Dateline: Events/Week of April 8, 1993 In News, Pop Culture, Tech, Celebrity, Entertainment & Fascinating Facts
In The News
Passing – Hugh Rodham (82) father of the First Lady.
The Clinton Administration unveils a $1.5 trillion 1994 federal budget that exceeds spending limits just imposed by Congress. This could be a battle.
NATO jets start to patrol over Bosnia.
President Clinton accuses Senate republicans who are delaying his $16.3-billion stimulus package of wanting “more people to stay out of work,” while Administration officials acknowledged that they almost certainly will have to sacrifice some of the plan’s spending provisions to keep the measure alive.
President Clinton eulogized Hugh Rodham – the father of First Lady Hilary Rodham Clinton during a funeral service in Scranton, Pa.
The famed Rodney King beating case is handed to the jury and lets see what happens.
The FBI says a spokesman for the Branch Davidians said six cult members were killed during an aborted federal raid at the complex on Feb. 28.
Music news – April 8, 1993
MTV profiles Ice–T in a rockumentary this Sunday.
Nirvana performs their first U.S. concert in seven months. They were at the Cow Palace in San Francisco.
Look for the Jackson Family – mom, dad, Tito, Jermaine, Jackie and randy on ABC-TV’s “Day One.” They’re responding to a February interview with Michael on Oprah Winfrey’s show. No they say – dad Joe didn’t abuse Michael or anyone else in the family.
Top music albums – April 8, 1993
The Bodyguard – soundtrack
Songs of faith… Depeche Mode
Unplugged Eric Clapton
Aladdin – soundtrack
Breathless – Kenny G.
Ten Summoner’s Tales – Sting
Pocket Full of Kryptonite – Spin Doctors
14 Shots to the Dome - LL Cool J
Love Deluxe – Sade
The Chronic – Dr. Dre
Dangerous Michael Jackson
12 Inches of Snow – Snow
Lose Control - Silk
Televison news – April 8, 1993
The Wonder Years will air its last regular show on May 12.
Judy Woodruff, now chief correspondent for “The MacNeil/Lehrer NewsHour on PBS is moving to CNN as a co-anchor on several shows.
A&E is launching the History TV Network – it’s 24 hours of historical fun. Look for it in the fall of 1994.
Playing to packed comedy houses – Caryl Kristensen and Marilyn Kentz get their own TV pilot titled “The Mommies.’
The last scene films for “Cheers” as the cast members hug and say goodbye after 11 years.
Susan Dey will be leaving the CBS drama “Love and War.” She cites creative differences.
Top TV Shows/Ratings – April 8, 1993
College Football – N. Carolina vs. Michigan – 22.2
Home Improvement – 19.3
Roseanne – 18.7
20/20 – 16.9
Seinfeld – 16.2
Coach – 16.0
60 Minutes – 15.7
Diana: Her True Story 0 15.6
Prelude/Champion – 15.4
Cheers – 15.0
PrimeTime Live – 15.0
Delta – 14.7
Movie-Steel Magnolias – 14.3
Fresh Prince of Bel Air – 13.9
48 Hours – 13.7
Full House – 13.7
Unsolved Mysteries – 13.9
Movie-Next of Kin – 12.8
L.A. Law – 12.7
Blossom – 12.7
Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman – 12.5
Where I Live - 12.1
Top movies – April 8, 1993
Indecent Proposal
The Sandlot
Cop and a Half
Adventures of Huck Finn
Ninja Turtles III
The Crush
The Crying Game
Point of No Return
Unforgiven
Born Yesterday