June 24 across the 1990s: the news was dominated by A Boeing B-52 Stratofortress crashes at Fairchild Air Force …, TRL was counting down the most-requested videos on MTV, and 27 episodes were airing across the dial. Here's the full picture, year by year.
In the News
The headlines that defined June 24 across the 1990s.
A Boeing B-52 Stratofortress crashes at Fairchild Air Force Base near Spokane, W…
A Boeing B-52 Stratofortress crashes at Fairchild Air Force Base near Spokane, Washington, killing four.
Andrew J. Transue, American politician and attorney Morissette v. United States …
Andrew J. Transue, American politician and attorney Morissette v. United States (born 1903)
What Was On TV
Before DVR, before streaming — if you missed it, you missed it. Here's what had everyone talking the next morning.
James McDaniel, Paul Begala, Sleepy LaBeef · Joe Mantegna + 4 more
6 episodes aired on June 24, 1994: "James McDaniel, Paul Begala, Sleepy LaBeef", "Joe Mantegna", "Dick Clark", "Ep. #7314", and 2 more.
Brandy/ Sean Levert/ Heather B · Best of Cops #6
2 episodes aired on June 24, 1995: "Brandy/ Sean Levert/ Heather B", "Best of Cops #6".
June 24, 1996 · A Little Night Oosik + 2 more
4 episodes aired on June 24, 1996: "June 24, 1996", "A Little Night Oosik", "Conan O'Brien, Eleanor Mondale, Blues Traveler", "Episode 11".
Ep. #2572 · Tuesday, June 24, 1997 + 7 more
9 episodes aired on June 24, 1997: "Ep. #2572", "Tuesday, June 24, 1997", "Jesse's Gone", "Pat Benatar, Maureen McCormick, Sharon Bruneau", and 5 more.
Summer Sucks · Greg Germann + 3 more
5 episodes aired on June 24, 1998: "Summer Sucks", "Greg Germann", "Jennifer Lopez, Chris Eigeman, Largo", "Episode 11", 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 24 across the decade.
Duki, Argentinian rapper
Duki, Argentinian rapper
Sports
Athletes, events, and moments from June 24 across the 1990s.
Richard Sukuta-Pasu, German footballer
Richard Sukuta-Pasu, German footballer
David Alaba, Austrian footballer
David Alaba, Austrian footballer
Rugby World Cup: South Africa defeats New Zealand and Nelson Mandela presents Fr…
Rugby World Cup: South Africa defeats New Zealand and Nelson Mandela presents Francois Pienaar with the Webb Ellis Cup in an iconic post-apartheid moment.
Marcus Coco, Guadeloupean footballer
Marcus Coco, Guadeloupean footballer
Darwin Núñez, Uruguayan footballer
Darwin Núñez, Uruguayan footballer
Full Events Archive
Highlights
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
"James McDaniel, Paul Begala, Sleepy LaBeef" (Season 1994, Episode 111) aired on 1994-06-24.
Read more →The world was watching. Here's what dominated the headlines:
Michael Del Zotto
Michael Del Zotto, Canadian ice hockey player
Aidan Sezer
Aidan Sezer, Australian rugby league player
Rufino Tamayo
Rufino Tamayo, Mexican painter and illustrator (born 1899)
Boeing B-52 Stratofortress
A Boeing B-52 Stratofortress crashes at Fairchild Air Force Base near Spokane, Washington, killing four.
Sumner Locke Elliott, Australian-American author and playwright (born 1917)
Andrew J. Transue, American politician and attorney Morissette v. United States (born 1903)
The decade's soundtrack was electric. These artists were making waves:
On the field and off it, athletes were making history:
Richard Sukuta-Pasu
Richard Sukuta-Pasu, German footballer
David Alaba
David Alaba, Austrian footballer
1995 Rugby World Cup
Rugby World Cup: South Africa defeats New Zealand and Nelson Mandela presents Francois Pienaar with the Webb Ellis Cup in an iconic post-apartheid moment.
Marcus Coco
Marcus Coco, Guadeloupean footballer
Must-see TV was a real thing — and this is what filled the airwaves:
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
"James McDaniel, Paul Begala, Sleepy LaBeef" (Season 1994, Episode 111) aired on 1994-06-24.
Days of Our Lives
"Ep. #7314" (Season 1994, Episode 58) aired on 1994-06-24.
Biography
"George Washington: Founding Father" (Season 1994, Episode 11) aired on 1994-06-24.
The Late Show with David Letterman
"Howard Stern, Kate Nelligan, John Mellencamp" (Season 1994, Episode 101) aired on 1994-06-24.
"Conan O'Brien, Eleanor Mondale, Blues Traveler" (Season 1996, Episode 102) aired on 1996-06-24.
"Pat Benatar, Maureen McCormick, Sharon Bruneau" (Season 1, Episode 1) aired on 1997-06-24.
"Darrell Hammond" (Season 1997, Episode 85) aired on 1997-06-24.
"Nick Turturro, Daisy Fuentes, Motley Crue" (Season 1997, Episode 101) aired on 1997-06-24.
"Greg Germann" (Season 1998, Episode 83) aired on 1998-06-24.
"Jennifer Lopez, Chris Eigeman, Largo" (Season 1998, Episode 100) aired on 1998-06-24.
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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