August 26 across the 1990s: the news was dominated by Mildred Albert, American fashion commentator, TV and radio p…, TRL was counting down the most-requested videos on MTV, and 23 episodes were airing across the dial. Here's the full picture, year by year.
In the News
The headlines that defined August 26 across the 1990s.
Mildred Albert, American fashion commentator, TV and radio personality, and fash…
Mildred Albert, American fashion commentator, TV and radio personality, and fashion show producer (born 1905)
Sakha Avia Flight 301 crashes on approach to Aldan Airport, killing all 24 aboar…
Sakha Avia Flight 301 crashes on approach to Aldan Airport, killing all 24 aboard.
The first flight of the Boeing Delta III ends in disaster 75 seconds after lifto…
The first flight of the Boeing Delta III ends in disaster 75 seconds after liftoff resulting in the loss of the Galaxy X communications satellite.
Russia begins the Second Chechen War in response to the Invasion of Dagestan by …
Russia begins the Second Chechen War in response to the Invasion of Dagestan by the Islamic International Peacekeeping Brigade.
What Was On TV
Before DVR, before streaming — if you missed it, you missed it. Here's what had everyone talking the next morning.
Paula Zahn, Adam West, Weezer · Tori Amos + 1 more
3 episodes aired on August 26, 1994: "Paula Zahn, Adam West, Weezer", "Tori Amos", "First Steps".
Shadow of a Skillit · Wavelength
2 episodes aired on August 26, 1995: "Shadow of a Skillit", "Wavelength".
Much Ado About Nachos · ArenaBowl X: #2 Tampa Bay Storm at #1 Iowa Barnstormers + 4 more
6 episodes aired on August 26, 1996: "Much Ado About Nachos", "ArenaBowl X: #2 Tampa Bay Storm at #1 Iowa Barnstormers", "Anything You Want", "August 26, 1996", and 2 more.
August 26, 1997 · Tuesday, August 26, 1997 + 5 more
7 episodes aired on August 26, 1997: "August 26, 1997", "Tuesday, August 26, 1997", "Pilot", "One Down", and 3 more.
Brad Sherwood, Wayne Brady, Colin Mochrie, Ryan Stiles · Chickenpox + 2 more
4 episodes aired on August 26, 1998: "Brad Sherwood, Wayne Brady, Colin Mochrie, Ryan Stiles", "Chickenpox", "Rosanna Arquette", "Episode 411".
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 26 across the decade.
Cordae, American rapper
Cordae, American rapper
Jeon Soyeon, Korean rapper and record producer
Jeon Soyeon, Korean rapper and record producer
Sports
Athletes, events, and moments from August 26 across the 1990s.
Lorenzo Brown, American basketball player
Lorenzo Brown, American basketball player · Mateo Musacchio, Argentine footballer
Alex Collins, American football player (died 2023)
Alex Collins, American football player (died 2023)
Ranger Suárez, Venezuelan baseball player
Ranger Suárez, Venezuelan baseball player
Naz Reid, American basketball player
Naz Reid, American basketball player
Full Events Archive
Highlights
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
"Paula Zahn, Adam West, Weezer" (Season 1994, Episode 150) aired on 1994-08-26.
Read more →The world was watching. Here's what dominated the headlines:
Irina-Camelia Begu
Irina-Camelia Begu, Romanian tennis player
Jessie Diggins
Jessie Diggins, American cross-country skier
Dylan O'Brien
Dylan O'Brien, American actor
Bob de Moor
Bob de Moor, Belgian author and illustrator (born 1925)
Mildred Albert, American fashion commentator, TV and radio personality, and fashion show producer (born 1905)
Sakha Avia Flight 301 crashes on approach to Aldan Airport, killing all 24 aboard.
The first flight of the Boeing Delta III ends in disaster 75 seconds after liftoff resulting in the loss of the Galaxy X communications satellite.
Russia begins the Second Chechen War in response to the Invasion of Dagestan by the Islamic International Peacekeeping Brigade.
The decade's soundtrack was electric. These artists were making waves:
Cordae
Cordae, American rapper
Soyeon
Jeon Soyeon, Korean rapper and record producer
On the field and off it, athletes were making history:
Lorenzo Brown
Lorenzo Brown, American basketball player
Mateo Musacchio
Mateo Musacchio, Argentine footballer
Alex Collins (American football)
Alex Collins, American football player (died 2023)
Ranger Suárez
Ranger Suárez, Venezuelan baseball player
Must-see TV was a real thing — and this is what filled the airwaves:
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
"Paula Zahn, Adam West, Weezer" (Season 1994, Episode 150) aired on 1994-08-26.
M.A.N.T.I.S.
"First Steps" (Season 1, Episode 1) aired on 1994-08-26.
The Mask
"Shadow of a Skillit" (Season 1, Episode 4) aired on 1995-08-26.
Svengoolie
"Wavelength" (Season 1, Episode 26) aired on 1995-08-26.
"ArenaBowl X: #2 Tampa Bay Storm at #1 Iowa Barnstormers" (Season 1996, Episode 1) aired on 1996-08-26.
"Paul Reiser, Tia Carrera, Echo & the Bunnymen" (Season 1997, Episode 136) aired on 1997-08-26.
"Brad Sherwood, Wayne Brady, Colin Mochrie, Ryan Stiles" (Season 1, Episode 4) aired on 1998-08-26.
"Rosanna Arquette" (Season 1998, Episode 110) aired on 1998-08-26.
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 — 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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