August 19 across the 1990s: the news was dominated by Dissolution of the Soviet Union: The August Coup begins when…, TRL was counting down the most-requested videos on MTV, and 25 episodes were airing across the dial. Here's the full picture, year by year.
In the News
The headlines that defined August 19 across the 1990s.
Dissolution of the Soviet Union: The August Coup begins when Soviet President Mi…
Dissolution of the Soviet Union: The August Coup begins when Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev is placed under house arrest while on holiday in the town of Foros, Ukraine.
In Belgrade, Yugoslavia, tens of thousands of Serbians rally to demand the resig…
In Belgrade, Yugoslavia, tens of thousands of Serbians rally to demand the resignation of Federal Republic of Yugoslavia President Slobodan Milošević.
What Was On TV
Before DVR, before streaming — if you missed it, you missed it. Here's what had everyone talking the next morning.
Michael Moore, Boyd Matson, Gigolo Aunts · Kennedy + 2 more
4 episodes aired on August 19, 1994: "Michael Moore, Boyd Matson, Gigolo Aunts", "Kennedy", "Bobby Collins", "Marv Albert, Whoopi Goldberg, Edie Brickell".
Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, Sheryl Crow, Blind Melon, Cracker, 4 Non Blondes · Baby's Wild Ride + 1 more
3 episodes aired on August 19, 1995: "Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, Sheryl Crow, Blind Melon, Cracker, 4 Non Blondes", "Baby's Wild Ride", "Superbeast".
August 19, 1996 · Choose or Lose + 3 more
5 episodes aired on August 19, 1996: "August 19, 1996", "Choose or Lose", "Edward Burns", "Marilu Henner, Alex Rodriguez, J.R. Havlen", and 1 more.
Nick Scotti · Ep. #2612 + 5 more
7 episodes aired on August 19, 1997: "Nick Scotti", "Ep. #2612", "Tuesday, August 19, 1997", "Isaac Hayes", and 3 more.
Greg Proops, Wayne Brady, Colin Mochrie, Ryan Stiles · Chef's Chocolate Salty Balls + 3 more
5 episodes aired on August 19, 1998: "Greg Proops, Wayne Brady, Colin Mochrie, Ryan Stiles", "Chef's Chocolate Salty Balls", "Yellowstone - Realm of The Coyote", "Debbie Matenopoulos", and 1 more.
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.
Sports
Athletes, events, and moments from August 19 across the 1990s.
Danny Galbraith, Scottish footballer
Danny Galbraith, Scottish footballer
Salem Al-Dawsari, Saudi Arabian footballer
Salem Al-Dawsari, Saudi Arabian footballer
Florentino Luís, Portuguese footballer
Florentino Luís, Portuguese footballer
Full Events Archive
Highlights
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
"Michael Moore, Boyd Matson, Gigolo Aunts" (Season 1994, Episode 145) aired on 1994-08-19.
Read more →The world was watching. Here's what dominated the headlines:
Dissolution of the Soviet Union
Dissolution of the Soviet Union: The August Coup begins when Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev is placed under house arrest while on holiday in the town of Foros, Ukraine.
Crown Heights riot
Crown Heights riot in New York City begins.
David Rittich
David Rittich, Czech ice hockey player
Pio Seci
Pio Seci, Fijian rugby league player
Linus Pauling, American chemist and biologist, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1901)
In Belgrade, Yugoslavia, tens of thousands of Serbians rally to demand the resignation of Federal Republic of Yugoslavia President Slobodan Milošević.
On the field and off it, athletes were making history:
Danny Galbraith
Danny Galbraith, Scottish footballer
Salem Al-Dawsari
Salem Al-Dawsari, Saudi Arabian footballer
Florentino Luís
Florentino Luís, Portuguese footballer
Must-see TV was a real thing — and this is what filled the airwaves:
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
"Michael Moore, Boyd Matson, Gigolo Aunts" (Season 1994, Episode 145) aired on 1994-08-19.
The Late Show with David Letterman
"Marv Albert, Whoopi Goldberg, Edie Brickell" (Season 1994, Episode 136) aired on 1994-08-19.
The Mask
"Baby's Wild Ride" (Season 1, Episode 3) aired on 1995-08-19.
Svengoolie
"Superbeast" (Season 1, Episode 25) aired on 1995-08-19.
"Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, Sheryl Crow, Blind Melon, Cracker, 4 Non Blondes" (Season 1995, Episode 21) aired on 1995-08-19.
"Edward Burns" (Season 1996, Episode 17) aired on 1996-08-19.
"Marilu Henner, Alex Rodriguez, J.R. Havlen" (Season 1996, Episode 132) aired on 1996-08-19.
"Isaac Hayes" (Season 1997, Episode 108) aired on 1997-08-19.
"Barbara Walters, Charles Dutton, Morrissey" (Season 1997, Episode 131) aired on 1997-08-19.
"Greg Proops, Wayne Brady, Colin Mochrie, Ryan Stiles" (Season 1, Episode 3) aired on 1998-08-19.
"Debbie Matenopoulos" (Season 1998, Episode 106) aired on 1998-08-19.
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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