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  • 1994 Top Ten Music Charts

    1994 Top Ten Music Charts

    1994’s Biggest Artists and Songs

    Toni Braxton (1993 Best New Artist Grammy Winner, presented in 1994)
    Whitney Houston (Grammy for Album of the Year)
    I Will Always Love You – Whitney Houston (Grammy for Record of the Year)
    New Artists in the Pop Charts Included:
    Lisa Loeb, Real McCoy, Coolio, Aaliyah, Counting Crows, Brandy, Snoop Dogg, Collective Soul, Joshua Kadison, Queen Latifah, Pearl Jam, Beck, Cowboy Junkies, Garth Brooks, Green Day, The Offspring, Method Man, Fugees, Weezer, Alice In Chains, Usher, Tori Amos, James, Cracker, Trisha Yearwood, Sarah McLachlan, Dwight Yoakam, Nas and Jamie Foxx

    1994’s Retro Top 10 Hits

    1. All I Wanna Do – Sheryl Crow
    2. Stay (I Missed You) – Lisa Loeb & Nine Stories
    3. Action – Terror Fabulous
    4. What’s The Frequency, Kenneth? – R.E.M.
    5. The Sign – Ace of Base
    6. DJ Miko – What’s Up
    7. Return To Innocence – Enigma
    8. Moving On Up – M People
    9. Mmm Mmm Mmm – Crash Test Dummies
    10. Here Comes The Hotstepper – Ini Kamoze

    1994’s ‘One Hit Wonders’

    1. Mr. Vain – Culture Beat
    2. You Gotta Be – Des’ree
    3. Low – Cracker
    4. Loser – Beck
    5. (I Could Only) Whisper Your Name – Harry Connick, Jr
    6. Laid – James
    7. Far Behind – Candlebox
    8. Cantaloop – Us3
    9. Sometimes Always – The Jesus and Mary Chain
    10. Sweet Jane – The Cowboy Junkies
    11. Mother – Danzig

    1994’s Dance Top 10 Hit List

    1. Another Night – Real McCoy
    2. I Like To Move It – Reel 2 Real
    3. Mr. Vain – Culture Beat
    4. Booti Call – BLACKstreet
    5. 100% Pure Love – Crystal Waters
    6. Action – Terror Fabulous
    7. Whatta Man – Salt-N-Pepa with En Vogue
    8. Turn The Beat Around – Gloria Estefan
    9. Here Comes The Hotstepper – Ini Kamoze
    10. Cantaloop – US3

    1994’s Hip Hop Music Top Ten

    1. What’s My Name – Snoop Dogg
    2. Sabotage – Beastie Boys
    3. Regulate – Warren G & Nate Dogg
    4. Fantastic Voyage – Coolio
    5. Gin & Juice – Snoop Dogg
    6. Tootsie Roll – 69 Boyz
    7. Funkdafied – Da Brat
    8. Keep Ya Head Up – 2Pac
    9. U.N.I.T.Y. – Queen Latifah
    10. Nappy Heads – Fugees

    1994’s Bubblegum Pop Music Top Ten

    1. The Sign – Ace Of Base
    2. Stay (I Missed You) – Lisa Loeb & Nine Stories
    3. I’ll Make Love To You – Boyz II Men
    4. Here Comes The Hotstepper – Ini Kamoze
    5. Another Night – Real McCoy
    6. Fantastic Voyage – Coolio
    7. Whatta Man – Salt-N-Peppa w/En Vogue
    8. Wild Night – John Mellencamp w/ Me’Shell Ndegeocello
    9. Don’t Turn Around – Ace Of Base
    10. 100% Pure Love – Crystal Waters

    1994’s Pop Rock Top 10 Hit List

    1. Low – Cracker
    2. Undone-The Sweater Song – Weezer
    3. Welcome To Paradise – Green Day
    4. All Apologies – Nirvana
    5. Self Esteem – The Offspring
    6. Found Out About You – Gin Blossoms
    7. Selling The Drama – Live
    8. Dreams – The Cranberries
    9. Today – Smashing Pumpkins
    10. Come Out And Play – The Offspring

    1994’s Chick Rock Top 10 Hit List

    1. Stay (I Missed You) – Lisa Loeb & Nine Stories
    2. Come To My Window- Melissa Etheridge
    3. Zombie- The Cranberries
    4. I’ll Stand By You – Pretenders
    5. Leaving Las Vegas – Sheryl Crow
    6. Linger – The Cranberries
    7. Possession – Sarah McLachlan
    8. Cannonball – The Breeders
    9. Fade Into You – Mazzy Star
    10. Because The Night – 10,000 Maniacs

    1994’s Alternative Top 10 Hit List

    1. Longview – Green Day
    2. Laid – James
    3. Shine – Collective Soul
    4. Closer – Nine Inch Nails
    5. Loser – Beck
    6. Interstate Love Song – Stone Temple Pilots
    7. What’s The Frequency Kenneth – R.E.M.
    8. Allison Road – Gin Blossoms
    9. Basketcase – Green Day
    10. Girl, You’ll Be A Woman Soon – Urge Overkill

    1994’s Album Rock Top 10 Hit List

    1. Mother – Danzig
    2. Far Behind – Candlebox
    3. Backwater – Meat Puppets
    4. Black Hole Sun – Soundgarden
    5. Big Empty – Stone Temple Pilots
    6. Amazing – Aerosmith
    7. Creep – Stone Temple Pilots
    8. Mr. Jones- Counting Crows
    9. You – Candlebox
    10. Vasoline – Stone Temple Pilots

    PCM’s 1994 Top 10 Hit List

    1. All I Wanna Do – Sheryl Crow
    2. I’ll Make Love To You – Boyz II Men
    3. Turn The Beat Around – Gloria Estefan
    4. I Like To Move It – Reel 2 Real
    5. I Swear – All 4 One (Or John Michael Montgomery)
    6. Beautiful In My Eyes – Joshua Kadison
    7. Circle Of Life – Elton John
    8. Power Of Love – Celine Dion
    9. The Sign – Ace of Base
    10. Always – Bon Jovi
  • Pop Culture Quiz: What Happened In 1994?

    Pop Culture Quiz: What Happened In 1994?

    Pop Culture Quiz: What Happened In 1994?

    94 Trivia Questions For 1994 History

    (answers)

    1. In English, this phrase translates to “no trouble,” “no worries,” or “take it easy.” Which song from The Lion King shares this meaning?

    2. On Frasier, what is the name of Niles Crane’s wife, who we never see?

    3. There was an infamous incident during the women’s figure skating at the Winter Olympics in Lillehammer, Norway. Who were the two female skaters involved? You must name both to get the point.

    4. What was Forrest Gump’s childhood disability?

    5. What is the name of the sequel to the 1992 Aladdin film?

    6. Who hosted Star Search from 1983 to 1995?

    7. Name the characters who got married in the two-hour television movie Saved by the Bell: Wedding in Las Vegas.

    8. Who played the roles of Zach & Kelly?

    9. On Friends, Ross learns that his ex-wife, Carol, is pregnant with his child. What is that child’s name?

    10. Who was the biggest musical artist of 1994?

    11. Name the Microsoft program used from 1987 to 2009; its core functionality includes a word processor, a spreadsheet, and a database management system.

    12. 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 the father.”

    13. Who is Cory’s primary teacher and neighbor in Boy Meets World?

    14. Who was the Vice-President in 1994?

    15. Movie and Pop Culture question. What is a Stargate?

    16. Which new villain is introduced as the main antagonist in Season 2 of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers?

    17. Who are the three new Rangers that replace the departing members in Season 2? You get one point for each you can name.

    18. Name the two friends Simba met in the jungle when he ran away from home in The Lion King.

    19. What candy asks you to “Taste the Rainbow”?

    20. The comic book character Dr. Harleen Frances Quinzel, PhD, has an alter-ego. Who is she?

    21. Who made her film debut as Tina Carlyle in The Mask?

    22. What device did Sony introduce in 1994 that became one of history’s most popular gaming consoles?

    23. Name the actor who first appeared on Law & Order as Executive Assistant District Attorney Jack McCoy.

    24. What advertising slogan did NBC use to brand its primetime blocks during the 1990s?

    25. Who was People Magazine’s 100 Most Beautiful People cover star in 1994?

    26. Robin Leach hosted what upscale TV program?

    27. Who drove the Magic School Bus?

    28. The Marrakesh Agreement officially created what international organization in 1994?

    29. Who plays the bumbling vicar, Father Gerald, in Four Weddings and a Funeral?

    30. Who were the NBA Champions in 1994?

    31. Who is the butler in the Sheffield household on The Nanny?

    32. What series aired from 1994 to 1999, following ACME detectives Zack and Ivy as they pursue an elusive master thief?

    33. Which famous musician was NOT born in 1994?
    Bad Bunny, Justin Bieber, Demi Lovato, or Halsey?

    34. What was the name of the comet that collided with Jupiter in 1994, an event observed by astronomers worldwide?

    35. Who was People Magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive in 1994?

    36. You get one point for each of the three sequels to Beverly Hills Cop you can name.

    37. TV question. Name the neutral space station designed to foster peace and diplomacy among various interstellar species, including humans, Minbari, Narn, Centauri, and the League of Non-Aligned Worlds.

