January 25 across the 1990s: the news was dominated by Mir Khalil ur Rehman, Founder and editor of the Jang Group o…, TRL was counting down the most-requested videos on MTV, and 52 episodes were airing across the dial. Here's the full picture, year by year.
In the News
The headlines that defined January 25 across the 1990s.
Mir Khalil ur Rehman, Founder and editor of the Jang Group of Newspapers (born 1…
Mir Khalil ur Rehman, Founder and editor of the Jang Group of Newspapers (born 1927)
Five people are shot outside the CIA Headquarters in Langley, Virginia. Two are …
Five people are shot outside the CIA Headquarters in Langley, Virginia. Two are killed and three wounded.
The Norwegian rocket incident: Russia almost launches a nuclear attack after it …
The Norwegian rocket incident: Russia almost launches a nuclear attack after it mistakes Black Brant XII, a Norwegian research rocket, for a US Trident missile.
During a historic visit to Cuba, Pope John Paul II demands political reforms and…
During a historic visit to Cuba, Pope John Paul II demands political reforms and the release of political prisoners while condemning US attempts to isolate the country.
What Was On TV
Before DVR, before streaming — if you missed it, you missed it. Here's what had everyone talking the next morning.
January 25 1994 · The Lucky Pig of Amelia Earhart + 2 more
4 episodes aired on January 25, 1994: "January 25 1994", "The Lucky Pig of Amelia Earhart", "Dinosaurs of the Gobi", "Sean Connery, Fran Drescher, Jake Johannsen".
Bruce Davidson, Allison Smith · January 25 1995 + 4 more
6 episodes aired on January 25, 1995: "Bruce Davidson, Allison Smith", "January 25 1995", "Group Therapy", "Venus de Margaret", and 2 more.
Retail Slut · Caroline and the Twenty-Eight-Pound Walleye + 2 more
4 episodes aired on January 25, 1996: "Retail Slut", "Caroline and the Twenty-Eight-Pound Walleye", "True Lies", "Matt Dillon, Reggie Miller, Pam Tillis".
The Doors · Monkey Puzzle Man + 14 more
16 episodes aired on January 25, 1997: "The Doors", "Monkey Puzzle Man", "Clinton Inauguration", "Johnny Gill/ Monica/ Premiere", and 12 more.
The 1981 NFC Championship · A City Under Plague + 4 more
6 episodes aired on January 25, 1998: "The 1981 NFC Championship", "A City Under Plague", "Super Bowl XXXII", "Super Bowl XXXII - Green Bay Packers vs. Denver Broncos", and 2 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.
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.
Backstreet Boys's "I Want It That Way" 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.
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.
*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.
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.
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.
Sports
Athletes, events, and moments from January 25 across the 1990s.
Apostolos Giannou, Greek-Australian footballer
Apostolos Giannou, Greek-Australian footballer
Ahmed Hegazi, Egyptian footballer
Ahmed Hegazi, Egyptian footballer · Frank Soo, English footballer and manager (born 1914)
Mohamed Hany, Egyptian footballer
Mohamed Hany, Egyptian footballer · Adama Traoré, Spanish footballer
Full Events Archive
Highlights
Stephen Cole Kleene
Stephen Cole Kleene, American mathematician, computer scientist, and academic (born 1909)
Read more →The world was watching. Here's what dominated the headlines:
Avianca Flight 052
Avianca Flight 052 crashes in Cove Neck, New York, killing 73.
Lee Jun-ho
Lee Jun-ho, South Korean singer and actor
Ava Gardner
Ava Gardner, American actress (born 1922)
Ariana DeBose
Ariana DeBose, American actress, singer, and dancer
Mir Khalil ur Rehman, Founder and editor of the Jang Group of Newspapers (born 1927)
Five people are shot outside the CIA Headquarters in Langley, Virginia. Two are killed and three wounded.
The Norwegian rocket incident: Russia almost launches a nuclear attack after it mistakes Black Brant XII, a Norwegian research rocket, for a US Trident missile.
