February 12 across the 1990s: the news was dominated by Carmen Lawrence becomes the first female Premier in Australi…, TRL was counting down the most-requested videos on MTV, and 71 episodes were airing across the dial. Here's the full picture, year by year.
In the News
The headlines that defined February 12 across the 1990s.
Carmen Lawrence becomes the first female Premier in Australian history when she …
Carmen Lawrence becomes the first female Premier in Australian history when she becomes Premier of Western Australia.
Two-year-old James Bulger is abducted from New Strand Shopping Centre by two ten…
Two-year-old James Bulger is abducted from New Strand Shopping Centre by two ten-year-old boys, who later torture and murder him.
Four thieves break into the National Gallery of Norway and steal Edvard Munch's …
Four thieves break into the National Gallery of Norway and steal Edvard Munch's iconic painting The Scream.
Gardner Ackley, American economist and diplomat, United States Ambassador to Ita…
Gardner Ackley, American economist and diplomat, United States Ambassador to Italy (born 1915)
United States President Bill Clinton is acquitted by the United States Senate in…
United States President Bill Clinton is acquitted by the United States Senate in his impeachment trial.
What Was On TV
Before DVR, before streaming — if you missed it, you missed it. Here's what had everyone talking the next morning.
Dan Marino (host), Paul McCartney, Eleanor McEvoy · Pappardelle – Wide Pasta + 11 more
13 episodes aired on February 12, 1994: "Dan Marino (host), Paul McCartney, Eleanor McEvoy", "Pappardelle – Wide Pasta", "Reunion - Part One", "Crotch Grabbing Folk Singers", and 9 more.
Valentines day; office antics · Homie the Clown + 3 more
5 episodes aired on February 12, 1995: "Valentines day; office antics", "Homie the Clown", "The Phoenix", "Twice Dead", and 1 more.
Sheryl Lee Ralph · Pendragon + 17 more
19 episodes aired on February 12, 1996: "Sheryl Lee Ralph", "Pendragon", "Mortal Beloved", "The Rain Dance Play", and 15 more.
Ep. #7973 · Wednesday, February 12, 1997 + 14 more
16 episodes aired on February 12, 1997: "Ep. #7973", "Wednesday, February 12, 1997", "The Bank Robbery", "Secret", and 12 more.
The Way I Feel Today · Ep. #2734 + 4 more
6 episodes aired on February 12, 1998: "The Way I Feel Today", "Ep. #2734", "Mob Street", "Richard Lewis", 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.
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.
Jennifer Lopez's "If You Had My Love" was one of the most-requested videos of the period, burning up the phone lines from fans all over the country.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Savage Garden's "I Want You" 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 February 12 across the 1990s.
Robert Griffin III, American football player
Robert Griffin III, American football player
Patrick Herrmann, German footballer
Patrick Herrmann, German footballer
Bud Dupree, American football player
Bud Dupree, American football player · Rafinha, Brazilian footballer
Paxton Lynch, American football player
Paxton Lynch, American football player
Full Events Archive
Highlights
Katherine Barrell
Katherine Barrell, Canadian actress, director, writer, and producer
Read more →Ciao Italia
"Pappardelle – Wide Pasta" (Season 5, Episode 6) aired on 1994-02-12.
Read more →The world was watching. Here's what dominated the headlines:
Carmen Lawrence
Carmen Lawrence becomes the first female Premier in Australian history when she becomes Premier of Western Australia.
Katherine Barrell
Katherine Barrell, Canadian actress, director, writer, and producer
Kane Richardson
Kane Richardson, Australian cricketer
Constitution of Mongolia
The current Constitution of Mongolia comes into effect.
Two-year-old James Bulger is abducted from New Strand Shopping Centre by two ten-year-old boys, who later torture and murder him.
Four thieves break into the National Gallery of Norway and steal Edvard Munch's iconic painting The Scream.
Gardner Ackley, American economist and diplomat, United States Ambassador to Italy (born 1915)
United States President Bill Clinton is acquitted by the United States Senate in his impeachment trial.
On the field and off it, athletes were making history:
Robert Griffin III
Robert Griffin III, American football player
Patrick Herrmann
Patrick Herrmann, German footballer
Bud Dupree
Bud Dupree, American football player
Rafinha (footballer, born February 1993)
Rafinha, Brazilian footballer
Must-see TV was a real thing — and this is what filled the airwaves:
Ciao Italia
"Pappardelle – Wide Pasta" (Season 5, Episode 6) aired on 1994-02-12.
X-Men
"Reunion - Part One" (Season 2, Episode 12) aired on 1994-02-12.
Almost Live
"Crotch Grabbing Folk Singers" (Season 10, Episode 17) aired on 1994-02-12.
Where on Earth is Carmen Sandiego?
"A Higher Calling" (Season 1, Episode 2) aired on 1994-02-12.
"Dan Marino (host), Paul McCartney, Eleanor McEvoy" (Season 1994, Episode 5) aired on 1994-02-12.
"The Tale of the Bookish Babysitter" (Season 3, Episode 6) aired on 1994-02-12.
"Patrick Stewart / Salt-N-Pepa" (Season 19, Episode 12) aired on 1994-02-12.
"Valentines day; office antics" (Season 6, Episode 16) aired on 1995-02-12.
"The Phoenix" (Season 2, Episode 13) aired on 1995-02-12.
"25 Years and What Do You Get?" (Season 9, Episode 17) aired on 1995-02-12.
"Breaking Up is Hard to Do (1)" (Season 6, Episode 14) aired on 1996-02-12.
"I Found My Thrill on Nancy Garvey Hill" (Season 1, Episode 12) aired on 1996-02-12.
"Chris Farley, Gin Blossoms, Joe & Mary Graziano" (Season 1996, Episode 25) aired on 1996-02-12.
"Check Out Drew's Old Flame" (Season 2, Episode 16) aired on 1997-02-12.
"Nancy Glass" (Season 1997, Episode 23) aired on 1997-02-12.
"Richard Harris, Siskel & Ebert, Far East Circus" (Season 1997, Episode 25) aired on 1997-02-12.
"The Way I Feel Today" (Season 2, Episode 29) aired on 1998-02-12.
"Richard Lewis" (Season 1998, Episode 23) aired on 1998-02-12.
"Adam Sandler, Jack Hanna" (Season 1998, Episode 24) aired on 1998-02-12.
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 — Backstreet Boys, "I Want It That Way"
#3 on TRL — Jennifer Lopez, "If You Had My Love"
#4 on TRL — TLC, "No Scrubs"
#5 on TRL — Korn, "Freak On A Leash"
#6 on TRL — Eminem, "My Name Is"
#7 on TRL — Limp Bizkit, "Nookie"
#8 on TRL — Destiny's Child, "Bills, Bills, Bills"
#9 on TRL — Sugar Ray, "Every Morning"
#10 on TRL — Savage Garden, "I Want You"
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