February 4 across the 1990s: the news was dominated by A coup d'état is led by Hugo Chávez against Venezuelan Presi…, TRL was counting down the most-requested videos on MTV, and 68 episodes were airing across the dial. Here's the full picture, year by year.
In the News
The headlines that defined February 4 across the 1990s.
A coup d'état is led by Hugo Chávez against Venezuelan President Carlos Andrés P…
A coup d'état is led by Hugo Chávez against Venezuelan President Carlos Andrés Pérez.
En route to Lebanon, two Israeli Sikorsky CH-53 troop-transport helicopters coll…
En route to Lebanon, two Israeli Sikorsky CH-53 troop-transport helicopters collide in mid-air over northern Galilee, Israel, killing 73.
The 5.9 Mw Afghanistan earthquake shakes the Takhar Province with a maximum Mer…
The 5.9 Mw Afghanistan earthquake shakes the Takhar Province with a maximum Mercalli intensity of VII (Very strong). With 2,323 killed, and 818 injured, damage is considered extreme.
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. #7215 · February 4 1994 + 7 more
9 episodes aired on February 4, 1994: "Ep. #7215", "February 4 1994", "Hard Rock", "Who Killed the Host at the Roast?", and 5 more.
Truck Soup, Throneberry · Salse Fresche e Veloci - Fresh, Quick Sauces + 15 more
17 episodes aired on February 4, 1995: "Truck Soup, Throneberry", "Salse Fresche e Veloci - Fresh, Quick Sauces", "Cold Comfort", "The Tick vs. the Proto Clown", and 13 more.
Where's Zoey? · Never No More (1) + 8 more
10 episodes aired on February 4, 1996: "Where's Zoey?", "Never No More (1)", "Simon Sinks the Putts", "Scenes from the Class Struggle in Springfield", and 6 more.
Ep. #7967 · Tuesday, February 4, 1997 + 7 more
9 episodes aired on February 4, 1997: "Ep. #7967", "Tuesday, February 4, 1997", "Something About Cold Storage", "An Officer and a Homeboy or, Full Metal Jackass", and 5 more.
I've Gotta Be Me · Ep. #2728 + 10 more
12 episodes aired on February 4, 1998: "I've Gotta Be Me", "Ep. #2728", "The Paragon of Animals", "Ratingspalooza", and 8 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 4 across the decade.
MJ Lenderman, American singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist…
MJ Lenderman, American singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist
Sports
Athletes, events, and moments from February 4 across the 1990s.
Mohamed Sherif, Egyptian footballer
Mohamed Sherif, Egyptian footballer
Malik Monk, American basketball player
Malik Monk, American basketball player · Maximilian Wöber, Austrian footballer
Unarmed West African immigrant Amadou Diallo is shot 19 times by four plaincloth…
Unarmed West African immigrant Amadou Diallo is shot 19 times by four plainclothes New York City police officers on an unrelated stake-out, inflaming race relations in the city.
Full Events Archive
Highlights
February 1992 Venezuelan coup attempt
A coup d'état is led by Hugo Chávez against Venezuelan President Carlos Andrés Pérez.
Read more →Days of Our Lives
"Ep. #7215" (Season 1994, Episode 11) aired on 1994-02-04.
Read more →The world was watching. Here's what dominated the headlines:
Whipper Billy Watson
Whipper Billy Watson, Canadian-American wrestler and trainer (born 1915)
February 1992 Venezuelan coup attempt
A coup d'état is led by Hugo Chávez against Venezuelan President Carlos Andrés Pérez.
John Dehner
John Dehner, American actor (born 1915)
Patricia Highsmith
Patricia Highsmith, American novelist and short story writer (born 1921)
En route to Lebanon, two Israeli Sikorsky CH-53 troop-transport helicopters collide in mid-air over northern Galilee, Israel, killing 73.
The Bojnurd earthquake measuring Mw 6.5 strikes Iran. With a Mercalli intensity of VIII, it kills at least 88 and damages 173 villages.
The 5.9 Mw Afghanistan earthquake shakes the Takhar Province with a maximum Mercalli intensity of VII (Very strong). With 2,323 killed, and 818 injured, damage is considered extreme.
The decade's soundtrack was electric. These artists were making waves:
On the field and off it, athletes were making history:
Mohamed Sherif
Mohamed Sherif, Egyptian footballer
Malik Monk
Malik Monk, American basketball player
Maximilian Wöber
Maximilian Wöber, Austrian footballer
Killing of Amadou Diallo
Unarmed West African immigrant Amadou Diallo is shot 19 times by four plainclothes New York City police officers on an unrelated stake-out, inflaming race relations in the city.
Must-see TV was a real thing — and this is what filled the airwaves:
Days of Our Lives
"Ep. #7215" (Season 1994, Episode 11) aired on 1994-02-04.
All My Children
"Fri Feb 4 1994" (Season 1994, Episode 25) aired on 1994-02-04.
As the World Turns
"February 4 1994" (Season 1994, Episode 25) aired on 1994-02-04.
One Life to Live
"Fri Feb 4 1994" (Season 1994, Episode 28) aired on 1994-02-04.
"Hard Rock" (Season 1, Episode 18) aired on 1994-02-04.
"Ellen Barkin, Peter Frampton, Amanda Archaleta" (Season 1994, Episode 21) aired on 1994-02-04.
"Salse Fresche e Veloci - Fresh, Quick Sauces" (Season 6, Episode 13) aired on 1995-02-04.
"Skull and Double-Crossbones" (Season 2, Episode 4) aired on 1995-02-04.
"Cooper vs. Quinn (1)" (Season 3, Episode 17) aired on 1995-02-04.
"Scenes from the Class Struggle in Springfield" (Season 7, Episode 14) aired on 1996-02-04.
"The Railroads That Tamed The West" (Season 3, Episode 9) aired on 1996-02-04.
"Tuesday February 04 1997" (Season 25, Episode 25) aired on 1997-02-04.
"Something About Cold Storage" (Season 1, Episode 14) aired on 1997-02-04.
"An Officer and a Homeboy or, Full Metal Jackass" (Season 1, Episode 16) aired on 1997-02-04.
"Montel Williams" (Season 1997, Episode 18) aired on 1997-02-04.
"Isabella Rossellini, Billy Bob Thorton, Tokyo Shock Boys" (Season 1997, Episode 19) aired on 1997-02-04.
"Wednesday February 04 1998" (Season 1998, Episode 29) aired on 1998-02-04.
"Billy Wilder: The Human Comedy" (Season 12, Episode 3) aired on 1998-02-04.
"Gloria Reuben" (Season 1998, Episode 18) aired on 1998-02-04.
"Dan Akroyd, Naomi Campbell, Duncan Sheik" (Season 1998, Episode 18) aired on 1998-02-04.
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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