March 2 across the 1990s: the news was dominated by Establishment of Kuwait Democratic Forum, center-left politi…, TRL was counting down the most-requested videos on MTV, and 59 episodes were airing across the dial. Here's the full picture, year by year.
In the News
The headlines that defined March 2 across the 1990s.
Establishment of Kuwait Democratic Forum, center-left political organization in …
Establishment of Kuwait Democratic Forum, center-left political organization in Kuwait.
Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, San Marino, Tajikistan, Tu…
Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, San Marino, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan, all of which (except San Marino) were former Soviet republics, join the United Nations.
Space Shuttle Endeavour launches from the Kennedy Space Center on STS-67, carryi…
Space Shuttle Endeavour launches from the Kennedy Space Center on STS-67, carrying the ASTRO-2 spacelab observatory.
Data sent from the Galileo spacecraft indicates that Jupiter's moon Europa has a…
Data sent from the Galileo spacecraft indicates that Jupiter's moon Europa has a liquid ocean under a thick crust of ice.
What Was On TV
Before DVR, before streaming — if you missed it, you missed it. Here's what had everyone talking the next morning.
Martin Short · Eyes on the Prize + 9 more
11 episodes aired on March 2, 1994: "Martin Short", "Eyes on the Prize", "Ep. #7233", "The Helmet of Joan of Arc", and 7 more.
I Can Be a Firefighter! · The Smollett family, Joe Penny + 5 more
7 episodes aired on March 2, 1995: "I Can Be a Firefighter!", "The Smollett family, Joe Penny", "Ep. #7478", "The One With All the Poker", and 3 more.
Joan Osborne, George Michael, Natalie Merchant, Enya · The Star Ranger + 10 more
12 episodes aired on March 2, 1996: "Joan Osborne, George Michael, Natalie Merchant, Enya", "The Star Ranger", "Dal Giardino - From the Garden", "Vulture of the Bride", and 8 more.
Perserverance · My Sister, My Sitter + 3 more
5 episodes aired on March 2, 1997: "Perserverance", "My Sister, My Sitter", "Westie Side Story", "Meet John Doe", and 1 more.
Dalmatian Vacation, Part 1: Road Warriors · Ep. #2745 + 17 more
19 episodes aired on March 2, 1998: "Dalmatian Vacation, Part 1: Road Warriors", "Ep. #2745", "March 2, 1998", "Nothing Endures But Change", and 15 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Santana's "Smooth" 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 March 2 across the decade.
Luke Combs, American singer-songwriter
Luke Combs, American singer-songwriter
Serge Gainsbourg, French singer-songwriter, actor, and director (born 1928)…
Serge Gainsbourg, French singer-songwriter, actor, and director (born 1928)
Sports
Athletes, events, and moments from March 2 across the 1990s.
Rauno Alliku, Estonian footballer
Rauno Alliku, Estonian footballer · Malcolm Butler, American football player
Nick Franklin, American baseball player
Nick Franklin, American baseball player
Nicolás Brussino, Argentine-Italian basketball player
Nicolás Brussino, Argentine-Italian basketball player · Adolis García, Cuban baseball player
Miguel Andújar, Dominican baseball player
Miguel Andújar, Dominican baseball player · Ange-Freddy Plumain, French footballer
Arike Ogunbowale, American basketball player
Arike Ogunbowale, American basketball player
Tua Tagovailoa, American football player
Tua Tagovailoa, American football player
Isiah Pacheco, American football player
Isiah Pacheco, American football player · Iñaki Peña, Spanish footballer
Full Events Archive
Highlights
The world was watching. Here's what dominated the headlines:
Nelson Mandela
Nelson Mandela is elected deputy president of the African National Congress.
Tiger Shroff
Tiger Shroff, Indian actor
Transnistrian War
Start of the war in Transnistria.
Armenia
Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, San Marino, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan, all of which (except San Marino) were former Soviet republics, join the United Nations.
Establishment of Kuwait Democratic Forum, center-left political organization in Kuwait.
Space Shuttle Endeavour launches from the Kennedy Space Center on STS-67, carrying the ASTRO-2 spacelab observatory.
Data sent from the Galileo spacecraft indicates that Jupiter's moon Europa has a liquid ocean under a thick crust of ice.
The decade's soundtrack was electric. These artists were making waves:
Luke Combs
Luke Combs, American singer-songwriter
Serge Gainsbourg
Serge Gainsbourg, French singer-songwriter, actor, and director (born 1928)
On the field and off it, athletes were making history:
Rauno Alliku
Rauno Alliku, Estonian footballer
Malcolm Butler
Malcolm Butler, American football player
Nick Franklin (baseball)
Nick Franklin, American baseball player
Nicolás Brussino
Nicolás Brussino, Argentine-Italian basketball player
Must-see TV was a real thing — and this is what filled the airwaves:
The Critic
"Eyes on the Prize" (Season 1, Episode 6) aired on 1994-03-02.
Days of Our Lives
"Ep. #7233" (Season 1994, Episode 19) aired on 1994-03-02.
All My Children
"Wed Mar 02 1994" (Season 1994, Episode 43) aired on 1994-03-02.
Legends of the Hidden Temple
"The Helmet of Joan of Arc" (Season 1, Episode 24) aired on 1994-03-02.
"Dan Jansen" (Season 1, Episode 26) aired on 1994-03-02.
"John Larroquette, Bonnie Raitt, Jerry Butler, & Ben E. King, Jennifer Jason Leigh" (Season 1994, Episode 39) aired on 1994-03-02.
"The Smollett family, Joe Penny" (Season 1995, Episode 38) aired on 1995-03-02.
"Episode 2" (Season 1, Episode 2) aired on 1995-03-02.
"Aileen Hatch, Lou Reed, David A. Stewart, Bootsy Collins, Bernie Worrell" (Season 1995, Episode 39) aired on 1995-03-02.
"Joan Osborne, George Michael, Natalie Merchant, Enya" (Season 1996, Episode 9) aired on 1996-03-02.
"Tony Rich Project/ Boyz of Paradise/ Suga" (Season 25, Episode 20) aired on 1996-03-02.
"Clear and Presidente Danger" (Season 3, Episode 8) aired on 1996-03-02.
"Perserverance" (Season 1, Episode 13) aired on 1997-03-02.
"Meet John Doe" (Season 4, Episode 14) aired on 1997-03-02.
"New Phone System" (Season 3, Episode 12) aired on 1997-03-02.
"Dalmatian Vacation, Part 1: Road Warriors" (Season 2, Episode 51) aired on 1998-03-02.
"Patrick Stewart, Frank Urbancic, Joan Cusack" (Season 1998, Episode 36) aired on 1998-03-02.
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 — Ricky Martin, "Livin' la Vida Loca"
#4 on TRL — TLC, "No Scrubs"
#5 on TRL — Destiny's Child, "Bills, Bills, Bills"
#6 on TRL — Eminem, "My Name Is"
#7 on TRL — Savage Garden, "I Want You"
#8 on TRL — Limp Bizkit, "Nookie"
#9 on TRL — Sugar Ray, "Every Morning"
#10 on TRL — Santana, "Smooth"
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