March 15 across the 1990s: the news was dominated by Mikhail Gorbachev is elected as the first and only President…, TRL was counting down the most-requested videos on MTV, and 46 episodes were airing across the dial. Here's the full picture, year by year.
In the News
The headlines that defined March 15 across the 1990s.
Mikhail Gorbachev is elected as the first and only President of the Soviet Union…
Mikhail Gorbachev is elected as the first and only President of the Soviet Union.
Cold War: The Treaty on the Final Settlement with Respect to Germany comes into …
Cold War: The Treaty on the Final Settlement with Respect to Germany comes into effect, granting full sovereignty to the Federal Republic of Germany.
What Was On TV
Before DVR, before streaming — if you missed it, you missed it. Here's what had everyone talking the next morning.
Courtney Thorne-Smith · Ep. #7242 + 7 more
9 episodes aired on March 15, 1994: "Courtney Thorne-Smith", "Ep. #7242", "The 8th Annual Soul Train Music Awards", "The Acton House - 8", and 5 more.
At Home with Animals · Wolfgang Puck, Rachel Hunter + 10 more
12 episodes aired on March 15, 1995: "At Home with Animals", "Wolfgang Puck, Rachel Hunter", "Ep. #7486", "The Napa Valley House - 7", and 8 more.
The Bodyguard Formerly Known as Prince · Meet the Brodys + 2 more
4 episodes aired on March 15, 1996: "The Bodyguard Formerly Known as Prince", "Meet the Brodys", "Stakeout", "Sportsmanship".
Dolores O'Riordan, Simon LeBon · MC Lyte featuring Missy/ Hiroshima/ Twice/ Lil Bud and Tizone + 8 more
10 episodes aired on March 15, 1997: "Dolores O'Riordan, Simon LeBon", "MC Lyte featuring Missy/ Hiroshima/ Twice/ Lil Bud and Tizone", "The Tucson House - 7", "American Four-Square: Trim-Outs", and 6 more.
Selflessness · Frisco Rumble + 5 more
7 episodes aired on March 15, 1998: "Selflessness", "Frisco Rumble", "Mr. Headmistress", "The Final Shinsult", and 3 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.
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 15 across the decade.
Bud Freeman, American saxophonist, composer, and bandleader (born 1906)…
Bud Freeman, American saxophonist, composer, and bandleader (born 1906)
Sports
Athletes, events, and moments from March 15 across the 1990s.
Nick Ahmed, American baseball player
Nick Ahmed, American baseball player · Tavon Austin, American football player · Tom Harmon, American football player and sportscaster (born 1919)
Xavier Henry, American basketball player
Xavier Henry, American basketball player · Trayce Thompson, American baseball player
Devonta Freeman, American football player
Devonta Freeman, American football player
Michael Fulmer, American baseball player
Michael Fulmer, American baseball player · Taylor Heinicke, American football player · Paul Pogba, French footballer
Matt Gay, American football player
Matt Gay, American football player
Jabari Parker, American basketball player
Jabari Parker, American basketball player
Full Events Archive
Highlights
Bud Freeman
Bud Freeman, American saxophonist, composer, and bandleader (born 1906)
Read more →The world was watching. Here's what dominated the headlines:
Mikhail Gorbachev
Mikhail Gorbachev is elected as the first and only President of the Soviet Union.
JD McDonagh
JD McDonagh, Irish professional wrestler
Farzad Bazoft
Farzad Bazoft, Iranian-English journalist (born 1958)
Cold War
Cold War: The Treaty on the Final Settlement with Respect to Germany comes into effect, granting full sovereignty to the Federal Republic of Germany.
The decade's soundtrack was electric. These artists were making waves:
Bud Freeman
Bud Freeman, American saxophonist, composer, and bandleader (born 1906)
Wikipedia →On the field and off it, athletes were making history:
Nick Ahmed
Nick Ahmed, American baseball player
Tavon Austin
Tavon Austin, American football player
Tom Harmon
Tom Harmon, American football player and sportscaster (born 1919)
Xavier Henry
Xavier Henry, American basketball player
Must-see TV was a real thing — and this is what filled the airwaves:
Days of Our Lives
"Ep. #7242" (Season 1994, Episode 26) aired on 1994-03-15.
Soul Train
"The 8th Annual Soul Train Music Awards" (Season 23, Episode 0) aired on 1994-03-15.
All My Children
"Tues Mar 15 1994" (Season 1994, Episode 52) aired on 1994-03-15.
This Old House
"The Acton House - 8" (Season 16, Episode 8) aired on 1994-03-15.
"Courtney Thorne-Smith" (Season 1994, Episode 9) aired on 1994-03-15.
"1994 Soul Train Music Awards" (Season 1994, Episode 1) aired on 1994-03-15.
"Jay Thomas, Crash Test Dummies, Kevin Spacey" (Season 1994, Episode 43) aired on 1994-03-15.
"Jeff Daniels, Jon Stewart, Joe Cocker" (Season 1995, Episode 48) aired on 1995-03-15.
"The Bodyguard Formerly Known as Prince" (Season 5, Episode 20) aired on 1996-03-15.
"Dolores O'Riordan, Simon LeBon" (Season 1997, Episode 10) aired on 1997-03-15.
"MC Lyte featuring Missy/ Hiroshima/ Twice/ Lil Bud and Tizone" (Season 26, Episode 21) aired on 1997-03-15.
"Forever Everglades" (Season 4, Episode 11) aired on 1997-03-15.
"A Star is Abhorred" (Season 4, Episode 11) aired on 1997-03-15.
"Selflessness" (Season 2, Episode 5) aired on 1998-03-15.
"Frisco Rumble" (Season 1, Episode 5) aired on 1998-03-15.
"Mr. Headmistress" (Season 42, Episode 23) aired on 1998-03-15.
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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