January 13 across the 1990s: the news was dominated by Douglas Wilder becomes the first elected African American go…, TRL was counting down the most-requested videos on MTV, and 103 episodes were airing across the dial. Here's the full picture, year by year.
In the News
The headlines that defined January 13 across the 1990s.
Douglas Wilder becomes the first elected African American governor as he takes o…
Douglas Wilder becomes the first elected African American governor as he takes office as Governor of Virginia in Richmond, Virginia.
Soviet Union troops attack Lithuanian independence supporters in Vilnius, killin…
Soviet Union troops attack Lithuanian independence supporters in Vilnius, killing 14 people and wounding around 1,000 others.
Space Shuttle program: Endeavour heads for space for the third time as STS-54 la…
Space Shuttle program: Endeavour heads for space for the third time as STS-54 launches from the Kennedy Space Center.
Alfredo Ormando sets himself on fire in St. Peter's Square, protesting against h…
Alfredo Ormando sets himself on fire in St. Peter's Square, protesting against homophobia.
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 Night of the Serpent · January 13 1994 + 7 more
9 episodes aired on January 13, 1994: "The Night of the Serpent", "January 13 1994", "The Trojan Horseshoe", "Same Time Next Week", and 5 more.
Mimi Rogers · Fabio, Sarah Michelle Gellar + 12 more
14 episodes aired on January 13, 1995: "Mimi Rogers", "Fabio, Sarah Michelle Gellar", "The Edge", "Ep. #7449", and 10 more.
Bonnie Raitt, Bryan Adams, Tripping Daisy · Felice Anniversario - Happy Anniversary + 22 more
24 episodes aired on January 13, 1996: "Bonnie Raitt, Bryan Adams, Tripping Daisy", "Felice Anniversario - Happy Anniversary", "Gadget Boy's Tiniest Adventure", "Some Like It Hotter", and 20 more.
The Xena Scrolls · Nikita + 20 more
22 episodes aired on January 13, 1997: "The Xena Scrolls", "Nikita", "Ep. #7952", "Jan 13 1997", and 18 more.
Did Camelot Have a Dark Side? · Back to Nature + 15 more
17 episodes aired on January 13, 1998: "Did Camelot Have a Dark Side?", "Back to Nature", "Jan 13 1998", "Jan 13 1998", 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.
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.
Sports
Athletes, events, and moments from January 13 across the 1990s.
Vincenzo Fiorillo, Italian footballer
Vincenzo Fiorillo, Italian footballer
Rob Kiernan, English-Irish footballer
Rob Kiernan, English-Irish footballer
Adam Matthews, Welsh footballer
Adam Matthews, Welsh footballer
Vasilije Micić, Serbian basketball player
Vasilije Micić, Serbian basketball player
Douglas Augusto, Brazilian footballer
Douglas Augusto, Brazilian footballer · Luis Díaz, Colombian footballer · Henry Ellenson, American basketball player
Full Events Archive
Highlights
Conan and the Young Warriors
"The Night of the Serpent" (Season 1, Episode 13) aired on 1994-01-13.
Read more →The world was watching. Here's what dominated the headlines:
Douglas Wilder
Douglas Wilder becomes the first elected African American governor as he takes office as Governor of Virginia in Richmond, Virginia.
Liam Hemsworth
Liam Hemsworth, Australian actor
January Events
Soviet Union troops attack Lithuanian independence supporters in Vilnius, killing 14 people and wounding around 1,000 others.
Dinah Pfizenmaier
Dinah Pfizenmaier, German tennis player
Space Shuttle program: Endeavour heads for space for the third time as STS-54 launches from the Kennedy Space Center.
Operation Southern Watch: U.S.A.F., U.S.N., R.A.F. and French Air Force jets attack AAA and SAM sites in Southern Iraq.
Alfredo Ormando sets himself on fire in St. Peter's Square, protesting against homophobia.
On the field and off it, athletes were making history:
Vincenzo Fiorillo
Vincenzo Fiorillo, Italian footballer
Adam Matthews
Adam Matthews, Welsh footballer
Vasilije Micić
Vasilije Micić, Serbian basketball player
Douglas Augusto
Douglas Augusto, Brazilian footballer
Must-see TV was a real thing — and this is what filled the airwaves:
Conan and the Young Warriors
"The Night of the Serpent" (Season 1, Episode 13) aired on 1994-01-13.
The Young and the Restless
"Thurs Jan 13 1994" (Season 5, Episode 9) aired on 1994-01-13.
All My Children
"Thursday January 13 1994" (Season 1994, Episode 9) aired on 1994-01-13.
General Hospital
"Thursday January 13 1994" (Season 1994, Episode 9) aired on 1994-01-13.
"The Trojan Horseshoe" (Season 1, Episode 11) aired on 1994-01-13.
"George Carlin, Urge Overkill, Jan Hooks" (Season 1994, Episode 9) aired on 1994-01-13.
"Friday January 13 1995" (Season 6, Episode 11) aired on 1995-01-13.
"The Metal Beard of the Egyptian Queen" (Season 3, Episode 23) aired on 1995-01-13.
"Susan Sarandon, Mark Messier, Al Green" (Season 1995, Episode 10) aired on 1995-01-13.
"Bonnie Raitt, Bryan Adams, Tripping Daisy" (Season 1996, Episode 2) aired on 1996-01-13.
"Felice Anniversario - Happy Anniversary" (Season 7, Episode 2) aired on 1996-01-13.
"Gadget Boy's Tiniest Adventure" (Season 1, Episode 19) aired on 1996-01-13.
"Some Like It Hotter" (Season 1, Episode 17) aired on 1996-01-13.
"Brian McKnight/ Goodie Mob/ Barrio Boyzz" (Season 25, Episode 13) aired on 1996-01-13.
"Arctic Expedition" (Season 3, Episode 12) aired on 1996-01-13.
"Silent Night, Deadly Night 5: The Toy Maker" (Season 2, Episode 2) aired on 1996-01-13.
"The Tale of the Unexpected Visitor" (Season 5, Episode 8) aired on 1996-01-13.
"Forbidden Fruit" (Season 3, Episode 2) aired on 1996-01-13.
"Tony Orlando, The Presidents of the United States of America (Musical Guest)" (Season 1, Episode 11) aired on 1996-01-13.
"Christopher Walken / Joan Osborne" (Season 21, Episode 10) aired on 1996-01-13.
"With a Little Help from My Friends" (Season 1, Episode 12) aired on 1997-01-13.
"Steffi Graf; Russian Boxer; Super Bowl Ads" (Season 3, Episode 1) aired on 1997-01-13.
"Richard Kind" (Season 1997, Episode 5) aired on 1997-01-13.
"Kevin Spacey, Madeline Kahn, Harry Hill" (Season 1997, Episode 8) aired on 1997-01-13.
"Tues Jan 13 1998" (Season 1998, Episode 8) aired on 1998-01-13.
"Paradise Lost (1)" (Season 4, Episode 19) aired on 1998-01-13.
"Caroline Rhea" (Season 1998, Episode 6) aired on 1998-01-13.
"Bill Pullman, Jim Breuer, Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham" (Season 1998, Episode 7) aired on 1998-01-13.
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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