March 12 across the 1990s: the news was dominated by Ragnar Granit, Finnish-Swedish neuroscientist and academic, …, TRL was counting down the most-requested videos on MTV, and 48 episodes were airing across the dial. Here's the full picture, year by year.
In the News
The headlines that defined March 12 across the 1990s.
Ragnar Granit, Finnish-Swedish neuroscientist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate…
Ragnar Granit, Finnish-Swedish neuroscientist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1900)
Mauritius becomes a republic while remaining a member of the Commonwealth of Nat…
Mauritius becomes a republic while remaining a member of the Commonwealth of Nations.
Several bombs explode in Mumbai, India, killing about 300 people and injuring hu…
Several bombs explode in Mumbai, India, killing about 300 people and injuring hundreds more.
What Was On TV
Before DVR, before streaming — if you missed it, you missed it. Here's what had everyone talking the next morning.
Dawn Robison and Jimmy Jam (hosts) · Come Si Fa Formaggio – How Do You Make Cheese + 9 more
11 episodes aired on March 12, 1994: "Dawn Robison and Jimmy Jam (hosts)", "Come Si Fa Formaggio – How Do You Make Cheese", "By a Whisker", "R. Kelly/ Gabrielle", and 7 more.
Siskel & Ebert & Jay & Alice · Elvis impersonator; raccoon; piñata + 5 more
7 episodes aired on March 12, 1995: "Siskel & Ebert & Jay & Alice", "Elvis impersonator; raccoon; piñata", "The Greatest Love Story Never Told", "5 Card Grunt", and 3 more.
The Bad Seed · Springtime for David + 4 more
6 episodes aired on March 12, 1996: "The Bad Seed", "Springtime for David", "Engine and a Haircut, Two Fights", "Truth or Dick", and 2 more.
Ep. #7993 · Wednesday, March 12, 1997 + 11 more
13 episodes aired on March 12, 1997: "Ep. #7993", "Wednesday, March 12, 1997", "Fran's Roots", "Secretary's Day", and 9 more.
Transformations · Rat Trap + 2 more
4 episodes aired on March 12, 1998: "Transformations", "Rat Trap", "Henry Thomas", "Episode 295".
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Smash Mouth's "All Star" 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.
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.
Music
From chart-toppers to birthdays to passings — what the music world was up to on March 12 across the decade.
Christina Grimmie, American singer-songwriter (died 2016)
Christina Grimmie, American singer-songwriter (died 2016)
Sports
Athletes, events, and moments from March 12 across the 1990s.
Dont'a Hightower, American football coach and former player
Dont'a Hightower, American football coach and former player · Marvin Jones, American football player · Irakli Kvekveskiri, Georgian footballer · Ilija Nestorovski, Macedonian footballer · Mikko Sumusalo, Finnish footballer
Leandro Fernandez, Argentine footballer
Leandro Fernandez, Argentine footballer · Felix Kroos, German footballer
Daniele Baselli, Italian footballer
Daniele Baselli, Italian footballer · Jordan Ferri, French footballer · Jiří Skalák, Czech footballer
Shehu Abdullahi, Nigerian footballer
Shehu Abdullahi, Nigerian footballer · Amjad Attwan, Iraqi footballer
Jerami Grant, American basketball player
Jerami Grant, American basketball player
Serhou Guirassy, French-Guinean footballer
Serhou Guirassy, French-Guinean footballer · Karim Hafez, Egyptian footballer · Robert Murić, Croatian footballer
Dean Henderson, English footballer
Dean Henderson, English footballer · Allan Saint-Maximin, French footballer · Felipe Vizeu, Brazilian footballer
Carsen Edwards, American basketball player
Carsen Edwards, American basketball player · Mecole Hardman, American football player
Full Events Archive
Highlights
The world was watching. Here's what dominated the headlines:
Alexander Kröckel
Alexander Kröckel, German skeleton racer
Dawid Kubacki
Dawid Kubacki, Polish ski jumper
Matias Myttynen
Matias Myttynen, Finnish ice hockey player
Ragnar Granit
Ragnar Granit, Finnish-Swedish neuroscientist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1900)
Mauritius becomes a republic while remaining a member of the Commonwealth of Nations.
Several bombs explode in Mumbai, India, killing about 300 people and injuring hundreds more.
North Korea announces that it will withdraw from the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons and refuses to allow inspectors access to its nuclear sites.
The decade's soundtrack was electric. These artists were making waves:
On the field and off it, athletes were making history:
Dont'a Hightower
Dont'a Hightower, American football coach and former player
Marvin Jones (wide receiver)
Marvin Jones, American football player
Irakli Kvekveskiri
Irakli Kvekveskiri, Georgian footballer
Mikko Sumusalo
Mikko Sumusalo, Finnish footballer
Must-see TV was a real thing — and this is what filled the airwaves:
Ciao Italia
"Come Si Fa Formaggio – How Do You Make Cheese" (Season 5, Episode 10) aired on 1994-03-12.
Where on Earth is Carmen Sandiego?
"By a Whisker" (Season 1, Episode 5) aired on 1994-03-12.
Soul Train
"R. Kelly/ Gabrielle" (Season 23, Episode 21) aired on 1994-03-12.
Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman
"Life and Death" (Season 2, Episode 19) aired on 1994-03-12.
"Dawn Robison and Jimmy Jam (hosts)" (Season 1994, Episode 9) aired on 1994-03-12.
"T.V. or Not to Be" (Season 1, Episode 2) aired on 1994-03-12.
"Nancy Kerrigan / Aretha Franklin" (Season 19, Episode 15) aired on 1994-03-12.
"Elvis impersonator; raccoon; piñata" (Season 6, Episode 20) aired on 1995-03-12.
"Lucky Leon" (Season 2, Episode 16) aired on 1995-03-12.
"Something Larry This Way Comes" (Season 9, Episode 20) aired on 1995-03-12.
"Engine and a Haircut, Two Fights" (Season 5, Episode 21) aired on 1996-03-12.
"The Taco Bell Dana Carvey Show" (Season 1, Episode 1) aired on 1996-03-12.
"Wednesday March 12 1997" (Season 25, Episode 52) aired on 1997-03-12.
"Kolchak Swings ... and Kiss That One Goodbye" (Season 1, Episode 9) aired on 1997-03-12.
"Richard Lewis" (Season 1997, Episode 35) aired on 1997-03-12.
"Henry Thomas" (Season 1998, Episode 34) aired on 1998-03-12.
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 — Jennifer Lopez, "If You Had My Love"
#3 on TRL — Ricky Martin, "Livin' la Vida Loca"
#4 on TRL — Destiny's Child, "Bills, Bills, Bills"
#5 on TRL — Backstreet Boys, "I Want It That Way"
#6 on TRL — Blink-182, "What's My Age Again?"
#7 on TRL — TLC, "No Scrubs"
#8 on TRL — Smash Mouth, "All Star"
#9 on TRL — Savage Garden, "I Want You"
#10 on TRL — Eminem, "My Name Is"
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