    38. Steven Spielberg, Jeffrey Katzenberg, and David Geffen founded an animation studio in 1994. What is it called?

    39. What was DreamWorks first film?
    HINT: IT was released in 1998

    40. TV Catchphrase: Who said “The truth is out there”?

    41. What is the name of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ van?

    42. Which turtle’s bandana is blue?

    43. Who voices Mufasa in The Lion King?

    44. What is the popular convenience store in The Simpsons animated television series?

    45. Which university do Will and Carlton attend in Season 4 of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air?

    46. Who was the Pope in 1994?

    47. Who made her final appearance as Brenda Walsh on Beverly Hills, 90210?

    48. What Shakespearean play is The Lion King often compared to?

    49. HGTV debuted on December 30, 1994. What do those letters stand for?

    50. Which character is revealed to be the host for the Phoenix Force in X-Men: The Animated Series?

    51. Who was Tonya Harding’s boyfriend and the alleged mastermind behind the 1994 US Olympic skating incident?

    52. What division of the FBI do Mulder and Scully work in?

    53. What phrase is prominently displayed on the poster in Mulder’s office?

    54. Name the former US President who died in New York City at age 81.

    55. Cartoon Catchphrase: Who said “Heh heh” on MTV?

    56. Who is the time-traveling mutant that seeks to prevent a plague in Season 3 of X-Men: The Animated Series?

    57. How many Oscars did Schindler’s List win out of 12 nominations?

    58. What type of car was O.J. Simpson in during the infamous June 17, 1994 car chase?

    59. Who drove O.J. Simpson in his famous car chase?

    60. What is the main project Tim works on throughout Season 3 of Home Improvement?

    61. Who were the Stanley Cup Champions in 1994?

    62. On November 3rd, three NBC comedies featured storylines centered on blackout events. You get one point for each, which you can name.

    63. On show was notably absent from the blackout lineup that night – name the show.

    64. Name the NFL with its fourth consecutive Super Bowl loss on January 30, 1994.

    65. Dr. Mark Sloan is the chief of internal medicine at Community General Hospital on what TV program?

    66. What is the name of the fast-food restaurant Doug Funnie and his friends frequently visit?

    67. An ABC sitcom starred identical twin sisters who separated at birth and are reunited as adolescents. Who were the actresses in the show?

    68. Name the film character who famously said, “Stupid is as stupid does.”

    69. What medal does Forrest receive from the US government?

    70. Which actress had a recurring role as Ursula Buffay, on Mad About You?

    71. What is the name of the government program involving mind control experiments?

    72. Which NBA player made a guest appearance in Season 2 of Hangin’ With Mr. Cooper?

    73. This 1994 font is often criticized for being inappropriate for formal settings and professional correspondence.

    74. What is the common name for a “quick-response code”?

    75. What team won the Super Bowl in 1994?

    76. Name the TV character who says “Okilly dokilly”.
    Hint: He’s a famous cartoon neighbor

    77. Name the fictional movie character known for saying “All-righty then”.

    78. Name the fictional movie character known for saying “Ssssssmokin!”

    79. Who hosted Inside the Actors Studio for 22 seasons?

    80. In The Rugrats episode “The Alien,” who do the babies believe is an alien?

    81. Who was the President in 1994?

    82. What did spokesperson Fred the Baker say every morning?

    83. This animated show centered on Jay Sherman, a 36-year-old film critic in New York City, known for his catchphrase, “It stinks!”. Name that program.

    84. In 1994, Hershey introduced two new chocolate bars. You get one point for each, which you can name.
    Both are made with white chocolate.

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

    86. What prompted Frasier Crane to return to Seattle?

    87. Which character serves as Frasier’s producer at the radio station?

    88. What country won the FIFA World Cup in 1994?

    89. ER and Chicago Hope were two primetime medical dramas. In what city did ER take place?

    90. What is a fan of the hip-hop group Insane Clown Posse called?

    91. Madonna appeared on a late-night talk show and set a record (at the time) for censored language on a major US network. What show did she make the infamous appearance on?

    92. Name the famous two-time world heavyweight boxing champion boxer who started selling grills.

    93. What is the full name of George Forman’s Grill?

    94. Carlton Banks’ signature dance, affectionately known as “The Carlton,” is typically performed to what song on The Fresh Prince of Bel Air?

    Trivia Team Bonus Questions:

    1. Alfonso Ribeiro, who portrayed Carlton, mentioned that the dance was inspired by what (or who)?
    Two different answers are acceptable.

    2. Did you know that the Maytag Repair Man has a nickname? What do they call him?

    3. Which character is a purple Tasmanian devil and a student at Acme Looniversity in Tiny Toon Adventures?

    4. the first commercially grown genetically engineered food to be granted a license for human consumption?

    5. Can you name either element (#110 or #111) discovered in 1994?

    6. Name the rocker who joined the infamous 27 club in April 1994.

    7. The Simpson’s Character Jeffrey “Jeff” Albertson is better known as what store owner on the show?

    8. What subject does Mr. Feeny teach Cory and his classmates on Boy Meets World?

    9. Who replaced Charles Kuralt as CBS News Sunday Morning host in 1994?

    10. What animated character was known for saying, “Take chances, make mistakes, get messy!” ?

    The Answers:

    94 Trivia Answers For 1994 History

    1. In English, this phrase translates to “no trouble,” “no worries,” or “take it easy.” Which song from The Lion King shares this meaning?
    Hakuna Matata

    2. On Frasier, what is the name of Niles Crane’s wife, who we never see?
    Maris

    3. There was an infamous incident during the women’s figure skating at the Winter Olympics in Lillehammer, Norway. Who were the two female skaters involved? You must name both to get the point.
    Tonya Harding and Nancy Kerrigan

    4. What was Forrest Gump’s childhood disability?
    He had leg braces due to a curved spine.

    5. What is the name of the sequel to the 1992 Aladdin film?
    The sequel is titled The Return of Jafar.

    6. Who hosted Star Search from 1983 to 1995?
    Ed McMahon

    7. Name the characters who got married in the two-hour television movie Saved by the Bell: Wedding in Las Vegas.
    Zack and Kelly

    8. Who played the roles of Zach & Kelly?
    Mark-Paul Gosselaar (Zach) and Tiffani Thiessen (Kelly)

    9. On Friends, Ross learns that his ex-wife, Carol, is pregnant with his child. What is that child’s name?
    Ben

    10. Who was the biggest musical artist of 1994?
    Boyz II Men

    11. Name the Microsoft program used from 1987 to 2009; its core functionality includes a word processor, a spreadsheet, and a database management system.
    Microsoft Works

    12. 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 the father.”
    Maury, hosted by Maury Povich

    13. Who is Cory’s primary teacher and neighbor in Boy Meets World?
    Mr. George Feeny

    14. Who was the Vice-President in 1994?
    Al Gore (January 20, 1993 – January 20, 2001)

    15. Movie and Pop Culture question. What is a Stargate?
    A circular device that creates a wormhole, enabling travel (usually to distant planets).

