortened so it would no longer be “false advertising.”

    Paul ‘Pee-Wee’ Herman Reubens was caught in adult theater doing an inappropriate public act.

    Cannibal serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer was captured. He had killed and sometimes eaten 17 people.

    Tailhook Scandal:
    Marines getting rowdy and inappropriate with the female marines in Las Vegas.

    RIP:

    Senator John Heinz in an airplane/helicopter crash over Lower Merion Township, PA.

    Eddie Vedder wrote the song, Jeremy, because he thought it was important to give meaning to the actions of Jeremy Wade Delle, a high school student who shot himself in front of his English class in 1991.

    Redd Foxx died of an actual heart attack onset of The Royal Family in 1991; everyone thought it was all part of the fake heart attack act he was known for on Sanford & Son.

    The Friendship Paradox:

    A phenomenon that was first observed in 1991. On average, most people have fewer friends than their friends have. At the same time, they believe they have more friends than their friends have.

    World News:

    Soviet cosmonaut Sergei Krikalev was in space when the Soviet Union collapsed in 1991. Unable to return, he stayed in space for 10 months. He was supposed to do military service during that time, and there are reports that the army almost issued a desertion warrant until they realized he wasn’t on the planet.

    Women in Switzerland didn’t gain the right to vote in federal elections until 1971. They also couldn’t vote locally in the canton of Appenzell until 1991.

    The record for most passengers ever carried by a commercial airliner is 1,088, by an El Al Boeing 747 during Operation Solomon, which involved the evacuation of Ethiopian Jews from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and started on May 24, 1991. This figure includes two babies born on the flight.

    During the Soviet coup attempt of 1991, the Relcom network was used to spread the news about the event worldwide while the coup perpetrators were trying to suppress mass media activity through the KGB. Boris Yeltsin has credited them for defeating the Communists.

    Pop Culture Facts & History:

    The term “Carjacking” was coined by a Detroit crime reporter who wanted an easier way to report RAUDAA, which stood for Robbery, Armed, Unauthorized Driving Away of an Automobile.

    In 1991, America’s best-selling “car” was the Little Tikes Cozy Coupe, selling about 500,000 vehicles.

    A man found a first printing of the Declaration of Independence, inside the frame of a $4 painting he’d bought at a flea market. It was later sold at auction for $2.4 million.

    In a 1991 New York Supreme Court case. In Stambovsky v. Ackley (aka The Ghostbusters Ruling), the court ruled that a seller must disclose or inform the purchaser of a haunting of a property.

    The For Dummies book series started with DOS for Dummies in 1991. The creator overheard someone in a bookshop ask if “a book about DOS for dummies like me” existed. Since then, the series has grown to over 6,000 titles.

    In 1991, the first major online services provider, CompuServe, charged $5.00 an hour.

    SanDisk produced the first flash-based SSD in a 2.5-inch hard disk drive form factor for IBM with a 20 MB capacity priced at about $1000.

    The little plastic ball in cans of Guinness Beer won the Queen’s Award for Technological Advancement, beating the Internet and Email.

    17473 Freddiemercury is an asteroid discovered in 1991, named in memory of Freddie Mercury.

    The Sims’ game designer, Will Wright, was inspired to create a “virtual dollhouse” after losing his home during the Oakland firestorm of 1991 and rebuilding his life.

    The Lenin Was a Mushroom Hoax: a spoof interview on Soviet TV that purported that Vladimir Lenin ate so many magic mushrooms that he became one himself. Because it was presented so thoughtfully, many thousands of Soviet people believed the interview was genuine.

    The character of Wilson in Home Improvement was based on Time Allen’s childhood memories of being too short to look over his fence to see his neighbors.

    PBS produced the kid’s game show Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego? in 1991 after a National Geographic survey showed 1/4 of Americans couldn’t find the USSR or the Pacific Ocean on a world map

    Silence Of The Lambs won the big five Oscars – Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress, and Best Writing.

    Charlie Sheen got so convinced of a death scene in the second film of The Flower of Flesh and Blood series that he contacted the FBI, suggesting that it was a snuff film. It wasn’t.

    Angela Lansbury (Mrs. Potts) from Beauty and the Beast sang Tale as Old as Time in a single take after being initially against it because she thought her “aging singing voice” wasn’t suited for the song.

    At Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch, Liz Taylor married hubby # 7, Larry Fortensky. They met in a rehab center.

    In 1990, the high school dropout rate in Sevierville, Dolly Parton’s hometown, was over 30%. In 1991, she launched The Buddy Program, offering 7th and 8th graders $500 if they graduated. The dropout rate for those classes dropped to 6% and has generally retained that average.

    The Beastie Boys have sold 20 million records in the United States, making them the biggest-selling rap group since Billboard began recording sales in 1991.

    Rolling Stone Magazine originally gave Nirvana’s Nevermind album a 3-star rating in 1991. They now give it five stars and rank it as the 17th greatest album of all time.

    “Teen Spirit” was a real deodorant – one of Kurt Cobain’s friends spray-painted “Kurt Smells Like Teen Spirit” on his wall because Kurt’s then-girlfriend wore Teen Spirit, which led to the title of the 1991 Nirvana hit song.

    The FDA approved Nicoderm CQ’s nicotine patch.

