The Daily Rewind1990–1999

March 30.

A decade of moments, all landing on this one date. 78 things that happened on March 30 across the 1990s — from 1990 to 1999.

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.

News

In the News

The headlines that defined March 30 across the 1990s.

Harry Bridges, Australian-born American activist and trade union leader (born 19…
1990

Harry Bridges, Australian-born American activist and trade union leader (born 19…

Harry Bridges, Australian-born American activist and trade union leader (born 1901)

TV

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
1994

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
1995

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
1996

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
1997

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
1998

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

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.

1

The reigning #1 — retired from the countdown after an extended run at the top.

2
Smash Mouth
All Star

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.

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Jennifer Lopez
If You Had My Love

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.

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4
Blink-182
What's My Age Again?

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.

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5
Destiny's Child
Bills, Bills, Bills

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.

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6
Ricky Martin
Livin' la Vida Loca

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.

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7
Will Smith
Wild Wild West

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.

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8
Backstreet Boys
I Want It That Way

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.

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9
Savage Garden
I Want You

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.

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10
Eminem
My Name Is

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.

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Music

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
1990

Thomas Rhett, American country music singer and songwriter

Thomas Rhett, American country music singer and songwriter

Sports

Sports

Athletes, events, and moments from March 30 across the 1990s.

Alex Bregman, American baseball player
1994

Alex Bregman, American baseball player

Alex Bregman, American baseball player · Jetro Willems, Dutch footballer

Zay Jones, American football player
1995

Zay Jones, American football player

Zay Jones, American football player

Ryan Noda, American baseball player
1996

Ryan Noda, American baseball player

Ryan Noda, American baseball player

Full Events Archive

Highlights

Thomas Rhett
1990Music

Thomas Rhett

Thomas Rhett, American country music singer and songwriter

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Harry Bridges
1990News & World

Harry Bridges

Harry Bridges, Australian-born American activist and trade union leader (born 1901)

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Alex Bregman
1994Sports

Alex Bregman

Alex Bregman, American baseball player

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News & World15 entries

The world was watching. Here's what dominated the headlines:

Michal Březina
1990News

Michal Březina

Michal Březina, Czech figure skater

Harry Bridges
1990News

Harry Bridges

Harry Bridges, Australian-born American activist and trade union leader (born 1901)

Palak Muchhal
1992News

Palak Muchhal

Palak Muchhal, Indian playback singer

Manolis Andronikos
1992News

Manolis Andronikos

Manolis Andronikos, Greek archaeologist and academic (born 1919)

1991News
Athanasios Ragazos

Athanasios Ragazos, Greek long-distance runner (born 1913)

1993News
Anitta (singer)

Anitta, Brazilian singer and entertainer

1993News
S. M. Pandit

S. M. Pandit, Indian painter (born 1916)

1993News
Richard Diebenkorn

Richard Diebenkorn, American painter (born 1922)

1995News
Rozelle Claxton

Rozelle Claxton, American pianist (born 1913)

1995News
Tony Lock

Tony Lock, English-Australian cricketer and coach (born 1929)

1995News
Paul A. Rothchild

Paul A. Rothchild, American record producer (born 1935)

1996News
Hugh Falkus

Hugh Falkus, English pilot and author (born 1917)

1996News
Ryoei Saito

Ryoei Saito, Japanese businessman (born 1916)

1997News
Cha Eun-woo

Cha Eun-woo, South Korean singer, actor, and model

1998News
Kalyn Ponga

Kalyn Ponga, Australian rugby league player

Music2 entries

The decade's soundtrack was electric. These artists were making waves:

Thomas Rhett
1990Music

Thomas Rhett

Thomas Rhett, American country music singer and songwriter

NF (rapper)
1991Music

NF (rapper)

NF, American rapper

Sports4 entries

On the field and off it, athletes were making history:

Alex Bregman
1994Sports

Alex Bregman

Alex Bregman, American baseball player

Jetro Willems
1994Sports

Jetro Willems

Jetro Willems, Dutch footballer

Zay Jones
1995Sports

Zay Jones

Zay Jones, American football player

Ryan Noda
1996Sports

Ryan Noda

Ryan Noda, American baseball player

Movies & TV47 entries

Must-see TV was a real thing — and this is what filled the airwaves:

Days of Our Lives
1994Movies

Days of Our Lives

"Ep. #7253" (Season 1994, Episode 34) aired on 1994-03-30.

