January 19 across the 1990s: the news was dominated by Exodus of Kashmiri Pandits from the Kashmir Valley in Indian…, TRL was counting down the most-requested videos on MTV, and 78 episodes were airing across the dial. Here's the full picture, year by year.
In the News
The headlines that defined January 19 across the 1990s.
Exodus of Kashmiri Pandits from the Kashmir Valley in Indian-administered Kashmi…
Exodus of Kashmiri Pandits from the Kashmir Valley in Indian-administered Kashmir due to an insurgency.
After being struck by lightning the crew of Bristow Helicopters Flight 56C are f…
After being struck by lightning the crew of Bristow Helicopters Flight 56C are forced to ditch. All 18 aboard are later rescued.
The barge North Cape oil spill occurs as an engine fire forces the tugboat Scand…
The barge North Cape oil spill occurs as an engine fire forces the tugboat Scandia ashore on Moonstone Beach in South Kingstown, Rhode Island.
Yasser Arafat returns to Hebron after more than 30 years and joins celebrations …
Yasser Arafat returns to Hebron after more than 30 years and joins celebrations over the handover of the last Israeli-controlled West Bank city.
British Aerospace agrees to acquire the defence subsidiary of the General Electr…
British Aerospace agrees to acquire the defence subsidiary of the General Electric Company, forming BAE Systems in November 1999.
What Was On TV
Before DVR, before streaming — if you missed it, you missed it. Here's what had everyone talking the next morning.
Jan 19 1994 · Henry VIII's Great Seal + 7 more
9 episodes aired on January 19, 1994: "Jan 19 1994", "Henry VIII's Great Seal", "A Plot for Nanny", "Ishi: The Last Yahi Indian", and 5 more.
Sinbad · So Life Like + 9 more
11 episodes aired on January 19, 1995: "Sinbad", "So Life Like", "Ep. #7453", "Jan 19 1995", and 7 more.
Regis Philbin · Wrong Number + 3 more
5 episodes aired on January 19, 1996: "Regis Philbin", "Wrong Number", "New Friends and Old", "The Hat", and 1 more.
Skin Deep · Royal Rumble + 7 more
9 episodes aired on January 19, 1997: "Skin Deep", "Royal Rumble", "The Twisted World of Marge Simpson", "Square Peg", and 5 more.
Coup DeVil · Oops, My Mistake + 20 more
22 episodes aired on January 19, 1998: "Coup DeVil", "Oops, My Mistake", "The Quill Is Mightier", "January 19 1998", and 18 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Destiny's Child's "Bills, Bills, Bills" 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 19 across the decade.
Mac Miller, American rapper (died 2018)
Mac Miller, American rapper (died 2018)
Gene MacLellan, Canadian singer-songwriter (born 1938)
Gene MacLellan, Canadian singer-songwriter (born 1938)
Carl Perkins, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (born 1932)…
Carl Perkins, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (born 1932)
Robert Eugene Brashers, American serial killer and rapist (born 1958)…
Robert Eugene Brashers, American serial killer and rapist (born 1958)
Sports
Athletes, events, and moments from January 19 across the 1990s.
Erick Torres Padilla, Mexican footballer
Erick Torres Padilla, Mexican footballer · João Mário, Portuguese footballer · Ricardo Centurión, Argentine footballer · Walter Benítez, Argentine footballer
Matthias Ginter, German footballer
Matthias Ginter, German footballer · Alfie Mawson, English footballer · Marvelous Nakamba, Zimbabwean footballer
Jakub Jankto, Czech footballer
Jakub Jankto, Czech footballer
Jonathan Taylor, American football player
Jonathan Taylor, American football player · Donyell Malen, Dutch footballer
Full Events Archive
Highlights
The world was watching. Here's what dominated the headlines:
Exodus of Kashmiri Hindus
Exodus of Kashmiri Pandits from the Kashmir Valley in Indian-administered Kashmir due to an insurgency.