    The Calloway Golf Company’s ‘Big Bertha’ club was introduced. The club revolutionized how the game of golf would be played.

    Cost of a Super Bowl ad in 1991: $800,000

    Doomsday Clock:

    17 minutes to midnight, according to the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists.
    1991: “With the Cold War officially over, the United States and Russia begin making deep cuts to their nuclear arsenals. The Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty greatly reduces the number of strategic nuclear weapons deployed by the two former adversaries. Better still, a series of unilateral initiatives remove most of the intercontinental ballistic missiles and bombers in both countries from hair-trigger alert. “The illusion that tens of thousands of nuclear weapons are a guarantor of national security has been stripped away.”

    Unsung Hero of 1991:

    Tim Berners-Lee came up with the idea of making ‘links’ on his computer, then others, creating “The Information Mine” (TIM) later renamed the “World Wide Web”. He renounced patent rights because it “would have scuppered the whole thing. It never would have taken off.”

    The Habit:

    The cool kids were listening to Nirvana’s Nevermind album.

    1st Appearances & 1991’s Most Popular Christmas Gifts, Toys and Presents:

    Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles toys and action figures, Rollerblade Barbie, Super Soaker water gun, K’Nex, Myst

    Popular and Best-selling Books From 1991:

    A Thousand Acres by Jane Smiley
    America Psycho by Bret Easton Ellis
    The Dark Tower III: The Waste Lands by Stephen King
    The Doomsday Conspiracy by Sidney Sheldon
    The Firm by John Grisham
    Goodnight Moon (originally a 1942 board book) by Margaret Wise Brown and Clement Hurd
    Heartbeat by Danielle Steel
    Heir to the Empire by Timothy Zahn
    I Spy: A Book of Picture Riddles by Jean Marzollo, photos by Walter Wick
    The Infinity Gauntlet by Jim Starlin, George Perez, and Ron Lim
    The Kitchen God’s Wife by Amy Tan
    Loves Music, Loves to Dance     by Mary Higgins Clark
    Mao II by Don DeLillo
    Mating by Norman Rush
    Needful Things by Stephen King
    Night Over Water by Ken Follett
    No Greater Love by Danielle Steel
    Oh, the Places You’ll Go by Dr. Seuss
    The Plains of Passage by Jean M. Auel
    Possession by A.S. Byatt
    Remember by Barbara Taylor Bradford
    Scarlett by Alexandra Ripley
    The Secret Pilgrim by John le Carre
    The Seeress of Kell by David Eddings
    The Sum of All Fears by Tom Clancy

    Broadway Show:

    Miss Saigon (Musical) Opened on April 11, 1991, and closed on January 28, 2001

    Best Film Oscar Winner:

    Dances with Wolves (presented in 1991)

    1991 Entries to The National Film Registry:

    2001: A Space Odyssey (released in 1968)
    The Battle of San Pietro (released in 1945)
    The Blood of Jesus (released in 1941)
    Chinatown (released in 1974)
    City Lights (released in 1931)
    David Holzman’s Diary (released in 1968)
    Frankenstein (released in 1931)
    Gertie The Dinosaur (released in 1914)
    Gigi (released in 1958)
    Greed (released in 1924)
    High School (released in 1969)
    I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang (released in 1932)
    The Italian (released in 1915)
    King Kong (released in 1933)
    Lawrence of Arabia (released in 1962)
    The Magnificent Ambersons (released in 1942)
    My Darling Clementine (released in 1946)
    Out of the Past (released in 1947)
    A Place in the Sun (released in 1951)
    The Poor Little Rich Girl (released in 1917)
    The Prisoner of Zenda (released in 1937)
    Shadow of a Doubt (released in 1943)
    Sherlock, Jr. (released in 1924)
    Tevye (released in 1939)
    Trouble in Paradise (released in 1932)

    The Big Movies: (according to boxofficemojo)

    1. Terminator 2: Judgement Day
    2. Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
    3. Beauty and the Beast
    4. The Silence of the Lambs
    5. City Slickers
    6. Hook
    7. The Addams Family
    8. Sleeping With The Enemy
    9. Father of the Bride
    10. The Naked Gun 2 1/2: The Smell of Fear

    1991 Most Popular TV Shows:

    1. 60 Minutes (CBS)
    2. Roseanne (ABC)
    3. Murphy Brown (CBS)
    4. Cheers (NBC)
    5. Home Improvement (ABC)
    6. Designing Women (CBS)
    7. Full House (ABC)
    8. Murder, She Wrote (CBS)
    9. Major Dad (CBS)
    10. Coach (ABC)

    1991 Billboard Number One Songs:

    December 8, 1990 – January 4, 1991:
    Because I Love You (The Postman Song) – Stevie B

    January 5 – January 18:
    Justify My Love – Madonna

    January 19 January 25:
    Love Will Never Do (Without You) – Janet Jackson

    January 26 – February 8:
    The First Time – Surface

    February 9 – February 22:
    Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now) – C&C Music Factory featuring Freedom Williams

    February 23 – March 8:
    All the Man That I Need – Whitney Houston

    March 9 – March 23:
    Someday – Mariah Carey

    March 23 – March 29:
    One More Try – Timmy T.

