The 1990s

Explore 1198 historical events from 1990–1999.

1997

Ann Petry, American novelist (born 1908)

Ann Petry was an American writer of novels, short stories, children's books and journalism. Her 1946 debut novel The Street became the first novel by an African-American woman to s…

Ann Petry, American novelist (born 1908)

1997

Harry Blackstone Jr

Harry Bouton Blackstone Jr. was an American stage magician, author, and television performer. He is estimated to have pulled 80,000 rabbits from his sleeves and hats.

Harry Blackstone Jr

1997

Edward Mulhare, Irish actor (born 1923)

Edward Mulhare was an Irish actor whose career spanned five decades. He is best known for his starring roles in two television series, sitcom The Ghost & Mrs. Muir (1968-70) and ac…

Edward Mulhare, Irish actor (born 1923)