January 1 across the 1990s: the news was dominated by Dissolution of Czechoslovakia: Czechoslovakia is divided int…, TRL was counting down the most-requested videos on MTV, and 30 episodes were airing across the dial. Here's the full picture, year by year.
In the News
The headlines that defined January 1 across the 1990s.
Dissolution of Czechoslovakia: Czechoslovakia is divided into the Czech Republic…
Dissolution of Czechoslovakia: Czechoslovakia is divided into the Czech Republic and Slovak Republic.
Arthur Porritt, Baron Porritt, New Zealand physician and politician, 11th Govern…
Arthur Porritt, Baron Porritt, New Zealand physician and politician, 11th Governor-General of New Zealand (born 1900)
The Draupner wave in the North Sea in Norway is detected, confirming the existen…
The Draupner wave in the North Sea in Norway is detected, confirming the existence of freak waves.
Argentinian physicist Juan Maldacena publishes a landmark paper initiating the s…
Argentinian physicist Juan Maldacena publishes a landmark paper initiating the study of AdS/CFT correspondence, which links string theory and quantum gravity.
The Euro currency is introduced in 11 member nations of the European Union (with…
The Euro currency is introduced in 11 member nations of the European Union (with the exception of the United Kingdom, Denmark, Greece and Sweden).
What Was On TV
Before DVR, before streaming — if you missed it, you missed it. Here's what had everyone talking the next morning.
The Third Talisman · DRS/ Queen Latifah/ Soul of Mischief + 4 more
6 episodes aired on January 1, 1994: "The Third Talisman", "DRS/ Queen Latifah/ Soul of Mischief", "The Acton House - 1", "New York City Subway Special Edition", and 2 more.
1994 NFL Playoffs Wild Card round (2) · Metallo + 3 more
5 episodes aired on January 1, 1995: "1994 NFL Playoffs Wild Card round (2)", "Metallo", "Arctic Kingdom - Life at the Edge", "Jaqueline Kennedy Onassis: In a Class of Her Own", and 1 more.
Jumpin' at the Boneyard · Jan 1 1996 + 4 more
6 episodes aired on January 1, 1996: "Jumpin' at the Boneyard", "Jan 1 1996", "Sam Enchanted Evening", "Gypsy Rose Lee: Naked Ambition", and 2 more.
January 1 1997-Wednesday · Jan 1 1997 + 4 more
6 episodes aired on January 1, 1997: "January 1 1997-Wednesday", "Jan 1 1997", "Wednesday 01-01-1997", "Air Force One: A History", and 2 more.
Jan 1 1998 · 2nd Annual HGTV Dream Home + 3 more
5 episodes aired on January 1, 1998: "Jan 1 1998", "2nd Annual HGTV Dream Home", "Tools of Deception", "The Secret of Management", and 1 more.
TRL Countdown — 1999
Total Request Live was the center of the pop universe. Teens were burning up the phone lines to vote, and the countdown from Times Square was the most-watched 30 minutes on MTV.
The reigning #1 — retired from the countdown after an extended run at the top.
Britney Spears's "...Baby One More Time" was one of the most-requested videos of the period, burning up the phone lines from fans all over the country.
TLC's "No Scrubs" was one of the most-requested videos of the period, burning up the phone lines from fans all over the country.
*NSYNC's "I Drive Myself Crazy" was one of the most-requested videos of the period, burning up the phone lines from fans all over the country.
Eminem's "My Name Is" was one of the most-requested videos of the period, burning up the phone lines from fans all over the country.
98 Degrees's "The Hardest Thing" was one of the most-requested videos of the period, burning up the phone lines from fans all over the country.
Lauryn Hill's "Ex-Factor" was one of the most-requested videos of the period, burning up the phone lines from fans all over the country.
Brandy & Monica's "The Boy Is Mine" was one of the most-requested videos of the period, burning up the phone lines from fans all over the country.
Sugar Ray's "Every Morning" was one of the most-requested videos of the period, burning up the phone lines from fans all over the country.
Kid Rock's "Bawitdaba" was one of the most-requested videos of the period, burning up the phone lines from fans all over the country.
Music
From chart-toppers to birthdays to passings — what the music world was up to on January 1 across the decade.
Noah Kahan, American singer-songwriter
Noah Kahan, American singer-songwriter · Townes Van Zandt, American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer (born 1944)
Sports
Athletes, events, and moments from January 1 across the 1990s.
