March 26 across the 1990s: the news was dominated by Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay and Paraguay sign the Treaty of A…, TRL was counting down the most-requested videos on MTV, and 52 episodes were airing across the dial. Here's the full picture, year by year.
In the News
The headlines that defined March 26 across the 1990s.
Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay and Paraguay sign the Treaty of Asunción, establishin…
Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay and Paraguay sign the Treaty of Asunción, establishing Mercosur, the South Common Market.
Edmund Muskie, American lieutenant, lawyer, and politician, 58th United States S…
Edmund Muskie, American lieutenant, lawyer, and politician, 58th United States Secretary of State (born 1914)
During the Algerian Civil War, the Oued Bouaicha massacre sees fifty-two people,…
During the Algerian Civil War, the Oued Bouaicha massacre sees fifty-two people, mostly infants, killed with axes and knives.
What Was On TV
Before DVR, before streaming — if you missed it, you missed it. Here's what had everyone talking the next morning.
Peabo Bryson (host) · Kid N'Play/ Damion Hall + 5 more
7 episodes aired on March 26, 1994: "Peabo Bryson (host)", "Kid N'Play/ Damion Hall", "Sacramento, CA #7", "The First Circle", and 3 more.
A Song for Margo · Vacation woes; dog trails horse + 5 more
7 episodes aired on March 26, 1995: "A Song for Margo", "Vacation woes; dog trails horse", "Brave New Pacifica", "Grunt Games", and 3 more.
Alexandra Wentworth (guest host), Joel Schumacher · Jonelle Allen + 7 more
9 episodes aired on March 26, 1996: "Alexandra Wentworth (guest host), Joel Schumacher", "Jonelle Allen", "Another Mouth to Shut Up", "Frozen Dick", and 5 more.
Wednesday, March 26, 1997 · Lemon Wacky Hello + 10 more
12 episodes aired on March 26, 1997: "Wednesday, March 26, 1997", "Lemon Wacky Hello", "Private Eyes", "Grandfather Clause", and 8 more.
Snoring snorkeler; dog snoozes in tub · The One With the Free Porn + 7 more
9 episodes aired on March 26, 1998: "Snoring snorkeler; dog snoozes in tub", "The One With the Free Porn", "Bravefinch", "Undercover Granny", 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Will Smith's "Wild Wild West" 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.
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 26 across the decade.
Louis Falco, American dancer and choreographer (born 1942)
Louis Falco, American dancer and choreographer (born 1942)
Eazy-E, American rapper and producer (born 1964)
Eazy-E, American rapper and producer (born 1964)
Sports
Athletes, events, and moments from March 26 across the 1990s.
Patrick Ekeng, Cameroonian footballer (died 2016)
Patrick Ekeng, Cameroonian footballer (died 2016)
Matt Davidson, American baseball player
Matt Davidson, American baseball player
Ryan Arcidiacono, American basketball player
Ryan Arcidiacono, American basketball player · Jed Wallace, English footballer
Full Events Archive
Highlights
Matteo Guidicelli
Matteo Guidicelli, Filipino actor, model, singer and former kart racer
Read more →The world was watching. Here's what dominated the headlines:
Choi Woo-shik
Choi Woo-shik, South Korean actor
Matteo Guidicelli
Matteo Guidicelli, Filipino actor, model, singer and former kart racer
Xiumin
Xiumin, South Korean singer and actor
Halston
Halston, American fashion designer (born 1932)
Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay and Paraguay sign the Treaty of Asunción, establishing Mercosur, the South Common Market.
Singapore Airlines Flight 117 is hijacked by four Pakistani terrorists and diverted to Changi Airport.
Edmund Muskie, American lieutenant, lawyer, and politician, 58th United States Secretary of State (born 1914)
David Packard, American engineer and businessman, co-founded Hewlett-Packard (born 1912)
Thirty-nine bodies are found in the Heaven's Gate mass suicides.
During the Algerian Civil War, the Oued Bouaicha massacre sees fifty-two people, mostly infants, killed with axes and knives.
The decade's soundtrack was electric. These artists were making waves:
Louis Falco
Louis Falco, American dancer and choreographer (born 1942)
Eazy-E
Eazy-E, American rapper and producer (born 1964)
On the field and off it, athletes were making history:
Patrick Ekeng
Patrick Ekeng, Cameroonian footballer (died 2016)
Matt Davidson (baseball)
Matt Davidson, American baseball player
Ryan Arcidiacono
Ryan Arcidiacono, American basketball player
Jed Wallace
Jed Wallace, English footballer
Must-see TV was a real thing — and this is what filled the airwaves:
Soul Train
"Kid N'Play/ Damion Hall" (Season 23, Episode 23) aired on 1994-03-26.
Cops
"Sacramento, CA #7" (Season 6, Episode 31) aired on 1994-03-26.
Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman
"The First Circle" (Season 2, Episode 20) aired on 1994-03-26.
Are You Afraid of the Dark?
"The Tale of the Dream Girl" (Season 3, Episode 10) aired on 1994-03-26.
"Vacation woes; dog trails horse" (Season 6, Episode 21) aired on 1995-03-26.
"Tempus Fugitive" (Season 2, Episode 18) aired on 1995-03-26.
"And Bingo Was Her Game-O" (Season 9, Episode 21) aired on 1995-03-26.
"Alexandra Wentworth (guest host), Joel Schumacher" (Season 1996, Episode 31) aired on 1996-03-26.
"The Mountain Dew Dana Carvey Show" (Season 1, Episode 3) aired on 1996-03-26.
"Phil Hartman, Rose Hamburger, The Band" (Season 1996, Episode 48) aired on 1996-03-26.
"Wednesday March 26 1997" (Season 25, Episode 62) aired on 1997-03-26.
"the cast of 'Viva Variety'" (Season 1997, Episode 42) aired on 1997-03-26.
"Marv Albert, Anthony LaPaglia, Big Head Todd & the Monsters" (Season 1997, Episode 47) aired on 1997-03-26.
"Snoring snorkeler; dog snoozes in tub" (Season 9, Episode 14) aired on 1998-03-26.
"Vivica A. Fox" (Season 1998, Episode 42) aired on 1998-03-26.
"Dolly Parton, Bob Hoskins" (Season 1998, Episode 46) aired on 1998-03-26.
The digital revolution was just getting started:
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 — Smash Mouth, "All Star"
#3 on TRL — Jennifer Lopez, "If You Had My Love"
#4 on TRL — Blink-182, "What's My Age Again?"
#5 on TRL — Destiny's Child, "Bills, Bills, Bills"
#6 on TRL — Ricky Martin, "Livin' la Vida Loca"
#7 on TRL — Will Smith, "Wild Wild West"
#8 on TRL — Backstreet Boys, "I Want It That Way"
#9 on TRL — Savage Garden, "I Want You"
#10 on TRL — Eminem, "My Name Is"
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