    16. Which new villain is introduced as the main antagonist in Season 2 of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers?
    Lord Zedd

    17. Who are the three new Rangers that replace the departing members in Season 2? You get one point for each you can name.
    Rocky (Red Ranger), Adam (Black Ranger), and Aisha (Yellow Ranger)

    18. Name the two friends Simba met in the jungle when he ran away from home in The Lion King.
    Timon and Pumbaa

    19. What candy asks you to “Taste the Rainbow”?
    Skittles

    20. The comic book character Dr. Harleen Frances Quinzel, PhD, has an alter-ego. Who is she?
    Harley Quinn

    21. Who made her film debut as Tina Carlyle in The Mask?
    Cameron Diaz

    22. What device did Sony introduce in 1994 that became one of history’s most popular gaming consoles?
    The PlayStation

    23. Name the actor who first appeared on Law & Order as Executive Assistant District Attorney Jack McCoy.
    Sam Waterston

    24. What advertising slogan did NBC use to brand its primetime blocks during the 1990s?
    “Must See TV”

    25. Who was People Magazine’s 100 Most Beautiful People cover star in 1994?
    Meg Ryan

    26. Robin Leach hosted what upscale TV program?
    Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous (later hosted with Shari Belafonte)

    27. Who drove the Magic School Bus?
    Ms. Frizzle (Valerie Frizzle)

    28. The Marrakesh Agreement officially created what international organization in 1994?
    The World Trade Organization (WTO)

    29. Who plays the bumbling vicar, Father Gerald, in Four Weddings and a Funeral?
    Rowan Atkinson

    30. Who were the NBA Champions in 1994?
    Houston Rockets

    31. Who is the butler in the Sheffield household on The Nanny?
    Niles

    32. What series aired from 1994 to 1999, following ACME detectives Zack and Ivy as they pursue an elusive master thief?
    Where on Earth Is Carmen Sandiego?

    33. Which famous musician was NOT born in 1994?
    Bad Bunny, Justin Bieber, Demi Lovato, or Halsey?
    Demi Lovato (born August 20, 1992)

    34. What was the name of the comet that collided with Jupiter in 1994, an event observed by astronomers worldwide?
    Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9

    35. Who was People Magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive in 1994?
    Keanu Reeves

    36. You get one point for each of the three sequels to Beverly Hills Cop you can name.
    Beverly Hills Cop II, Beverly Hills Cop III and Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F

    37. TV question. Name the neutral space station designed to foster peace and diplomacy among various interstellar species, including humans, Minbari, Narn, Centauri, and the League of Non-Aligned Worlds.
    Babylon 5

    38. Steven Spielberg, Jeffrey Katzenberg, and David Geffen founded an animation studio in 1994. What is it called?
    DreamWorks

    39. What was DreamWorks first film?
    HINT: IT was released in 1998
    Antz

    40. TV Catchphrase: Who said “The truth is out there”?
    Fox Mulder on The X-Files (1994-2001)

    41. What is the name of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ van?
    The Party Wagon

    42. Which turtle’s bandana is blue?
    Leonardo

    43. Who voices Mufasa in The Lion King?
    James Earl Jones

    44. What is the popular convenience store in The Simpsons animated television series?
    The Kwik-E-Mart

    45. Which university do Will and Carlton attend in Season 4 of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air?
    University of Los Angeles (ULA)

    46. Who was the Pope in 1994?
    John Paul II (October 16, 1978 – April 2, 2005)

    47. Who made her final appearance as Brenda Walsh on Beverly Hills, 90210?
    Shannon Doherty

    48. What Shakespearean play is The Lion King often compared to?
    Hamlet

    49. HGTV debuted on December 30, 1994. What do those letters stand for?
    Home & Garden Television

    50. Which character is revealed to be the host for the Phoenix Force in X-Men: The Animated Series?
    Jean Grey

    51. Who was Tonya Harding’s boyfriend and the alleged mastermind behind the 1994 US Olympic skating incident?
    Jeff Gillooly

    52. What division of the FBI do Mulder and Scully work in?
    The X-Files division

    53. What phrase is prominently displayed on the poster in Mulder’s office?
    “I Want to Believe.”

    54. Name the former US President who died in New York City at age 81.
    Richard Nixon

    55. Cartoon Catchphrase: Who said “Heh heh” on MTV?
    Beavis and Butt-Head on Beavis and Butt-head

    56. Who is the time-traveling mutant that seeks to prevent a plague in Season 3 of X-Men: The Animated Series?
    Cable returns to stop the spread of the techno-organic virus

    57. How many Oscars did Schindler’s List win out of 12 nominations?
    7

    58. What type of car was O.J. Simpson in during the infamous June 17, 1994 car chase?
    A White Ford Bronco.

    59. Who drove O.J. Simpson in his famous car chase?
    Al Cowlings

    60. What is the main project Tim works on throughout Season 3 of Home Improvement?
    Building his hot rod

    61. Who were the Stanley Cup Champions in 1994?
    New York Rangers

    62. On November 3rd, three NBC comedies featured storylines centered on blackout events. You get one point for each, which you can name.
    Mad About You, Friends, and Madman of the People.

    63. On show was notably absent from the blackout lineup that night – name the show.
    Seinfeld

    64. Name the NFL with its fourth consecutive Super Bowl loss on January 30, 1994.
    The Buffalo Bills

    65. Dr. Mark Sloan is the chief of internal medicine at Community General Hospital on what TV program?
    Diagnosis: Murder

    66. What is the name of the fast-food restaurant Doug Funnie and his friends frequently visit?
    The Honker Burger

    67. An ABC sitcom starred identical twin sisters who separated at birth and are reunited as adolescents. Who were the actresses in the show?
    Real-life twins Tia and Tamera Mowry on Sister, Sister

    68. Name the film character who famously said, “Stupid is as stupid does.”
    Forrest Gump

    69. What medal does Forrest receive from the US government?
    The Medal of Honor

    70. Which actress had a recurring role as Ursula Buffay, on Mad About You?
    Lisa Kudrow portrayed Ursula Buffay – a waitress and twin sister of Phoebe Buffay.

    71. What is the name of the government program involving mind control experiments?
    Project MKUltra

    72. Which NBA player made a guest appearance in Season 2 of Hangin’ With Mr. Cooper?
    Tim Hardaway

    73. This 1994 font is often criticized for being inappropriate for formal settings and professional correspondence.
    Comic Sans

    74. What is the common name for a “quick-response code”?
    QR Code

    75. What team won the Super Bowl in 1994?
    Dallas Cowboys

    76. Name the TV character who says “Okilly dokilly”.
    Hint: He’s a famous cartoon neighbor
    Ned Flanders

    77. Name the fictional movie character known for saying “All-righty then”.
    Ace Ventura: Pet Detective

    78. Name the fictional movie character known for saying “Ssssssmokin!”
    The Mask

    79. Who hosted Inside the Actors Studio for 22 seasons?
    James Lipton (1994-2018)

    80. In The Rugrats episode “The Alien,” who do the babies believe is an alien?
    Tommy’s new neighbor

    81. Who was the President in 1994?
    Bill Clinton (January 20, 1993 – January 20, 2001)

    82. What did spokesperson Fred the Baker say every morning?
    “Time to make the donuts” – for Dunkin Donuts

    83. This animated show centered on Jay Sherman, a 36-year-old film critic in New York City, known for his catchphrase, “It stinks!”. Name that program
    The Critic (starring Joh Lovitz)

    84. In 1994, Hershey introduced two new chocolate bars. You get one point for each, which you can name.
    Both are made with white chocolate.
    Hershey’s Cookies ‘n’ Creme and Hershey’s Cookies ‘n’ Mint

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

    86. What prompted Frasier Crane to return to Seattle?
    Frasier returned to Seattle for a fresh start and his new radio call-in show host job.

    87. Which character serves as Frasier’s producer at the radio station?
    Roz Doyle

    88. What country won the FIFA World Cup in 1994?
    Brazil

    89. ER and Chicago Hope were two primetime medical dramas. In what city did ER take place?
    Chicago

    90. What is a fan of the hip-hop group Insane Clown Posse called?
    A Juggalo

    91. Madonna appeared on a late-night talk show and set a record (at the time) for censored language on a major US network. What show did she make the infamous appearance on?
    CBS’s Late Show with David Letterman

    92. Name the famous two-time world heavyweight boxing champion boxer who started selling grills.
    George Foreman

    93. What is the full name of George Forman’s Grill?
    George Foreman Lean Mean Fat-Reducing Grilling Machine

    94. Carlton Banks’ signature dance, affectionately known as “The Carlton,” is typically performed to what song on The Fresh Prince of Bel Air?
    Tom Jones’ 1965 hit It’s Not Unusual.

