January 28 across the 1990s: the news was dominated by Joseph Brodsky, Russian-American poet and essayist, Nobel Pr…, TRL was counting down the most-requested videos on MTV, and 69 episodes were airing across the dial. Here's the full picture, year by year.
In the News
The headlines that defined January 28 across the 1990s.
Joseph Brodsky, Russian-American poet and essayist, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1…
Joseph Brodsky, Russian-American poet and essayist, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1940)
What Was On TV
Before DVR, before streaming — if you missed it, you missed it. Here's what had everyone talking the next morning.
Wildfire · Ep. #7210 + 7 more
9 episodes aired on January 28, 1994: "Wildfire", "Ep. #7210", "The Acton House - 3", "January 28 1994", and 5 more.
Dion (host) · Una Cena Vegetariana - A Vegetarian Meal + 7 more
9 episodes aired on January 28, 1995: "Dion (host)", "Una Cena Vegetariana - A Vegetarian Meal", "Chante Moore/ Immature/ Subway", "Prairie House Remodel III", and 5 more.
Super Bowl XXX · Super Bowl XXX - Dallas Cowboys vs. Pittsburgh Steelers + 2 more
4 episodes aired on January 28, 1996: "Super Bowl XXX", "Super Bowl XXX - Dallas Cowboys vs. Pittsburgh Steelers", "The One After the Superbowl, Part 1", "Prank Call".
The War Room · Ep. #7962 + 12 more
14 episodes aired on January 28, 1997: "The War Room", "Ep. #7962", "January 28 1997", "Tuesday, January 28, 1997", and 10 more.
All Weather Bear · Arthur's Faraway Friend + 14 more
16 episodes aired on January 28, 1998: "All Weather Bear", "Arthur's Faraway Friend", "The Very Long Night of Londo Mollari", "Not Without My Nanny", and 12 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.
Music
From chart-toppers to birthdays to passings — what the music world was up to on January 28 across the decade.
Maluma, Colombian singer-songwriter, rapper, and actor
Maluma, Colombian singer-songwriter, rapper, and actor
Sports
Athletes, events, and moments from January 28 across the 1990s.
Sergio Araujo, Argentinian footballer
Sergio Araujo, Argentinian footballer
Alan Williams, American basketball player
Alan Williams, American basketball player
Joel Bolomboy, Russian-American basketball player
Joel Bolomboy, Russian-American basketball player
Payton Pritchard, American basketball player
Payton Pritchard, American basketball player
Full Events Archive
Highlights
The world was watching. Here's what dominated the headlines:
Carl Klingberg
Carl Klingberg, Swedish ice hockey player
Will Poulter
Will Poulter, English actor
Helen Sawyer Hogg
Helen Sawyer Hogg, Canadian astronomer and academic (born 1905)
Zhu Lin (tennis)
Lin Zhu, Chinese tennis player
Joseph Brodsky, Russian-American poet and essayist, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1940)
The decade's soundtrack was electric. These artists were making waves:
On the field and off it, athletes were making history:
Sergio Araujo
Sergio Araujo, Argentinian footballer
Alan Williams (basketball)
Alan Williams, American basketball player
Joel Bolomboy
Joel Bolomboy, Russian-American basketball player
Payton Pritchard
Payton Pritchard, American basketball player
Must-see TV was a real thing — and this is what filled the airwaves:
Cadillacs and Dinosaurs
"Wildfire" (Season 1, Episode 13) aired on 1994-01-28.
The Young and the Restless
"Fri Jan 28 1994" (Season 5, Episode 20) aired on 1994-01-28.
Days of Our Lives
"Ep. #7210" (Season 1994, Episode 8) aired on 1994-01-28.
All My Children
"Fri Jan 28 1994" (Season 1994, Episode 20) aired on 1994-01-28.
"The Moccasins of Geronimo" (Season 1, Episode 15) aired on 1994-01-28.
"Una Cena Vegetariana - A Vegetarian Meal" (Season 6, Episode 12) aired on 1995-01-28.
"Super Bowl XXX - Dallas Cowboys vs. Pittsburgh Steelers" (Season 1996, Episode 1) aired on 1996-01-28.
"The Longest Yard and a Half or, The Shawshank Redemption Center" (Season 1, Episode 15) aired on 1997-01-28.
"Christopher Guest" (Season 1997, Episode 14) aired on 1997-01-28.
"Tony Danza, Desmond Howard, Helena Bonham Carter" (Season 1997, Episode 14) aired on 1997-01-28.
"Wed Jan 28 1998" (Season 1998, Episode 19) aired on 1998-01-28.
"The Very Long Night of Londo Mollari" (Season 5, Episode 2) aired on 1998-01-28.
"Mr. Louder's Birthday Party" (Season 3, Episode 15) aired on 1998-01-28.
"Up From City Streets; Success" (Season 1, Episode 3) aired on 1998-01-28.
"Janeane Garofalo" (Season 1998, Episode 14) aired on 1998-01-28.
"Michael Keaton, Brian Williams, Blues Traveller" (Season 1998, Episode 13) aired on 1998-01-28.
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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