All My Children
1994Movies

All My Children

"Wed Mar 30 1994" (Season 1994, Episode 63) aired on 1994-03-30.

Home Improvement
1994Movies

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
1994Movies

Thunder Alley

"Girls' Night Out" (Season 1, Episode 4) aired on 1994-03-30.

1994Movies
Later with Greg Kinnear

"Dan Cortese" (Season 1994, Episode 18) aired on 1994-03-30.

1994Movies
Now with Tom Brokaw and Katie Couric

"Mickey Mantle" (Season 1, Episode 30) aired on 1994-03-30.

1994Movies
Ellen

"The Anchor" (Season 1, Episode 2) aired on 1994-03-30.

1994Movies
American Justice

"War Crimes" (Season 3, Episode 9) aired on 1994-03-30.

1994Movies
The Late Show with David Letterman

"Martin Short, Sammy Hagar, Mary Stuart Masterson" (Season 1994, Episode 50) aired on 1994-03-30.

1995Movies
Mike & Maty

"Tanya Tucker, Marie Oser" (Season 1995, Episode 53) aired on 1995-03-30.

1995Movies
Days of Our Lives

"Ep. #7497" (Season 1995, Episode 95) aired on 1995-03-30.

1995Movies
All My Children

"Thurs Mar 30 1995" (Season 1995, Episode 64) aired on 1995-03-30.

1995Movies
Mad About You

"Two Tickets to Paradise" (Season 3, Episode 19) aired on 1995-03-30.

1995Movies
Hope & Gloria

"A Fine ROM-ance" (Season 1, Episode 4) aired on 1995-03-30.

1995Movies
New York Undercover

"Eliminate the Middleman" (Season 1, Episode 21) aired on 1995-03-30.

1995Movies
ER

"Full Moon, Saturday Night" (Season 1, Episode 20) aired on 1995-03-30.

1995Movies
The Commish

"The Kid" (Season 4, Episode 20) aired on 1995-03-30.

1996Movies
ABC in Concert

"Buddy Holly, Van Morrison" (Season 1996, Episode 13) aired on 1996-03-30.

1996Movies
Hypernauts

"A Walk in the Garden" (Season 1, Episode 6) aired on 1996-03-30.

1996Movies
Ciao Italia

"Biscotti Ripieni Tradizionali – Traditional, Filled Cookies" (Season 7, Episode 13) aired on 1996-03-30.

1996Movies
Almost Live

"Gilbey's British Beef Hotdogs" (Season 12, Episode 20) aired on 1996-03-30.

1996Movies
Soul Train

"D'Angelo/ Patra with Aaron Hall/ NonChalant" (Season 25, Episode 24) aired on 1996-03-30.

1996Movies
Cops

"Dallas, Texas 4" (Season 8, Episode 32) aired on 1996-03-30.

1996Movies
Malibu Shores

"The Lie" (Season 1, Episode 5) aired on 1996-03-30.

1996Movies
Svengoolie

"Prom Night III: The Last Kiss" (Season 2, Episode 8) aired on 1996-03-30.

1996Movies
Hope & Gloria

"The Art of the Deal" (Season 2, Episode 18) aired on 1996-03-30.

1996Movies
The Home Court

"Bad Boys" (Season 1, Episode 16) aired on 1996-03-30.

1996Movies
Nash Bridges

"Home Invasion" (Season 1, Episode 2) aired on 1996-03-30.

1996Movies
Sisters

"The Price" (Season 6, Episode 22) aired on 1996-03-30.