    Trivia Team Bonus Answers:

    1. Alfonso Ribeiro, who portrayed Carlton, mentioned that the dance was inspired by what (or who)?
    Courteney Cox’s moves in Bruce Springsteen’s “Dancing in the Dark” music video and Eddie Murphy’s “white man dance” routine from his comedy special

    2. Did you know that the Maytag Repair Man has a nickname? What do they call him?
    Ol’ Lonely

    3. Which character is a purple Tasmanian devil and a student at Acme Looniversity in Tiny Toon Adventures?
    Dizzy Devil

    4. the first commercially grown genetically engineered food to be granted a license for human consumption?
    Tomato (Flavr Savr tomato, to be specific)

    5. Can you name either element (#110 or #111) discovered in 1994?
    Darmstadtium (110) or Roentgenium (111)

    6. Name the rocker who joined the infamous 27 club in April 1994.
    Kurt Cobain

    7. The Simpson’s Character Jeffrey “Jeff” Albertson is better known as what store owner on the show?
    Comic Book Guy

    8. What subject does Mr. Feeny teach Cory and his classmates on Boy Meets World?
    Social Studies.

    9. Who replaced Charles Kuralt as CBS News Sunday Morning host in 1994?
    Charles Osgood

    10. What animated character was known for saying, “Take chances, make mistakes, get messy!” ?
    Ms. Frizzle (played by Lily Tomlin)

  • 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
  • 1994 Number One Hits

    1994 Number One Hits

    1994 Billboard Number One Hits:

    December 25, 1993 – January 21, 1994:
    Hero – Mariah Carey
    January 22 – February 11:
    All For Love – Bryan Adams/Rod Stewart/Sting
    February 12 – March 11:
    Power of Love – Céline Dion
    March 12 – April 8:
    The Sign – Ace of Base
    April 9 – May 20:
    Bump N’ Grind – R. Kelly
    May 21 – August 5:
    I Swear – All-4-One
    August 6 – August 26:
    Stay (I Missed You) – Lisa Loeb & Nine Stories
    August 27 – December 2:
    I’ll Make Love To You – Boyz II Men
    December 3, 1994 – December 16th:
    On Bended Knee – Boyz II Men
    December 17, 1994 – January 27, 1995:
    Here Comes The Hotstepper – Ini Kamozi

    (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.)

  • 1994 History, Fun Facts and Trivia

    1994 History, Fun Facts and Trivia

    1994 History, Fun Facts and Trivia

    • The Game Changer: Playstation released
    • The Hobby: Beanie Babies Mania began. Many people ‘invested’ in them, and now have millions of Beanies carefully preserved in attics and closets.
    • The Top Song was I’ll Make Love To You by Boyz II Men
    • The Movies to Watch include Forrest Gump, The Lion King, Angels in the Outfield, Clear and Present Danger and The Crow
    • The Most Famous Person in the World was probably Nelson Mandela
    • Notable books include: Guess How Much I Love You by Sam McBratney
    • Price of 10 oz Cheex-it crackers in 1994: $1.99
      Price of a daily newspaper: 25 cents
    • The Funny Old Guys were: Carl Reiner & Mel Brooks
    • The Funny Young Guy was: Martin Lawrence
      The Funny Movie Guy was: Jim Carrey
    • The Conversation: The biggest Pop Culture Event was the “O.J. Simpson White Bronco Car Chase” televised live on nearly every network.
    • The  Other Conversation: Was National Figure Skating Champ Tonya Harding responsible for the attack on her rival Nancy Kerrigan?
    Year of the Dog
    The year of the dog is one of the 12 years in the Chinese zodiac cycle.
    The dog is the eleventh animal in the cycle. The years of the dog include: 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018, 2030, 2042, 2054, and 2066
    The year of the dog is associated with loyalty, honesty, and a sense of justice. People born in the year of the dog are said to be honest, loyal, and have a strong sense of justice. They are also said to be reliable, responsible, and have a strong sense of duty. They are known to be quite independent, and they don’t like to be told what to do. They are also known to be quite intelligent, and they are often able to think things through before acting. They are said to be quite successful in their careers, and they are often able to achieve great things. They are also known to be quite straightforward, and they don’t like to beat around the bush.
    Top Ten Baby Names of 1994:
    Jessica, Ashley, Emily, Samantha, Sarah, Michael, Chris, Topher, Matthew, Joshua, Tyler
    Fashion Icons and Sex Symbols:
    Claudia Schiffer, Elle Macpherson
    Leading Men and Hollywood Hunks:
    George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Tom Cruise, John Travolta
    “The Quote:”
    “My momma always said that life was like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re gonna get”
    – Tom Hanks in ‘Forrest Gump’
    Time Magazine’s Man of the Year:
    Pope John Paul II
    Miss America:
    Kimberly Aiken (Columbia, SC)
    Miss USA:
    Lu Parker (South Carolina)

    The Scandals:
    Tonya Harding (the antagonist) and Nancy Kerrigan (the protagonist) ice skating rivalry resulted in some friends of Tonya, including her husband Jeff Gillooly and associates Shawn Eckhardt and Shane Stant, attempting to bust Nancy’s kneecaps at the U.S. Figure Skating Championship.
    She had to withdraw, but did well for herself with endorsements and winning the Silver Medal in the Olympics in 1994.

    On June 17th, a white Ford Bronco belonging to Simpson’s friend, Al Cowlings, was watched by the entire nation since it was carrying a now fugitive, O.J. Simpson, who was “holding a gun to Al’s head”. A note from O.J., sounding like a suicide note, was read to police by his lawyer.

    Aaliyah (1/16/1979) was 15 years old when she married R. Kelly (1/8/1967) on 8/31/1994. He was 28 and she was 16 when their marriage was annulled on 2/7/1995.

    Brief Celebrity marriages:
    Michael Jackson and Lisa Marie Presley
    Richard Gere and Cindy Crawford
    Rock and Roll Death:
    Kurt Cobain (suicide)
    Serial Killer Prison Death:
    Jeffrey Dahmer
    Beloved Comedian Death:
    John Candy
    Disgraced Politician Death:
    Richard Nixon. We don’t have him to kick around anymore.
    RIP:
    Rebecca Schaeffer, a 21-year-old actress, was shot at her front door by an obsessed fan and later died created calls for the Nation’s first anti-stalking Law’s in 1990. In 1994, the ‘Driver’s Privacy Protection Act’ made it illegal to release people’s private addresses.

    World News:
    The University of Erfurt in Germany was founded in 1379 and closed in 1816. But it was re-established in 1994 following Germany’s reunification. It probably is both the oldest and youngest University in Germany.

    According to his biography, Kim Jung-Il first picked up a golf club in 1994, at North Korea’s only golf course, and shot a 38-under par round that included no fewer than 11 holes in one. Satisfied with his performance, he reportedly immediately declared his retirement from the sport.

    Pop Culture Facts & History:
    Soul Asylum’s 1994 music video for Runaway Train helped find 25 of the 36 missing children featured in the music video.
     
     Michael Crichton, the screenwriter of Jurassic Park, had a novel (Disclosure) and a television show (ER) reach the US number one at the same time the film did in 1994. He is the only person to achieve these hits simultaneously.

    For one November week in 1994, Tim Allen had the #1 movie at the box office (The Santa Clause), The #1 rated TV show (Home Improvement), and the #1 NY Times bestselling book (Don’t Stand Too Close to a Naked Man).

    The first series produced by Cartoon Network was Space Ghost Coast to Coast in 1994, to target an older audience.

    The Beastie Boys coined the term “mullet” to refer to a hairstyle in 1994 in their song Mullet Head. No earlier use of the term “mullet” that refers to a hairstyle has been found.

    The Wonderbra was invented.

    Liam Neeson turned down the role of James Bond in Goldeneye in 1994 because he “has never been interested in starring in action movies”.

    At the time of its release, True Lies was the most expensive film ever made, as the first film to have over a $100 million production budget.

    Despite being a trained Broadway singer, Matthew Broderick only voiced the speaking role of adult Simba in 1994’s The Lion King. Simba’s singing voice was provided by Joseph Williams, the lead singer of Toto.

    Voiced-over trailers hit their peak in 1994 when all top 10 box office movies featured one.

    Leonardo da Vinci’s Codex Hammer was purchased for $30,802,500 in 1994 by Bill Gates; 3 years later he released a digital version of the historic diary for all the world to see.

    Pearl Jam canceled their 1994 summer tour after they found out Ticket Master was demanding a ‘service charge’ for fan’s tickets.

    Country music star Alan Jackson was asked to use a pre-recorded version of his song Gone Country when performing live at the Country Music Awards. He protested by having his drummer perform with no drum sticks in his hand the whole performance.

    Frank Sinatra’s acceptance speech for a Legend Award at the 1994 Grammys was cut short due to commercial breaks. In response, Billy Joel stopped halfway through his performance of The River of Dreams later on, simply looking at his watch and saying ‘valuable advertising time going by…’.

