May 13 across the 1990s: the news was dominated by The Dinamo–Red Star riot took place at Maksimir Stadium in Z…, TRL was counting down the most-requested videos on MTV, and 66 episodes were airing across the dial. Here's the full picture, year by year.
In the News
The headlines that defined May 13 across the 1990s.
The Dinamo–Red Star riot took place at Maksimir Stadium in Zagreb, Croatia betwe…
The Dinamo–Red Star riot took place at Maksimir Stadium in Zagreb, Croatia between the Bad Blue Boys (fans of Dinamo Zagreb) and the Delije (fans of Red Star Belgrade).
Li Hongzhi gives the first public lecture on Falun Gong in Changchun, People's R…
Li Hongzhi gives the first public lecture on Falun Gong in Changchun, People's Republic of China.
John Swainson, Canadian-American jurist and politician, 42nd Governor of Michiga…
John Swainson, Canadian-American jurist and politician, 42nd Governor of Michigan (born 1925)
Alison Hargreaves, a 33-year-old British mother, becomes the first woman to asce…
Alison Hargreaves, a 33-year-old British mother, becomes the first woman to ascend Everest without oxygen or the help of sherpas.
India carries out two nuclear weapon tests at Pokhran, following the three condu…
India carries out two nuclear weapon tests at Pokhran, following the three conducted on May 11. The United States and Japan impose economic sanctions on India.
What Was On TV
Before DVR, before streaming — if you missed it, you missed it. Here's what had everyone talking the next morning.
Clint Black · Dweezil Zappa + 10 more
12 episodes aired on May 13, 1994: "Clint Black", "Dweezil Zappa", "Ep. #7285", "The Silver Horseshoe of Butch Cassidy", and 8 more.
Vanessa Marcil (host), Green Day, Melissa Etheridge, Sheryl Crow · Nightcrawler + 8 more
10 episodes aired on May 13, 1995: "Vanessa Marcil (host), Green Day, Melissa Etheridge, Sheryl Crow", "Nightcrawler", "Bill Nye Returns to KING 5", "Da Brat/ Brownstone/ Diana King", and 6 more.
Three Women and a Dummy · Liz Torres + 9 more
11 episodes aired on May 13, 1996: "Three Women and a Dummy", "Liz Torres", "Hunter's Moon (1)", "Callisto", and 7 more.
Arsenic and Old Mom · Ep. #2542 + 16 more
18 episodes aired on May 13, 1997: "Arsenic and Old Mom", "Ep. #2542", "Tuesday, May 13, 1997", "Taps", and 14 more.
The Wedding (1) · Night Shift + 9 more
11 episodes aired on May 13, 1998: "The Wedding (1)", "Night Shift", "One", "When Aliens Camp", 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.
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.
Korn's "Freak On A Leash" was one of the most-requested videos of the period, burning up the phone lines from fans all over the country.
Britney Spears's "...Baby One More Time" was one of the most-requested videos of the period, burning up the phone lines from fans all over the country.
*NSYNC's "I Drive Myself Crazy" was one of the most-requested videos of the period, burning up the phone lines from fans all over the country.
Sugar Ray's "Every Morning" was one of the most-requested videos of the period, burning up the phone lines from fans all over the country.
Limp Bizkit's "Nookie" was one of the most-requested videos of the period, burning up the phone lines from fans all over the country.
98 Degrees's "The Hardest Thing" was one of the most-requested videos of the period, burning up the phone lines from fans all over the country.
Lauryn Hill's "Ex-Factor" 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.
Music
From chart-toppers to birthdays to passings — what the music world was up to on May 13 across the decade.
Morgan Wallen, American singer-songwriter
Morgan Wallen, American singer-songwriter
Race riots break out in Jakarta, Indonesia, where shops owned by Indonesians of …
Race riots break out in Jakarta, Indonesia, where shops owned by Indonesians of Chinese descent are looted and women raped.
Sports
Athletes, events, and moments from May 13 across the 1990s.
