August 16 across the 1990s: the news was dominated by Indian Airlines Flight 257, a Boeing 737-200, crashes during…, TRL was counting down the most-requested videos on MTV, and 20 episodes were airing across the dial. Here's the full picture, year by year.
In the News
The headlines that defined August 16 across the 1990s.
Indian Airlines Flight 257, a Boeing 737-200, crashes during approach to Imphal …
Indian Airlines Flight 257, a Boeing 737-200, crashes during approach to Imphal Airport, killing all 69 people on board.
What Was On TV
Before DVR, before streaming — if you missed it, you missed it. Here's what had everyone talking the next morning.
Mary Matalin, Nathan Cavaleri, Ray Romano · Bob Costas + 2 more
4 episodes aired on August 16, 1994: "Mary Matalin, Nathan Cavaleri, Ray Romano", "Bob Costas", "Ed Marinaro, Yakov Smirnoff, America", "Kirstie Alley, Neneh Cherry, Youssou N'dour".
Christopher Lambert · Lake Winnibigoshish + 5 more
7 episodes aired on August 16, 1995: "Christopher Lambert", "Lake Winnibigoshish", "Johnson Space Center", "Wolf Blitzer", and 3 more.
Mike Wallace, Tom Dolan, Dave Attell · Episode 50
2 episodes aired on August 16, 1996: "Mike Wallace, Tom Dolan, Dave Attell", "Episode 50".
Sex Drive · The Goofalotatots + 2 more
4 episodes aired on August 16, 1997: "Sex Drive", "The Goofalotatots", "Das Sub (a.k.a. Class Warfare)", "Episode 194".
The First Cut / Chuckie Grows · In Between + 1 more
3 episodes aired on August 16, 1998: "The First Cut / Chuckie Grows", "In Between", "Traci Lords".
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 16 across the decade.
Young Thug, American rapper, singer and songwriter
Young Thug, American rapper, singer and songwriter
Mark Heard, American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer (born 1951)…
Mark Heard, American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer (born 1951)
Sports
Athletes, events, and moments from August 16 across the 1990s.
Godfrey Oboabona, Nigerian footballer
Godfrey Oboabona, Nigerian footballer
José Eduardo de Araújo, Brazilian footballer
José Eduardo de Araújo, Brazilian footballer
Sophie Cunningham, American basketball player
Sophie Cunningham, American basketball player
Full Events Archive
Highlights
Indian Airlines Flight 257
Indian Airlines Flight 257, a Boeing 737-200, crashes during approach to Imphal Airport, killing all 69 people on board.
Read more →The world was watching. Here's what dominated the headlines:
Pat O'Connor (wrestler)
Pat O'Connor, New Zealand wrestler and trainer (born 1925)
Indian Airlines Flight 257
Indian Airlines Flight 257, a Boeing 737-200, crashes during approach to Imphal Airport, killing all 69 people on board.
Evanna Lynch
Evanna Lynch, Irish actress
Luigi Zampa
Luigi Zampa, Italian director and screenwriter (born 1905)
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Pakistani musician and Qawwali singer (born 1948)
Sultan Ahmad Nanupuri, Bangladeshi Islamic scholar and teacher (born 1914)
The decade's soundtrack was electric. These artists were making waves:
Young Thug
Young Thug, American rapper, singer and songwriter
Mark Heard
Mark Heard, American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer (born 1951)
On the field and off it, athletes were making history:
Godfrey Oboabona
Godfrey Oboabona, Nigerian footballer
Sophie Cunningham
Sophie Cunningham, American basketball player
Must-see TV was a real thing — and this is what filled the airwaves:
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
"Mary Matalin, Nathan Cavaleri, Ray Romano" (Season 1994, Episode 142) aired on 1994-08-16.
The Late Show with David Letterman
"Kirstie Alley, Neneh Cherry, Youssou N'dour" (Season 1994, Episode 133) aired on 1994-08-16.
Life with Louie
"Lake Winnibigoshish" (Season 1, Episode 4) aired on 1995-08-16.
The Late Late Show with Tom Snyder
"Wolf Blitzer" (Season 1995, Episode 143) aired on 1995-08-16.
"Ed Marinaro, Yakov Smirnoff, America" (Season 1994, Episode 91) aired on 1994-08-16.
"Christopher Lambert" (Season 1995, Episode 92) aired on 1995-08-16.
"Isabella Rossellini, Melanie Mayron, Bjork" (Season 1995, Episode 139) aired on 1995-08-16.
"Mike Wallace, Tom Dolan, Dave Attell" (Season 1996, Episode 131) aired on 1996-08-16.
"Das Sub (a.k.a. Class Warfare)" (Season 4, Episode 26) aired on 1997-08-16.
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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