    Lisa Loeb was the first artist ever to have a number one hit without being signed to a record label with the song Stay in 1994. She didn’t even have an album out when the song became a number one single.

    Thrift Shop by Macklemore and Ryan Lewis was the first song since 1994 to reach No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart without the support of a major record label.

    Kevin Briggs, a San Francisco Highway Patrol Officer and a veteran of the US Army, has talked approximately 200 people out of suicide on the Golden Gate Bridge since 1994.

    Harley-Davidson filed a trademark application in 1994 for the sound produced by their motorcycles. After many objections and even litigation, they dropped all efforts in 2000.

    Finding the proof for Fermat’s last theorem (x^n+ y^n = z^n) was considered as the most difficult math problem and was even listed in the Guinness book of world records. Andrew Wiles cracked it in 1994 and won $ 700,000. When n=2 this is the Pythagoras Theorem.

    After Sports Illustrated published its “Bag It, Michael” cover story about his less-than-stellar baseball career in 1994, Michael Jordan cut off all official communication with the magazine.

    NFL officials used to use a gunshot to signal the end of a quarter. In 1994 they switched to using a whistle.

    The 1967 Velvet Underground album The Velvet Underground & Nico didn’t reach the UK charts until 1994 and peaked in 2013 after Velvet Underground singer Lou Reed died.

    Procter & Gamble argued that Pringles were only 42% potato flour, with the rest mostly a slurry of wheat starch, corn and rice flour, and vegetable oil. They made this argument because according to Britain’s 1994 VAT Act, potato products were subject to a 17.5% tax.

    From 1994-1999 George Foreman was paid about 40% of the profits on each Foreman grill sold, earning him $4.5M a month in payouts at its peak. In the period it’s estimated he received over $200M, more than he did as a boxer.

    George Foreman first became the Heavyweight World Champion in 1973 by knocking out Joe Frazier. In 1994, at 45 years old, he regained the title. After 4 title defenses, he finally lost the title in 1997 just a few months short of his 49th birthday.

    Cost of a Super Bowl ad in 1994: $900,000

     
    The Mystery:
    In 1994, Oakville, WA experienced a rainstorm in which gelatinous blobs fell onto a farm. The blobs were examined and found to contain human white blood cells but they did not contain nuclei, which is something human white cells do have. Theories persist, but none have been proven correct.
    The Love Letter:
     Johnny Cash wrote a letter to June Carter in 1994 was voted the greatest love letter of all time. They were married from 1968 till June passed away in 2003. Johnny died 4 months later.
    Happy Birthday Princess,
    We get old and get use to each other. We think alike. We read each others minds. We know what the other wants without asking. Sometimes we irritate each other a little bit. Maybe sometimes take each other for granted. But once in awhile, like today, I meditate on it and realize how lucky I am to share my life with the greatest woman I ever met. You still fascinate and inspire me.You influence me for the better. You’re the object of my desire, the #1 Earthly reason for my existence. I love you very much. 
    Happy Birthday Princess. John
    The Habit:
    Watching ER on NBC.
    1st Appearances & 1994’s Most Popular Christmas Gifts, Toys and Presents:
    Starting Lineup statuettes, Barbie as Scarlett O’Hara & Ken as Rhett Butler, Barbie as Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz, Blurt!
    Popular and Best-selling Books From 1994:
    Accident by Danielle Steel
    The Bridges of Madison County by Robert James Waller
    The Celestine Prophecy by James Redfield
    The Chamber by John Grisham
    Debt of Honor by Tom Clancy
    Disclosure by Michael Crichton
    The Gift by Danielle Steel
    Gun, With Occasional Music by Jonathan Lethem
    The Ice Storm by Rick Moody
    Insomnia by Stephen King
    Disney’s The Lion King (adapted by) Justine Korman
    Politically Correct Bedtime Stories by James Finn Garner
    Remember Me by Mary Higgins Clark
    Slow Waltz in Cedar Bend by Robert James Waller
    Taltos by Anne Rice
    Who Will Run the Frog Hospital? by Lorrie Moore
    Wings by Danielle Steel
    Broadway Show:
    Beauty and the Beast (Musical) Opened on April 18, 1994, and closed on July 29, 2007
    Grease (Musical) Opened on May 11, 1994, and closed on January 25, 1998 (revival)
    Best Film Oscar Winner:
    Schindler’s List (presented in 1994)
    1994 Entries to The National Film Registry:
    The African Queen (released in 1951)
    The Apartment (released in 1960)
    The Cool World (released in 1963)
    A Corner in Wheat (released in 1909)
    E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial (released in 1982)
    The Exploits of Elaine (released in 1914)
    Force of Evil (released in 1948)
    Freaks (released in 1932)
    Hell’s Hinges (released in 1916)
    Hospital (released in 1970)
    Invasion of the Body Snatchers (released in 1956)
    The Lady Eve (released in 1941)
    Louisiana Story (released in 1948)
    The Manchurian Candidate (released in 1962)
    Marty (released in 1955)
    Meet Me in St. Louis (released in 1944)
    Midnight Cowboy (released in 1969)
    A MOVIE (released in 1958)
    Pinocchio (released in 1940)
    Safety Last! (released in 1923)
    Scarface (released in 1932)
    Snow White (released in 1933)
    Tabu (released in 1931)
    Taxi Driver (released in 1976)
    Zapruder Film (released in 1963)
    The Big Movies: (according to boxofficemojo)
    1. Forrest Gump
    2. The Lion King
    3. True Lies
    4. The Santa Clause
    5. The Flintstones
    6. Dumb and Dumber
    7. Clear and Present Danger
    8. Speed
    9. The Mask
    10. Pulp Fiction
    1994 Most Popular TV Shows:
    1. Seinfeld (NBC)
    2. E.R. (NBC)
    3. Home Improvement (ABC)
    4. Grace Under Fire (ABC)
    5. NYPD Blue (ABC)
    6. Murder, She Wrote (CBS)
    7. Friends (NBC)
    8. Roseanne (ABC)
    9. Mad About You (NBC)
    10. Madman of the People (NBC)

    1994 Billboard Number One Songs:
    December 25, 1993  – January 2, 19941:
    Hero – Mariah Carey

    January 22 – February 11:
    All For Love – Bryan Adams/Rod Stewart/Sting

    February 12 – March 11:
    Power of Love – Céline Dion

    March 12 – April 15:
    The Sign – Ace of Base

    April 16 – May 20:
    Bump N’ Grind – R. Kelly

    May 21 – August 5:
    I Swear – All-4-One

    August 6 – August 26:
    Stay (I Missed You) – Lisa Loeb & Nine Stories

    August 27 – December 2:
    I’ll Make Love To You – Boyz II Men

    December 3, 1994 – January 13, 1995:
    On Bended Knee – Boyz II Men

    Sports:
    World Series Champions: No one…Major League Baseball Players Association was on strike.
    Super Bowl XXVIII Champions: Dallas Cowboys
    NBA Champions: Houston Rockets
    Stanley Cup Champs: New York Rangers
    U.S. Open Golf Ernie Ells
    U.S. Tennis: (Men/Ladies) Andre Agassi/Sanchez Vicario
    Wimbledon (Men/Women): Pete Sampras/Conchita Martinez
    NCAA Football Champions: Nebraska
    NCAA Basketball Champions: Arkansas
    Kentucky Derby: Go For Gin
    World Cup (Soccer): Brazil
  • 1994 Music – The 100 Most Popular Songs