Mychal Givens, American baseball player
Mychal Givens, American baseball player
Jen Beattie, Scottish footballer
Jen Beattie, Scottish footballer · Francis Coquelin, French footballer · Junior Messias, Brazilian footballer · Alan Patrick, Brazilian footballer
Thievy Bifouma, Congolese footballer
Thievy Bifouma, Congolese footballer · Willson Contreras, Venezuelan baseball player · Tyrann Mathieu, American football player
Abby Dahlkemper, American footballer
Abby Dahlkemper, American footballer · Romelu Lukaku, Belgian footballer
Percy Tau, South African footballer
Percy Tau, South African footballer
Nico Hoerner, American baseball player
Nico Hoerner, American baseball player
Adrià Pedrosa, Spanish footballer
Adrià Pedrosa, Spanish footballer · Luca Zidane, Algerian footballer
Óscar Mingueza, Spanish footballer
Óscar Mingueza, Spanish footballer · Aníbal Moreno, Argentine footballer
Full Events Archive
Highlights
The world was watching. Here's what dominated the headlines:
Li Hongzhi
Li Hongzhi gives the first public lecture on Falun Gong in Changchun, People's Republic of China.
Josh Papali'i
Josh Papalii, New Zealand-Australian rugby league player
Mark Stone
Mark Stone, Canadian hockey player
F. E. McWilliam
F. E. McWilliam, Irish sculptor (born 1909)
The Dinamo–Red Star riot took place at Maksimir Stadium in Zagreb, Croatia between the Bad Blue Boys (fans of Dinamo Zagreb) and the Delije (fans of Red Star Belgrade).
John Swainson, Canadian-American jurist and politician, 42nd Governor of Michigan (born 1925)
Alison Hargreaves, a 33-year-old British mother, becomes the first woman to ascend Everest without oxygen or the help of sherpas.
Hao Wang, Chinese-American logician, philosopher, and mathematician (born 1921)
India carries out two nuclear weapon tests at Pokhran, following the three conducted on May 11. The United States and Japan impose economic sanctions on India.
The decade's soundtrack was electric. These artists were making waves:
Morgan Wallen
Morgan Wallen, American singer-songwriter
May 1998 Indonesia riots
Race riots break out in Jakarta, Indonesia, where shops owned by Indonesians of Chinese descent are looted and women raped.
On the field and off it, athletes were making history:
Mychal Givens
Mychal Givens, American baseball player
Jen Beattie
Jen Beattie, Scottish footballer
Francis Coquelin
Francis Coquelin, French footballer
Junior Messias
Junior Messias, Brazilian footballer
Must-see TV was a real thing — and this is what filled the airwaves:
Days of Our Lives
"Ep. #7285" (Season 1994, Episode 54) aired on 1994-05-13.
Legends of the Hidden Temple
"The Silver Horseshoe of Butch Cassidy" (Season 2, Episode 3) aired on 1994-05-13.
The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr.
"High Treason Part I" (Season 1, Episode 26) aired on 1994-05-13.
Burke's Law
"Who Killed the Anchorman?" (Season 1, Episode 13) aired on 1994-05-13.
"Martha Graham: The Dancer Revealed" (Season 8, Episode 2) aired on 1994-05-13.
"Bette Midler, Traffic" (Season 1994, Episode 77) aired on 1994-05-13.
"Vanessa Marcil (host), Green Day, Melissa Etheridge, Sheryl Crow" (Season 1995, Episode 18) aired on 1995-05-13.
"Special People, Special Dogs" (Season 2, Episode 19) aired on 1995-05-13.
"David Duchovny / Rod Stewart" (Season 20, Episode 20) aired on 1995-05-13.
"Anjelica Huston, Paul Hogan, Natalie Merchant" (Season 1996, Episode 77) aired on 1996-05-13.
"Spirits of the Jaguar: Hunters of the Caribbean Sea" (Season 15, Episode 13) aired on 1997-05-13.
"The Adventures of Ratman and Gerbil or, Holy Homeboys in Outer Space" (Season 1, Episode 21) aired on 1997-05-13.
"Caroline and Richard & Julia (2)" (Season 2, Episode 24) aired on 1997-05-13.
"Judd Nelson" (Season 1997, Episode 65) aired on 1997-05-13.
"Andy Garcia, George Foreman, Travis Tritt" (Season 1997, Episode 76) aired on 1997-05-13.
"Warren Beatty, Wayne Knight, Bonnie Raitt" (Season 1998, Episode 75) aired on 1998-05-13.
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 — Eminem, "My Name Is"
#3 on TRL — Korn, "Freak On A Leash"
#4 on TRL — Britney Spears, "...Baby One More Time"
#5 on TRL — *NSYNC, "I Drive Myself Crazy"
#6 on TRL — Sugar Ray, "Every Morning"
#7 on TRL — Limp Bizkit, "Nookie"
#8 on TRL — 98 Degrees, "The Hardest Thing"
#9 on TRL — Lauryn Hill, "Ex-Factor"
#10 on TRL — Destiny's Child, "Bills, Bills, Bills"
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