June 16 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.
Ed McMahon, Cathy Moriarty, Terry Murphy · Mark Harmon + 2 more
4 episodes aired on June 16, 1994: "Ed McMahon, Cathy Moriarty, Terry Murphy", "Mark Harmon", "Erik Estrada", "Jon Lovitz, Sandra Bullock, Spin Doctors".
Rosie O'Donnell (guest host), Bill Pullman · Fathers' Day + 2 more
4 episodes aired on June 16, 1995: "Rosie O'Donnell (guest host), Bill Pullman", "Fathers' Day", "The Dumbing of America", "Jerry Lewis, Bill Bradley, Primus".
Bag O' Tricks · Donny's Mother + 2 more
4 episodes aired on June 16, 1996: "Bag O' Tricks", "Donny's Mother", "Winds of Change (I)", "Paving America".
Ep. #2566 · Monday, June 16, 1997 + 9 more
11 episodes aired on June 16, 1997: "Ep. #2566", "Monday, June 16, 1997", "Intersections in Real Time", "Vietnam: A Television History: America's Enemy", and 7 more.
The Band · William Shatner + 2 more
4 episodes aired on June 16, 1998: "The Band", "William Shatner", "David Duchovny, Stevie Nicks", "Episode 362".
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 16 across the decade.
John Newman, English musician, singer, songwriter and record producer…
John Newman, English musician, singer, songwriter and record producer
Joe McElderry, English singer-songwriter
Joe McElderry, English singer-songwriter
Gnash, American singer, songwriter, rapper, DJ and record producer…
Gnash, American singer, songwriter, rapper, DJ and record producer
Kristen Pfaff, American bass player and songwriter (born 1967)…
Kristen Pfaff, American bass player and songwriter (born 1967)
Ki Hui-hyeon, South Korean singer-songwriter and actress
Ki Hui-hyeon, South Korean singer-songwriter and actress
Snail Mail, American singer-songwriter
Snail Mail, American singer-songwriter
Sports
Athletes, events, and moments from June 16 across the 1990s.
Justin Jefferson, American football player
Justin Jefferson, American football player · Ibrahima Koné, Malian footballer
Full Events Archive
Highlights
John Newman (singer)
John Newman, English musician, singer, songwriter and record producer
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Late Night with Conan O'Brien
"Ed McMahon, Cathy Moriarty, Terry Murphy" (Season 1994, Episode 105) aired on 1994-06-16.
Read more →The world was watching. Here's what dominated the headlines:
Siya Kolisi
Siya Kolisi, South African rugby player
Matt Moylan
Matt Moylan, Australian rugby league player
Vladimir Morozov (swimmer)
Vladimir Morozov, Russian swimmer
Park Bo-gum
Park Bo-gum, South Korean actor
Fifty people are killed in the Daïat Labguer (M'sila) massacre in Algeria.
The decade's soundtrack was electric. These artists were making waves:
John Newman (singer)
John Newman, English musician, singer, songwriter and record producer
Joe McElderry
Joe McElderry, English singer-songwriter
Gnash (musician)
Gnash, American singer, songwriter, rapper, DJ and record producer
Kristen Pfaff
Kristen Pfaff, American bass player and songwriter (born 1967)
On the field and off it, athletes were making history:
Justin Jefferson
Justin Jefferson, American football player
Ibrahima Koné (footballer, born 1999)
Ibrahima Koné, Malian footballer
Must-see TV was a real thing — and this is what filled the airwaves:
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
"Ed McMahon, Cathy Moriarty, Terry Murphy" (Season 1994, Episode 105) aired on 1994-06-16.
The Late Show with David Letterman
"Jon Lovitz, Sandra Bullock, Spin Doctors" (Season 1994, Episode 96) aired on 1994-06-16.
Dennis Miller Live
"The Dumbing of America" (Season 2, Episode 23) aired on 1995-06-16.
The Late Show with David Letterman
"Jerry Lewis, Bill Bradley, Primus" (Season 1995, Episode 101) aired on 1995-06-16.
"Rosie O'Donnell (guest host), Bill Pullman" (Season 1995, Episode 70) aired on 1995-06-16.
"Vietnam: A Television History: America's Enemy" (Season 9, Episode 17) aired on 1997-06-16.
"Marlon Wayans & Shawn Wayans" (Season 1997, Episode 80) aired on 1997-06-16.
"George Carlin, Nick Chinlund, James Taylor" (Season 1997, Episode 95) aired on 1997-06-16.
"William Shatner" (Season 1998, Episode 78) aired on 1998-06-16.
"David Duchovny, Stevie Nicks" (Season 1998, Episode 94) aired on 1998-06-16.
The digital revolution was just getting started:
Astronomy Picture of the Day
The Astronomy Picture of the Day website is launched.
Wikipedia →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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