    1994 Music – The 100 Most Popular Songs

    1994 Top 100 Popular Music Chart

    1. All I Wanna Do – Sheryl Crow
    2. I’ll Make Love To You – Boys II Men
    3. Turn The Beat Around – Gloria Estefan
    4. I Like To Move It – Reel 2 Real
    5. I Swear – John Michael Montgomery (or All-4-One)
    6. Beautiful In My Eyes – Joshua Kadison
    7. Circle Of Life – Elton John
    8. Power Of Love – Celene Dion
    9. The Sign – Ace of Base
    10. Always – Bon Jovi
    11. Crazy – Aerosmith
    12. Can You Feel The Love Tonight – Elton John
    13. Action – Terror Fabulous
    14. 100% Pure Love – Crystal Waters
    15. At Your Best (You Are Love) – Aaliyah
    16. Regulate – Warren G & Nate Dogg
    17. Mr. Vain – Culture Beat
    18. On Bended Knee – Boyz II Men
    19. Mr. Jones – Counting Crows
    20. Whatta Man – Salt N Pepa
    21. Another Night – Real McCoy
    22. Endless Love – Mariah Carey & Luthor Vandross
    23. All Apologies – Nirvana
    24. Laid – James
    25. All For Love – Bryan Adams, Sting, Rod Stewart
    26. Prayer For The Dying – Seal
    27. Bump ‘N Grind – R. Kelly
    28. All I Want Is You – U2
    29. Return To Innocence – Enigma
    30. Back and Forth – Aaliyah
    31. Moving On Up – M People
    32. I’ll Take You There – General Public
    33. Amazing – Aerosmith
    34. What’s Up – DJ Miko
    35. Here Comes The Hotstepper – Ini Kamoze
    36. What’s My Name – Snoop Doggy Dogg
    37. Fantastic Voyage – Coolio
    38. Bootie Call – BLACKstreet
    39. Wild Night – John Mellencamp & Me’Shell Ndegeocello
    40. Don’t Turn Around – Ace of Base
    41. Love Is All Around – Wet Wet Wet
    42. Having A Party – Rod Stewart & Ronnie Wood
    43. Basket Case – Green Day
    44. Anytime You Need A Friend – Mariah Carey
    45. Come To My Window – Melissa Ethridge
    46. The Most Beautiful Girl In The World – Prince
    47. Loser – Beck
    48. Mary Jane’s Last Dance – Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
    49. Rock and Roll Dreams Come Through – Meatloaf
    50. Self Esteem – The Offspring 51. Spin The Black Circle – Pearl Jam
    52. Possession – Sarah McLachlan
    53. Baby, I Love Your Way – Big Mountain
    54. Living In Danger – Ace Of Base
    55. Stay (I Missed You) – Lisa Loeb & Nine Stories
    56. Without You – Mariah Carey
    57. I’ll Stand By You – Pretenders
    58. Undone – The Sweater Song – Weezer
    59. Long View – Green Day
    60. Low – Cracker
    61. Black Hole Sun – Soundgarden
    62. Lucky One – Amy Grant
    63. Welcome To Paradise – Green Day
    64. Shine – Collective Soul
    65. God – Tori Amos
    66. Cantaloop (Flip Fantasia) – US3
    67. This DJ – Warren G
    68. Closer – Nine Inch Nails
    69. I’ll Remember – Madonna
    70. So Much In Love – All-4-One
    71. About A Girl – Nirvana
    72. Today – Smashing Pumpkins
    73. Love Sneakin’ Up On You – Bonnie Ratt
    74. I Wanna Be Down – Brandy
    75. Always – Erasure 76. Come Out and Play – The Offspring
    77. Lucas With The Lid Off – Lucas
    78. Indian Outlaw – Tim McGraw
    79. Practice What You Preach – Barry White
    80. Sweet Jane – Cowboy Junkies
    81. Keep Ya Head Up – 2Pac
    82. Because The Night – 10,000 Maniacs
    83. Interstate Love Song – Stone Temple Pilots
    84. Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm – Crash Test Dummies
    85. Said I Loved You… But I Lied – Michael Bolton
    86. Dunkie Butt – 12 Guage
    87. Gin and Juice – Snoop Doggy Dogg
    88. Secret – Madonna
    89. Hard Luck Woman – Garth Brooks
    90. The More You Ignore Me, The Closer I Get – Morrissey
    91. Fade Into You – Mazzy Star
    92. Streets of Philadelphia – Bruce Springsteen
    93. Breathe Again – Toni Braxton
    94. Cannonball – The Breeders
    95. Round Here – Counting Crows
    96. Leaving Las Vegas – Sheryl Crow
    97. Spin The Bottle – Juliana Hatfield
    98. Bizarre Love Triangle – Frente!
    99. Why Haven’t I Heard From You – Reba McEntire
    100. Girl, You’ll Be A Woman Soon – Urge Overkill
  • 1994 Oscars 66th Academy Awards

    1994 Oscars 66th Academy Awards

    1994 Oscars 66th Academy Awards

    • Winners Announced: March 21, 1994
    • Held at: Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles, California
    • Host: Whoopi Goldberg
    • Eligibility Year: 1993

    Trivia

    • Whoopi’s Hosting Debut: Whoopi Goldberg stepped onto the Oscars stage as the host, marking her first time hosting the ceremony.
    • Spielberg’s Sweep: Schindler’s List was the big winner, taking home seven Oscars including Best Picture and Best Director for Steven Spielberg.
    • Hanks on a Roll: Tom Hanks won Best Actor for Philadelphia, making him one of the few actors to win the award in consecutive years.
    • Holly Hunter’s Big Year: Holly Hunter won Best Actress for her role in The Piano, and was also nominated for Best Supporting Actress for The Firm.
    • Double Duty: The Piano didn’t just net Holly Hunter an Oscar; Anna Paquin won for Best Supporting Actress at just 11 years old.
    • Asian Recognition: Farewell My Concubine and The Wedding Banquet were both nominated for Best Foreign Language Film, but lost to Belle Époque from Spain.
    • Special Achievements: A special Honorary Award went to Deborah Kerr for her lifetime of work, while a Scientific and Engineering Award went to Petro Vlahos for his work in blue and green screen technology.
    • Take the PCM Hollywood Sign Quiz!