    March 30 – April 12:
    Coming out of the Dark – Gloria Estefan

    April 13 – April 19:
    I’ve Been Thinking About You – Londonbeat

    April 20 – April 26:
    You’re in Love – Wilson Phillips

    April 27 – May 10:
    Baby Baby – Amy Grant

    May 11 – May 17:
    Joyride – Roxette

    May 18 – May 24:
    I Like the Way (The Kissing Game) – Hi-Five

    May 25 – June 7:
    I Don’t Wanna Cry – Mariah Carey

    June 8 – June 14:
    More Than Words – Extreme

    June 15 – July 19:
    Rush, Rush – Paula Abdul

    July 20 – July 26:
    Unbelievable – EMF

    July 27 – September 23:
    (Everything I Do) I Do It for You – Bryan Adams

    September 14 – September 20:
    The Promise of a New Day – Paula Abdul

    September 21 – October 4:
    I Adore Mi Amor – Color Me Badd

    October 5 – October 11:
    Good Vibrations – Marky Mark & the Funky Bunch featuring Loleatta Holloway

    October 12 – November 1:
    Emotions – Mariah Carey

    November 2 – November 8:
    Romantic – Karyn White

    November 9 – November 22:
    Cream – Prince & the New Power Generation

    November 23 – November 29:
    When a Man Loves a Woman – Michael Bolton

    November 30 – December 6:
    Set Adrift on Memory Bliss – PM Dawn

    December 7, 1991- January 24, 1992:
    Black Or White – Michael Jackson

    Sports:

    World Series Champions: Minnesota Twins
    Super Bowl XXV Champions: New York Giants
    NBA Champions: Chicago Bulls
    Stanley Cup Champs: Pittsburgh Penguins
    U.S. Open Golf Payne Stewart
    U.S. Tennis: (Men/Ladies) Stefan Edberg/Monica Seles
    Wimbledon (Men/Women): Michael Stitch/Steffi Graf
    NCAA Football Champions: Miami & Washington
    NCAA Basketball Champions: Duke
    Kentucky Derby: Strike The Gold

    More 1991 Facts and History Resources:

    Most Popular Baby Names (BabyCenter.com)
    Popular and Notable Books (popculture.us)
    Broadway Shows that Opened in 1991X
    1991 Calendar, courtesy of Time and Date.com
    1991 Facts For Kids
    Fact Monster
    The Gulf War Halloween Blizzard of 1991
    1990s, Infoplease.com World History
    1991 in Movies (according to IMDB)
    1991 Top Movies (according to BoxOfficeMojo)
    The People’s History
    Retrowaste Vintage Culture
    1991 Soviet Coup Attempt
    80s and 90s Classic NES Games (1985-1994)
    1990 US Census Fast Facts
    Wikipedia 1991
    Breakup of Yugoslavia 1990-1992

     