During a historic visit to Cuba, Pope John Paul II demands political reforms and the release of political prisoners while condemning US attempts to isolate the country.
A suicide attack by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam on Sri Lanka's Temple of the Tooth kills eight and injures 25 others.
A 6.0 magnitude earthquake hits western Colombia killing at least 1,000.
On the field and off it, athletes were making history:
Apostolos Giannou
Apostolos Giannou, Greek-Australian footballer
Ahmed Hegazi
Ahmed Hegazi, Egyptian footballer
Frank Soo
Frank Soo, English footballer and manager (born 1914)
Mohamed Hany
Mohamed Hany, Egyptian footballer
Must-see TV was a real thing — and this is what filled the airwaves:
The Young and the Restless
"Tues Jan 25 1994" (Season 5, Episode 17) aired on 1994-01-25.
All My Children
"Tues Jan 25 1994" (Season 1994, Episode 17) aired on 1994-01-25.
As the World Turns
"January 25 1994" (Season 1994, Episode 17) aired on 1994-01-25.
One Life to Live
"Tuesday January 25 1994" (Season 1994, Episode 20) aired on 1994-01-25.
"The Lucky Pig of Amelia Earhart" (Season 1, Episode 14) aired on 1994-01-25.
"Sean Connery, Fran Drescher, Jake Johannsen" (Season 1994, Episode 16) aired on 1994-01-25.
"Wednesday January 25 1995" (Season 6, Episode 19) aired on 1995-01-25.
"Wednesday Janaury 25 1995" (Season 1995, Episode 18) aired on 1995-01-25.
"Wednesday January 25 1995" (Season 1995, Episode 18) aired on 1995-01-25.
"Wednesday January 25 1995" (Season 1995, Episode 21) aired on 1995-01-25.
"The Music of Kurt Weill: September Songs" (Season 23, Episode 7) aired on 1995-01-25.
"Thursday January 25 1996" (Season 25, Episode 18) aired on 1996-01-25.
"Thursday January 25 1996" (Season 1996, Episode 19) aired on 1996-01-25.
"Thursday Janaury 25 1996" (Season 1996, Episode 190) aired on 1996-01-25.
"Thursday January 25 1996" (Season 1996, Episode 19) aired on 1996-01-25.
"Caroline and the Twenty-Eight-Pound Walleye" (Season 1, Episode 13) aired on 1996-01-25.
"Matt Dillon, Reggie Miller, Pam Tillis" (Season 1996, Episode 13) aired on 1996-01-25.
"Monkey Puzzle Man" (Season 1, Episode 15) aired on 1997-01-25.
"Beverly Hills Family Robinson" (Season 41, Episode 7) aired on 1997-01-25.
"Farewell Appearance" (Season 5, Episode 15) aired on 1997-01-25.
"All About Elliott" (Season 4, Episode 4) aired on 1997-01-25.
"The 1981 NFC Championship" (Season 1, Episode 3) aired on 1998-01-25.
"Super Bowl XXXII - Green Bay Packers vs. Denver Broncos" (Season 1998, Episode 1) aired on 1998-01-25.
"Kids and animals (1)" (Season 9, Episode 6) aired on 1998-01-25.
The digital revolution was just getting started:
Stephen Cole Kleene
Stephen Cole Kleene, American mathematician, computer scientist, and academic (born 1909)
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 — Korn, "Freak On A Leash"
#3 on TRL — Eminem, "My Name Is"
#4 on TRL — Backstreet Boys, "I Want It That Way"
#5 on TRL — Britney Spears, "...Baby One More Time"
#6 on TRL — Limp Bizkit, "Nookie"
#7 on TRL — *NSYNC, "I Drive Myself Crazy"
#8 on TRL — Sugar Ray, "Every Morning"
#9 on TRL — Destiny's Child, "Bills, Bills, Bills"
#10 on TRL — 98 Degrees, "The Hardest Thing"
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