April 14 across the 1990s: the news was dominated by The Republic of Georgia introduces the post of President fol…, TRL was counting down the most-requested videos on MTV, and 60 episodes were airing across the dial. Here's the full picture, year by year.
In the News
The headlines that defined April 14 across the 1990s.
The Republic of Georgia introduces the post of President following its declarati…
The Republic of Georgia introduces the post of President following its declaration of independence from the Soviet Union.
Irene Greenwood, Australian radio broadcaster and feminist and peace activist (b…
Irene Greenwood, Australian radio broadcaster and feminist and peace activist (born 1898)
In a friendly fire incident during Operation Provide Comfort in northern Iraq, t…
In a friendly fire incident during Operation Provide Comfort in northern Iraq, two U.S. Air Force aircraft mistakenly shoot-down two U.S. Army helicopters, killing 26 people.
Pai Hsiao-yen, daughter of Taiwanese artiste Pai Bing-bing is kidnapped on her w…
Pai Hsiao-yen, daughter of Taiwanese artiste Pai Bing-bing is kidnapped on her way to school, preceding her murder.
NATO mistakenly bombs a convoy of ethnic Albanian refugees. Yugoslav officials s…
NATO mistakenly bombs a convoy of ethnic Albanian refugees. Yugoslav officials say 75 people were killed.
What Was On TV
Before DVR, before streaming — if you missed it, you missed it. Here's what had everyone talking the next morning.
Carrie Fisher · Empty Nest cast + 8 more
10 episodes aired on April 14, 1994: "Carrie Fisher", "Empty Nest cast", "Burns' Heir", "Roy Crazy", and 6 more.
Harold Ramis · John Henson + 7 more
9 episodes aired on April 14, 1995: "Harold Ramis", "John Henson", "Who Killed the Motorcar Maverick?", "Facing the Fire", and 5 more.
22 Short Films About Springfield · The Procedure + 5 more
7 episodes aired on April 14, 1996: "22 Short Films About Springfield", "The Procedure", "Presence", "It Takes Some Getting Used To", and 3 more.
Piloto · Blind Faith + 14 more
16 episodes aired on April 14, 1997: "Piloto", "Blind Faith", "Rescue", "Monday, April 14, 1997", and 12 more.
The Baby Video · Something About a Second Year + 8 more
10 episodes aired on April 14, 1998: "The Baby Video", "Something About a Second Year", "The Gift That Keeps on Giving", "Divas Live: An Honors Concert for VH1 Save the Music", and 6 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.
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.
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.
Santana's "Smooth" 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.
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.
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 14 across the decade.
Anthony Newley, English singer-songwriter and actor (born 1931)…
Anthony Newley, English singer-songwriter and actor (born 1931)
Sports
Athletes, events, and moments from April 14 across the 1990s.
Baker Mayfield, American football player
Baker Mayfield, American football player
D. J. Moore, American football player
D. J. Moore, American football player
Chase Young, American football player
Chase Young, American football player
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Randolfo Pacciardi
Randolfo Pacciardi, centre-left Italian politician (born 1899)
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All My Children
"Thurs Apr 14 1994" (Season 1994, Episode 74) aired on 1994-04-14.
Read more →The world was watching. Here's what dominated the headlines:
Georgia (country)
The Republic of Georgia introduces the post of President following its declaration of independence from the Soviet Union.
Randolfo Pacciardi
Randolfo Pacciardi, centre-left Italian politician (born 1899)
Irene Greenwood
Irene Greenwood, Australian radio broadcaster and feminist and peace activist (born 1898)
Friendly fire
In a friendly fire incident during Operation Provide Comfort in northern Iraq, two U.S. Air Force aircraft mistakenly shoot-down two U.S. Army helicopters, killing 26 people.
Olabisi Onabanjo, Nigerian politician, 3rd Governor of Ogun State (born 1927)
Pai Hsiao-yen, daughter of Taiwanese artiste Pai Bing-bing is kidnapped on her way to school, preceding her murder.
NATO mistakenly bombs a convoy of ethnic Albanian refugees. Yugoslav officials say 75 people were killed.
A severe hailstorm strikes Sydney, Australia causing A$2.3 billion in insured damages, the most costly natural disaster in Australian history.
The decade's soundtrack was electric. These artists were making waves:
On the field and off it, athletes were making history:
Baker Mayfield
Baker Mayfield, American football player
D. J. Moore
D. J. Moore, American football player
Chase Young
Chase Young, American football player
Must-see TV was a real thing — and this is what filled the airwaves:
All My Children
"Thurs Apr 14 1994" (Season 1994, Episode 74) aired on 1994-04-14.
The Simpsons
"Burns' Heir" (Season 5, Episode 18) aired on 1994-04-14.
Wings
"Roy Crazy" (Season 5, Episode 21) aired on 1994-04-14.
The Sinbad Show
"Adoption--Part Deux" (Season 1, Episode 23) aired on 1994-04-14.
"Late Night with Butt-Head" (Season 4, Episode 12) aired on 1994-04-14.
"In Search of Crimes Past" (Season 3, Episode 17) aired on 1995-04-14.
"Tim Roth, Claudia Schiffer, Slash" (Season 1995, Episode 61) aired on 1995-04-14.
"22 Short Films About Springfield" (Season 7, Episode 21) aired on 1996-04-14.
"It Takes Some Getting Used To" (Season 2, Episode 8) aired on 1996-04-14.
"Monday April 14 1997" (Season 25, Episode 75) aired on 1997-04-14.
"Troublesome Creek: A Midwestern" (Season 9, Episode 10) aired on 1997-04-14.
"F. Scott Fitzgerald: The Great American Dreamer" (Season 1997, Episode 13) aired on 1997-04-14.
"Ron Palillo" (Season 1997, Episode 48) aired on 1997-04-14.
"Something About a Second Year" (Season 2, Episode 9) aired on 1998-04-14.
"Divas Live: An Honors Concert for VH1 Save the Music" (Season 1, Episode 1) aired on 1998-04-14.
"Ben Stein" (Season 1998, Episode 48) aired on 1998-04-14.
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 — Blink-182, "What's My Age Again?"
#3 on TRL — Will Smith, "Wild Wild West"
#4 on TRL — Santana, "Smooth"
#5 on TRL — Smash Mouth, "All Star"
#6 on TRL — Jennifer Lopez, "If You Had My Love"
#7 on TRL — Ricky Martin, "Livin' la Vida Loca"
#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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