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<i>The 90s: The Last Great Decade?</i> 3-Night Mini-Series On National Geographic Channel Begins July 6

National Geographic Channel is going to take you back in time to re-experience

the ‘90s.

The 90s: The Last Great Decade?

Three night mini-series event premieres

Sunday, July 6 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on the National Geographic Channel.

 

While the decade can be characterized in many ways, some say it was the start of our growing obsession with celebrity culture. It was also the most scandalous and sensational decade within the political world. President Bill Clinton is perhaps the most charismatic and gifted president in our lifetime.

Did You Know?

o   Bill Clinton’s favorability rating surged by 21 percent after his appearance on The Arsenio Hall Show.playing the saxophone.

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o   At the height of the Lewinsky scandal, President Clinton’s approval ratings reached a high of 73 percent.

 

And let’s not forget the trial of the century. The 20th anniversary of the infamous white Ford Bronco chase was Tuesday, June 17, 2014.

Did You Know?

o   In the year after the O.J. Simpson car chase, sales of Ford Broncos increased 25 percent.

o   91 percent of Americans watched the O.J. Simpson verdict, costing the economy $480 million. It’s the most unproductive half hour in U.S. history.

 

Whether you were styled the King of Grunge or succeeded in gaining the infamous “15 Minutes,” the ‘90s were a time for musical self-expression. From grunge to gangsta rap, styles morphed and merged into music that often sounded edgy and familiar.

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Did You Know?

o   In August 1990, the single “Ice Ice Baby” became the first rap song to reach No. 1 on the pop singles charts (remaining for 16 weeks) and sold 40 million copies worldwide.

 

‘90s Music Lists

Top-Selling Albums By Year:

o   1990: Janet Jackson – “Janet Jackson’s Rhythm Nation 1814”

o   1991: Garth Brooks – “Ropin’ The Wind”

o   1992: Bill Ray Cyrus – “Some Gave All”

o   1993: Soundtrack – “The Bodyguard”

o   1994: Soundtrack – “The Lion King”

o   1995: Hootie and the Blowfish – “Cracked Rear View”

o   1996: Alanis Morissette – “Jagged Little Pill”

o   1997: Spice Girls – “Spice”

o   1998: Soundtrack – “Titanic”

o   1999: Backstreet Boys – “Millennium”

 

Grammy Winners for Album of the Year

o   1990: Bonnie Raitt – “Nick of Time”

o   1991: Quincy Jones – “Back on the Block”

o   1992: Natalie Cole – “Unforgettable…with Love”

o   1993: Eric Clapton – “Unplugged”

o   1994: Whitney Houston – “The Bodyguard Original Soundtrack Album”

o   1995: Tony Bennett – “MTV Unplugged”

o   1996: Alanis Morissette – “Jagged Little Pill”

o   1997: Celine Dion – “Falling into You”

o   1998: Bob Dylan – “Time out of Mind”

o   1999: Lauryn Hill – “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill”

 

Most-Played Songs

  1. “One Sweet Day” – Mariah Carey & Boyz II Men
  2. “Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix) – Los Del Rio
  3. “I’ll Make Love To You” – Boyz II Men
  4. “Un-Break My Heart” – Toni Braxton
  5. “Candle in the Wind 1997” – Elton John
  6. “End of the Road” – Boyz II Men
  7. “I Will Always Love You” – Whitney Houston
  8. “The Boy Is Mine” – Brandy & Monica
  9. “I Swear” – All-4-One
  10. “I’ll Be Missing You” – Puff Daddy & Faith Evans ft. 112

 

Tune in to The 90s: The Last Great Decade? beginning Sunday, July 6 at 9PM E/P* on the National Geographic Channel. *(check your local listings).

 

For more on this series, go to http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/channel/the-90s-the-last-great-decade/

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Judy Manning

Dream chaser extraordinaire! Judy tends to be a tad sarcastic and kind of goofy! She is an avid admirer of all things supernatural, paranormal, celestial and mystical. She loves to read, write, and watches way too much TV. She enjoys many genres of film and music (and let's be honest, most music from the 80s). She also has a wicked sweet tooth. Cupcakes beware.