February 3 across the 1990s: the news was dominated by Space Shuttle program: STS-60 is launched, carrying Sergei K…, TRL was counting down the most-requested videos on MTV, and 97 episodes were airing across the dial. Here's the full picture, year by year.
In the News
The headlines that defined February 3 across the 1990s.
Space Shuttle program: STS-60 is launched, carrying Sergei Krikalev, the first R…
Space Shuttle program: STS-60 is launched, carrying Sergei Krikalev, the first Russian cosmonaut to fly aboard the Shuttle.
Astronaut Eileen Collins becomes the first woman to pilot the Space Shuttle as m…
Astronaut Eileen Collins becomes the first woman to pilot the Space Shuttle as mission STS-63 gets underway from Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
Cavalese cable car disaster: A United States military pilot causes the death of …
Cavalese cable car disaster: A United States military pilot causes the death of 20 people when his low-flying plane cuts the cable of a cable-car near Trento, Italy.
What Was On TV
Before DVR, before streaming — if you missed it, you missed it. Here's what had everyone talking the next morning.
Ep. #7214 · The Honolulu House - 1 + 10 more
12 episodes aired on February 3, 1994: "Ep. #7214", "The Honolulu House - 1", "February 3 1994", "Ponce de Leon and the Lost Fountain of Youth", and 8 more.
Dennis Rodman · Calvert DeForrest + 10 more
12 episodes aired on February 3, 1995: "Dennis Rodman", "Calvert DeForrest", "Reawakening", "Ep. #7459", and 8 more.
- · When Cedar Knoll Freezes Over + 23 more
25 episodes aired on February 3, 1996: "-", "When Cedar Knoll Freezes Over", "It's a Plaid, Plaid, Plaid, Plaid World", "Metà Pane, Metà Torta - Half Bread, Half Cake", and 21 more.
In Her Dreams · The Quest + 19 more
21 episodes aired on February 3, 1997: "In Her Dreams", "The Quest", "Charity", "Ep. #7966", and 17 more.
Afraid Not · Ep. #2727 + 12 more
14 episodes aired on February 3, 1998: "Afraid Not", "Ep. #2727", "Tim 'The Landlord' Taylor", "Father's Day", and 10 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.
TLC's "No Scrubs" was one of the most-requested videos of the period, burning up the phone lines from fans all over the country.
Ricky Martin's "Livin' la Vida Loca" 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
*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.
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 February 3 across the decade.
Sean Kingston, American-Jamaican singer-songwriter
Sean Kingston, American-Jamaican singer-songwriter
Gwen Guthrie, American singer-songwriter and pianist (born 1950)…
Gwen Guthrie, American singer-songwriter and pianist (born 1950)
Sports
Athletes, events, and moments from February 3 across the 1990s.
James White, American football player
James White, American football player
Adam Reach, English footballer
Adam Reach, English footballer
Rougned Odor, Venezuelan baseball player
Rougned Odor, Venezuelan baseball player
Tyler Huntley, American football player
Tyler Huntley, American football player · Isaiah Roby, American basketball player
Full Events Archive
Highlights
Space Shuttle program
Space Shuttle program: STS-60 is launched, carrying Sergei Krikalev, the first Russian cosmonaut to fly aboard the Shuttle.
Read more →The world was watching. Here's what dominated the headlines:
Nancy Kulp
Nancy Kulp, American actress (born 1921)
Space Shuttle program
Space Shuttle program: STS-60 is launched, carrying Sergei Krikalev, the first Russian cosmonaut to fly aboard the Shuttle.
Eileen Collins
Astronaut Eileen Collins becomes the first woman to pilot the Space Shuttle as mission STS-63 gets underway from Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
Tao Tsuchiya
Tao Tsuchiya, Japanese actress
Cavalese cable car disaster: A United States military pilot causes the death of 20 people when his low-flying plane cuts the cable of a cable-car near Trento, Italy.
The decade's soundtrack was electric. These artists were making waves:
On the field and off it, athletes were making history:
James White (running back)
James White, American football player
Rougned Odor
Rougned Odor, Venezuelan baseball player
Tyler Huntley
Tyler Huntley, American football player
Isaiah Roby
Isaiah Roby, American basketball player
Must-see TV was a real thing — and this is what filled the airwaves:
Days of Our Lives
"Ep. #7214" (Season 1994, Episode 10) aired on 1994-02-03.
All My Children
"Thurs Feb 3 1994" (Season 1994, Episode 24) aired on 1994-02-03.
This Old House
"The Honolulu House - 1" (Season 15, Episode 19) aired on 1994-02-03.
As the World Turns
"February 3 1994" (Season 1994, Episode 24) aired on 1994-02-03.
"Ponce de Leon and the Lost Fountain of Youth" (Season 1, Episode 17) aired on 1994-02-03.
"Sarah Jessica Parker, Jerry Van Dyke" (Season 1994, Episode 20) aired on 1994-02-03.
"The Mummified Hand of the Egyptian King" (Season 3, Episode 26) aired on 1995-02-03.
"Sammy Davis Jr.: Mr. Entertainment" (Season 1995, Episode 7) aired on 1995-02-03.
"Bob Dole, Mary-Louise Parker, Pam Tillis" (Season 1995, Episode 20) aired on 1995-02-03.
"When Cedar Knoll Freezes Over" (Season 1, Episode 11) aired on 1996-02-03.
"It's a Plaid, Plaid, Plaid, Plaid World" (Season 1, Episode 12) aired on 1996-02-03.
"Metà Pane, Metà Torta - Half Bread, Half Cake" (Season 7, Episode 5) aired on 1996-02-03.
"A Message from Seattle Seahawks Owner Ken Behring" (Season 12, Episode 15) aired on 1996-02-03.
"Swimming with the Manatees" (Season 3, Episode 14) aired on 1996-02-03.
"The Tale of the Night Shift" (Season 5, Episode 11) aired on 1996-02-03.
"Monday February 03 1997" (Season 25, Episode 24) aired on 1997-02-03.
"Dru Hill/ Steve Harvey" (Season 10, Episode 6) aired on 1997-02-03.
"Rob Estes" (Season 1997, Episode 17) aired on 1997-02-03.
"Stupid Human Tricks, Elle MacPherson, Charles Barkley" (Season 1997, Episode 18) aired on 1997-02-03.
"Harry Hamlin" (Season 1998, Episode 17) aired on 1998-02-03.
"John Goodman, Mitch Hedberg, Jeff Gordon" (Season 1998, Episode 17) aired on 1998-02-03.
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 — TLC, "No Scrubs"
#3 on TRL — Ricky Martin, "Livin' la Vida Loca"
#4 on TRL — Korn, "Freak On A Leash"
#5 on TRL — Eminem, "My Name Is"
#6 on TRL — Limp Bizkit, "Nookie"
#7 on TRL — Britney Spears, "...Baby One More Time"
#8 on TRL — Sugar Ray, "Every Morning"
#9 on TRL — *NSYNC, "I Drive Myself Crazy"
#10 on TRL — Destiny's Child, "Bills, Bills, Bills"
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