June 8 across the 1990s: the news was dominated by The first World Oceans Day is celebrated, coinciding with th…, TRL was counting down the most-requested videos on MTV, and 30 episodes were airing across the dial. Here's the full picture, year by year.
In the News
The headlines that defined June 8 across the 1990s.
The first World Oceans Day is celebrated, coinciding with the Earth Summit held …
The first World Oceans Day is celebrated, coinciding with the Earth Summit held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Downed U.S. Air Force pilot Captain Scott O'Grady is rescued by U.S. Marines in …
Downed U.S. Air Force pilot Captain Scott O'Grady is rescued by U.S. Marines in Bosnia.
Sani Abacha, Nigerian general and politician, 10th President of Nigeria (born 19…
Sani Abacha, Nigerian general and politician, 10th President of Nigeria (born 1943)
What Was On TV
Before DVR, before streaming — if you missed it, you missed it. Here's what had everyone talking the next morning.
Bill Walton, Paul Rudnick, Barry Clifford · Tom Snyder + 4 more
6 episodes aired on June 8, 1994: "Bill Walton, Paul Rudnick, Barry Clifford", "Tom Snyder", "-", "Marthon Mensch", and 2 more.
Susan Powter · Cathy Moriarty, Kenny Kingston + 3 more
5 episodes aired on June 8, 1995: "Susan Powter", "Cathy Moriarty, Kenny Kingston", "Who Killed the Movie Mogul?", "Pregnant Pause", and 1 more.
Bruce Hornsby, Los Lobos, Bob Weir, Bryan Adams, Phish, Kenny Wayne Shepherd · Whitehead Brothers/ Jon B/ Mista + 1 more
3 episodes aired on June 8, 1996: "Bruce Hornsby, Los Lobos, Bob Weir, Bryan Adams, Phish, Kenny Wayne Shepherd", "Whitehead Brothers/ Jon B/ Mista", "1996 MTV Movie Awards".
Chelli's in Charge · Diving In + 3 more
5 episodes aired on June 8, 1997: "Chelli's in Charge", "Diving In", "King of the Ring", "The Prophecy, Couch Potato, Love Over the Counter, Imaginary Friend & Last Man on Earth", and 1 more.
Dream Date · June 8, 1998 + 7 more
9 episodes aired on June 8, 1998: "Dream Date", "June 8, 1998", "Who Knew?", "I Heard You Call My Name", and 5 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sports
Athletes, events, and moments from June 8 across the 1990s.
Ferland Mendy, French footballer
Ferland Mendy, French footballer
Full Events Archive
Highlights
GP Express Airlines Flight 861
GP Express Airlines Flight 861 crashes on approach to Anniston Regional Airport in Anniston, Alabama, killing three.
Read more →Late Night with Conan O'Brien
"Bill Walton, Paul Rudnick, Barry Clifford" (Season 1994, Episode 99) aired on 1994-06-08.
Read more →The world was watching. Here's what dominated the headlines:
World Oceans Day
The first World Oceans Day is celebrated, coinciding with the Earth Summit held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
GP Express Airlines Flight 861
GP Express Airlines Flight 861 crashes on approach to Anniston Regional Airport in Anniston, Alabama, killing three.
Liv Morgan
Liv Morgan, American professional wrestler
Captain (United States O-3)
Downed U.S. Air Force pilot Captain Scott O'Grady is rescued by U.S. Marines in Bosnia.
Juan Carlos Onganía, Argentine general and politician, 35th President of Argentina (born 1914)
Sani Abacha, Nigerian general and politician, 10th President of Nigeria (born 1943)
On the field and off it, athletes were making history:
Must-see TV was a real thing — and this is what filled the airwaves:
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
"Bill Walton, Paul Rudnick, Barry Clifford" (Season 1994, Episode 99) aired on 1994-06-08.
The Critic
"Marthon Mensch" (Season 1, Episode 8) aired on 1994-06-08.
Dinosaurs
"Earl, Don't Be a Hero" (Season 4, Episode 2) aired on 1994-06-08.
The Late Show with David Letterman
"Mariel Hemmingway, George Miller, Mandy Patinkin" (Season 1994, Episode 90) aired on 1994-06-08.
"Cathy Moriarty, Kenny Kingston" (Season 1995, Episode 97) aired on 1995-06-08.
"Mike Myers, Paula Poundstone, Seal" (Season 1995, Episode 95) aired on 1995-06-08.
"Bruce Hornsby, Los Lobos, Bob Weir, Bryan Adams, Phish, Kenny Wayne Shepherd" (Season 1996, Episode 23) aired on 1996-06-08.
"1996 MTV Movie Awards" (Season 1996, Episode 1) aired on 1996-06-08.
"The Prophecy, Couch Potato, Love Over the Counter, Imaginary Friend & Last Man on Earth" (Season 1, Episode 3) aired on 1997-06-08.
"Observatories: Stonehenge To The Space Telescopes" (Season 4, Episode 11) aired on 1997-06-08.
"Jon Cryer" (Season 1998, Episode 74) aired on 1998-06-08.
"Whoopi Goldberg, Janeane Garofalo" (Season 1998, Episode 88) aired on 1998-06-08.
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 — Jennifer Lopez, "If You Had My Love"
#4 on TRL — TLC, "No Scrubs"
#5 on TRL — Korn, "Freak On A Leash"
#6 on TRL — Eminem, "My Name Is"
#7 on TRL — Limp Bizkit, "Nookie"
#8 on TRL — Destiny's Child, "Bills, Bills, Bills"
#9 on TRL — Sugar Ray, "Every Morning"
#10 on TRL — Savage Garden, "I Want You"
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