August 25 across the 1990s: the news was dominated by The Battle of Vukovar begins. An 87-day siege of Vukovar by …, TRL was counting down the most-requested videos on MTV, and 26 episodes were airing across the dial. Here's the full picture, year by year.
In the News
The headlines that defined August 25 across the 1990s.
The Battle of Vukovar begins. An 87-day siege of Vukovar by the Yugoslav People'…
The Battle of Vukovar begins. An 87-day siege of Vukovar by the Yugoslav People's Army (JNA), supported by various Serb paramilitary forces, between August and November 1991 (during the Croatian War of Independence).
Egon Krenz, the former East German leader, is convicted of a shoot-to-kill polic…
Egon Krenz, the former East German leader, is convicted of a shoot-to-kill policy at the Berlin Wall.
What Was On TV
Before DVR, before streaming — if you missed it, you missed it. Here's what had everyone talking the next morning.
Jane Pauley, Nick Bakay, Barenaked Ladies · Kirk Douglas + 4 more
6 episodes aired on August 25, 1994: "Jane Pauley, Nick Bakay, Barenaked Ladies", "Kirk Douglas", "Sheryl Lee Ralph", "The Golden Pepperoni of Catherine de' Medici", and 2 more.
British royals · Kate Mulgrew + 1 more
3 episodes aired on August 25, 1995: "British royals", "Kate Mulgrew", "Funding for the Arts".
Bringin' Up Puppy · Bamber Family Murder + 1 more
3 episodes aired on August 25, 1996: "Bringin' Up Puppy", "Bamber Family Murder", ""Till Death Do Us Hart" (Season 5, Episode ?) aired on 1996-08-25.".
August 25, 1997 · Monday, August 25, 1997 + 9 more
11 episodes aired on August 25, 1997: "August 25, 1997", "Monday, August 25, 1997", "ArenaBowl XI: #2 Iowa Barnstormers at #1 Arizona Rattlers", "Cycles", and 7 more.
Pam Grier · Episode 410
2 episodes aired on August 25, 1998: "Pam Grier", "Episode 410".
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.
Korn's "Freak On A Leash" was one of the most-requested videos of the period, burning up the phone lines from fans all over the country.
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.
*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.
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.
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.
Limp Bizkit's "Nookie" 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 25 across the decade.
Rob Fisher, English keyboard player and songwriter (born 1956)…
Rob Fisher, English keyboard player and songwriter (born 1956)
Sports
Athletes, events, and moments from August 25 across the 1990s.
Max Muncy, American baseball player
Max Muncy, American baseball player
Ricardo Rodriguez, Swiss footballer
Ricardo Rodriguez, Swiss footballer
Caris LeVert, American basketball player
Caris LeVert, American basketball player
Full Events Archive
Highlights
Battle of Vukovar
The Battle of Vukovar begins. An 87-day siege of Vukovar by the Yugoslav People's Army (JNA), supported by various Serb paramilitary forces, between August and November 1991 (during the Croatian War of Independence).
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Linus Torvalds
Linus Torvalds announces the first version of what will become Linux.
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Belarus
Belarus gains its independence from the Soviet Union.
Battle of Vukovar
The Battle of Vukovar begins. An 87-day siege of Vukovar by the Yugoslav People's Army (JNA), supported by various Serb paramilitary forces, between August and November 1991 (during the Croatian War of Independence).
Miyabi Natsuyaki
Miyabi Natsuyaki, Japanese singer and actress
Ong Seong-wu
Ong Seong-wu, South Korean singer and actor
Egon Krenz, the former East German leader, is convicted of a shoot-to-kill policy at the Berlin Wall.
Lewis F. Powell, Jr., American lawyer and Supreme Court justice (born 1907)
The decade's soundtrack was electric. These artists were making waves:
Rob Fisher (British musician)
Rob Fisher, English keyboard player and songwriter (born 1956)
Wikipedia →On the field and off it, athletes were making history:
Max Muncy
Max Muncy, American baseball player
Ricardo Rodriguez (footballer)
Ricardo Rodriguez, Swiss footballer
Caris LeVert
Caris LeVert, American basketball player
Must-see TV was a real thing — and this is what filled the airwaves:
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
"Jane Pauley, Nick Bakay, Barenaked Ladies" (Season 1994, Episode 149) aired on 1994-08-25.
Legends of the Hidden Temple
"The Golden Pepperoni of Catherine de' Medici" (Season 2, Episode 35) aired on 1994-08-25.
My So-Called Life
"Pilot" (Season 1, Episode 1) aired on 1994-08-25.
One West Waikiki
"A Model for Murder" (Season 1, Episode 4) aired on 1994-08-25.
"Kate Mulgrew" (Season 1995, Episode 150) aired on 1995-08-25.
"ArenaBowl XI: #2 Iowa Barnstormers at #1 Arizona Rattlers" (Season 1997, Episode 1) aired on 1997-08-25.
"Grumpy Goats, Goofy Gang Members and a Gorgeous Girl" (Season 4, Episode 8) aired on 1997-08-25.
"Vanessa Williams, Joe Montana" (Season 1997, Episode 135) aired on 1997-08-25.
"Pam Grier" (Season 1998, Episode 109) aired on 1998-08-25.
The digital revolution was just getting started:
Linus Torvalds
Linus Torvalds announces the first version of what will become Linux.
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 — Korn, "Freak On A Leash"
#3 on TRL — Britney Spears, "...Baby One More Time"
#4 on TRL — *NSYNC, "I Drive Myself Crazy"
#5 on TRL — Eminem, "My Name Is"
#6 on TRL — Sugar Ray, "Every Morning"
#7 on TRL — 98 Degrees, "The Hardest Thing"
#8 on TRL — Lauryn Hill, "Ex-Factor"
#9 on TRL — Brandy & Monica, "The Boy Is Mine"
#10 on TRL — Limp Bizkit, "Nookie"
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