January 11 across the 1990s: the news was dominated by Carl David Anderson, American physicist and academic, Nobel …, TRL was counting down the most-requested videos on MTV, and 76 episodes were airing across the dial. Here's the full picture, year by year.
In the News
The headlines that defined January 11 across the 1990s.
Carl David Anderson, American physicist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (born…
Carl David Anderson, American physicist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1905)
The Irish Government announces the end of a 15-year broadcasting ban on the IRA …
The Irish Government announces the end of a 15-year broadcasting ban on the IRA and its political arm Sinn Féin.
Space Shuttle program: STS-72 launches from the Kennedy Space Center marking the…
Space Shuttle program: STS-72 launches from the Kennedy Space Center marking the start of the 74th Space Shuttle mission and the 10th flight of Endeavour.
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 Hand of Fate · Busted + 6 more
8 episodes aired on January 11, 1994: "The Hand of Fate", "Busted", "January 11 1994", "Bedside Manner", and 4 more.
Roy Firestone · Sondra Locke + 13 more
15 episodes aired on January 11, 1995: "Roy Firestone", "Sondra Locke", "My Name is Bev", "Ep. #7447", and 11 more.
Phylicia Rashad · Jan. 11, 1996 + 7 more
9 episodes aired on January 11, 1996: "Phylicia Rashad", "Jan. 11, 1996", "Murder in Tempo", "Motherless Child", and 5 more.
Prince · Pot Hole + 15 more
17 episodes aired on January 11, 1997: "Prince", "Pot Hole", "Deborah Cox/ Westside Connection/ Day Ta Day", "The Nantucket House - 16", and 13 more.
Spec Ops · 1997 AFC & NFC Championships + 9 more
11 episodes aired on January 11, 1998: "Spec Ops", "1997 AFC & NFC Championships", "Tour de Pond / Teacher's Strike", "Salute to Boneheads (1)", and 7 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.
Korn's "Freak On A Leash" was one of the most-requested videos of the period, burning up the phone lines from fans all over the country.
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.
*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.
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.
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.
Limp Bizkit's "Nookie" 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 11 across the decade.
Lee Seung-hoon, South Korean rapper and dancer
Lee Seung-hoon, South Korean rapper and dancer
Cody Simpson, Australian singer-songwriter, guitarist, and actor…
Cody Simpson, Australian singer-songwriter, guitarist, and actor
Fabrizio De André, Italian singer-songwriter and guitarist (born 1940)…
Fabrizio De André, Italian singer-songwriter and guitarist (born 1940)
Sports
Athletes, events, and moments from January 11 across the 1990s.
Malik Jackson, American football player
Malik Jackson, American football player
Andrea Bertolacci, Italian footballer
Andrea Bertolacci, Italian footballer
Dani Carvajal, Spanish footballer
Dani Carvajal, Spanish footballer
Chris Boucher, Saint Lucian-Canadian basketball player
Chris Boucher, Saint Lucian-Canadian basketball player · Michael Keane, English footballer · Will Keane, Irish footballer
Nick Solak, American baseball player
Nick Solak, American baseball player
Leroy Sané, German footballer
Leroy Sané, German footballer
Full Events Archive
Highlights
Carl David Anderson
Carl David Anderson, American physicist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1905)
Read more →The world was watching. Here's what dominated the headlines:
Carolyn Haywood
Carolyn Haywood, American author and illustrator (born 1898)
Carl David Anderson
Carl David Anderson, American physicist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1905)
Park Junghwan
Park Junghwan, South Korean Go player
Republic of Ireland
The Irish Government announces the end of a 15-year broadcasting ban on the IRA and its political arm Sinn Féin.
51 people are killed in a plane crash in María La Baja, Colombia.
Space Shuttle program: STS-72 launches from the Kennedy Space Center marking the start of the 74th Space Shuttle mission and the 10th flight of Endeavour.
The decade's soundtrack was electric. These artists were making waves:
Lee Seung-hoon (rapper)
Lee Seung-hoon, South Korean rapper and dancer
Cody Simpson
Cody Simpson, Australian singer-songwriter, guitarist, and actor
Fabrizio De André
Fabrizio De André, Italian singer-songwriter and guitarist (born 1940)
On the field and off it, athletes were making history:
Malik Jackson (defensive lineman)
Malik Jackson, American football player
Andrea Bertolacci
Andrea Bertolacci, Italian footballer
Dani Carvajal
Dani Carvajal, Spanish footballer
Chris Boucher (basketball)
Chris Boucher, Saint Lucian-Canadian basketball player
Must-see TV was a real thing — and this is what filled the airwaves:
Conan and the Young Warriors
"The Hand of Fate" (Season 1, Episode 11) aired on 1994-01-11.
Roseanne
"Busted" (Season 6, Episode 14) aired on 1994-01-11.
The Young and the Restless
"Tues Jan 11 1994" (Season 5, Episode 7) aired on 1994-01-11.
All My Children
"Tuesday January 11 1994" (Season 1994, Episode 7) aired on 1994-01-11.
"Bedside Manner" (Season 1, Episode 16) aired on 1994-01-11.
"Troy Aikman, Marilyn Horne, Jon Stewart" (Season 1994, Episode 7) aired on 1994-01-11.
"Wednesday January 11 1995" (Season 6, Episode 9) aired on 1995-01-11.
"Wednesday January 11 1995" (Season 1995, Episode 8) aired on 1995-01-11.
"Anthony Clark, Art Donovan, Aidan Quinn" (Season 1995, Episode 8) aired on 1995-01-11.
"Thursday January 11 1996" (Season 25, Episode 8) aired on 1996-01-11.
"Thursday January 11 1996" (Season 1996, Episode 9) aired on 1996-01-11.
"Thursday January 11 1996" (Season 1996, Episode 9) aired on 1996-01-11.
"Caroline and the Married Man" (Season 1, Episode 12) aired on 1996-01-11.
"Jason Alexander, Elisabeth Shue" (Season 1996, Episode 8) aired on 1996-01-11.
"Deborah Cox/ Westside Connection/ Day Ta Day" (Season 26, Episode 12) aired on 1997-01-11.
"Coolio Runnings" (Season 4, Episode 2) aired on 1997-01-11.
"1997 AFC & NFC Championships" (Season 1997, Episode 22) aired on 1998-01-11.
"Salute to Boneheads (1)" (Season 9, Episode 2) aired on 1998-01-11.
"The 24th Annual People's Choice Awards" (Season 1998, Episode 1) aired on 1998-01-11.
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 — Korn, "Freak On A Leash"
#3 on TRL — Britney Spears, "...Baby One More Time"
#4 on TRL — *NSYNC, "I Drive Myself Crazy"
#5 on TRL — Eminem, "My Name Is"
#6 on TRL — Sugar Ray, "Every Morning"
#7 on TRL — 98 Degrees, "The Hardest Thing"
#8 on TRL — Lauryn Hill, "Ex-Factor"
#9 on TRL — Brandy & Monica, "The Boy Is Mine"
#10 on TRL — Limp Bizkit, "Nookie"
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