June 3 across the 1990s: the news was dominated by Robert Noyce, American physicist and businessman, co-founded…, TRL was counting down the most-requested videos on MTV, and 29 episodes were airing across the dial. Here's the full picture, year by year.
In the News
The headlines that defined June 3 across the 1990s.
Robert Noyce, American physicist and businessman, co-founded the Intel Corporati…
Robert Noyce, American physicist and businessman, co-founded the Intel Corporation (born 1927)
Mount Unzen erupts in Kyūshū, Japan, killing 43 people, all of them either resea…
Mount Unzen erupts in Kyūshū, Japan, killing 43 people, all of them either researchers or journalists.
Australian Aboriginal land rights are recognised in Mabo v Queensland (No 2), a …
Australian Aboriginal land rights are recognised in Mabo v Queensland (No 2), a case brought by Torres Strait Islander Eddie Mabo which led to the Native Title Act 1993 overturning the long-held colonial assumption of terra nullius.
Yeoh Ghim Seng, Singaporean politician, acting President of Singapore (born 1918…
Yeoh Ghim Seng, Singaporean politician, acting President of Singapore (born 1918)
After suffering a mechanical failure, a high speed train derails at Eschede, Ger…
After suffering a mechanical failure, a high speed train derails at Eschede, Germany, killing 101 people.
What Was On TV
Before DVR, before streaming — if you missed it, you missed it. Here's what had everyone talking the next morning.
Carol Alt · Mary Lou Retton + 1 more
3 episodes aired on June 3, 1994: "Carol Alt", "Mary Lou Retton", "The Heart-Shaped Pillow of Annie Taylor".
Donna Summer/ Shabba Ranks/ Monica Arnold · Best of Cops #3
2 episodes aired on June 3, 1995: "Donna Summer/ Shabba Ranks/ Monica Arnold", "Best of Cops #3".
Bruce Jenner, Kris Jenner · Death Mask + 4 more
6 episodes aired on June 3, 1996: "Bruce Jenner, Kris Jenner", "Death Mask", "Jeffrey Dahmer: The Monster Within", "June 3, 1996", and 2 more.
Ep. #2557 · Tuesday, June 3, 1997 + 7 more
9 episodes aired on June 3, 1997: "Ep. #2557", "Tuesday, June 3, 1997", "Hot Guns", "Nobody's Business", and 5 more.
Darkness Ascending · Conjoined Fetus Lady + 3 more
5 episodes aired on June 3, 1998: "Darkness Ascending", "Conjoined Fetus Lady", "David Boreanaz", "Sarah Jessica Parker, Bill Bradley, Chase Butrell", 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sports
Athletes, events, and moments from June 3 across the 1990s.
Yordano Ventura, Dominican baseball player (died 2017)
Yordano Ventura, Dominican baseball player (died 2017)
Mario Götze, German footballer
Mario Götze, German footballer
Otto Porter Jr., American basketball player
Otto Porter Jr., American basketball player
Harrison Bader, American baseball player
Harrison Bader, American baseball player
Full Events Archive
Highlights
Mount Unzen
Mount Unzen erupts in Kyūshū, Japan, killing 43 people, all of them either researchers or journalists.
Read more →Legends of the Hidden Temple
"The Heart-Shaped Pillow of Annie Taylor" (Season 2, Episode 9) aired on 1994-06-03.
Read more →The world was watching. Here's what dominated the headlines:
Robert Noyce
Robert Noyce, American physicist and businessman, co-founded the Intel Corporation (born 1927)
Mount Unzen
Mount Unzen erupts in Kyūshū, Japan, killing 43 people, all of them either researchers or journalists.
Brian Bevan
Brian Bevan, Australian rugby league player (born 1924)
Katia and Maurice Krafft
Katia Krafft, French volcanologist and geologist (born 1942)
Australian Aboriginal land rights are recognised in Mabo v Queensland (No 2), a case brought by Torres Strait Islander Eddie Mabo which led to the Native Title Act 1993 overturning the long-held colonial assumption of terra nullius.
Yeoh Ghim Seng, Singaporean politician, acting President of Singapore (born 1918)
After suffering a mechanical failure, a high speed train derails at Eschede, Germany, killing 101 people.
On the field and off it, athletes were making history:
Yordano Ventura
Yordano Ventura, Dominican baseball player (died 2017)
Mario Götze
Mario Götze, German footballer
Otto Porter Jr.
Otto Porter Jr., American basketball player
Harrison Bader
Harrison Bader, American baseball player
Must-see TV was a real thing — and this is what filled the airwaves:
Legends of the Hidden Temple
"The Heart-Shaped Pillow of Annie Taylor" (Season 2, Episode 9) aired on 1994-06-03.
Soul Train
"Donna Summer/ Shabba Ranks/ Monica Arnold" (Season 24, Episode 29) aired on 1995-06-03.
Cops
"Best of Cops #3" (Season 7, Episode 34) aired on 1995-06-03.
The Price is Right
"Mon, Jun 3, 1996" (Season 1996, Episode 108) aired on 1996-06-03.
"Jeffrey Dahmer: The Monster Within" (Season 1996, Episode 2) aired on 1996-06-03.
"Martin Short, Jimmy Vassar, Bryan Adams" (Season 1996, Episode 87) aired on 1996-06-03.
"Elayne Boosler" (Season 1997, Episode 73) aired on 1997-06-03.
"Michael Richards, Rick Reynolds, Steve Winwood" (Season 1997, Episode 86) aired on 1997-06-03.
"David Boreanaz" (Season 1998, Episode 72) aired on 1998-06-03.
"Sarah Jessica Parker, Bill Bradley, Chase Butrell" (Season 1998, Episode 85) aired on 1998-06-03.
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 — Backstreet Boys, "I Want It That Way"
#3 on TRL — TLC, "No Scrubs"
#4 on TRL — Jennifer Lopez, "If You Had My Love"
#5 on TRL — Korn, "Freak On A Leash"
#6 on TRL — Eminem, "My Name Is"
#7 on TRL — Limp Bizkit, "Nookie"
#8 on TRL — Britney Spears, "...Baby One More Time"
#9 on TRL — Sugar Ray, "Every Morning"
#10 on TRL — *NSYNC, "I Drive Myself Crazy"
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