July 26 across the 1990s: the news was dominated by The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 is signed into l…, 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 26 across the 1990s.
The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 is signed into law by President Geor…
The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 is signed into law by President George H. W. Bush.
Asiana Airlines Flight 733 crashes into a ridge on Mt. Ungeo on its third attemp…
Asiana Airlines Flight 733 crashes into a ridge on Mt. Ungeo on its third attempt to land at Mokpo Airport, South Korea. Sixty-eight of the 116 people on board are killed.
George W. Romney, American businessman and politician, 43rd Governor of Michigan…
George W. Romney, American businessman and politician, 43rd Governor of Michigan (born 1907)
What Was On TV
Before DVR, before streaming — if you missed it, you missed it. Here's what had everyone talking the next morning.
Robin Leach, Lynee Russell, Lush · Pam Stone + 3 more
5 episodes aired on July 26, 1994: "Robin Leach, Lynee Russell, Lush", "Pam Stone", "The Shriveled Hand of Efoua", "Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse", and 1 more.
Michael Moore · Dixie Carter, Pam Stone + 4 more
6 episodes aired on July 26, 1995: "Michael Moore", "Dixie Carter, Pam Stone", "Tranquility Base", "Lilith (2)", and 2 more.
Buffalo Bill: Showman of the West · Episode 35
2 episodes aired on July 26, 1996: "Buffalo Bill: Showman of the West", "Episode 35".
They Came from Within · Fresno, California 4 + 3 more
5 episodes aired on July 26, 1997: "They Came from Within", "Fresno, California 4", "Horror Express", "You've Come a Wrong Way, Baby", and 1 more.
Inside Out · Fully Loaded: In Your House + 1 more
3 episodes aired on July 26, 1998: "Inside Out", "Fully Loaded: In Your House", "Liberace".
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.
Music
From chart-toppers to birthdays to passings — what the music world was up to on July 26 across the decade.
Mary Wells, American singer-songwriter (born 1943)
Mary Wells, American singer-songwriter (born 1943)
Taylor Momsen, American singer-songwriter, model, and actress…
Taylor Momsen, American singer-songwriter, model, and actress
Sports
Athletes, events, and moments from July 26 across the 1990s.
Kargil conflict officially comes to an end. The Indian Army announces the comple…
Kargil conflict officially comes to an end. The Indian Army announces the complete eviction of Pakistani intruders.
Full Events Archive
Highlights
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
"Robin Leach, Lynee Russell, Lush" (Season 1994, Episode 127) aired on 1994-07-26.
Read more →The world was watching. Here's what dominated the headlines:
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 is signed into law by President George H. W. Bush.
Tyson Barrie
Tyson Barrie, Canadian ice hockey player
Chinami Yoshida
Chinami Yoshida, Japanese curler
Marika Koroibete
Marika Koroibete, Fijian rugby player
Asiana Airlines Flight 733 crashes into a ridge on Mt. Ungeo on its third attempt to land at Mokpo Airport, South Korea. Sixty-eight of the 116 people on board are killed.
George W. Romney, American businessman and politician, 43rd Governor of Michigan (born 1907)
Phaedon Gizikis, Greek general and politician, President of Greece (born 1917)
The decade's soundtrack was electric. These artists were making waves:
Mary Wells
Mary Wells, American singer-songwriter (born 1943)
Taylor Momsen
Taylor Momsen, American singer-songwriter, model, and actress
On the field and off it, athletes were making history:
Kargil War
Kargil conflict officially comes to an end. The Indian Army announces the complete eviction of Pakistani intruders.
Wikipedia →Must-see TV was a real thing — and this is what filled the airwaves:
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
"Robin Leach, Lynee Russell, Lush" (Season 1994, Episode 127) aired on 1994-07-26.
Legends of the Hidden Temple
"The Shriveled Hand of Efoua" (Season 2, Episode 25) aired on 1994-07-26.
POV
"Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse" (Season 7, Episode 8) aired on 1994-07-26.
The Late Show with David Letterman
"Anthony LaPaglia, Martin Mull, Gin Blossoms, KISS" (Season 1994, Episode 118) aired on 1994-07-26.
"David Schwimmer, Bon Jovi" (Season 1995, Episode 124) aired on 1995-07-26.
"Buffalo Bill: Showman of the West" (Season 1996, Episode 99) aired on 1996-07-26.
"You've Come a Wrong Way, Baby" (Season 4, Episode 24) aired on 1997-07-26.
"Fully Loaded: In Your House" (Season 1998, Episode 7) aired on 1998-07-26.
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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