    1994 Oscar Nominees and Winners

    Best Picture:
    Schindler’s List – Steven Spielberg, Gerald R. Molen, and Branko Lustig, producers (WINNER)
    The Fugitive – Arnold Kopelson, producer
    In the Name of the Father – Jim Sheridan, producer
    The Piano – Jan Chapman, producer
    The Remains of the Day – John Calley, Mike Nichols, and Ismail Merchant, producers
    Best Director:
    Steven Spielberg – Schindler’s List (WINNER)
    Jim Sheridan – In the Name of the Father
    Jane Campion – The Piano
    James Ivory – The Remains of the Day
    Robert Altman – Short Cuts
    Best Actor:
    Tom Hanks – Philadelphia as Andrew Beckett (WINNER)
    Daniel Day-Lewis – In the Name of the Father as Gerry Conlon
    Laurence Fishburne – What’s Love Got to Do with It as Ike Turner
    Anthony Hopkins – The Remains of the Day as James Stevens
    Liam Neeson – Schindler’s List as Oskar Schindler
    Best Actress:
    Holly Hunter – The Piano as Ada McGrath (WINNER)
    Angela Bassett – What’s Love Got to Do with It as Tina Turner
    Stockard Channing – Six Degrees of Separation as Ouisa Kittredge
    Emma Thompson – The Remains of the Day as Sarah “Sally” Kenton
    Debra Winger – Shadowlands as Joy Davidman
    Best Supporting Actor:
    Tommy Lee Jones – The Fugitive as U.S. Marshal Samuel Gerard (WINNER)
    Leonardo DiCaprio – What’s Eating Gilbert Grape as Arnie Grape
    Ralph Fiennes – Schindler’s List as Amon Goeth
    John Malkovich – In the Line of Fire as Mitch Leary
    Pete Postlethwaite – In the Name of the Father as Giuseppe Conlon
    Best Supporting Actress:
    Anna Paquin – The Piano as Flora McGrath (WINNER)
    Holly Hunter – The Firm as Tamara “Tammy” Hemphill
    Rosie Perez – Fearless as Carla Rodrigo
    Winona Ryder – The Age of Innocence as May Welland
    Emma Thompson – In the Name of the Father as Gareth Peirce
    Best Original Screenplay:
    The Piano – Jane Campion (WINNER)
    Dave – Gary Ross
    In the Line of Fire – Jeff Maguire
    Philadelphia – Ron Nyswaner
    Sleepless in Seattle – Nora Ephron, David S. Ward, and Jeff Arch
    Best Adapted Screenplay:
    Schindler’s List – Steven Zaillian based on the non-fiction book by Thomas Keneally (WINNER)
    The Age of Innocence – Martin Scorsese and Jay Cocks based on the novel by Edith Wharton
    In the Name of the Father – Jim Sheridan and Terry George based on the autobiographical book Proved Innocent by Gerry Conlon
    The Remains of the Day – Ruth Prawer Jhabvala based on the novel by Kazuo Ishiguro
    Shadowlands – William Nicholson based on his play
    Best Foreign Language Film:
    Belle Epoque (Spain) in Spanish – Fernando Trueba, director (WINNER)
    Farewell My Concubine (Hong Kong) in Mandarin Chinese – Chen Kaige, director
    Hedd Wyn (United Kingdom) in Welsh – Paul Turner, director
    The Scent of Green Papaya (Vietnam) in Vietnamese – Anh Hung Tran, director
    The Wedding Banquet (Taiwan) in Mandarin Chinese – Ang Lee, director
    Best Documentary Feature:
    I Am a Promise: The Children of Stanton Elementary School – Susan Raymond and Alan Raymond (WINNER)
    The Broadcast Tapes of Dr. Peter – David Paperny and Arthur Ginsberg
    Children of Fate: Life and Death in a Sicilian Family – Susan Todd and Andrew Young
    For Better or for Worse – David Collier and Betsy Thompson
    The War Room – D. A. Pennebaker and Chris Hegedus
    Best Documentary Short Subject:
    Defending Our Lives – Margaret Lazarus and Renner Wunderlich (WINNER)
    Blood Ties: The Life and Work of Sally Mann – Steven Cantor and Peter Spirer
    Chicks in White Satin – Elaine Holliman and Jason Schneider
    Best Live Action Short Film:
    Schwarzfahrer – Pepe Danquart (WINNER)
    Down on the Waterfront – Stacy Title and Jonathan Penner
    The Dutch Master – Susan Seidelman and Jonathan Brett
    Partners – Peter Weller and Jana Sue Memel
    The Screw (La Vis) – Didier Flamand
    Best Animated Short Film:
    The Wrong Trousers – Nick Park (WINNER)
    Blindscape – Stephen Palmer
    The Mighty River – Frédéric Back and Hubert Tison
    Small Talk – Bob Godfrey and Kevin Baldwin
    The Village – Mark Baker
    Best Original Score:
    Schindler’s List – John Williams (WINNER)
    The Age of Innocence – Elmer Bernstein
    The Firm – Dave Grusin
    The Fugitive – James Newton Howard
    The Remains of the Day – Richard Robbins
    Best Original Song:
    “Streets of Philadelphia” from Philadelphia – Music and Lyrics by Bruce Springsteen (WINNER)
    “Again” from Poetic Justice – Music and Lyrics by Janet Jackson and Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis
    “The Day I Fall in Love” from Beethoven’s 2nd – Music and Lyrics by Carole Bayer Sager, James Ingram, and Clif Magness
    “Philadelphia” from Philadelphia – Music and Lyrics by Neil Young
    “A Wink and a Smile” from Sleepless in Seattle – Music by Marc Shaiman; Lyrics by Ramsey McLean
    Best Sound:
    Jurassic Park – Gary Rydstrom, Gary Summers, Ron Judkins, and Shawn Murphy (WINNER)
    Cliffhanger – Michael Minkler, Bob Beemer, and Tim Cooney
    The Fugitive – Donald O. Mitchell, Michael Herbick, Frank A. Montaño, and Scott D. Smith
    Geronimo: An American Legend – Chris Carpenter, Doug Hemphill, Bill W. Benton, and Lee Orloff
    Schindler’s List – Andy Nelson, Steve Pederson, Scott Millan, and Ron Judkins
    Best Sound Effects Editing:
    Jurassic Park – Gary Rydstrom and Richard Hymns (WINNER)
    Cliffhanger – Wylie Stateman and Gregg Baxter
    The Fugitive – John Leveque and Bruce Stambler
    Best Art Direction:
    Schindler’s List – Art Direction: Allan Starski; Set Decoration: Ewa Braun (WINNER)
    Addams Family Values – Art Direction: Ken Adam; Set Decoration: Marvin March
    The Age of Innocence – Art Direction: Dante Ferretti; Set Decoration: Robert J. Franco
    Orlando – Art Direction: Ben Van Os and Jan Roelfs
    The Remains of the Day – Art Direction: Luciana Arrighi; Set Decoration: Ian Whittaker
    Best Makeup:
    Mrs. Doubtfire – Greg Cannom, Ve Neill, and Yolanda Toussieng (WINNER)
    Philadelphia – Carl Fullerton and Alan D’Angerio
    Schindler’s List – Christina Smith, Matthew W. Mungle, and Judith A. Cory
    Best Costume Design:
    The Age of Innocence – Gabriella Pescucci (WINNER)
    Orlando – Sandy Powell
    The Piano – Janet Patterson
    The Remains of the Day – Jenny Beavan and John Bright
    Schindler’s List – Anna B. Sheppard
    Best Cinematography:
    Schindler’s List – Janusz Kaminski (WINNER)
    Farewell My Concubine – Gu Changwei
    The Fugitive – Michael Chapman
    The Piano – Stuart Dryburgh
    Searching for Bobby Fischer – Conrad Hall
    Best Film Editing:
    Schindler’s List – Michael Kahn (WINNER)
    The Fugitive – Dennis Virkler, David Finfer, Dean Goodhill, Don Brochu, Richard Nord, and Dov Hoenig
    In the Name of the Father – Gerry Hambling
    In the Line of Fire – Anne V. Coates
    The Piano – Veronika Jenet
    Best Visual Effects:
    Jurassic Park – Dennis Muren, Stan Winston, Phil Tippett, and Michael Lantieri (WINNER)
    Cliffhanger – Neil Krepela, John Richardson, John Bruno, and Pamela Easley
    The Nightmare Before Christmas – Pete Kozachik, Eric Leighton, Ariel Velasco Shaw, and Gordon Baker
    Academy Honorary Award:
    Deborah Kerr
    Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award:
    Paul Newman
  • 1994 Grammy Award Winners

    1994 Grammy Award Winners

    1994 Grammy Award Winners

    • Winners Announced: March 1, 1994
    • Held at: Radio City Music Hall, New York, New York
    • Host: Garry Shandling
    • Eligibility Year: October 1, 1992 – September 30, 1993

    Trivia

    • Garry Shandling Returns: The comedian hosted again, entertaining the audience with his unique style of humor.
    • Houston’s Heavy Haul: Whitney Houston’s I Will Always Love You dominated, winning Record of the Year, Album of the Year for The Bodyguard Soundtrack, and Female Pop Vocal Performance.
    • Rap’s Recognition: Digable Planets won Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group for Rebirth of Slick (Cool Like Dat).
    • New Age Nod: Best New Age Album was claimed by In My Time by Yanni.
    • Nirvana Noted: The song All Apologies by Nirvana won for Best Alternative Music Album.
    • Tony Triumphs: Tony Bennett’s Steppin’ Out was honored as Best Traditional Pop Vocal Performance.
    • Grammy’s Grunge: Pearl Jam’s Vs was nominated for Best Rock Album but didn’t win.
    • Blues Back in Business: Buddy Guy won Best Contemporary Blues Album for Feels Like Rain.
    • First Latin Pop Category: Luis Miguel’s Aries won the inaugural award for Best Latin Pop Album.

