March 8 across the 1990s: TRL was counting down the most-requested videos on MTV, 44 episodes were airing across the dial, and the music world had stories to tell. Here's the full picture, year by year.
What Was On TV
Before DVR, before streaming — if you missed it, you missed it. Here's what had everyone talking the next morning.
John Caponera · Labor Day + 3 more
5 episodes aired on March 8, 1994: "John Caponera", "Labor Day", "Ep. #7237", "The 20th Annual People's Choice Awards", and 1 more.
On the Move · Ep. #7481 + 6 more
8 episodes aired on March 8, 1995: "On the Move", "Ep. #7481", "The Napa Valley House - 6", "The Hit Parade", and 4 more.
Rob Schneider · Barbara Eden + 3 more
5 episodes aired on March 8, 1996: "Rob Schneider", "Barbara Eden", "Teso dos Bichos", "Do the Right Thing", and 1 more.
Grammy winners · Tony! Toni! Tone!/ Montell Jordan/ Ms. Soul Train & Mr. Soul Train Contest + 12 more
14 episodes aired on March 8, 1997: "Grammy winners", "Tony! Toni! Tone!/ Montell Jordan/ Ms. Soul Train & Mr. Soul Train Contest", "The Tucson House - 6", "American Four-Square: Paint and Wllcovering", and 10 more.
Gratitude · Survival Run + 7 more
9 episodes aired on March 8, 1998: "Gratitude", "Survival Run", "Mandatory Refusal", "Strauss Maus", and 5 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.
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.
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.
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.
Santana's "Smooth" 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.
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.
Blink-182's "What's My Age Again?" 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.
Music
From chart-toppers to birthdays to passings — what the music world was up to on March 8 across the decade.
Kristinia DeBarge, American singer-songwriter and actress
Kristinia DeBarge, American singer-songwriter and actress
Sports
Athletes, events, and moments from March 8 across the 1990s.
Asier Illarramendi, Spanish footballer
Asier Illarramendi, Spanish footballer · Kevin Zeitler, American football player
Rui Machida, Japanese basketball player
Rui Machida, Japanese basketball player
Claire Emslie, Scottish footballer
Claire Emslie, Scottish footballer
Marko Gudurić, Serbian basketball player
Marko Gudurić, Serbian basketball player · Isaiah Whitehead, American basketball player
Kyle Allen, American football player
Kyle Allen, American football player
Ray Nitschke, American football player (born 1936)
Ray Nitschke, American football player (born 1936)
Joe DiMaggio, American baseball player and coach (born 1914)
Joe DiMaggio, American baseball player and coach (born 1914)
Full Events Archive
Highlights
The world was watching. Here's what dominated the headlines:
Brandon Kozun
Brandon Kozun, American-Canadian ice hockey player
Petra Kvitová
Petra Kvitová, Czech tennis player
Yoon Ji-sung
Yoon Ji-sung, South Korean singer and actor
Billy Eckstine
Billy Eckstine, American jazz singer (born 1914)
A collision at Indira Gandhi International Airport kills 9 people.
The decade's soundtrack was electric. These artists were making waves:
On the field and off it, athletes were making history:
Asier Illarramendi
Asier Illarramendi, Spanish footballer
Kevin Zeitler
Kevin Zeitler, American football player
Rui Machida
Rui Machida, Japanese basketball player
Claire Emslie
Claire Emslie, Scottish footballer
Must-see TV was a real thing — and this is what filled the airwaves:
Roseanne
"Labor Day" (Season 6, Episode 19) aired on 1994-03-08.
Days of Our Lives
"Ep. #7237" (Season 1994, Episode 22) aired on 1994-03-08.
All My Children
"Tuesday March 8 1994" (Season 1994, Episode 47) aired on 1994-03-08.
Rescue 911
"Episode 518" (Season 5, Episode 18) aired on 1994-03-08.
"The 20th Annual People's Choice Awards" (Season 1994, Episode 1) aired on 1994-03-08.
"Tom Brokaw, Kate Capshaw" (Season 1995, Episode 43) aired on 1995-03-08.
"Dana Carvey, Riverdance" (Season 1996, Episode 44) aired on 1996-03-08.
"Tony! Toni! Tone!/ Montell Jordan/ Ms. Soul Train & Mr. Soul Train Contest" (Season 26, Episode 20) aired on 1997-03-08.
"American Four-Square: Paint and Wllcovering" (Season 11, Episode 9) aired on 1997-03-08.
"In the Army Now" (Season 41, Episode 8) aired on 1997-03-08.
"1997 Soul Train Music Awards" (Season 1997, Episode 1) aired on 1997-03-08.
"A Trophied Duck" (Season 4, Episode 10) aired on 1997-03-08.
"Strauss Maus" (Season 1, Episode 3) aired on 1998-03-08.
"Goldrush: A Real Life Alaskan Adventure" (Season 42, Episode 22) aired on 1998-03-08.
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 — Ricky Martin, "Livin' la Vida Loca"
#3 on TRL — Backstreet Boys, "I Want It That Way"
#4 on TRL — Destiny's Child, "Bills, Bills, Bills"
#5 on TRL — Santana, "Smooth"
#6 on TRL — TLC, "No Scrubs"
#7 on TRL — Eminem, "My Name Is"
#8 on TRL — Savage Garden, "I Want You"
#9 on TRL — Blink-182, "What's My Age Again?"
#10 on TRL — Limp Bizkit, "Nookie"
By Year
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