Ali Maâloul, Tunisian football player
Ali Maâloul, Tunisian football player
Glen Rice Jr., American basketball player
Glen Rice Jr., American basketball player · Darius Slay, American football player · Xavier Su'a-Filo, American football player
Shane Duffy, Irish footballer
Shane Duffy, Irish footballer
Larry Nance Jr., American basketball player
Larry Nance Jr., American basketball player · Abdoulaye Doucouré, Malian footballer
The Zapatista Army of National Liberation initiates twelve days of armed conflic…
The Zapatista Army of National Liberation initiates twelve days of armed conflict in the Mexican state of Chiapas. · LaMonte Wade Jr., American baseball player
Sardar Azmoun, Iranian footballer
Sardar Azmoun, Iranian footballer
Andreas Pereira, Brazilian footballer
Andreas Pereira, Brazilian footballer · Mahmoud Dahoud, German footballer · Mathias Jensen, Danish footballer
Gonzalo Montiel, Argentine footballer
Gonzalo Montiel, Argentine footballer
Following a currency reform, Russia begins to circulate new rubles to stem infla…
Following a currency reform, Russia begins to circulate new rubles to stem inflation and promote confidence. · Edwuin Cetré, Colombian footballer · Enock Mwepu, Zambian footballer · Frank Onyeka, Nigerian footballer
Tomás Chancalay, Argentine footballer
Tomás Chancalay, Argentine footballer
Full Events Archive
Highlights
Grace Hopper
Grace Hopper, American computer scientist and admiral, co-developed COBOL (born 1906)
Read more →The world was watching. Here's what dominated the headlines:
David Dinkins
David Dinkins is sworn in as New York City's first black mayor.
Julia Glushko
Julia Glushko, Israeli tennis player
Nathaniel Peteru
Nathaniel Peteru, New Zealand rugby league player
Dissolution of Czechoslovakia
Dissolution of Czechoslovakia: Czechoslovakia is divided into the Czech Republic and Slovak Republic.
The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) comes into effect.
Arthur Porritt, Baron Porritt, New Zealand physician and politician, 11th Governor-General of New Zealand (born 1900)
The Draupner wave in the North Sea in Norway is detected, confirming the existence of freak waves.
Eugene Wigner, Hungarian-American physicist and mathematician, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1902)
Argentinian physicist Juan Maldacena publishes a landmark paper initiating the study of AdS/CFT correspondence, which links string theory and quantum gravity.
The Euro currency is introduced in 11 member nations of the European Union (with the exception of the United Kingdom, Denmark, Greece and Sweden).
The decade's soundtrack was electric. These artists were making waves:
Noah Kahan
Noah Kahan, American singer-songwriter
Townes Van Zandt
Townes Van Zandt, American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer (born 1944)
On the field and off it, athletes were making history:
Ali Maâloul
Ali Maâloul, Tunisian football player
Glen Rice Jr.
Glen Rice Jr., American basketball player
Darius Slay
Darius Slay, American football player
Xavier Suʻa-Filo
Xavier Su'a-Filo, American football player
The Zapatista Army of National Liberation initiates twelve days of armed conflict in the Mexican state of Chiapas.
Following a currency reform, Russia begins to circulate new rubles to stem inflation and promote confidence.
Must-see TV was a real thing — and this is what filled the airwaves:
Conan and the Young Warriors
"The Third Talisman" (Season 1, Episode 1) aired on 1994-01-01.
Soul Train
"DRS/ Queen Latifah/ Soul of Mischief" (Season 23, Episode 11) aired on 1994-01-01.
This Old House
"The Acton House - 1" (Season 16, Episode 1) aired on 1994-01-01.
Cops
"New York City Subway Special Edition" (Season 6, Episode 23) aired on 1994-01-01.
"1994 NFL Playoffs Wild Card round (2)" (Season 1994, Episode 19) aired on 1995-01-01.
"Metallo" (Season 2, Episode 10) aired on 1995-01-01.
"Jaqueline Kennedy Onassis: In a Class of Her Own" (Season 1995, Episode 1) aired on 1995-01-01.
"January 1 1997-Wednesday" (Season 1997, Episode 38) aired on 1997-01-01.
"Tools of Deception" (Season 4, Episode 3) aired on 1998-01-01.
The digital revolution was just getting started:
Grace Hopper
Grace Hopper, American computer scientist and admiral, co-developed COBOL (born 1906)
Wikipedia →Total Request Live had teenagers calling in around the clock. Here's what was charting:
The #1 most requested video on TRL on this date in 1999
#2 on TRL — Britney Spears, "...Baby One More Time"
#3 on TRL — TLC, "No Scrubs"
#4 on TRL — *NSYNC, "I Drive Myself Crazy"
#5 on TRL — Eminem, "My Name Is"
#6 on TRL — 98 Degrees, "The Hardest Thing"
#7 on TRL — Lauryn Hill, "Ex-Factor"
#8 on TRL — Brandy & Monica, "The Boy Is Mine"
#9 on TRL — Sugar Ray, "Every Morning"
#10 on TRL — Kid Rock, "Bawitdaba"
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