1997Movies
Big Bag

"Zoom to the Zoo" (Season 2, Episode 4) aired on 1997-03-30.

1997Movies
Brotherly Love

"Pizza Girl" (Season 2, Episode 19) aired on 1997-03-30.

1997Movies
The Wonderful World of Disney

"Walt Disney World Easter Parade" (Season 41, Episode 9) aired on 1997-03-30.

1997Movies
Touched by an Angel

"Last Call" (Season 3, Episode 22) aired on 1997-03-30.

1998Movies
The Price is Right

"Mon, Mar 30, 1998" (Season 1998, Episode 63) aired on 1998-03-30.

1998Movies
Where on Earth is Carmen Sandiego?

"Retribution (1): Unsinkable Carmen Sandiego" (Season 4, Episode 3) aired on 1998-03-30.

1998Movies
Sunset Beach

"Episode 307" (Season 2, Episode 60) aired on 1998-03-30.

1998Movies
All My Children

"Monday March 30 1998" (Season 1998, Episode 62) aired on 1998-03-30.

1998Movies
General Hospital

"03.30.98 - Monday" (Season 1998, Episode 62) aired on 1998-03-30.

1998Movies
America's Funniest Home Videos

"Houdini wannabe; back-flipping groom" (Season 9, Episode 15) aired on 1998-03-30.

1998Movies
Figure It Out

"Show #15" (Season 1, Episode 15) aired on 1998-03-30.

1998Movies
WCW Monday Nitro

"March 30, 1998" (Season 4, Episode 13) aired on 1998-03-30.

1998Movies
Antiques Roadshow

"Pittsburgh - Hour 2" (Season 2, Episode 9) aired on 1998-03-30.

1998Movies
House Rules

"Twisted Sister" (Season 1, Episode 4) aired on 1998-03-30.

1998Movies
Daria

"The New Kid" (Season 2, Episode 7) aired on 1998-03-30.

1998Movies
Road Rules

"Rat Poison" (Season 5, Episode 12) aired on 1998-03-30.

1998Movies
The Daily Show with Craig Kilborn

"Al Franken" (Season 1998, Episode 43) aired on 1998-03-30.

1998Movies
The Late Show with David Letterman

"Evander Holyfield, Joseph Loveland, Michael Moore" (Season 1998, Episode 48) aired on 1998-03-30.

TRL Charts10 entries

Total Request Live had teenagers calling in around the clock. Here's what was charting:

1999TRL
TRL Top 10 — March 30, 1999

The #1 most requested video on TRL on this date in 1999

1999TRL
TRL Top 10 — March 30, 1999

#2 on TRL — Smash Mouth, "All Star"

1999TRL
TRL Top 10 — March 30, 1999

#3 on TRL — Jennifer Lopez, "If You Had My Love"

1999TRL
TRL Top 10 — March 30, 1999

#4 on TRL — Blink-182, "What's My Age Again?"

1999TRL
TRL Top 10 — March 30, 1999

#5 on TRL — Destiny's Child, "Bills, Bills, Bills"

1999TRL
TRL Top 10 — March 30, 1999

#6 on TRL — Ricky Martin, "Livin' la Vida Loca"

1999TRL
TRL Top 10 — March 30, 1999

#7 on TRL — Will Smith, "Wild Wild West"

1999TRL
TRL Top 10 — March 30, 1999

#8 on TRL — Backstreet Boys, "I Want It That Way"

1999TRL
TRL Top 10 — March 30, 1999

#9 on TRL — Savage Garden, "I Want You"

1999TRL
TRL Top 10 — March 30, 1999

#10 on TRL — Eminem, "My Name Is"

By Year

1990
3 events
MusicNews
1991
2 events
MusicNews
1992
2 events
News
1993
3 events
News
1994
11 events
SportsMovies
1995
12 events
NewsSportsMovies
1996
15 events
NewsSportsMovies
1997
5 events
NewsMovies
1998
15 events
NewsMovies
1999
10 events
TRL
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