  • 1991 Music – The 100 Most Popular Songs

    1991 Music – The 100 Most Popular Songs

    1991 Music Hits Chart

    1. Unforgettable – Nat and Natalie Cole
    2. Summertime – DJ Jazzy Jeff and Fresh Prince
    3. (Everything I Do) I Do It For You – Bryan Adams
    4. Gonna Make You Sweat – C + C Music Factory
    5. More Than Words – Extreme
    6. O.P.P. – Naughty By Nature
    7. True Companion – Marc Cohn
    8. Good Vibrations – Marky Mark & The Funky Bunch
    9. Strike It Up – Black Box
    10. Power of Love/Love Power – Luthor Vandross
    11. It’s So Hard To Say Goodbye To Yesterday – Boyz II Men
    12. Enter Sandman – Metallica
    13. Motownphilly – Boyz II Men
    14. Crazy – Seal
    15. God Bless The USA – Lee Greenwood
    16. Unbelievable – EMF
    17. Wind Of Change – Scorpions
    18. Black Or White – Michael Jackson
    19. Let’s Talk About Sex – Salt N Pepa
    20. Silent Lucidity – Queensryche
    21. When A Man Loves A Woman – Michael Bolton
    22. I Touch Myself – Divinyls
    23. Right Here, Right Now – Jesus Jones
    24. Star-Spangled Banner – Whitney Houston
    25. Walking In Memphis – Marc Cohn
    26. Gypsy Woman (She’s Homeless) – Crystal Waters
    27. Things That Make You Go Hmmmm… – C+C Music Factory
    28. Emotions – Mariah Carey
    29. I’ve Been Thinking About You – Londonbeat
    30. Coming Out Of The Dark – Gloria Estefan
    31. She Talks To Angels – Black Crowes
    32. Baby Baby – Amy Grant
    33. Can’t Stop This Thing We Started – Bryan Adams
    34. Someday – Mariah Carey
    35. I’ll Be There – Escape Club
    36. Something To Talk About – Bonnie Raitt
    37. Joyride – Roxette
    38. Deeper Shade of Soul – Urban Dance Squad
    39. Love Is A Wonderful Thing – Michael Bolton
    40. It Ain’t Over Till It’s Over – Lenny Kravitz
    41. Set The Night To Music – Roberta Flack and Maxi Preist
    42. Gett Off – Prince & The New Power Generation
    43. Sadness, Part 1 – Enigma
    44. P.A.S.S.I.O.N. – Rythm Syndicate
    45. Around The Way Girl – LL Cool J
    46. Here We Go – C+C Music Factory
    47. Coming Out Of The Dark – Gloria Estefan
    48. Love Will Never Do (Without You) – Janet Jackson
    49. Rico Suave – Gerardo
    50. High Enough – Damn Yankees
    51. Justify My Love – Madonna
    52. I Don’t Wanna Cry – Mariah Carey
    53. Blowing Kisses In The Wind – Paula Abdul
    54. Every Heartbeat – Amy Grant
    55. Everybody Plays The Fool – Aaron Neville
    56. I Wanna Sex You Up – Color Me Badd
    57. The Motown Song – Rod Stewart
    58. Miracle – Whitney Houston
    59. Touch Me (All Night Long) – Cathy Dennis
    60. (If There Was) Any Other Way – Celine Dion
    61. Losing My Religion – R.E.M.
    62. Now That We Found Love – Heavy D and The Boys
    63. Where Does My Heart Beat Now – Celine Dion
    64. Round and Round – Tevin Campbell
    65. How To Dance – Bingoboys with Princessa
    66. Kiss Them For Me – Siouxsie & The Banshees
    67. Learning To Fly – Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
    68. You Could Be Mine – Guns N’ Roses
    69. Don’t Treat Me So Bad – Firehouse
    70. Let The Beat Hit ‘Em – Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam
    71. Wicked Game – Chris Isaak
    72. Love… Thy Will Be Done – Martika
    73. Do The Bartman – The Simpsons
    74. Shiny Happy People – R.E.M.
    75. Into The Great Wide Open – Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
    76. Try A Little Tenderness – The Commitments
    77. The First Time – Surface
    78. I Adore Mi Amor – Color Me Badd
    79. All The Man That I Need – Whitney Houston
    80. Live For Loving You – Gloria Estefan
    81. Rush, Rush – Paula Abdul
    82. Hole Hearted – Extreme
    83. Romantic – Karyn White
    84. The Promise of a New Day – Paula Abdul
    85. Hold You Tight – Tara Kemp
    86. You’re In Love – Wilson Phillips
    87. Set Adrift On Memory Bliss – PM Dawn
    88. Show Me The Way – Styx
    89. Mama said Knock You Out – LL Cool J
    90. Cream – Prince and the New Power Generation
    91. Sensitivity – Ralph Tresvant
    92. Ballad of Youth – Richie Sambora
    93. Top Of The World – Van Halen
    94. Where The Streets Have No Name (I Can’t Take My Eyes Off Of You)
    – Pet Shop Boys
    95. Superman’s Song – Crash Test Dummies
    96. Another Like My Lover – Jasmine Guy
    97. Deep Deep Trouble – The Simpsons
    98. Give It Up – ZZ Top
    99. Hey Stoopid – Alice Cooper
    100. The Obvious Child – Paul Simon
  • Iberian-American Summit

    Iberian-American Summit

    Iberian-American Summit

    The Iberian-American Summit, also known as the Ibero-American Summit, is an annual gathering of heads of state and government from Latin America, Spain, Portugal, and Andorra. The summit promotes political, economic, social, and cultural cooperation among Ibero-American countries.

    Dates and Details:

    • The first Ibero-American Summit took place in Guadalajara, Mexico, from July 18 to 19, 1991.
    • The summit occurs annually, with a few exceptions, such as in 1999, 2002, and 2009 when no summits were held.
    • The host country rotates among the member nations, with each summit focusing on specific themes or issues.

    Iberian-American Summit Facts:

    1. The Ibero-American Summit was conceived during the first meeting of foreign ministers from Latin America and the Caribbean in 1989, held in Caracas, Venezuela.
    2. In addition to the heads of state and government, the summit includes representatives from international organizations, such as the United Nations, the Organization of American States, and the European Union.
    3. The Ibero-American General Secretariat (SEGIB) was created in 2005 to support the summits and promote cooperation among the member countries.
    4. The official languages of the Ibero-American Summit are Spanish, Portuguese, and, to a lesser extent, Catalan.
    5. During the summits, various cultural events and exhibitions are organized to showcase the rich cultural heritage of the Ibero-American countries.

    Effects on Pop Culture:

    • The Ibero-American Summit has increased awareness of the cultural, social, and political ties between Latin America, Spain, Portugal, and Andorra.
    • The summit has led to the creation of various cultural initiatives, such as the Ibero-American Film Festival and the Ibero-American Theater Festival, which promote the exchange of artistic expression among the member countries.
    • The summit has contributed to the development of a shared identity among the people of the Ibero-American community, strengthening ties across the Atlantic.

    Prominent People and Countries Involved:

    • The Ibero-American Summit involves the heads of state and government from 22 countries: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Portugal, Spain, Uruguay, Venezuela, and Andorra.
    • Notable leaders who have participated in the summit include Felipe González (former Prime Minister of Spain), Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (former President of Brazil), and Fidel Castro (former President of Cuba).
    • The summit has also attracted the attention of Nobel laureates, artists, and intellectuals from the Ibero-American region, who participate in forums and cultural events organized around the main event.
  • European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)

    European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)

    Founding of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)

    The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) was established in 1991 to support the transition of Central and Eastern European countries from centrally planned to market-based economies, and has since played a significant role in promoting economic growth and development in the region.

