July 14 across the 1990s: TRL was counting down the most-requested videos on MTV, 29 episodes were airing across the dial, and the music world had stories to tell. Here's the full picture, year by year.
What Was On TV
Before DVR, before streaming — if you missed it, you missed it. Here's what had everyone talking the next morning.
Harry Connick Jr, David Sedaris, Sarah McLachlin · Helen Slater + 3 more
5 episodes aired on July 14, 1994: "Harry Connick Jr, David Sedaris, Sarah McLachlin", "Helen Slater", "Hulk Hogan", "The Mask of the Man in the Iron Mask", and 1 more.
Chris Columbus · Greg Louganis + 2 more
4 episodes aired on July 14, 1995: "Chris Columbus", "Greg Louganis", "Infomercials", "Siskel & Ebert, White Zombie".
The Apple Corps · Edward VIII: The Traitor King
2 episodes aired on July 14, 1996: "The Apple Corps", "Edward VIII: The Traitor King".
Ep. #2586 · Monday, July 14, 1997 + 12 more
14 episodes aired on July 14, 1997: "Ep. #2586", "Monday, July 14, 1997", "Vietnam: A Television History: Peace is at Hand", "July 14, 1997", and 10 more.
Barbie Nation: An Unauthorized Tour · Matt Dillon, Daniel Boulud, Arj Barker + 1 more
3 episodes aired on July 14, 1998: "Barbie Nation: An Unauthorized Tour", "Matt Dillon, Daniel Boulud, Arj Barker", "Episode 380".
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Will Smith's "Wild Wild West" 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.
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.
Music
From chart-toppers to birthdays to passings — what the music world was up to on July 14 across the decade.
Léo Ferré, Monacan singer-songwriter, pianist, and poet (born 1916)…
Léo Ferré, Monacan singer-songwriter, pianist, and poet (born 1916)
Sports
Athletes, events, and moments from July 14 across the 1990s.
Lucas Giolito, American baseball player
Lucas Giolito, American baseball player
Harrison Butker, American football player
Harrison Butker, American football player
Full Events Archive
Highlights
The world was watching. Here's what dominated the headlines:
Paulo Muacho
Paulo Muacho, Portuguese politician
Constance Stokes
Constance Stokes, Australian painter (born 1906)
Kim In-hyeok
Kim In-hyeok, South Korean volleyball player (died 2022)
Richard McDonald, American businessman, co-founded McDonald's (born 1909)
The decade's soundtrack was electric. These artists were making waves:
On the field and off it, athletes were making history:
Lucas Giolito
Lucas Giolito, American baseball player
Harrison Butker
Harrison Butker, American football player
Must-see TV was a real thing — and this is what filled the airwaves:
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
"Harry Connick Jr, David Sedaris, Sarah McLachlin" (Season 1994, Episode 119) aired on 1994-07-14.
Legends of the Hidden Temple
"The Mask of the Man in the Iron Mask" (Season 2, Episode 21) aired on 1994-07-14.
Beavis and Butt-Head
"Generation in Crisis" (Season 4, Episode 29) aired on 1994-07-14.
Dennis Miller Live
"Infomercials" (Season 2, Episode 26) aired on 1995-07-14.
"Siskel & Ebert, White Zombie" (Season 1995, Episode 116) aired on 1995-07-14.
"Vietnam: A Television History: Peace is at Hand" (Season 9, Episode 21) aired on 1997-07-14.
"Marquis de Sade: The Depraved Aristocrat" (Season 1999, Episode 15) aired on 1997-07-14.
"Richard Jeni" (Season 1997, Episode 92) aired on 1997-07-14.
"Don Rickles, Brendan Fraser, En Vogue" (Season 1997, Episode 110) aired on 1997-07-14.
"Matt Dillon, Daniel Boulud, Arj Barker" (Season 1998, Episode 109) aired on 1998-07-14.
The digital revolution was just getting started:
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 — Destiny's Child, "Bills, Bills, Bills"
#4 on TRL — Ricky Martin, "Livin' la Vida Loca"
#5 on TRL — Smash Mouth, "All Star"
#6 on TRL — Blink-182, "What's My Age Again?"
#7 on TRL — Backstreet Boys, "I Want It That Way"
#8 on TRL — Will Smith, "Wild Wild West"
#9 on TRL — Savage Garden, "I Want You"
#10 on TRL — TLC, "No Scrubs"
By Year
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