Tatiana Búa
Tatiana Búa, Argentine tennis player
Shaunette Renée Wilson
Shaunette Renée Wilson, Guyanese-American actress
Rajneesh
Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh, Indian guru and mystic (born 1931)
Herbert Wehner, German politician, sixth Minister of Intra-German Relations (born 1906)
After being struck by lightning the crew of Bristow Helicopters Flight 56C are forced to ditch. All 18 aboard are later rescued.
The barge North Cape oil spill occurs as an engine fire forces the tugboat Scandia ashore on Moonstone Beach in South Kingstown, Rhode Island.
Yasser Arafat returns to Hebron after more than 30 years and joins celebrations over the handover of the last Israeli-controlled West Bank city.
British Aerospace agrees to acquire the defence subsidiary of the General Electric Company, forming BAE Systems in November 1999.
The decade's soundtrack was electric. These artists were making waves:
Mac Miller
Mac Miller, American rapper (died 2018)
Carl Perkins
Carl Perkins, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (born 1932)
Robert Eugene Brashers
Robert Eugene Brashers, American serial killer and rapist (born 1958)
On the field and off it, athletes were making history:
Erick Torres (footballer, born 1993)
Erick Torres Padilla, Mexican footballer
João Mário (footballer, born January 1993)
João Mário, Portuguese footballer
Ricardo Centurión
Ricardo Centurión, Argentine footballer
Walter Benítez (footballer)
Walter Benítez, Argentine footballer
Must-see TV was a real thing — and this is what filled the airwaves:
The Young and the Restless
"Wednesday January 19 1994" (Season 5, Episode 13) aired on 1994-01-19.
All My Children
"Wed Jan 19 1994" (Season 1994, Episode 13) aired on 1994-01-19.
General Hospital
"Wed Jan 19 1994" (Season 1994, Episode 13) aired on 1994-01-19.
As the World Turns
"Jan 19 1994" (Season 1994, Episode 13) aired on 1994-01-19.
"Henry VIII's Great Seal" (Season 1, Episode 12) aired on 1994-01-19.
"Ishi: The Last Yahi Indian" (Season 6, Episode 6) aired on 1994-01-19.
"Liam Neeson, earthquake, Nancy Kerrigan" (Season 1, Episode 21) aired on 1994-01-19.
"Kathie Lee Gifford, Aaron Neville, Bruno Kirby" (Season 1994, Episode 13) aired on 1994-01-19.
"Ellen Barkin, Michelle Shocked, Hothouse Flowers" (Season 1995, Episode 14) aired on 1995-01-19.
"Fri Jan 19 1996" (Season 1996, Episode 15) aired on 1996-01-19.
"The Twisted World of Marge Simpson" (Season 8, Episode 11) aired on 1997-01-19.
"Sex, Lies and Videotape" (Season 4, Episode 13) aired on 1997-01-19.
"The 54th Annual Golden Globe Awards 1997" (Season 1997, Episode 1) aired on 1997-01-19.
"Monday January 19 1998" (Season 27, Episode 33) aired on 1998-01-19.
"Monday Janaury 19 1998" (Season 1998, Episode 12) aired on 1998-01-19.
"Jackie Chan wannabes; simian dentistry" (Season 9, Episode 5) aired on 1998-01-19.
"Bruce Boxleitner" (Season 1998, Episode 9) aired on 1998-01-19.
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 — Eminem, "My Name Is"
#3 on TRL — Korn, "Freak On A Leash"
#4 on TRL — Britney Spears, "...Baby One More Time"
#5 on TRL — *NSYNC, "I Drive Myself Crazy"
#6 on TRL — Sugar Ray, "Every Morning"
#7 on TRL — Limp Bizkit, "Nookie"
#8 on TRL — 98 Degrees, "The Hardest Thing"
#9 on TRL — Lauryn Hill, "Ex-Factor"
#10 on TRL — Destiny's Child, "Bills, Bills, Bills"
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