    Founded on April 15, 1991, the EBRD is an international financial institution owned by 69 countries, the European Union, and the European Investment Bank. Its headquarters are in London, United Kingdom. The bank was created in response to the rapid political and economic changes that occurred after the fall of the Berlin Wall and the collapse of communism in Central and Eastern Europe.

    The EBRD’s primary goal is to foster economic growth, stability, and prosperity in its countries of operation through investments in both the private and public sectors. The bank has a unique mandate that emphasizes the development of market-oriented economies and the promotion of private and entrepreneurial initiatives. Its operations focus on areas such as financial institutions, infrastructure, industry, commerce, agribusiness, and energy.

    Since its establishment, the EBRD has played a vital role in the region’s economic transformation by providing financing, technical assistance, and policy advice. Its investments have helped to modernize industries, improve infrastructure, and create new jobs, contributing to economic growth and stability. The bank has also been influential in fostering regional cooperation and integration, facilitating trade and investment between its member countries.

    The EBRD’s activities have had a broader impact on pop culture and society by supporting the growth of creative industries, such as film, media, and design, as well as promoting environmental sustainability and social inclusion. By investing in projects that address climate change, gender equality, and youth unemployment, the bank has contributed to shaping a more equitable and sustainable future in the region.

    In conclusion, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development’s founding in 1991 marked a significant milestone in the transition of Central and Eastern European countries to market-based economies. The EBRD has played a crucial role in promoting economic development, regional cooperation, and social progress in its countries of operation, leaving a lasting impact on the region and its people.

  • 1991 Oscars 63rd Academy Awards

    1991 Oscars 63rd Academy Awards

    1991 Oscars 63rd Academy Awards

    • Winners Announced: March 21, 1991
    • Held at: Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles, California
    • Host: Billy Crystal
    • Eligibility Year: 1990

    Trivia

    • Comedy Streak Continues: Billy Crystal continued to add a touch of humor as the host for the evening.
    • Dances with Wolves Dominance: The film Dances with Wolves was the star of the night, winning seven Oscars including Best Picture and Best Director for Kevin Costner.
    • Pioneer for Female Directors: Although not a winner, Jane Campion’s An Angel at My Table brought attention to female directors during a time when they were greatly underrepresented.
    • Memorable Speech: Joe Pesci’s acceptance speech for Best Supporting Actor was one of the shortest ever. He simply said, “It’s my privilege, thank you,” after winning for his role in Goodfellas.
    • Unique Achievement: A rather rare feat, Misery saw Kathy Bates take home the Best Actress award, a category often not won by actresses in thriller films.
    • Music and Movies: The Little Mermaid was acknowledged with Oscars for Best Original Score and Best Original Song for “Under the Sea,” mirroring its Grammy success.
    • Advocacy and Awards: Whoopi Goldberg won Best Supporting Actress for her role in Ghost, becoming the second black woman to win an acting Oscar.
    • Vintage Style: Cinematography honors went to Dean Semler for Dances with Wolves, evoking the grandeur of classic Westerns.

