June 17 across the 1990s: the news was dominated by Apartheid: The South African Parliament repeals the Populati…, TRL was counting down the most-requested videos on MTV, and 32 episodes were airing across the dial. Here's the full picture, year by year.
In the News
The headlines that defined June 17 across the 1990s.
Apartheid: The South African Parliament repeals the Population Registration Act …
Apartheid: The South African Parliament repeals the Population Registration Act which required racial classification of all South Africans at birth.
A "joint understanding" agreement on arms reduction is signed by U.S. president …
A "joint understanding" agreement on arms reduction is signed by U.S. president George Bush and Russian president Boris Yeltsin (this would be later codified in START II).
Following a televised low-speed highway chase, O. J. Simpson is arrested for the…
Following a televised low-speed highway chase, O. J. Simpson is arrested for the murders of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend Ronald Goldman.
What Was On TV
Before DVR, before streaming — if you missed it, you missed it. Here's what had everyone talking the next morning.
Brian Leetch, Chris Rock, Frank Black · Patrick Stewart + 2 more
4 episodes aired on June 17, 1994: "Brian Leetch, Chris Rock, Frank Black", "Patrick Stewart", "-", "The Mush Pot Hat of Johnny Appleseed".
Stevie Wonder/ Jody Watley/ Vertical Hold · Best of Cops #5 + 3 more
5 episodes aired on June 17, 1995: "Stevie Wonder/ Jody Watley/ Vertical Hold", "Best of Cops #5", "Cafe Tacvba", "The Madman and the Showgirl", and 1 more.
Pilot · June 17, 1996 + 3 more
5 episodes aired on June 17, 1996: "Pilot", "June 17, 1996", "Babes in Joyland", "Vanessa Williams, Jonathan Silverman, Lucile Treganowan", and 1 more.
Ep. #2567 · Nazi Gold + 6 more
8 episodes aired on June 17, 1997: "Ep. #2567", "Nazi Gold", "A Healthy Baby Girl", "David Arquette", and 4 more.
Movements of Fire and Shadow · Old Man + 6 more
8 episodes aired on June 17, 1998: "Movements of Fire and Shadow", "Old Man", "Alexander Calder", "City on the Edge of Forever", and 4 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.
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.
Sports
Athletes, events, and moments from June 17 across the 1990s.
Jordan Henderson, English footballer
Jordan Henderson, English footballer
Amari Cooper, American football player
Amari Cooper, American football player
Clément Lenglet, French footballer
Clément Lenglet, French footballer
Full Events Archive
Highlights
Apartheid
Apartheid: The South African Parliament repeals the Population Registration Act which required racial classification of all South Africans at birth.
Read more →Late Night with Conan O'Brien
"Brian Leetch, Chris Rock, Frank Black" (Season 1994, Episode 106) aired on 1994-06-17.
Read more →The world was watching. Here's what dominated the headlines:
Josh Mansour
Josh Mansour, Australian rugby league player
Apartheid
Apartheid: The South African Parliament repeals the Population Registration Act which required racial classification of all South Africans at birth.
Daniel Tupou
Daniel Tupou, Australian-Tongan rugby league player
George H. W. Bush
A "joint understanding" agreement on arms reduction is signed by U.S. president George Bush and Russian president Boris Yeltsin (this would be later codified in START II).
Following a televised low-speed highway chase, O. J. Simpson is arrested for the murders of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend Ronald Goldman.
On the field and off it, athletes were making history:
Jordan Henderson
Jordan Henderson, English footballer
Amari Cooper
Amari Cooper, American football player
Clément Lenglet
Clément Lenglet, French footballer
Must-see TV was a real thing — and this is what filled the airwaves:
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
"Brian Leetch, Chris Rock, Frank Black" (Season 1994, Episode 106) aired on 1994-06-17.
Legends of the Hidden Temple
"The Mush Pot Hat of Johnny Appleseed" (Season 2, Episode 13) aired on 1994-06-17.
Soul Train
"Stevie Wonder/ Jody Watley/ Vertical Hold" (Season 24, Episode 31) aired on 1995-06-17.
Cops
"Best of Cops #5" (Season 7, Episode 36) aired on 1995-06-17.
"The Madman and the Showgirl" (Season 1, Episode 16) aired on 1995-06-17.
"Hatfields & McCoys: An American Feud" (Season 1996, Episode 47) aired on 1995-06-17.
"Vanessa Williams, Jonathan Silverman, Lucile Treganowan" (Season 1996, Episode 97) aired on 1996-06-17.
"David Arquette" (Season 1997, Episode 81) aired on 1997-06-17.
"Kathy Ireland, Jeremy Holz, Michael Story" (Season 1997, Episode 96) aired on 1997-06-17.
"Bob Saget" (Season 1998, Episode 79) aired on 1998-06-17.
"Ellen Barkin, Jeff Altman, Sonic Youth" (Season 1998, Episode 95) aired on 1998-06-17.
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"
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