July 8 across the 1990s: the news was dominated by Kim Jong Il begins to assume supreme leadership of North Kor…, TRL was counting down the most-requested videos on MTV, and 24 episodes were airing across the dial. Here's the full picture, year by year.
In the News
The headlines that defined July 8 across the 1990s.
Kim Jong Il begins to assume supreme leadership of North Korea upon the death of…
Kim Jong Il begins to assume supreme leadership of North Korea upon the death of his father, Kim Il Sung.
Pete Conrad, American captain, pilot, and astronaut. Third man to walk on the m…
Pete Conrad, American captain, pilot, and astronaut. Third man to walk on the moon. (born 1930)
What Was On TV
Before DVR, before streaming — if you missed it, you missed it. Here's what had everyone talking the next morning.
Yaphet Kotto, Jack Noseworthy, Tripping Daisy · James Brown + 3 more
5 episodes aired on July 8, 1994: "Yaphet Kotto, Jack Noseworthy, Tripping Daisy", "James Brown", "Tony Danza", "Ep. #7319", and 1 more.
Las Vegas, NV #14 · The Vampire
2 episodes aired on July 8, 1995: "Las Vegas, NV #14", "The Vampire".
Richard Pryor: Comic On The Edge · July 8, 1996 + 3 more
5 episodes aired on July 8, 1996: "Richard Pryor: Comic On The Edge", "July 8, 1996", "Single White Pest", "Scottie Pippen, Prince, George Miller", and 1 more.
Ep. #2582 · Tuesday, July 8, 1997 + 7 more
9 episodes aired on July 8, 1997: "Ep. #2582", "Tuesday, July 8, 1997", "Timothy McVeigh: Soldier of Terror", "Who is Henry Jaglom?", and 5 more.
Hunting Bambi: The Laurie Bembenek Story · Episode 376
2 episodes aired on July 8, 1998: "Hunting Bambi: The Laurie Bembenek Story", "Episode 376".
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Smash Mouth's "All Star" 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.
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.
Music
From chart-toppers to birthdays to passings — what the music world was up to on July 8 across the decade.
Kevin Trapp, German footballer
Kevin Trapp, German footballer
Ariel Camacho, Mexican singer-songwriter (died 2015)
Ariel Camacho, Mexican singer-songwriter (died 2015)
Jaden Smith, American actor and rapper
Jaden Smith, American actor and rapper
Sports
Athletes, events, and moments from July 8 across the 1990s.
West Germany win the FIFA World Cup final against defending champions Argentina,…
West Germany win the FIFA World Cup final against defending champions Argentina, with Andreas Brehme scoring the game's only goal.
Virgil van Dijk, Dutch footballer
Virgil van Dijk, Dutch footballer
Son Heung-min, Korean footballer
Son Heung-min, Korean footballer
Marlon Humphrey, American football player
Marlon Humphrey, American football player
Bryce Love, American football player
Bryce Love, American football player
Full Events Archive
Highlights
Germany national football team
West Germany win the FIFA World Cup final against defending champions Argentina, with Andreas Brehme scoring the game's only goal.
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The world was watching. Here's what dominated the headlines:
Howard Duff
Howard Duff, American actor (born 1913)
James Franciscus
James Franciscus, American actor (born 1934)
David Corenswet
David Corenswet, American actor
Kim Jong Il
Kim Jong Il begins to assume supreme leadership of North Korea upon the death of his father, Kim Il Sung.
Abul Hasan Jashori, Bangladeshi Islamic scholar and freedom fighter (born 1918)
Space Shuttle Columbia is launched on an international science mission.
Kim Il Sung, North Korean commander and politician, President of North Korea (born 1912)
Pete Conrad, American captain, pilot, and astronaut. Third man to walk on the moon. (born 1930)
The decade's soundtrack was electric. These artists were making waves:
Kevin Trapp
Kevin Trapp, German footballer
Ariel Camacho
Ariel Camacho, Mexican singer-songwriter (died 2015)
Jaden Smith
Jaden Smith, American actor and rapper
On the field and off it, athletes were making history:
Germany national football team
West Germany win the FIFA World Cup final against defending champions Argentina, with Andreas Brehme scoring the game's only goal.
Virgil van Dijk
Virgil van Dijk, Dutch footballer
Son Heung-min
Son Heung-min, Korean footballer
Marlon Humphrey
Marlon Humphrey, American football player
Must-see TV was a real thing — and this is what filled the airwaves:
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
"Yaphet Kotto, Jack Noseworthy, Tripping Daisy" (Season 1994, Episode 115) aired on 1994-07-08.
Days of Our Lives
"Ep. #7319" (Season 1994, Episode 61) aired on 1994-07-08.
The Late Show with David Letterman
"Harry Connick, Jr., Michael Lomonaco, Pete Sampras, Catherine O'Hara" (Season 1994, Episode 111) aired on 1994-07-08.
Cops
"Las Vegas, NV #14" (Season 7, Episode 39) aired on 1995-07-08.
"Scottie Pippen, Prince, George Miller" (Season 1996, Episode 112) aired on 1996-07-08.
"Timothy McVeigh: Soldier of Terror" (Season 1997, Episode 4) aired on 1997-07-08.
"Betty White" (Season 1997, Episode 89) aired on 1997-07-08.
"Hunting Bambi: The Laurie Bembenek Story" (Season 7, Episode 9) aired on 1998-07-08.
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 — Jennifer Lopez, "If You Had My Love"
#3 on TRL — Ricky Martin, "Livin' la Vida Loca"
#4 on TRL — Destiny's Child, "Bills, Bills, Bills"
#5 on TRL — Backstreet Boys, "I Want It That Way"
#6 on TRL — Blink-182, "What's My Age Again?"
#7 on TRL — TLC, "No Scrubs"
#8 on TRL — Smash Mouth, "All Star"
#9 on TRL — Savage Garden, "I Want You"
#10 on TRL — Eminem, "My Name Is"
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