    1991 Oscar Nominees and Winners

    Best Picture:
    Dances with Wolves – Jim Wilson and Kevin Costner, producers (WINNER)
    Awakenings – Walter Parkes and Lawrence Lasker, producers
    Ghost – Lisa Weinstein, producer
    The Godfather Part III – Francis Ford Coppola, producer
    Goodfellas – Irwin Winkler, producer
    Best Director:
    Kevin Costner – Dances with Wolves (WINNER)
    Francis Ford Coppola – The Godfather Part III
    Martin Scorsese – Goodfellas
    Stephen Frears – The Grifters
    Barbet Schroeder – Reversal of Fortune
    Best Actor:
    Jeremy Irons – Reversal of Fortune as Claus von Bülow (WINNER)
    Kevin Costner – Dances with Wolves as Lieutenant John J. Dunbar
    Robert De Niro – Awakenings as Leonard Lowe
    Gérard Depardieu – Cyrano de Bergerac as Cyrano de Bergerac
    Richard Harris – The Field as “Bull” McCabe
    Best Actress:
    Kathy Bates – Misery as Annie Wilkes (WINNER)
    Anjelica Huston – The Grifters as Lilly Dillon
    Julia Roberts – Pretty Woman as Vivian Ward
    Meryl Streep – Postcards from the Edge as Suzanne Vale
    Joanne Woodward – Mr. and Mrs. Bridge as India Bridge
    Best Supporting Actor:
    Joe Pesci – Goodfellas as Tommy DeVito (WINNER)
    Bruce Davison – Longtime Companion as David
    Andy García – The Godfather Part III as Vincent Corleone
    Graham Greene – Dances with Wolves as Kicking Bird
    Al Pacino – Dick Tracy as Alphonse “Big Boy” Caprice
    Best Supporting Actress:
    Whoopi Goldberg – Ghost as Oda Mae Brown (WINNER)
    Annette Bening – The Grifters as Myra Langtry
    Lorraine Bracco – Goodfellas as Karen Friedman Hill
    Diane Ladd – Wild at Heart as Marietta Fortune
    Mary McDonnell – Dances with Wolves as Stands with a Fist
    Best Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen:
    Ghost – Bruce Joel Rubin (WINNER)
    Alice – Woody Allen
    Avalon – Barry Levinson
    Green Card – Peter Weir
    Metropolitan – Whit Stillman
    Best Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium:
    Dances with Wolves – Michael Blake based on his novel (WINNER)
    Awakenings – Steven Zaillian from the book by Oliver Sacks
    Goodfellas – Nicholas Pileggi and Martin Scorsese from Wiseguy by Nicholas Pileggi
    The Grifters – Donald E. Westlake based on the book by Jim Thompson
    Reversal of Fortune – Nicholas Kazan based on the book by Alan M. Dershowitz
    Best Foreign Language Film:
    Journey of Hope (Switzerland) in German – Xavier Koller (WINNER)
    Cyrano de Bergerac (France) in French – Jean-Paul Rappeneau
    Ju Dou (China) in Mandarin Chinese – Zhang Yimou and Yang Fengliang
    The Nasty Girl (Germany) in German – Michael Verhoeven
    Open Doors (Italy) in Italian – Gianni Amelio
    Best Documentary Feature:
    American Dream – Barbara Kopple and Arthur Cohn (WINNER)
    Berkeley in the Sixties – Mark Kitchell
    Building Bombs – Mark Mori and Susan Robinson
    Forever Activists: Stories from the Veterans of the Abraham Lincoln Brigade – Judith Montell
    Waldo Salt: A Screenwriter’s Journey – Robert Hillmann and Eugene Corr
    Best Documentary Short Subject:
    Days of Waiting – Steven Okazaki (WINNER)
    Burning Down Tomorrow – Kit Thomas
    Chimps: So Like Us – Karen Goodman and Kirk Simon
    Journey into Life: The World of the Unborn – Derek Bromhall
    Rose Kennedy: A Life to Remember – Freida Lee Mock and Terry Sanders
    Best Live Action Short Film:
    The Lunch Date – Adam Davidson (WINNER)
    12:01 PM – Hillary Ripps and Jonathan Heap
    Bronx Cheers – Raymond De Felitta and Matthew Gross
    Dear Rosie – Peter Cattaneo and Barnaby Thompson
    Senzeni Na? (What Have We Done?) – Bernard Joffa and Anthony E. Nicholas
    Best Animated Short Film:
    Creature Comforts – Nick Park (WINNER)
    A Grand Day Out – Nick Park
    Grasshoppers (Cavallette) – Bruno Bozzetto
    Best Original Score:
    Dances with Wolves – John Barry (WINNER)
    Avalon – Randy Newman
    Ghost – Maurice Jarre
    Havana – Dave Grusin
    Home Alone – John Williams
    Best Original Song:
    “Sooner or Later (I Always Get My Man)” from Dick Tracy – Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim (WINNER)
    “Blaze of Glory” from Young Guns II – Music and Lyrics by Jon Bon Jovi
    “I’m Checkin’ Out” from Postcards from the Edge – Music and Lyrics by Shel Silverstein
    “Promise Me You’ll Remember” from The Godfather Part III – Music by Carmine Coppola; Lyrics by John Bettis
    “Somewhere in My Memory” from Home Alone – Music by John Williams; Lyrics by Leslie Bricusse
    Best Sound:
    Dances with Wolves – Jeffrey Perkins, Bill W. Benton, Gregory H. Watkins, and Russell Williams II (WINNER)
    Days of Thunder – Charles M. Wilborn, Donald O. Mitchell, Rick Kline, and Kevin O’Connell
    Dick Tracy – Thomas Causey, Chris Jenkins, David E. Campbell, and Doug Hemphill
    The Hunt for Red October – Richard Bryce Goodman, Richard Overton, Kevin F. Cleary, and Don Bassman
    Total Recall – Nelson Stoll, Michael J. Kohut, Carlos Delarios, and Aaron Rochin
    Best Sound Effects Editing:
    The Hunt for Red October – Cecelia Hall and George Watters II (WINNER)
    Flatliners – Charles L. Campbell and Richard C. Franklin
    Total Recall – Stephen Hunter Flick
    Best Art Direction:
    Dick Tracy – Art Direction: Richard Sylbert; Set Decoration: Rick Simpson (WINNER)
    Cyrano de Bergerac – Art Direction: Ezio Frigerio; Set Decoration: Jacques Rouxel
    Dances with Wolves – Art Direction: Jeffrey Beecroft; Set Decoration: Lisa Dean
    The Godfather Part III – Art Direction: Dean Tavoularis; Set Decoration: Gary Fettis
    Hamlet – Art Direction: Dante Ferretti; Set Decoration: Francesca Lo Schiavo
    Best Makeup:
    Dick Tracy – John Caglione Jr. and Doug Drexler (WINNER)
    Cyrano de Bergerac – Michèle Burke and Jean-Pierre Eychenne
    Edward Scissorhands – Ve Neill and Stan Winston
    Best Costume Design:
    Cyrano de Bergerac – Franca Squarciapino (WINNER)
    Avalon – Gloria Gresham
    Dances with Wolves – Elsa Zamparelli
    Dick Tracy – Milena Canonero
    Hamlet – Maurizio Millenotti
    Best Cinematography:
    Dances with Wolves – Dean Semler (WINNER)
    Avalon – Allen Daviau
    Dick Tracy – Vittorio Storaro
    The Godfather Part III – Gordon Willis
    Henry & June – Philippe Rousselot
    Best Film Editing:
    Dances with Wolves – Neil Travis (WINNER)
    Ghost – Walter Murch
    The Godfather Part III – Barry Malkin, Lisa Fruchtman, and Walter Murch
    Goodfellas – Thelma Schoonmaker
    The Hunt for Red October – Dennis Virkler and John Wright
    Academy Honorary Awards::
    Sophia Loren – “One of the genuine treasures of world cinema who, in a career rich with memorable performances, has added permanent luster to our art form.”
    Myrna Loy – “In recognition of her extraordinary qualities both on screen and off, with appreciation for a lifetime’s worth of indelible performances.”
    Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award:
    David Brown and Richard D. Zanuck
    Academy Special Achievement Award:
    Eric Brevig, Rob Bottin, Tim McGovern, and Alex Funke for the visual effects of Total Recall
  • 1991 Grammy Award Winners

