January 27 across the 1990s: the news was dominated by In a military coup, Colonel Ibrahim Baré Maïnassara deposes …, 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 27 across the 1990s.
In a military coup, Colonel Ibrahim Baré Maïnassara deposes the first democratic…
In a military coup, Colonel Ibrahim Baré Maïnassara deposes the first democratically elected president of Niger, Mahamane Ousmane.
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 27 1994 · The Late Show + 5 more
7 episodes aired on January 27, 1994: "January 27 1994", "The Late Show", "The Faygitive", "David Goes Skiing", and 3 more.
Didi Conn, Susan Anton, Victoria Jacobs · Her Brother's Keeper + 7 more
9 episodes aired on January 27, 1995: "Didi Conn, Susan Anton, Victoria Jacobs", "Her Brother's Keeper", "Ep. #7455", "January 27 1995", and 5 more.
Meatloaf, Dag · Outback Down Under + 14 more
16 episodes aired on January 27, 1996: "Meatloaf, Dag", "Outback Down Under", "Buffe Vegetariano – Vegetarian Buffet", "Pirate of the Airwaves", and 12 more.
Destiny · Simone + 19 more
21 episodes aired on January 27, 1997: "Destiny", "Simone", "Ep. #7961", "January 27 1997", and 17 more.
If at First You Don't Succeed · Phases + 6 more
8 episodes aired on January 27, 1998: "If at First You Don't Succeed", "Phases", "Dance", "Supersonic Spies", and 4 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 27 across the 1990s.
Tim Beckham, American baseball player
Tim Beckham, American baseball player
Christian Bickel, German footballer
Christian Bickel, German footballer · Julio Teherán, Colombian baseball player
Stefano Pettinari, Italian footballer
Stefano Pettinari, Italian footballer
Jack Stephens, English footballer
Jack Stephens, English footballer
Harrison Reed, English footballer
Harrison Reed, English footballer
Full Events Archive
Highlights
The Young and the Restless
"Thurs Jan 27 1994" (Season 5, Episode 19) aired on 1994-01-27.
Read more →The world was watching. Here's what dominated the headlines:
André the Giant
André the Giant, French professional wrestler and actor (born 1946)
Claude Akins
Claude Akins, American actor (born 1918)
International Holocaust Remembrance Day
Germany first observes the International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
Braeden Lemasters
Braeden Lemasters, American actor, musician, and singer
In a military coup, Colonel Ibrahim Baré Maïnassara deposes the first democratically elected president of Niger, Mahamane Ousmane.
On the field and off it, athletes were making history:
Tim Beckham
Tim Beckham, American baseball player
Christian Bickel
Christian Bickel, German footballer
Julio Teherán
Julio Teherán, Colombian baseball player
Jack Stephens (footballer)
Jack Stephens, English footballer
Must-see TV was a real thing — and this is what filled the airwaves:
The Young and the Restless
"Thurs Jan 27 1994" (Season 5, Episode 19) aired on 1994-01-27.
All My Children
"Thurs Jan 27 1994" (Season 1994, Episode 19) aired on 1994-01-27.
General Hospital
"Thursday January 27 1994" (Season 1994, Episode 19) aired on 1994-01-27.
As the World Turns
"January 27 1994" (Season 1994, Episode 19) aired on 1994-01-27.
"A Many Splendored Thing" (Season 2, Episode 4) aired on 1994-01-27.
"Didi Conn, Susan Anton, Victoria Jacobs" (Season 1995, Episode 14) aired on 1995-01-27.
"Friday January 27 1995" (Season 6, Episode 22) aired on 1995-01-27.
"The Much-Heralded Helmet of Sir Gawain" (Season 3, Episode 25) aired on 1995-01-27.
"Breaking Up is Really, Really Hard to Do" (Season 2, Episode 15) aired on 1995-01-27.
"The City That Bleeds" (Season 3, Episode 12) aired on 1995-01-27.
"Outback Down Under" (Season 1, Episode 11) aired on 1996-01-27.
"Buffe Vegetariano – Vegetarian Buffet" (Season 7, Episode 4) aired on 1996-01-27.
"Pirate of the Airwaves" (Season 1, Episode 21) aired on 1996-01-27.
"The Joy of Painting the Seattle Skyline" (Season 12, Episode 14) aired on 1996-01-27.
"Gerald & Eddie Levert/ Monica/ Tamia" (Season 25, Episode 15) aired on 1996-01-27.
"The Tale of a Door Unlocked" (Season 5, Episode 10) aired on 1996-01-27.
"Color of Naught" (Season 3, Episode 4) aired on 1996-01-27.
"24th Annual American Music Awards 1997" (Season 1997, Episode 1) aired on 1997-01-27.
"Where My Third Nepal is Sheriff" (Season 2, Episode 11) aired on 1997-01-27.
"Vondie Curtis-Hall" (Season 1997, Episode 13) aired on 1997-01-27.
"David Schwimmer, Carmen Electra, Sheryl Crow" (Season 1997, Episode 13) aired on 1997-01-27.
"If at First You Don't Succeed" (Season 2, Episode 17) aired on 1998-01-27.
"Tues Jan 27 1998" (Season 1998, Episode 18) aired on 1998-01-27.
"All Across America" (Season 1, Episode 2) aired on 1998-01-27.
"Jim Breuer" (Season 1998, Episode 13) aired on 1998-01-27.
"Robert Duvall, Kennedy, Emmylou Harris" (Season 1998, Episode 12) aired on 1998-01-27.
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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