July 23 across the 1990s: the news was dominated by A Vatican commission, led by Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, esta…, TRL was counting down the most-requested videos on MTV, and 21 episodes were airing across the dial. Here's the full picture, year by year.
In the News
The headlines that defined July 23 across the 1990s.
A Vatican commission, led by Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, establishes that limitin…
A Vatican commission, led by Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, establishes that limiting certain rights of homosexual people and non-married couples is not equivalent to discrimination on grounds of race or gender.
China Northwest Airlines Flight 2119 crashes during takeoff from Yinchuan Xihuay…
China Northwest Airlines Flight 2119 crashes during takeoff from Yinchuan Xihuayuan Airport in Yinchuan, Ningxia, China, killing 55 people.
Comet Hale–Bopp is discovered; it becomes visible to the naked eye on Earth near…
Comet Hale–Bopp is discovered; it becomes visible to the naked eye on Earth nearly a year later.
Space Shuttle Columbia launches on STS-93, with Eileen Collins becoming the firs…
Space Shuttle Columbia launches on STS-93, with Eileen Collins becoming the first female space shuttle commander. The shuttle also carried and deployed the Chandra X-ray Observatory.
What Was On TV
Before DVR, before streaming — if you missed it, you missed it. Here's what had everyone talking the next morning.
Janeane Garofalo, Anthony LaPaglia, Jackopierce · Back by Demand + 1 more
3 episodes aired on July 23, 1994: "Janeane Garofalo, Anthony LaPaglia, Jackopierce", "Back by Demand", "John Michael Montgomery, Ronnie Milsap, Marty Stuart, Confederate Railroad, Sam Moore, Lisa Stewart".
In Your House · New Guinea: Island Invaders + 1 more
3 episodes aired on July 23, 1995: "In Your House", "New Guinea: Island Invaders", "Rome: The Ultimate Empire".
Just For The Ride · Mary Kay Place + 1 more
3 episodes aired on July 23, 1996: "Just For The Ride", "Mary Kay Place", "Episode 32".
Ep. #2593 · Wednesday, July 23, 1997 + 6 more
8 episodes aired on July 23, 1997: "Ep. #2593", "Wednesday, July 23, 1997", "Sweet Revenge", "Sugar Ray Leonard", and 4 more.
Jay Mohr · Marilu Henner, Gloria Estefan + 1 more
3 episodes aired on July 23, 1998: "Jay Mohr", "Marilu Henner, Gloria Estefan", "Episode 387".
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.
Santana's "Smooth" 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sports
Athletes, events, and moments from July 23 across the 1990s.
Jarrod Wallace, Australian rugby league footballer
Jarrod Wallace, Australian rugby league footballer
Danny Ings, English footballer
Danny Ings, English footballer
Deandre Ayton, Bahamian basketball player
Deandre Ayton, Bahamian basketball player
Full Events Archive
Highlights
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
"Janeane Garofalo, Anthony LaPaglia, Jackopierce" (Season 1994, Episode 126) aired on 1994-07-23.
Read more →The world was watching. Here's what dominated the headlines:
Kevin Reynolds (figure skater)
Kevin Reynolds, Canadian figure skater
Kenjiro Takayanagi
Kenjiro Takayanagi, Japanese engineer (born 1899)
Lauren Mitchell
Lauren Mitchell, Australian gymnast
Catholic Church
A Vatican commission, led by Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, establishes that limiting certain rights of homosexual people and non-married couples is not equivalent to discrimination on grounds of race or gender.
China Northwest Airlines Flight 2119 crashes during takeoff from Yinchuan Xihuayuan Airport in Yinchuan, Ningxia, China, killing 55 people.
Comet Hale–Bopp is discovered; it becomes visible to the naked eye on Earth nearly a year later.
Space Shuttle Columbia launches on STS-93, with Eileen Collins becoming the first female space shuttle commander. The shuttle also carried and deployed the Chandra X-ray Observatory.
On the field and off it, athletes were making history:
Jarrod Wallace
Jarrod Wallace, Australian rugby league footballer
Danny Ings
Danny Ings, English footballer
Deandre Ayton
Deandre Ayton, Bahamian basketball player
Must-see TV was a real thing — and this is what filled the airwaves:
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
"Janeane Garofalo, Anthony LaPaglia, Jackopierce" (Season 1994, Episode 126) aired on 1994-07-23.
Muddling Through
"Back by Demand" (Season 1, Episode 3) aired on 1994-07-23.
WWE Premium Live Events
"In Your House" (Season 1995, Episode 5) aired on 1995-07-23.
Nature
"New Guinea: Island Invaders" (Season 13, Episode 14) aired on 1995-07-23.
"John Michael Montgomery, Ronnie Milsap, Marty Stuart, Confederate Railroad, Sam Moore, Lisa Stewart" (Season 1, Episode 7) aired on 1994-07-23.
"Rome: The Ultimate Empire" (Season 1, Episode 5) aired on 1995-07-23.
"Mary Kay Place" (Season 1996, Episode 2) aired on 1996-07-23.
"Sugar Ray Leonard" (Season 1997, Episode 97) aired on 1997-07-23.
"John Turturro, Kathy Kinney, Radish" (Season 1997, Episode 117) aired on 1997-07-23.
"Jay Mohr" (Season 1998, Episode 91) aired on 1998-07-23.
"Marilu Henner, Gloria Estefan" (Season 1998, Episode 116) aired on 1998-07-23.
The digital revolution was just getting started:
Digital Equipment Corporation
Digital Equipment Corporation files antitrust charges against chipmaker Intel.
Wikipedia →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 — Santana, "Smooth"
#3 on TRL — Smash Mouth, "All Star"
#4 on TRL — Jennifer Lopez, "If You Had My Love"
#5 on TRL — Will Smith, "Wild Wild West"
#6 on TRL — Destiny's Child, "Bills, Bills, Bills"
#7 on TRL — Ricky Martin, "Livin' la Vida Loca"
#8 on TRL — Backstreet Boys, "I Want It That Way"
#9 on TRL — Savage Garden, "I Want You"
#10 on TRL — Eminem, "My Name Is"
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