| | Tommy Hilfinger makes a mark on fashion as his popularity grows |
| | Lucy Lawless is hot as Xena Princess Warrior and paves the path for powerful female role models. |
| | Quote: "Yep, I'm gay." (Ellen DeGeneres, as herself and TV's "Ellen") |
| | Public Service ad: "Nuclear Weapons, May they Rust in Peace" |
| | TV ads for prescription drugs are showing up all over. |
| | Beanie Babies are a hit. |
| | DVD players, digital cameras and flavored vodka are new. |
| | Americans go aboard the Russian space station Mir and encounter numerous problems including a fire and collision with one of its modules. |
| | The new Barbie doll has a larger waistline and smaller breasts and more modest clothing. |
| | Children become so upset at the virtual Tamagotchi pet, which needs constant attention to stay alive, that the toys are banned by many schools and a new version is made that can be turned off. |
| | The cost of PCs drops below $1000 from Compaq and Hewlett Packard. |