March 30 across the 1990s: the news was dominated by Harry Bridges, Australian-born American activist and trade u…, TRL was counting down the most-requested videos on MTV, and 47 episodes were airing across the dial. Here's the full picture, year by year.
In the News
The headlines that defined March 30 across the 1990s.
Harry Bridges, Australian-born American activist and trade union leader (born 19…
Harry Bridges, Australian-born American activist and trade union leader (born 1901)
What Was On TV
Before DVR, before streaming — if you missed it, you missed it. Here's what had everyone talking the next morning.
Dan Cortese · Ep. #7253 + 6 more
8 episodes aired on March 30, 1994: "Dan Cortese", "Ep. #7253", "It Was the Best of Tims, It Was the Worst of Tims", "Girls' Night Out", and 4 more.
Tanya Tucker, Marie Oser · Ep. #7497 + 5 more
7 episodes aired on March 30, 1995: "Tanya Tucker, Marie Oser", "Ep. #7497", "Two Tickets to Paradise", "A Fine ROM-ance", and 3 more.
Buddy Holly, Van Morrison · A Walk in the Garden + 10 more
12 episodes aired on March 30, 1996: "Buddy Holly, Van Morrison", "A Walk in the Garden", "Biscotti Ripieni Tradizionali – Traditional, Filled Cookies", "Gilbey's British Beef Hotdogs", and 8 more.
Zoom to the Zoo · Pizza Girl + 2 more
4 episodes aired on March 30, 1997: "Zoom to the Zoo", "Pizza Girl", "Walt Disney World Easter Parade", "Last Call".
Retribution (1): Unsinkable Carmen Sandiego · Houdini wannabe; back-flipping groom + 9 more
11 episodes aired on March 30, 1998: "Retribution (1): Unsinkable Carmen Sandiego", "Houdini wannabe; back-flipping groom", "March 30, 1998", "Pittsburgh - Hour 2", and 7 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 30 across the decade.
Thomas Rhett, American country music singer and songwriter
Thomas Rhett, American country music singer and songwriter
Sports
Athletes, events, and moments from March 30 across the 1990s.
Alex Bregman, American baseball player
Alex Bregman, American baseball player · Jetro Willems, Dutch footballer
Zay Jones, American football player
Zay Jones, American football player
Ryan Noda, American baseball player
Ryan Noda, American baseball player
Full Events Archive
Highlights
Harry Bridges
Harry Bridges, Australian-born American activist and trade union leader (born 1901)
Read more →The world was watching. Here's what dominated the headlines:
Michal Březina
Michal Březina, Czech figure skater
Harry Bridges
Harry Bridges, Australian-born American activist and trade union leader (born 1901)
Palak Muchhal
Palak Muchhal, Indian playback singer
Manolis Andronikos
Manolis Andronikos, Greek archaeologist and academic (born 1919)
The decade's soundtrack was electric. These artists were making waves:
Thomas Rhett
Thomas Rhett, American country music singer and songwriter
NF (rapper)
NF, American rapper
On the field and off it, athletes were making history:
Alex Bregman
Alex Bregman, American baseball player
Jetro Willems
Jetro Willems, Dutch footballer
Zay Jones
Zay Jones, American football player
Ryan Noda
Ryan Noda, American baseball player
Must-see TV was a real thing — and this is what filled the airwaves:
Days of Our Lives
"Ep. #7253" (Season 1994, Episode 34) aired on 1994-03-30.
All My Children
"Wed Mar 30 1994" (Season 1994, Episode 63) aired on 1994-03-30.
Home Improvement
"It Was the Best of Tims, It Was the Worst of Tims" (Season 3, Episode 20) aired on 1994-03-30.
Thunder Alley
"Girls' Night Out" (Season 1, Episode 4) aired on 1994-03-30.
"Mickey Mantle" (Season 1, Episode 30) aired on 1994-03-30.
"Martin Short, Sammy Hagar, Mary Stuart Masterson" (Season 1994, Episode 50) aired on 1994-03-30.
"Biscotti Ripieni Tradizionali – Traditional, Filled Cookies" (Season 7, Episode 13) aired on 1996-03-30.
"D'Angelo/ Patra with Aaron Hall/ NonChalant" (Season 25, Episode 24) aired on 1996-03-30.
"Walt Disney World Easter Parade" (Season 41, Episode 9) aired on 1997-03-30.
"Retribution (1): Unsinkable Carmen Sandiego" (Season 4, Episode 3) aired on 1998-03-30.
"Houdini wannabe; back-flipping groom" (Season 9, Episode 15) aired on 1998-03-30.
"Al Franken" (Season 1998, Episode 43) aired on 1998-03-30.
"Evander Holyfield, Joseph Loveland, Michael Moore" (Season 1998, Episode 48) aired on 1998-03-30.
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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