January 1
Step into the time machine. Here is what went down on this very day across the greatest decade.
The Lion King Trailer Debut
Disney released the first trailer for The Lion King. Hakuna Matata became an instant cultural phenomenon and Elton John's Circle of Life was played at every graduation for the next decade.
Windows 3.0 Ships
Microsoft released Windows 3.0, bringing the graphical interface to millions of PCs. It sold 10 million copies in just two years and changed computing forever.
eBay Launches as AuctionWeb
Pierre Omidyar launched AuctionWeb from his living room in San Jose. The first item sold was a broken laser pointer. The site would later become eBay and revolutionize e-commerce.
Pearl Jam's Ten Goes Multi-Platinum
On this day, Pearl Jam's debut album 'Ten' was certified multi-platinum. Tracks like Alive and Jeremy defined the Seattle sound and gave voice to an entire generation's angst.
SpongeBob SquarePants Premieres
Who lives in a pineapple under the sea? The very first episode of SpongeBob SquarePants aired on Nickelodeon. It would go on to become one of the most iconic cartoons in TV history.
On this day in 1996, the average price of a CD was $14.99 and we thought that was a steal.