April 22 across the 1990s: the news was dominated by A series of gas explosions rip through the streets in Guadal…, TRL was counting down the most-requested videos on MTV, and 53 episodes were airing across the dial. Here's the full picture, year by year.
In the News
The headlines that defined April 22 across the 1990s.
A series of gas explosions rip through the streets in Guadalajara, Mexico, killi…
A series of gas explosions rip through the streets in Guadalajara, Mexico, killing 206.
Eighteen-year-old Stephen Lawrence is murdered in a racially motivated attack wh…
Eighteen-year-old Stephen Lawrence is murdered in a racially motivated attack while waiting for a bus in Well Hall, Eltham.
What Was On TV
Before DVR, before streaming — if you missed it, you missed it. Here's what had everyone talking the next morning.
Swoosie Kurtz, Scott Baio · And Baby Makes Three + 3 more
5 episodes aired on April 22, 1994: "Swoosie Kurtz, Scott Baio", "And Baby Makes Three", "Tooms", "Violence in America", and 1 more.
Vanessa Marcil (host), Dave Matthews Band, Big Head Todd and the Monsters, Freddy Jones Band, Todd Snider · Bob's Babes + 5 more
7 episodes aired on April 22, 1995: "Vanessa Marcil (host), Dave Matthews Band, Big Head Todd and the Monsters, Freddy Jones Band, Todd Snider", "Bob's Babes", "Kansas City #16", "Who Killed the Gadget Man?", and 3 more.
Shari Lewis and Lambchop · Altared States + 8 more
10 episodes aired on April 22, 1996: "Shari Lewis and Lambchop", "Altared States", "A Late Delivery from Avalon", "King of the Road", and 6 more.
Tuesday, April 22, 1997 · Something About Secrets & Rules + 9 more
11 episodes aired on April 22, 1997: "Tuesday, April 22, 1997", "Something About Secrets & Rules", "Ham Radio", "Caroline and the Ombudsman", and 7 more.
Crossroads · Unforgettable + 9 more
11 episodes aired on April 22, 1998: "Crossroads", "Unforgettable", "Square One (1)", "The Dating Consultant", 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.
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.
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.
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 22 across the decade.
Machine Gun Kelly, American rapper, singer, songwriter, actor…
Machine Gun Kelly, American rapper, singer, songwriter, actor
Sports
Athletes, events, and moments from April 22 across the 1990s.
Kevin Kiermaier, American baseball player
Kevin Kiermaier, American baseball player
Full Events Archive
Highlights
The world was watching. Here's what dominated the headlines:
Eve Muirhead
Eve Muirhead, Scottish curler
Albert Salmi
Albert Salmi, American actor (born 1928)
Danni Wyatt-Hodge
Danni Wyatt, English cricketer
Gas explosion
A series of gas explosions rip through the streets in Guadalajara, Mexico, killing 206.
Eighteen-year-old Stephen Lawrence is murdered in a racially motivated attack while waiting for a bus in Well Hall, Eltham.
The decade's soundtrack was electric. These artists were making waves:
On the field and off it, athletes were making history:
Must-see TV was a real thing — and this is what filled the airwaves:
All My Children
"Friday April 22 1994" (Season 1994, Episode 80) aired on 1994-04-22.
The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr.
"And Baby Makes Three" (Season 1, Episode 24) aired on 1994-04-22.
The X-Files
"Tooms" (Season 1, Episode 21) aired on 1994-04-22.
Dennis Miller Live
"Violence in America" (Season 1, Episode 1) aired on 1994-04-22.
"Tom Snyder, Ray Liotta" (Season 1994, Episode 62) aired on 1994-04-22.
"Vanessa Marcil (host), Dave Matthews Band, Big Head Todd and the Monsters, Freddy Jones Band, Todd Snider" (Season 1995, Episode 15) aired on 1995-04-22.
"Joan Lunden, Nick Faldo, Jewel" (Season 1996, Episode 62) aired on 1996-04-22.
"Tuesday April 22 1997" (Season 25, Episode 81) aired on 1997-04-22.
"Something About Secrets & Rules" (Season 1, Episode 22) aired on 1997-04-22.
"Caroline and the Ombudsman" (Season 2, Episode 22) aired on 1997-04-22.
"Kevin Meaney" (Season 1997, Episode 53) aired on 1997-04-22.
"Katie Couric, Roma Downey, INXS" (Season 1997, Episode 61) aired on 1997-04-22.
"Two Guys, a Girl and a Recovery" (Season 1, Episode 7) aired on 1998-04-22.
"Cartman's Mom is Still a Dirty Slut" (Season 2, Episode 2) aired on 1998-04-22.
"Mark Wahlberg" (Season 1998, Episode 53) aired on 1998-04-22.
"Jason Alexander, Isabella Rossellini, Steve Earle" (Season 1998, Episode 60) aired on 1998-04-22.
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 — Destiny's Child, "Bills, Bills, Bills"
#3 on TRL — Blink-182, "What's My Age Again?"
#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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