January 7 across the 1990s: the news was dominated by Roger Lafontant, former leader of the Tonton Macoute in Hait…, TRL was counting down the most-requested videos on MTV, and 82 episodes were airing across the dial. Here's the full picture, year by year.
In the News
The headlines that defined January 7 across the 1990s.
Roger Lafontant, former leader of the Tonton Macoute in Haiti under François Duv…
Roger Lafontant, former leader of the Tonton Macoute in Haiti under François Duvalier, attempts a coup d'état, which ends in his arrest.
Bosnian War: The Bosnian Army executes a surprise attack at the village of Kravi…
Bosnian War: The Bosnian Army executes a surprise attack at the village of Kravica in Srebrenica.
A British Aerospace Jetstream 41 operating as United Express Flight 6291 crashes…
A British Aerospace Jetstream 41 operating as United Express Flight 6291 crashes in Gahanna, Ohio, killing five of the eight people on board.
Vladimir Prelog, Croatian-Swiss chemist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (born…
Vladimir Prelog, Croatian-Swiss chemist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1906)
What Was On TV
Before DVR, before streaming — if you missed it, you missed it. Here's what had everyone talking the next morning.
Wolf in the Fold · January 7 1994-Friday + 9 more
11 episodes aired on January 7, 1994: "Wolf in the Fold", "January 7 1994-Friday", "Jan 07 1994", "Friday 01-07-1994", and 7 more.
Dick Dale (host), The Eagles, Freddy Johnston · M.V.P. + 10 more
12 episodes aired on January 7, 1995: "Dick Dale (host), The Eagles, Freddy Johnston", "M.V.P.", "Un Pasto Invernale - A Winter Meal", "1994 NFL Playoffs Divisional round (1)", and 8 more.
1995 NFL Playoff Divisional Round (2) · Who Monitors the Birds? + 10 more
12 episodes aired on January 7, 1996: "1995 NFL Playoff Divisional Round (2)", "Who Monitors the Birds?", "Sibling rivalries; brawling babies", "Simon Kicks Ass", and 8 more.
Say It Ain't So · Ep. #7948 + 17 more
19 episodes aired on January 7, 1997: "Say It Ain't So", "Ep. #7948", "January 07 1997", "Jan 07 1997", and 15 more.
The Big Sleep · January 07 1998 + 15 more
17 episodes aired on January 7, 1998: "The Big Sleep", "January 07 1998", "January 7 1998", "Ep. #2708", and 13 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.
Sports
Athletes, events, and moments from January 7 across the 1990s.
Bronko Nagurski, Canadian-American football player and wrestler (born 1908)
Bronko Nagurski, Canadian-American football player and wrestler (born 1908)
Tucker Barnhart, American baseball player
Tucker Barnhart, American baseball player · Eden Hazard, Belgian footballer · Michael Walters, Australian footballer
Jarnell Stokes, American basketball player
Jarnell Stokes, American basketball player
Jordan Bell, American basketball player
Jordan Bell, American basketball player
Ozzie Albies, Curaçaoan baseball player
Ozzie Albies, Curaçaoan baseball player · Lamar Jackson, American football player
Full Events Archive
Highlights
Gentleman Jack Gallagher
Gentleman Jack Gallagher, English mixed martial artist and wrestler
Read more →Bronko Nagurski
Bronko Nagurski, Canadian-American football player and wrestler (born 1908)
Read more →Conan and the Young Warriors
"Wolf in the Fold" (Season 1, Episode 7) aired on 1994-01-07.
Read more →The world was watching. Here's what dominated the headlines:
Liam Aiken
Liam Aiken, American actor
Gentleman Jack Gallagher
Gentleman Jack Gallagher, English mixed martial artist and wrestler
Gregor Schlierenzauer
Gregor Schlierenzauer, Austrian ski jumper
Roger Lafontant
Roger Lafontant, former leader of the Tonton Macoute in Haiti under François Duvalier, attempts a coup d'état, which ends in his arrest.
The Fourth Republic of Ghana is inaugurated with Jerry Rawlings as president.
Bosnian War: The Bosnian Army executes a surprise attack at the village of Kravica in Srebrenica.
A British Aerospace Jetstream 41 operating as United Express Flight 6291 crashes in Gahanna, Ohio, killing five of the eight people on board.
Vladimir Prelog, Croatian-Swiss chemist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1906)
The Senate trial in the impeachment of U.S. President Bill Clinton begins.
On the field and off it, athletes were making history:
Bronko Nagurski
Bronko Nagurski, Canadian-American football player and wrestler (born 1908)
Tucker Barnhart
Tucker Barnhart, American baseball player
Eden Hazard
Eden Hazard, Belgian footballer
Michael Walters
Michael Walters, Australian footballer
Must-see TV was a real thing — and this is what filled the airwaves:
Conan and the Young Warriors
"Wolf in the Fold" (Season 1, Episode 7) aired on 1994-01-07.
The Young and the Restless
"Friday January 7 1994" (Season 5, Episode 5) aired on 1994-01-07.
Days of Our Lives
"January 7 1994-Friday" (Season 1994, Episode 5) aired on 1994-01-07.
All My Children
"Fri Jan 7 1994" (Season 1994, Episode 5) aired on 1994-01-07.
"Bounty Hunters' Convention" (Season 1, Episode 16) aired on 1994-01-07.
"Martin Mull, Drew Carey, Dana Delaney" (Season 1994, Episode 5) aired on 1994-01-07.
"Dick Dale (host), The Eagles, Freddy Johnston" (Season 1995, Episode 1) aired on 1995-01-07.
"M.V.P." (Season 1, Episode 11) aired on 1995-01-07.
"Un Pasto Invernale - A Winter Meal" (Season 6, Episode 9) aired on 1995-01-07.
"1994 NFL Playoffs Divisional round (1)" (Season 1994, Episode 20) aired on 1995-01-07.
"The Tale of the Closet Keepers" (Season 4, Episode 11) aired on 1995-01-07.
"1995 NFL Playoff Divisional Round (2)" (Season 1995, Episode 21) aired on 1996-01-07.
"Who Monitors the Birds?" (Season 1, Episode 12) aired on 1996-01-07.
"Sibling rivalries; brawling babies" (Season 7, Episode 12) aired on 1996-01-07.
"Never on Sunday" (Season 3, Episode 12) aired on 1996-01-07.
"Death Goes Double Platinum" (Season 12, Episode 13) aired on 1996-01-07.
"Richard Nixon: The Man and the President" (Season 1996, Episode 20) aired on 1996-01-07.
"The Hood, the Bud and the Kelly (1)" (Season 10, Episode 14) aired on 1996-01-07.
"The Tennessee Valley Authority" (Season 3, Episode 12) aired on 1996-01-07.
"Something About Dante Proposing to Heather" (Season 1, Episode 12) aired on 1997-01-07.
"Brother's Got No Soul or, I Love Lucifer" (Season 1, Episode 13) aired on 1997-01-07.
"Caroline and the Perfect Record" (Season 2, Episode 12) aired on 1997-01-07.
"Kathy Kinney" (Season 1997, Episode 2) aired on 1997-01-07.
"Ray Liotta, Norm Macdonald" (Season 1997, Episode 4) aired on 1997-01-07.
"Wednesday Janaury 07 1998" (Season 1998, Episode 4) aired on 1998-01-07.
"Ricki Lake" (Season 1998, Episode 3) aired on 1998-01-07.
"Norm Macdonald, Peta Wilson, Streb" (Season 1998, Episode 3) aired on 1998-01-07.
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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