April 1 across the 1990s: the news was dominated by Michael Havers, Baron Havers, English lawyer and politician,…, TRL was counting down the most-requested videos on MTV, and 59 episodes were airing across the dial. Here's the full picture, year by year.
In the News
The headlines that defined April 1 across the 1990s.
Michael Havers, Baron Havers, English lawyer and politician, Lord High Chancello…
Michael Havers, Baron Havers, English lawyer and politician, Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain (born 1923)
Nunavut is established as a Canadian territory carved out of the eastern part of…
Nunavut is established as a Canadian territory carved out of the eastern part of the Northwest Territories.
What Was On TV
Before DVR, before streaming — if you missed it, you missed it. Here's what had everyone talking the next morning.
Ellen DeGeneres · Ep. #7255 + 6 more
8 episodes aired on April 1, 1994: "Ellen DeGeneres", "Ep. #7255", "The Acton House - 10", "Stagecoach", and 4 more.
Vanessa Marcil (host), Elton John, The Byrds, Dick Dale, Urge Overkill · Bill Stainton on April Fool's Day + 6 more
8 episodes aired on April 1, 1995: "Vanessa Marcil (host), Elton John, The Byrds, Dick Dale, Urge Overkill", "Bill Stainton on April Fool's Day", "Jade/ Des'ree/ Quo", "Kansas City #13", and 4 more.
Severed Dreams · Double Date + 5 more
7 episodes aired on April 1, 1996: "Severed Dreams", "Double Date", "The Big Chief", "The Hunted House", and 3 more.
LarryBoy! And the Fib from Outer Space! · Tuesday, April 1, 1997 + 12 more
14 episodes aired on April 1, 1997: "LarryBoy! And the Fib from Outer Space!", "Tuesday, April 1, 1997", "My Son, The Driver", "The Cockatoo", and 10 more.
Oh Brother! · Retribution (3): Maelstrom's Revenge + 11 more
13 episodes aired on April 1, 1998: "Oh Brother!", "Retribution (3): Maelstrom's Revenge", "Phoenix Rising", "Immaculate Concepcion", and 9 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 April 1 across the decade.
Martha Graham, American dancer and choreographer (born 1894)
Martha Graham, American dancer and choreographer (born 1894)
Robert Doisneau, French photographer (born 1912)
Robert Doisneau, French photographer (born 1912)
Francisco Moncion, Dominican American ballet dancer, choreographer, charter memb…
Francisco Moncion, Dominican American ballet dancer, choreographer, charter member of the New York City Ballet (born 1918)
King Combs, American rapper
King Combs, American rapper · Rozz Williams, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (born 1963)
Jesse Stone, American pianist, songwriter, and producer (born 1901)…
Jesse Stone, American pianist, songwriter, and producer (born 1901)
Sports
Athletes, events, and moments from April 1 across the 1990s.
Duván Zapata, Colombian footballer
Duván Zapata, Colombian footballer
NASCAR champion Alan Kulwicki is killed in a plane crash near the Tri-Cities Reg…
NASCAR champion Alan Kulwicki is killed in a plane crash near the Tri-Cities Regional Airport in Blountville, Tennessee.
Makar Honcharenko, Ukrainian footballer and manager (born 1912)
Makar Honcharenko, Ukrainian footballer and manager (born 1912)
Mitchell Robinson, American basketball player
Mitchell Robinson, American basketball player
Gabe Davis, American football player
Gabe Davis, American football player
Full Events Archive
Highlights
The world was watching. Here's what dominated the headlines:
Julia Harting
Julia Fischer, German discus thrower
Jaime Guzmán
Jaime Guzmán, Chilean lawyer and politician (born 1946)
Deng Linlin
Deng Linlin, Chinese gymnast
Michael Havers, Baron Havers
Michael Havers, Baron Havers, English lawyer and politician, Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain (born 1923)
Nunavut is established as a Canadian territory carved out of the eastern part of the Northwest Territories.
The decade's soundtrack was electric. These artists were making waves:
Martha Graham
Martha Graham, American dancer and choreographer (born 1894)
Robert Doisneau
Robert Doisneau, French photographer (born 1912)
Francisco Monción
Francisco Moncion, Dominican American ballet dancer, choreographer, charter member of the New York City Ballet (born 1918)
King Combs
King Combs, American rapper
On the field and off it, athletes were making history:
Duván Zapata
Duván Zapata, Colombian footballer
Mitchell Robinson
Mitchell Robinson, American basketball player
Gabe Davis
Gabe Davis, American football player
NASCAR champion Alan Kulwicki is killed in a plane crash near the Tri-Cities Regional Airport in Blountville, Tennessee.
Must-see TV was a real thing — and this is what filled the airwaves:
Days of Our Lives
"Ep. #7255" (Season 1994, Episode 36) aired on 1994-04-01.
All My Children
"Fri Apr 01 1994" (Season 1994, Episode 65) aired on 1994-04-01.
This Old House
"The Acton House - 10" (Season 16, Episode 10) aired on 1994-04-01.
The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr.
"Stagecoach" (Season 1, Episode 22) aired on 1994-04-01.
"Charles Grodin, Elvis Costello & The Attractions" (Season 1994, Episode 52) aired on 1994-04-01.
"Vanessa Marcil (host), Elton John, The Byrds, Dick Dale, Urge Overkill" (Season 1995, Episode 12) aired on 1995-04-01.
"Bill Stainton on April Fool's Day" (Season 11, Episode 19) aired on 1995-04-01.
"Mary Tyler Moore, Anna Paquin, Mark Knopfler" (Season 1996, Episode 52) aired on 1996-04-01.
"LarryBoy! And the Fib from Outer Space!" (Season 1, Episode 7) aired on 1997-04-01.
"Tuesday April 1 1997" (Season 25, Episode 66) aired on 1997-04-01.
"Something About Two April Fools" (Season 1, Episode 19) aired on 1997-04-01.
"Tara Lipinsky, Margaret Colin, Nanci Griffith" (Season 1997, Episode 51) aired on 1997-04-01.
"Retribution (3): Maelstrom's Revenge" (Season 4, Episode 5) aired on 1998-04-01.
"What's Wrong with This Episode? (1)" (Season 3, Episode 22) aired on 1998-04-01.
"Two Guys, a Girl and a Celtic Game" (Season 1, Episode 4) aired on 1998-04-01.
"Terrance & Phillip in "Not Without My Anus"" (Season 2, Episode 1) aired on 1998-04-01.
"Dave Foley" (Season 1998, Episode 45) aired on 1998-04-01.
"Alec Baldwin, Heather Graham, Barenaked Ladies" (Season 1998, Episode 50) aired on 1998-04-01.
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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