August 13 across the 1990s: the news was dominated by A mainland Chinese fishing boat Min Ping Yu No. 5202 is hit …, 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 August 13 across the 1990s.
A mainland Chinese fishing boat Min Ping Yu No. 5202 is hit by a Taiwanese naval…
A mainland Chinese fishing boat Min Ping Yu No. 5202 is hit by a Taiwanese naval vessel and sinks in a repatriation operation of mainland Chinese immigrants, resulting in 21 deaths. This is the second tragedy less than a month after Min Ping Yu No. 5540 incident.
António de Spínola, Portuguese general and politician, 14th President of Portuga…
António de Spínola, Portuguese general and politician, 14th President of Portugal (born 1910)
What Was On TV
Before DVR, before streaming — if you missed it, you missed it. Here's what had everyone talking the next morning.
Rob Wasserman (host), Andreas Vollenweider, Ben Harper · LaToya Jackson, Stuttering John + 4 more
6 episodes aired on August 13, 1994: "Rob Wasserman (host), Andreas Vollenweider, Ben Harper", "LaToya Jackson, Stuttering John", "Los Angeles, CA #19", "Cabin Fever", and 2 more.
Africa: A History Denied
1 episode aired on August 13, 1995: "Africa: A History Denied".
Henriette Mantel · Kevin Pollak, Diane Lane, Randy Travis + 1 more
3 episodes aired on August 13, 1996: "Henriette Mantel", "Kevin Pollak, Diane Lane, Randy Travis", "Episode 47".
August 13, 1997 · Ep. #2608 + 7 more
9 episodes aired on August 13, 1997: "August 13, 1997", "Ep. #2608", "Wednesday, August 13, 1997", "Cartman Gets an Anal Probe", and 5 more.
Trouble Next Door · Penn & Teller + 2 more
4 episodes aired on August 13, 1998: "Trouble Next Door", "Penn & Teller", "Angela Basset, Pete Townshend", "Episode 402".
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.
Britney Spears's "...Baby One More Time" 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.
*NSYNC's "I Drive Myself Crazy" 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.
98 Degrees's "The Hardest Thing" was one of the most-requested videos of the period, burning up the phone lines from fans all over the country.
Lauryn Hill's "Ex-Factor" was one of the most-requested videos of the period, burning up the phone lines from fans all over the country.
Brandy & Monica's "The Boy Is Mine" was one of the most-requested videos of the period, burning up the phone lines from fans all over the country.
Sugar Ray's "Every Morning" was one of the most-requested videos of the period, burning up the phone lines from fans all over the country.
Kid Rock's "Bawitdaba" 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 August 13 across the decade.
Dave Days, American singer-songwriter and guitarist
Dave Days, American singer-songwriter and guitarist
Nino Ferrer, Italian-French singer-songwriter and guitarist (born 1934)…
Nino Ferrer, Italian-French singer-songwriter and guitarist (born 1934)
Sports
Athletes, events, and moments from August 13 across the 1990s.
DeMarcus Cousins, American basketball player
DeMarcus Cousins, American basketball player · Benjamin Stambouli, French footballer
Katrina Gorry, Australian football player
Katrina Gorry, Australian football player · Lucas Moura, Brazilian footballer · Taijuan Walker, American baseball player
Mickey Mantle, American baseball player and sportscaster (born 1931)
Mickey Mantle, American baseball player and sportscaster (born 1931)
Rafael Robles, Dominican-American baseball player (born 1947)
Rafael Robles, Dominican-American baseball player (born 1947)
Full Events Archive
Highlights
The world was watching. Here's what dominated the headlines:
James Roosevelt
James Roosevelt, American general and politician (born 1907)
Alicja Tchórz
Alicja Tchórz, Polish swimmer
Johnny Gaudreau
Johnny Gaudreau, American ice hockey player (died 2024)
Moses Mbye
Moses Mbye, Australian rugby league player
A mainland Chinese fishing boat Min Ping Yu No. 5202 is hit by a Taiwanese naval vessel and sinks in a repatriation operation of mainland Chinese immigrants, resulting in 21 deaths. This is the second tragedy less than a month after Min Ping Yu No. 5540 incident.
António de Spínola, Portuguese general and politician, 14th President of Portugal (born 1910)
The decade's soundtrack was electric. These artists were making waves:
Dave Days
Dave Days, American singer-songwriter and guitarist
Nino Ferrer
Nino Ferrer, Italian-French singer-songwriter and guitarist (born 1934)
On the field and off it, athletes were making history:
DeMarcus Cousins
DeMarcus Cousins, American basketball player
Benjamin Stambouli
Benjamin Stambouli, French footballer
Katrina Gorry
Katrina Gorry, Australian football player
Lucas Moura
Lucas Moura, Brazilian footballer
Must-see TV was a real thing — and this is what filled the airwaves:
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
"LaToya Jackson, Stuttering John" (Season 1994, Episode 141) aired on 1994-08-13.
Cops
"Los Angeles, CA #19" (Season 7, Episode 5) aired on 1994-08-13.
Muddling Through
"Cabin Fever" (Season 1, Episode 6) aired on 1994-08-13.
Real Sex
"Real Sex 9" (Season 1, Episode 9) aired on 1994-08-13.
"Rob Wasserman (host), Andreas Vollenweider, Ben Harper" (Season 1994, Episode 30) aired on 1994-08-13.
"Tanya Tucker, Rodney Crowell, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Little Texas" (Season 1, Episode 10) aired on 1994-08-13.
"Africa: A History Denied" (Season 1, Episode 8) aired on 1995-08-13.
"Henriette Mantel" (Season 1996, Episode 14) aired on 1996-08-13.
"Kevin Pollak, Diane Lane, Randy Travis" (Season 1996, Episode 128) aired on 1996-08-13.
"Joy Behar" (Season 1997, Episode 105) aired on 1997-08-13.
"Penn & Teller" (Season 1998, Episode 103) aired on 1998-08-13.
"Angela Basset, Pete Townshend" (Season 1998, Episode 131) aired on 1998-08-13.
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 — Britney Spears, "...Baby One More Time"
#3 on TRL — TLC, "No Scrubs"
#4 on TRL — *NSYNC, "I Drive Myself Crazy"
#5 on TRL — Eminem, "My Name Is"
#6 on TRL — 98 Degrees, "The Hardest Thing"
#7 on TRL — Lauryn Hill, "Ex-Factor"
#8 on TRL — Brandy & Monica, "The Boy Is Mine"
#9 on TRL — Sugar Ray, "Every Morning"
#10 on TRL — Kid Rock, "Bawitdaba"
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