June 14 across the 1990s: TRL was counting down the most-requested videos on MTV, 28 episodes were airing across the dial, and the music world had stories to tell. Here's the full picture, year by year.
What Was On TV
Before DVR, before streaming — if you missed it, you missed it. Here's what had everyone talking the next morning.
Linda Blair, Helen Thomas, Spanic Boys · Daphne Zuniga + 4 more
6 episodes aired on June 14, 1994: "Linda Blair, Helen Thomas, Spanic Boys", "Daphne Zuniga", "Matthew Broderick", "The Lucky Medallion of Atocha", and 2 more.
Rosie O'Donnell (guest host), RuPaul · Vicki Lawrence + 4 more
6 episodes aired on June 14, 1995: "Rosie O'Donnell (guest host), RuPaul", "Vicki Lawrence", "Autopsy", "Shifting Winds", and 2 more.
Jeff Ross (guest host), Ice-T · End of a Marriage + 3 more
5 episodes aired on June 14, 1996: "Jeff Ross (guest host), Ice-T", "End of a Marriage", "Common Sense", "Kelsey Grammer, Amber Valletta, Ozzy Osborne", and 1 more.
John Fogerty, Keb Mo', Jonny Lang · Ape-pocalypse Now! + 5 more
7 episodes aired on June 14, 1997: "John Fogerty, Keb Mo', Jonny Lang", "Ape-pocalypse Now!", "Fort Myers, FL 3", "The Family Hour", and 3 more.
Soul Sacrifice · The Wild Side of New York + 1 more
3 episodes aired on June 14, 1998: "Soul Sacrifice", "The Wild Side of New York", "O.J., Nicole and Ron: Countdown to Murder".
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Music
From chart-toppers to birthdays to passings — what the music world was up to on June 14 across the decade.
Gunna, American rapper
Gunna, American rapper
Rory Gallagher, Irish singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer (born 1948)…
Rory Gallagher, Irish singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer (born 1948)
Fujii Kaze, Japanese singer-songwriter
Fujii Kaze, Japanese singer-songwriter
Sports
Athletes, events, and moments from June 14 across the 1990s.
Kostas Manolas, Greek footballer
Kostas Manolas, Greek footballer
The 1994 Vancouver Stanley Cup riot occurs after the New York Rangers defeat the…
The 1994 Vancouver Stanley Cup riot occurs after the New York Rangers defeat the Vancouver Canucks to win the Stanley Cup, causing an estimated C$1.1 million, leading to 200 arrests and injuries.
David Bangala, French football defender
David Bangala, French football defender
Bernie Faloney, American-Canadian football player and sportscaster (born 1932)
Bernie Faloney, American-Canadian football player and sportscaster (born 1932)
Full Events Archive
Highlights
Karoline Bjerkeli Grøvdal
Karoline Bjerkeli Grøvdal, Norwegian long-distance runner
Read more →The world was watching. Here's what dominated the headlines:
Patrice Cormier
Patrice Cormier, Canadian ice hockey player
Karoline Bjerkeli Grøvdal
Karoline Bjerkeli Grøvdal, Norwegian long-distance runner
Jesy Nelson
Jesy Nelson, English singer
Peggy Ashcroft
Peggy Ashcroft, English actress (born 1907)
The decade's soundtrack was electric. These artists were making waves:
Gunna (rapper)
Gunna, American rapper
Rory Gallagher
Rory Gallagher, Irish singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer (born 1948)
Fujii Kaze
Fujii Kaze, Japanese singer-songwriter
On the field and off it, athletes were making history:
Kostas Manolas
Kostas Manolas, Greek footballer
Bernie Faloney
Bernie Faloney, American-Canadian football player and sportscaster (born 1932)
The 1994 Vancouver Stanley Cup riot occurs after the New York Rangers defeat the Vancouver Canucks to win the Stanley Cup, causing an estimated C$1.1 million, leading to 200 arrests and injuries.
Must-see TV was a real thing — and this is what filled the airwaves:
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
"Linda Blair, Helen Thomas, Spanic Boys" (Season 1994, Episode 103) aired on 1994-06-14.
Legends of the Hidden Temple
"The Lucky Medallion of Atocha" (Season 2, Episode 12) aired on 1994-06-14.
POV
"One Nation Under God" (Season 7, Episode 2) aired on 1994-06-14.
The Late Show with David Letterman
"Ted Danson, David Byrne, Carl Reiner" (Season 1994, Episode 94) aired on 1994-06-14.
"Rosie O'Donnell (guest host), RuPaul" (Season 1995, Episode 68) aired on 1995-06-14.
"Dan Rather, Steven Wright, Stephen Stills" (Season 1995, Episode 99) aired on 1995-06-14.
"Jeff Ross (guest host), Ice-T" (Season 1996, Episode 76) aired on 1996-06-14.
"Kelsey Grammer, Amber Valletta, Ozzy Osborne" (Season 1996, Episode 96) aired on 1996-06-14.
"John Fogerty, Keb Mo', Jonny Lang" (Season 1997, Episode 21) aired on 1997-06-14.
"Ape-pocalypse Now!" (Season 1, Episode 25) aired on 1997-06-14.
"The Family Hour" (Season 4, Episode 22) aired on 1997-06-14.
"The Tami Show" (Season 4, Episode 19) aired on 1997-06-14.
"O.J., Nicole and Ron: Countdown to Murder" (Season 2, Episode 12) aired on 1998-06-14.
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 — Ricky Martin, "Livin' la Vida Loca"
#3 on TRL — Jennifer Lopez, "If You Had My Love"
#4 on TRL — TLC, "No Scrubs"
#5 on TRL — Destiny's Child, "Bills, Bills, Bills"
#6 on TRL — Eminem, "My Name Is"
#7 on TRL — Korn, "Freak On A Leash"
#8 on TRL — Limp Bizkit, "Nookie"
#9 on TRL — Sugar Ray, "Every Morning"
#10 on TRL — Savage Garden, "I Want You"
By Year
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