    1991 Grammy Award Winners

    1991 Grammy Award Winners

    • Winners Announced: February 20, 1991
    • Held at: Radio City Music Hall, New York, New York
    • Host: Garry Shandling
    • Eligibility Year: October 1, 1989 – September 30, 1990

    Trivia

    • Garry Returns: This was the second consecutive year that Garry Shandling hosted the Grammy Awards.
    • Rap’s Big Moment: MC Hammer’s Please Hammer, Don’t Hurt ‘Em was a commercial success and received nominations, signaling the mainstream acceptance of rap.
    • Vocal Chops: Mariah Carey won Best New Artist and Best Female Pop Vocal Performance, making a huge splash in her debut year.
    • Classic Acts: The legendary rock band The Byrds received a Lifetime Achievement Award, acknowledging their impact on the music industry.
    • Jazzy Night: Miles Davis posthumously received a Grammy for Best Jazz Instrumental Performance for his album Aura.
    • British Invasion: Phil Collins took home the award for Record of the Year for Another Day in Paradise, highlighting the ongoing British influence on American music charts.
    • Crossing Genres: Unforgettable… with Love by Natalie Cole was a significant winner, blending R&B, jazz, and pop to create a multi-generational appeal.

    1991 Grammy Winners

    Record of the Year:
    Another Day in Paradise – Phil Collins
    Album of the Year:
    Back on the Block, Quincy Jones (Qwest/Warner Bros.)
    Song of the Year:
    From a Distance – Julie Gold, songwriter
    Best New Artist:
    Mariah Carey
    Best Pop Vocal Performance, Male:
    Oh Pretty Woman – Roy Orbison
    Best Pop Vocal Performance, Female:
    Vision of Love – Mariah Carey
    Best Pop Performance By a Duo or Group With Vocal:
    All My Life – Linda Ronstadt with Aaron Neville
    Best Pop Instrumental Performance:
    Twin Peaks Theme – Angelo Badalamenti
    Best Rock/Contemporary Gospel Album:
    Beyond Belief, Petra (Dayspring/Word)
    Best Rock Vocal Performance, Male:
    Bad Love – Eric Clapton
    Best Rock Vocal Performance, Female:
    Black Velvet – Alannah Myles
    Best Pop Performance By a Duo or Group With Vocal:
    Janie’s Got a Gun – Aerosmith
    Best Rock Instrumental Performance:
    D/FW – Vaughan Brothers
    Best Hard Rock Performance:
    Time’s Up, Living Colour
    Best Metal Performance:
    Stone Cold Crazy – Metallica
    Best Alternative Music Performance:
    I Do Not Want What I Haven’t Got, Sinead O’Connor
    Best Rhythm and Blues Song:
    U Can’t Touch This – Rick James, Alonzo Miller and M.C. Hammer, songwriters
    Best Rhythm and Blues Vocal Performance, Male:
    Here and Now – Luther Vandross
    Best Rhythm and Blues Vocal Performance, Female:
    Compositions, Anita Baker
    Best Rhythm and Blues Performance By a Duo or Group With Vocal:
    I’ll Be Good to You – Ray Charles and Chaka Khan
    Best Rap Solo Performance:
    U Can’t Touch This – M.C. Hammer
    Best Rap Performance By a Duo or Group:
    Back on the Block – Ice T, Melle Mel, Big Daddy Kane, Kool Moe Dee, Quincy D. III and Quincy Jones
    Best Jazz Vocal Performance, Male:
    We Are in Love, Harry Connick, Jr.
    Best Jazz Vocal Performance, Female:
    All That Jazz, Ella Fitzgerald
    Best Jazz Instrumental Performance, Soloist:
    The Legendary Oscar Peterson Trio Live at the Blue Note, Oscar Peterson
    Best Jazz Instrumental Performance, Group:
    The Legendary Oscar Peterson Trio Live at the Blue Note, Oscar Peterson Trio
    Best Jazz Instrumental Performance, Big Band:
    Basie’s Bag – George Benson featuring the Count Basie Orchestra
    Best Jazz Fusion Performance:
    Birdland – Quincy Jones
    Best Country Song:
    Where’ve You Been – Jon Vezner and Don Henry, songwriters
    Best Country Vocal Performance, Male:
    When I Call Your Name – Vince Gill
    Best Country Vocal Performance, Female:
    Where’ve You Been – Kathy Mattea
    Best Country Performance By a Duo or Group With Vocal:
    Pickin’ on Nashville, Kentucky Headhunters
    Best Country Vocal Collaboration:
    Poor Boy Blues – Chet Atkins and Mark Knopfler
    Best Country Instrumental Performance:
    So Soft, Your Goodbye – Chet Atkins and Mark Knopfler
    Best Bluegrass Recording:
    I’ve Got That Old Feeling, Alison Krauss (Rounder)
    Best Traditional Soul Gospel Album:
    Tramaine Hawkins Live, Tramaine Hawkins (Sparrow Corp.)
