May 27 across the 1990s: the news was dominated by Robert B. Meyner, American lawyer and politician, 44th Gover…, TRL was counting down the most-requested videos on MTV, and 26 episodes were airing across the dial. Here's the full picture, year by year.
In the News
The headlines that defined May 27 across the 1990s.
Robert B. Meyner, American lawyer and politician, 44th Governor of New Jersey (b…
Robert B. Meyner, American lawyer and politician, 44th Governor of New Jersey (born 1908)
First Chechen War: Russian president Boris Yeltsin meets with Chechen rebels for…
First Chechen War: Russian president Boris Yeltsin meets with Chechen rebels for the first time and negotiates a cease-fire.
The 1997 Central Texas tornado outbreak occurs, spawning multiple tornadoes in C…
The 1997 Central Texas tornado outbreak occurs, spawning multiple tornadoes in Central Texas, including the F5 that killed 27 in Jarrell.
Oklahoma City bombing: Michael Fortier is sentenced to 12 years in prison and fi…
Oklahoma City bombing: Michael Fortier is sentenced to 12 years in prison and fined $200,000 for failing to warn authorities about the terrorist plot.
Space Shuttle Discovery is launched on STS-96, the first shuttle mission to dock…
Space Shuttle Discovery is launched on STS-96, the first shuttle mission to dock with the International Space Station.
What Was On TV
Before DVR, before streaming — if you missed it, you missed it. Here's what had everyone talking the next morning.
Gilbert Godfried, Jamie Farr, Radiators · - + 4 more
6 episodes aired on May 27, 1994: "Gilbert Godfried, Jamie Farr, Radiators", "-", "Dinah Manoff", ""The Flintstones" (Season 6, Episode ?) aired on 1994-05-27.", and 2 more.
Vanessa Marcil (host), Sting, M People, REM, Van Morrison, Stereo MC · Branford Marsalis/ Fabu/ Changing Faces/ Keith Murray
2 episodes aired on May 27, 1995: "Vanessa Marcil (host), Sting, M People, REM, Van Morrison, Stereo MC", "Branford Marsalis/ Fabu/ Changing Faces/ Keith Murray".
John Berry · May 27, 1996
2 episodes aired on May 27, 1996: "John Berry", "May 27, 1996".
Ep. #2552 · Tuesday, May 27, 1997 + 5 more
7 episodes aired on May 27, 1997: "Ep. #2552", "Tuesday, May 27, 1997", "Innocence Lost: The Plea", "5/27/97", and 3 more.
Meditations on the Abyss · Ike's Wee Wee + 3 more
5 episodes aired on May 27, 1998: "Meditations on the Abyss", "Ike's Wee Wee", "Framed", "Matthew Perry", 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 27 across the 1990s.
Jonas Hector, German footballer
Jonas Hector, German footballer
Sebastien Dewaest, Belgian footballer
Sebastien Dewaest, Belgian footballer · Mário Rui, Portuguese footballer · Armando Sadiku, Albanian footballer · Eneli Vals, Estonian footballer
Jeison Murillo, Colombian footballer
Jeison Murillo, Colombian footballer
Maximilian Arnold, German footballer
Maximilian Arnold, German footballer · João Cancelo, Portuguese footballer · Aymeric Laporte, French-Spanish footballer
Yoán Moncada, Cuban baseball player
Yoán Moncada, Cuban baseball player
Daniel Jones, American football player
Daniel Jones, American football player · Konrad Laimer, Austrian footballer
Josep Martínez, Spanish footballer
Josep Martínez, Spanish footballer
Matheus Cunha, Brazilian footballer
Matheus Cunha, Brazilian footballer
Full Events Archive
Highlights
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
"Gilbert Godfried, Jamie Farr, Radiators" (Season 1994, Episode 97) aired on 1994-05-27.
Read more →The world was watching. Here's what dominated the headlines:
Yenew Alamirew
Yenew Alamirew, Ethiopian runner
Chris Colfer
Chris Colfer, American actor and singer
Marcus Krüger
Marcus Kruger, Swedish ice hockey player
Robert B. Meyner
Robert B. Meyner, American lawyer and politician, 44th Governor of New Jersey (born 1908)
First Chechen War: Russian president Boris Yeltsin meets with Chechen rebels for the first time and negotiates a cease-fire.
The 1997 Central Texas tornado outbreak occurs, spawning multiple tornadoes in Central Texas, including the F5 that killed 27 in Jarrell.
Oklahoma City bombing: Michael Fortier is sentenced to 12 years in prison and fined $200,000 for failing to warn authorities about the terrorist plot.
Space Shuttle Discovery is launched on STS-96, the first shuttle mission to dock with the International Space Station.
On the field and off it, athletes were making history:
Jonas Hector
Jonas Hector, German footballer
Sébastien Dewaest
Sebastien Dewaest, Belgian footballer
Mário Rui
Mário Rui, Portuguese footballer
Eneli Kutter
Eneli Vals, Estonian footballer
Must-see TV was a real thing — and this is what filled the airwaves:
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
"Gilbert Godfried, Jamie Farr, Radiators" (Season 1994, Episode 97) aired on 1994-05-27.
The Flintstones
"The Flintstones" (Season 6, Episode ?) aired on 1994-05-27.
Dennis Miller Live
"Sexual Harassment" (Season 1, Episode 6) aired on 1994-05-27.
The Late Show with David Letterman
"The Pretenders, Daniel Stern" (Season 1994, Episode 87) aired on 1994-05-27.
"Vanessa Marcil (host), Sting, M People, REM, Van Morrison, Stereo MC" (Season 1995, Episode 20) aired on 1995-05-27.
"Branford Marsalis/ Fabu/ Changing Faces/ Keith Murray" (Season 24, Episode 28) aired on 1995-05-27.
"Matthew Perry" (Season 1998, Episode 68) aired on 1998-05-27.
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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