June 18 across the 1990s: the news was dominated by Kofoworola Abeni Pratt, the first black Chief Nursing Office…, 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 18 across the 1990s.
Kofoworola Abeni Pratt, the first black Chief Nursing Officer of Nigeria (born 1…
Kofoworola Abeni Pratt, the first black Chief Nursing Officer of Nigeria (born 1910)
Propair Flight 420 crashes near Montréal–Mirabel International Airport in Quebec…
Propair Flight 420 crashes near Montréal–Mirabel International Airport in Quebec, Canada, killing 11.
What Was On TV
Before DVR, before streaming — if you missed it, you missed it. Here's what had everyone talking the next morning.
Al Jarreau (host), Kathleen Battle · Dweezil & Ahmet Zappa, Fredrique, G-Love & Special Sauce + 6 more
8 episodes aired on June 18, 1994: "Al Jarreau (host), Kathleen Battle", "Dweezil & Ahmet Zappa, Fredrique, G-Love & Special Sauce", "Philip Bailey/ For Real", "Hong Kong Special Edition", and 4 more.
Dad Gets Canned · Cholesterol
2 episodes aired on June 18, 1995: "Dad Gets Canned", "Cholesterol".
Marc Maron (guest host), Robert Loggia · A Litany For Survival: The Life and Work of Audre Lorde + 2 more
4 episodes aired on June 18, 1996: "Marc Maron (guest host), Robert Loggia", "A Litany For Survival: The Life and Work of Audre Lorde", "Sarah Jessica Parker, Marv Albert, Lyle Lovett", "Episode 7".
Ep. #2568 · Noah and the Ark: Voyage to a New Beginning + 7 more
9 episodes aired on June 18, 1997: "Ep. #2568", "Noah and the Ark: Voyage to a New Beginning", "Past & Present Danger", "Beauty and the Butt", and 5 more.
Sleeper · El Nino + 3 more
5 episodes aired on June 18, 1998: "Sleeper", "El Nino", "Cathy Lee Crosby", "Sam Donaldson, Gloria Reuben, Babyface & Des'ree", 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Santana's "Smooth" 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 18 across the decade.
Peter Allen, Australian singer-songwriter and pianist (born 1944)…
Peter Allen, Australian singer-songwriter and pianist (born 1944)
Dennis Lloyd, Israeli musician, producer, singer, songwriter, and multi-instrume…
Dennis Lloyd, Israeli musician, producer, singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist
Takeoff, American rapper (died 2022)
Takeoff, American rapper (died 2022)
Trippie Redd, American rapper
Trippie Redd, American rapper
Sports
Athletes, events, and moments from June 18 across the 1990s.
The Troubles: Members of the Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF) attack a crowded pub w…
The Troubles: Members of the Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF) attack a crowded pub with assault rifles in Loughinisland, Northern Ireland. Six Catholic civilians are killed and five wounded. It was crowded with people watching the 1994 FIFA World Cup.
Alen Halilović, Croatian footballer
Alen Halilović, Croatian footballer
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Peter Allen (musician)
Peter Allen, Australian singer-songwriter and pianist (born 1944)
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Craig Rodwell
Craig Rodwell, American activist, founded the Oscar Wilde Bookshop (born 1940)
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Craig Rodwell, American activist, founded the Oscar Wilde Bookshop (born 1940)
Wikipedia →The world was watching. Here's what dominated the headlines:
Luke Adam
Luke Adam, Canadian ice hockey player
Sandra Izbașa
Sandra Izbașa, Romanian gymnast
Derek Stepan
Derek Stepan, American ice hockey player
Christian Taylor (athlete)
Christian Taylor, American triple jumper
Kofoworola Abeni Pratt, the first black Chief Nursing Officer of Nigeria (born 1910)
Propair Flight 420 crashes near Montréal–Mirabel International Airport in Quebec, Canada, killing 11.
The decade's soundtrack was electric. These artists were making waves:
Peter Allen (musician)
Peter Allen, Australian singer-songwriter and pianist (born 1944)
Dennis Lloyd
Dennis Lloyd, Israeli musician, producer, singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist
Takeoff (rapper)
Takeoff, American rapper (died 2022)
Trippie Redd
Trippie Redd, American rapper
On the field and off it, athletes were making history:
The Troubles
The Troubles: Members of the Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF) attack a crowded pub with assault rifles in Loughinisland, Northern Ireland. Six Catholic civilians are killed and five wounded. It was crowded with people watching the 1994 FIFA World Cup.
Alen Halilović
Alen Halilović, Croatian footballer
Must-see TV was a real thing — and this is what filled the airwaves:
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
"Dweezil & Ahmet Zappa, Fredrique, G-Love & Special Sauce" (Season 1994, Episode 107) aired on 1994-06-18.
Soul Train
"Philip Bailey/ For Real" (Season 23, Episode 31) aired on 1994-06-18.
Cops
"Hong Kong Special Edition" (Season 6, Episode 39) aired on 1994-06-18.
Harts of the West
"Jake and Duke's Excellent Adventure" (Season 1, Episode 15) aired on 1994-06-18.
"Al Jarreau (host), Kathleen Battle" (Season 1994, Episode 23) aired on 1994-06-18.
"Sneak Preview Show #1" (Season 1994, Episode 1) aired on 1994-06-18.
"Billy Ray Cyrus, Carlene Carter, Sawyer Brown, Rick Trevino" (Season 1, Episode 3) aired on 1994-06-18.
"Marc Maron (guest host), Robert Loggia" (Season 1996, Episode 77) aired on 1996-06-18.
"A Litany For Survival: The Life and Work of Audre Lorde" (Season 9, Episode 4) aired on 1996-06-18.
"Sarah Jessica Parker, Marv Albert, Lyle Lovett" (Season 1996, Episode 98) aired on 1996-06-18.
"Noah and the Ark: Voyage to a New Beginning" (Season 1997, Episode 10) aired on 1997-06-18.
"Bobcat Goldthwait" (Season 1997, Episode 82) aired on 1997-06-18.
"Matt Lauer, Ruthie Bolton-Holifield, Mighty Mighty Bosstones" (Season 1997, Episode 97) aired on 1997-06-18.
"Cathy Lee Crosby" (Season 1998, Episode 80) aired on 1998-06-18.
"Sam Donaldson, Gloria Reuben, Babyface & Des'ree" (Season 1998, Episode 96) aired on 1998-06-18.
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 — Ricky Martin, "Livin' la Vida Loca"
#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 — Savage Garden, "I Want You"
#8 on TRL — Limp Bizkit, "Nookie"
#9 on TRL — Sugar Ray, "Every Morning"
#10 on TRL — Santana, "Smooth"
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