May 26 across the 1990s: the news was dominated by Zviad Gamsakhurdia becomes the first elected President of th…, TRL was counting down the most-requested videos on MTV, and 32 episodes were airing across the dial. Here's the full picture, year by year.
In the News
The headlines that defined May 26 across the 1990s.
Zviad Gamsakhurdia becomes the first elected President of the Republic of Georgi…
Zviad Gamsakhurdia becomes the first elected President of the Republic of Georgia in the post-Soviet era.
The Supreme Court of the United States rules in New Jersey v. New York that Elli…
The Supreme Court of the United States rules in New Jersey v. New York that Ellis Island, the historic gateway for millions of immigrants, is mainly in the state of New Jersey, not New York.
What Was On TV
Before DVR, before streaming — if you missed it, you missed it. Here's what had everyone talking the next morning.
Thomas Calabro, Ann Miller, Sarn Philips · Bill Maher + 3 more
5 episodes aired on May 26, 1994: "Thomas Calabro, Ann Miller, Sarn Philips", "Bill Maher", "Jon Secada, Jackée Harry", "The Diary of Dr. Livingston", and 1 more.
Meredith Baxter · Fitness + 1 more
3 episodes aired on May 26, 1995: "Meredith Baxter", "Fitness", "Sarah Jessica Parker, Norm Macdonald, Elastica".
And If They Lay Us Down to Rest... (1) · In Your House: Beware of Dog + 4 more
6 episodes aired on May 26, 1996: "And If They Lay Us Down to Rest... (1)", "In Your House: Beware of Dog", "ESP", "Basketball Story", and 2 more.
Ep. #2551 · Monday, May 26, 1997 + 8 more
10 episodes aired on May 26, 1997: "Ep. #2551", "Monday, May 26, 1997", "My Club Rules!", "No Surrender, No Retreat", and 6 more.
Two Guys, a Girl and How They Met · The World's Most Wanted Man + 3 more
5 episodes aired on May 26, 1998: "Two Guys, a Girl and How They Met", "The World's Most Wanted Man", "On the Rocks", "Andy Kindler", and 1 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.
TLC's "No Scrubs" 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
*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.
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.
Sports
Athletes, events, and moments from May 26 across the 1990s.
Jason Adesanya, Belgian footballer
Jason Adesanya, Belgian footballer
Ralph Horween, American football player and coach (born 1896)
Ralph Horween, American football player and coach (born 1896)
Micah Parsons, American football player
Micah Parsons, American football player
Full Events Archive
Highlights
Lauda Air Flight 004
Lauda Air Flight 004 breaks apart in mid-air and crashes in the Phu Toei National Park in the Suphan Buri province of Thailand, killing all 223 people on board.
Read more →Late Night with Conan O'Brien
"Thomas Calabro, Ann Miller, Sarn Philips" (Season 1994, Episode 96) aired on 1994-05-26.
Read more →The world was watching. Here's what dominated the headlines:
Zviad Gamsakhurdia
Zviad Gamsakhurdia becomes the first elected President of the Republic of Georgia in the post-Soviet era.
Lauda Air Flight 004
Lauda Air Flight 004 breaks apart in mid-air and crashes in the Phu Toei National Park in the Suphan Buri province of Thailand, killing all 223 people on board.
Ah Young
Ah Young, South Korean singer and actress
Gong Myung
Gong Myung, South Korean actor
The Supreme Court of the United States rules in New Jersey v. New York that Ellis Island, the historic gateway for millions of immigrants, is mainly in the state of New Jersey, not New York.
The first "National Sorry Day" is held in Australia. Reconciliation events are held nationally, and attended by over a million people.
A MIAT Mongolian Airlines Harbin Y-12 crashes near Erdenet, Orkhon Province, Mongolia, resulting in 28 deaths.
On the field and off it, athletes were making history:
Ralph Horween
Ralph Horween, American football player and coach (born 1896)
Micah Parsons
Micah Parsons, American football player
Must-see TV was a real thing — and this is what filled the airwaves:
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
"Thomas Calabro, Ann Miller, Sarn Philips" (Season 1994, Episode 96) aired on 1994-05-26.
Legends of the Hidden Temple
"The Diary of Dr. Livingston" (Season 2, Episode 7) aired on 1994-05-26.
The Late Show with David Letterman
"Rosie O'Donnell, Laurie Morgan, Bronson Pinchot" (Season 1994, Episode 86) aired on 1994-05-26.
Dennis Miller Live
"Fitness" (Season 2, Episode 20) aired on 1995-05-26.
"Sarah Jessica Parker, Norm Macdonald, Elastica" (Season 1995, Episode 91) aired on 1995-05-26.
"And If They Lay Us Down to Rest... (1)" (Season 1, Episode 22) aired on 1996-05-26.
"In Your House: Beware of Dog" (Season 1996, Episode 5) aired on 1996-05-26.
"Vietnam: A Television History: Roots of a War (1946-1954)" (Season 9, Episode 13) aired on 1997-05-26.
"Two Guys, a Girl and How They Met" (Season 1, Episode 11) aired on 1998-05-26.
"Andy Kindler" (Season 1998, Episode 67) aired on 1998-05-26.
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 — TLC, "No Scrubs"
#3 on TRL — Ricky Martin, "Livin' la Vida Loca"
#4 on TRL — Korn, "Freak On A Leash"
#5 on TRL — Eminem, "My Name Is"
#6 on TRL — Limp Bizkit, "Nookie"
#7 on TRL — Britney Spears, "...Baby One More Time"
#8 on TRL — Sugar Ray, "Every Morning"
#9 on TRL — *NSYNC, "I Drive Myself Crazy"
#10 on TRL — Destiny's Child, "Bills, Bills, Bills"
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