    Best Contemporary Soul Gospel Album:
    So Much 2 Say, Take 6 (Reprise/Warner/Alliance)
    Best Pop Gospel Album:
    Another Time… Another Place, Sandi Patti (A&M/Word)
    Best Southern Gospel Album:
    The Great Exchange, Bruce Carroll (Word)
    Best Gospel Album By a Choir or Chorus:
    Having Church, Rev. James Cleveland (Savoy)
    Best Latin Pop Performance:
    Por Que Te Tengo Que Olvidar? – José Feliciano
    Best Tropical Latin Performance:
    Lambada Timbales – Tito Puento
    Best Mexican/American Performance:
    Soy de San Luis – Texas Tornados
    Best Traditional Blues Recording:
    Live at San Quentin, B.B. King (MCA)
    Best Contemporary Blues Recording:
    Family Style, Vaughan Brothers (Epic Associated)
    Best Traditional Folk Recording:
    On Praying Ground, Doc Watson (Sugar Hill)
    Best Contemporary Folk Recording:
    Steady On, Shawn Colvin (Columbia/CBS)
    Best Reggae Recording Time:
    Will Tell?A Tribute to Bob Marley, Bunny Wailer (Shanachie)
    Best New Age Performance:
    Mark Isham, Mark Isham
    Best Polka Recording:
    When It’s Polka Time at Your House, Jimmy Sturr and His Orchestra (Starr)
    Best Arrangement on an Instrumental:
    Birdland – Quincy Jones, Ian Prince, Rod Temperton and Jerry Hey, arrangers
    Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocal(s):
    The Places You Find Love – Jerry Hey, Glen Ballard, Clif Magness and Quincy Jones, arrangers
    Best Instrumental Composition:
    Change of Heart Pat Metheny, composer
    Best Musical Cast Show Album:
    Les Misèrables, The Complete Symphonic Recording (Relativity)
    Best Instrumental Composition Written for a Motion Picture or for Television:
    Glory, James Horner, composer (Virgin)
    Best Song Written Specifically for a Motion Picture or for Television:
    Under the Sea (From The Little Mermaid), Alan Menken and Howard Ashman, composers
    Best Contemporary Composition:
    Arias and Barcarolles, Leonard Bernstein, composer
    Best Classical Album:
    Ives, Symphony No. 2 and Three Short Works, Leonard Bernstein conducting New York Philharmonic (Deutsche Grammophon)
    Best Chamber Music or Other Small Ensemble Performance:
    Brahms, The Three Violin Sonatas, Itzhak Perlman, violinist; Daniel Barenboim, pianist
    Best Classical Performance, Instrumental Soloist(s) (With Orchestra):
    Shostakovich, Violin Concerto No. 1; Glazunov, Violin Concerto, Itzhak Perlman, violinist; Zubin Mehta conducting Israel Philharmonic
    Best Classical Performance, Instrumental Soloist(s) (Without Orchestra):
    The Last Recording (Chopin, Haydn, Liszt and Wagner), Vladimir Horowitz
    Best Opera Recording:
    Wagner, Das Rheingold, James Levine conducting The Metropolitan Opera Orchestra; solos: Morris, Ludwig, Jerusalem, Wlaschiha, Moll, Zednik and Rootering (Deutsche Grammophon)
    Best Choral Performance (Other Than Opera):
    Walton, Belshazzar’s Feast; Bernstein, Chichester Psalms, Missa Brevis, Robert Shaw conducting Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and Chorus
    Best Classical Vocal Performance:
    Carreras, Domingo and Pavarotti in Concert, José Carreras, Placido Domingo and Luciano Pavarotti, tenors; Zubin Mehta conducting Orchestra del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino and Orchestra del teatro dell’Opera di Roma
    Best Comedy Recording:
    P.D.Q. Bach, Oedipus Tex and Other Choral Calamities, Professor Peter Shickele (Telarc)
    Best Spoken Word or Non-Musical Recording:
    Gracie: A Love Story, George Burns (Simon and Schuster Audio)
    Best Recording for Children:
    The Little Mermaid?Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, Howard Ashman and Alan Menken, composers (Disneyland Records)
    Best Album Package:
    Days of Open Hand (Special Edition Hologram Digapack), Len Peltier, Jeffrey Gold and Suzanne Vega, art directors (A&M)
    Best Album Notes:
    Brownie: The Complete Emarcy Recordings of Clifford Brown, Dan Morgenstern, annotator (Emarcy)
    Best Historical Album:
    Robert Johnson: The Complete Recordings, Robert Johnson (Columbia/CBS)
    Best Music Video, Short Form:
    Opposites Attract – Paula Abdul
    Best Music Video, Long Form:
    Please Hammer Don’t Hurt ‘Em the Movie – M.C. Hammer
    Producer of the Year (Non-Classical):
    Quincy Jones
    Classical Producer of the Year:
    Adam Stern