    1994 Grammy Winners

    Record of the Year:
    I Will Always Love You – Whitney Houston
    Album of the Year:
    The Bodyguard – Original Soundtrack Album, Whitney Houston (Arista)
    Song of the Year:
    A Whole New World (Theme From Aladdin), Alan Menken and Tim Rice, songwriters
    Best New Artist:
    Toni Braxton
    Best Pop Vocal Performance, Male:
    If I Ever Lose My Faith in You – Sting
    Best Pop Vocal Performance, Female:
    I Will Always Love You – Whitney Houston
    Best Pop Performance By a Duo or Group With Vocal:
    A Whole New World (Theme From Aladdin), Peabo Bryson and Regina Belle
    Best Traditional Pop Vocal Performance:
    Steppin’ Out, Tony Bennett
    Best Pop Instrumental Performance:
    Barcelona Mona – Bruce Hornsby and Branford Marsalis
    Best Rock Gospel Album:
    Free at Last, DC Talk (ForeFront)
    Best Rock Song:
    Runaway Train – David Pirner, songwriter
    Best Rock Vocal Performance, Solo:
    I’d Do Anything for Love (But I Won’t Do That), Meat Loaf
    Best Rock Performance By a Duo or Group With Vocal:
    Livin’ on the Edge – Aerosmith
    Best Rock Instrumental Performance:
    Sofa – Zappa’s Universe Rock Group Featuring Steve Vai
    Best Hard Rock Performance With Vocal:
    Plush – Stone Temple Pilots
    Best Metal Performance With Vocal:
    I Don’t Want to Change the World – Ozzy Osbourne
    Best Alternative Music Album:
    Zooropa, U2 (Island)
    Best Rhythm and Blues Song:
    That’s the Way Love Goes – Janet Jackson, James Harris III and Terry Lewis, songwriters
    Best Rhythm and Blues Vocal Performance, Male:
    A Song for You – Ray Charles
    Best Rhythm and Blues Vocal Performance, Female:
    Another Sad Love Song – Toni Braxton
    Best Rhythm and Blues Performance By a Duo or Group With Vocal:
    No Ordinary Love – Sade
    Best Rap Solo Performance:
    Let Me Ride – Dr. Dre
    Best Rap Performance By a Duo or Group:
    Rebirth of Slick (Cool Like Dat), Digable Planets
    Best Jazz Vocal Performance:
    Take a Look, Natalie Cole
    Best Jazz Instrumental Solo:
    Miles Ahead – Joe Henderson
    Best Jazz Instrumental Performance, Individual or Group:
    So Near, So Far (Musings for Miles), Joe Henderson
    Best Contemporary Jazz Performance (Instrumental):
    The Road to You, Pat Metheny Group
    Best Large Jazz Ensemble Performance:
    Miles and Quincy Live at Montreux, Miles Davis and Quincy Jones
    Best Country Song:
    Passionate Kisses – Lucinda Williams, songwriter
    Best Country Vocal Performance, Male:
    Ain’t That Lonely Yet – Dwight Yoakam
    Best Country Vocal Performance, Female :
    Passionate Kisses – Mary Chapin Carpenter
    Best Country Performance By a Duo or Group With Vocal:
    Hard Workin’ Man – Brooks and Dunn
    Best Country Vocal Collaboration:
    Does He Love You – Reba McEntire and Linda Davis
    Best Country Instrumental Performance:
    Red Wing – Asleep at the Wheel featuring Eldon Shamblin, Johnny Gimble, Chet Atkins, Vince Gill, Marty Stuart and Reuben Lucky Orleans Gosfield
    Best Bluegrass Album:
    Waitin’ for the Hard Times to Go, Nashville Bluegrass Band (Sugar Hill)
    Best Traditional Soul Gospel Album:
    Stand Still, Shirley Caesar (Word Record and Music)
    Best Contemporary Soul Gospel Album:
    All Out, Winans (Qwest/Warner Alliance)
    Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album:
    The Live Adventure, Steven Curtis Chapman (Sparrow)
    Best Southern Gospel, Country Gospel or Bluegrass Gospel Album:
    Good News, Kathy Mattea (Mercury)
    Best Gospel Album By a Choir or Chorus:
    Live… We Come Rejoicing, Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir; Carol Cymbala, choir director (Warner Alliance)
    Best Latin Pop Album:
    Aries, Luis Miguel (WEA Latina)
    Best Tropical Latin Album:
    Mi Tierra, Gloria Estefan (Epic)
    Best Mexican/American Album:
    Live, Selena (Capitol/EMI Latin)
    Best Traditional Blues Album:
    Blues Summit, B.B. King (MCA)
    Best Contemporary Blues Album:
    Feels Like Rain, Buddy Guy (Silvertone)
    Best Traditional Folk Album:
    The Celtic Harp, Chieftains (RCA Victor)
    Best Contemporary Folk Album:
    Other Voices/Other Rooms, Nanci Griffith (Elektra)
    Best Reggae Album:
    Bad Boys, Inner Circle (Big Beat/Atlantic)
    Best New Age Album:
    Spanish Angel, Paul Winter Consort (Living Music)
    Best World Music Album:
    A Meeting by the River, Ry Cooder and V.M. Bhatt (Walter Lily Acoustics)
    Best Polka Album:
    Accordionally Yours, Walter Ostanek and His Band (WRS)
    Best Arrangement on an Instrumental:
    Mood Indigo – Dave Grusin, arranger
    Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocal(s):
    When I Fall in Love – Jeremy Lubbock and David Foster, arrangers
    Best Instrumental Composition:
    Forever in Love – Kenny G, composer
    Best Musical Show Album:
    The Who’s Tommy – Original Cast Recording, original cast (RCA Victor)
    Best Instrumental Composition Written for a Motion Picture or for Television:
    Aladdin, Alan Menken, composer
    Best Song Written for a Motion Picture or for Television:
    A Whole New World (Theme From Aladdin), Alan Menken and Tim Rice, songwriters
    Best Contemporary Composition:
    Violin Concerto, Elliott Carter, composer
    Best Classical Album:
    Bartók, The Wooden Prince and Cantata Profana, Pierre Boulez conducting Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Chorus; John Aler, tenor; John Tomlinson, baritone (Deutsche Grammophon)
    Best Chamber Music Performance:
    Ives, String Quartets nos. 1 and 2; Barber String Quartet Op. 11 (American Originals), Emerson String Quartet
    Best Classical Performance, Instrumental Soloist(s) (With Orchestra):
    Berg, Violin Concerto; Rihm, Time Chant, Anne-Sophie Mutter, violinist; James Levine conducting Chicago Symphony Orchestra
    Best Classical Performance, Instrumental Soloist(s) (Without Orchestra):
    Barber, The Complete Solo Piano Music, John Browning, pianist
    Best Orchestral Performance:
    Bartók, The Wooden Prince, Pierre Boulez conducting Chicago Symphony
    Best Opera Recording:
    Handel, Semele, John Nelson conducting English Chamber Orchestra and Ambrosian Opera Chorus; solos: Battle, Horne, Ramey, Aler, McNair, Chance, Mackie and Doss (Deutsche Grammophon)
    Best Performance of a Choral Work:
    Bartók, Cantata Profana, Pierre Boulez conducting Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Chorus; Margaret Hillis, choral director
    Best Classical Vocal Performance:
    The Art of Arleen Auger (Works of Larsen, Purcell, Schumann, Mozart), Arleen Auger, soprano; Joel Revzen, accompanist
    Best Spoken Comedy Album:
    Jammin’ in New York, George Carlin (Eardrum/Atlantic)
    Best Spoken Word or Non-Musical Album:
    On the Pulse of Morning, Maya Angelou (Random House Audio Books)
    Best Musical Album for Children:
    Aladdin (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), various artists (Walt Disney Records)
    Best Spoken Word Album for Children:
    Audrey Hepburn’s Enchanted Tales, Audrey Hepburn (Dove Audio)
    Best Recording Package:
    The Complete Billie Holiday on Verve 1945 – 1959, David Lau, art director (Verve)
    Best Album Notes:
    The Complete Billie Holiday on Verve 1945 – 1959, Buck Clayton, Phil Schaap and Joel E. Siegel, annotators (Verve)
    Best Historical Album:
    The Complete Billie Holiday on Verve 1945 – 1959, Billie Holiday (Verve)
    Best Music Video, Short Form:
    Steam – Peter Gabriel
    Best Music Video, Long Form:
    Ten Summoner’s Tales – Sting
    Producer of the Year (Non-Classical):
    David Foster
    Classical Producer of the Year:
    Judith Sherman
  • The Zapatista Uprising in Chiapas, Mexico

    The Zapatista Uprising in Chiapas, Mexico

    The Zapatista Uprising in Chiapas, Mexico

    The Zapatista uprising in Chiapas, Mexico, began on January 1, 1994, led by the Zapatista Army of National Liberation (EZLN) in protest against the Mexican government’s policies and the effects of globalization on indigenous people.

    The uprising coincided with implementing the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and was led by the charismatic and enigmatic Subcomandante Marcos. The EZLN, composed primarily of indigenous Mayan people, sought to address land rights, social justice, and autonomy issues for Mexico’s marginalized indigenous communities. The conflict began when the Zapatistas seized several towns in the southern state of Chiapas, including the city of San Cristóbal de las Casas.

    The Mexican government, led by President Carlos Salinas de Gortari, quickly responded with military force, resulting in a brief but intense period of armed conflict. An estimated 100 to 200 people were killed during the initial fighting. A ceasefire was declared on January 12, 1994, and peace negotiations began shortly thereafter. Despite multiple rounds of talks and agreements, many of the Zapatistas’ demands remain unmet, and tensions continue to simmer in the region.

    The Zapatista uprising significantly impacted popular culture, both in Mexico and internationally. The movement’s emphasis on indigenous rights, social justice, and resistance to globalization resonated with many activists around the world. Subcomandante Marcos became a symbol of revolutionary struggle, and his writings and speeches gained international attention.

    The Zapatistas’ use of the Internet and digital media to communicate their message and build global solidarity was innovative for the time and has since influenced other social movements. In popular culture, the Zapatistas have been the subject of numerous documentaries, books, and songs, and their iconic ski masks and red bandanas have become symbols of resistance and rebellion.

    While the Zapatista movement has not achieved all of its objectives, it has undoubtedly raised awareness about the plight of indigenous people in Mexico and inspired grassroots activism worldwide.