June 28 across the 1990s: the news was dominated by Holyfield–Tyson II: Mike Tyson is disqualified in the third …, TRL was counting down the most-requested videos on MTV, and 19 episodes were airing across the dial. Here's the full picture, year by year.
In the News
The headlines that defined June 28 across the 1990s.
Holyfield–Tyson II: Mike Tyson is disqualified in the third round for biting a p…
Holyfield–Tyson II: Mike Tyson is disqualified in the third round for biting a piece off Evander Holyfield's ear.
What Was On TV
Before DVR, before streaming — if you missed it, you missed it. Here's what had everyone talking the next morning.
Ben Vereen, Brian Bloom · The Acton House - 18 + 3 more
5 episodes aired on June 28, 1994: "Ben Vereen, Brian Bloom", "The Acton House - 18", "Cary Grant: Leading Man", "Memories of Tata", and 1 more.
Hired Guns · Tooter and the Gang + 1 more
3 episodes aired on June 28, 1995: "Hired Guns", "Tooter and the Gang", "Larry King, Rob Schnieder, A.J. Croce".
You Belong to Me · The Haves vs. the Have Nots + 2 more
4 episodes aired on June 28, 1996: "You Belong to Me", "The Haves vs. the Have Nots", "Michael Keaton, Ving Rhames, Goo Goo Dolls", "Episode 15".
Kiss, Dishwalla · Westward, No! + 1 more
3 episodes aired on June 28, 1997: "Kiss, Dishwalla", "Westward, No!", "Episode 153".
Double Date · King of the Ring + 2 more
4 episodes aired on June 28, 1998: "Double Date", "King of the Ring", "Johnny Cash", "Fight for the Right: The Crackdown Update".
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.
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.
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.
Santana's "Smooth" 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.
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.
Blink-182's "What's My Age Again?" 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.
Music
From chart-toppers to birthdays to passings — what the music world was up to on June 28 across the decade.
Petri Walli, Finnish singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer (born 1969)…
Petri Walli, Finnish singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer (born 1969)
Sports
Athletes, events, and moments from June 28 across the 1990s.
Kevin De Bruyne, Belgian footballer
Kevin De Bruyne, Belgian footballer
Bradley Beal, American basketball player
Bradley Beal, American basketball player
Full Events Archive
Highlights
The world was watching. Here's what dominated the headlines:
Seohyun
Seohyun, South Korean singer, dancer, and actress
Kang Min-hyuk
Kang Min-hyuk, South Korean singer, drummer, and actor
Elaine Thompson-Herah
Elaine Thompson, Jamaican sprinter
Mikhail Tal
Mikhail Tal, Latvian chess player (born 1936)
Holyfield–Tyson II: Mike Tyson is disqualified in the third round for biting a piece off Evander Holyfield's ear.
The decade's soundtrack was electric. These artists were making waves:
On the field and off it, athletes were making history:
Kevin De Bruyne
Kevin De Bruyne, Belgian footballer
Bradley Beal
Bradley Beal, American basketball player
Must-see TV was a real thing — and this is what filled the airwaves:
This Old House
"The Acton House - 18" (Season 16, Episode 18) aired on 1994-06-28.
Biography
"Cary Grant: Leading Man" (Season 1994, Episode 43) aired on 1994-06-28.
POV
"Memories of Tata" (Season 7, Episode 4) aired on 1994-06-28.
The Late Show with David Letterman
"Penelope Ann Miller, Mary Matalin, Tori Amos" (Season 1994, Episode 103) aired on 1994-06-28.
"Tooter and the Gang" (Season 1, Episode 4) aired on 1995-06-28.
"Larry King, Rob Schnieder, A.J. Croce" (Season 1995, Episode 109) aired on 1995-06-28.
"The Haves vs. the Have Nots" (Season 3, Episode 20) aired on 1996-06-28.
"Michael Keaton, Ving Rhames, Goo Goo Dolls" (Season 1996, Episode 106) aired on 1996-06-28.
"Westward, No!" (Season 4, Episode 21) aired on 1997-06-28.
"Fight for the Right: The Crackdown Update" (Season 1, Episode 9) aired on 1998-06-28.
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 — Backstreet Boys, "I Want It That Way"
#4 on TRL — Destiny's Child, "Bills, Bills, Bills"
#5 on TRL — Santana, "Smooth"
#6 on TRL — TLC, "No Scrubs"
#7 on TRL — Eminem, "My Name Is"
#8 on TRL — Savage Garden, "I Want You"
#9 on TRL — Blink-182, "What's My Age Again?"
#10 on TRL — Limp Bizkit, "Nookie"
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