March 11 across the 1990s: the news was dominated by Patricio Aylwin is sworn in as the first democratically elec…, TRL was counting down the most-requested videos on MTV, and 58 episodes were airing across the dial. Here's the full picture, year by year.
In the News
The headlines that defined March 11 across the 1990s.
Patricio Aylwin is sworn in as the first democratically elected President of Chi…
Patricio Aylwin is sworn in as the first democratically elected President of Chile since 1970.
What Was On TV
Before DVR, before streaming — if you missed it, you missed it. Here's what had everyone talking the next morning.
Paul Hogan · Ep. #7240 + 5 more
7 episodes aired on March 11, 1994: "Paul Hogan", "Ep. #7240", "Ned Zed", "Who Killed the Soap Star?", and 3 more.
Bruce Springsteen, Melissa Etheridge, Boyz II Men, All-4-One, Sheryl Crow, Tony Bennett, Elton John · Deja Vu + 9 more
11 episodes aired on March 11, 1995: "Bruce Springsteen, Melissa Etheridge, Boyz II Men, All-4-One, Sheryl Crow, Tony Bennett, Elton John", "Deja Vu", "George Duke/ Mint Condition/ Fu-Schickens", "Prairie House Remodel IX", and 7 more.
Remember · Ghost Story + 5 more
7 episodes aired on March 11, 1996: "Remember", "Ghost Story", "That's Midlife", "March 11, 1996", and 3 more.
Ep. #7992 · Tuesday, March 11, 1997 + 9 more
11 episodes aired on March 11, 1997: "Ep. #7992", "Tuesday, March 11, 1997", "Communication Breakdown", "Her Houseboy, Coco", and 7 more.
Ep. #2752 · Day of the Dead + 11 more
13 episodes aired on March 11, 1998: "Ep. #2752", "Day of the Dead", "The Dinner Party", "Remembrance", and 9 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.
Sports
Athletes, events, and moments from March 11 across the 1990s.
Anthony Davis, American basketball player
Anthony Davis, American basketball player
Andy Robertson, Scottish footballer
Andy Robertson, Scottish footballer
Ray Spalding, American basketball player
Ray Spalding, American basketball player
Full Events Archive
Highlights
Patricio Aylwin
Patricio Aylwin is sworn in as the first democratically elected President of Chile since 1970.
Read more →Days of Our Lives
"Ep. #7240" (Season 1994, Episode 24) aired on 1994-03-11.
Read more →The world was watching. Here's what dominated the headlines:
Act of the Re-Establishment of the State of Lithuania
Lithuania declares independence from the Soviet Union.
Patricio Aylwin
Patricio Aylwin is sworn in as the first democratically elected President of Chile since 1970.
Ayumi Morita
Ayumi Morita, Japanese tennis player
Richard Brooks
Richard Brooks, American director, producer, and screenwriter (born 1912)
On the field and off it, athletes were making history:
Anthony Davis
Anthony Davis, American basketball player
Andy Robertson
Andy Robertson, Scottish footballer
Ray Spalding
Ray Spalding, American basketball player
Must-see TV was a real thing — and this is what filled the airwaves:
Days of Our Lives
"Ep. #7240" (Season 1994, Episode 24) aired on 1994-03-11.
All My Children
"Friday March 11 1994" (Season 1994, Episode 50) aired on 1994-03-11.
The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr.
"Ned Zed" (Season 1, Episode 21) aired on 1994-03-11.
Burke's Law
"Who Killed the Soap Star?" (Season 1, Episode 7) aired on 1994-03-11.
"Bruce Springsteen, Melissa Etheridge, Boyz II Men, All-4-One, Sheryl Crow, Tony Bennett, Elton John" (Season 1995, Episode 9) aired on 1995-03-11.
"George Duke/ Mint Condition/ Fu-Schickens" (Season 24, Episode 21) aired on 1995-03-11.
"Papa Oom M.O.W. M.O.W." (Season 2, Episode 1) aired on 1995-03-11.
"Being Fired Means Never Having to Say You're Sorry" (Season 1, Episode 19) aired on 1996-03-11.
"Hakeem Olajuwon; 1966 Texas Western; Women's College Basketball" (Season 2, Episode 1) aired on 1996-03-11.
"Tuesday March 11 1997" (Season 25, Episode 51) aired on 1997-03-11.
"Something About My Two Dads" (Season 1, Episode 18) aired on 1997-03-11.
"Caroline and the Monkeys" (Season 2, Episode 18) aired on 1997-03-11.
"Pat O'Brien" (Season 1997, Episode 34) aired on 1997-03-11.
"Jason Priestley" (Season 1998, Episode 33) aired on 1998-03-11.
"Episode dated 11 March 1998" (Season 1998, Episode 5) aired on 1998-03-11.
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"
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