August 27 across the 1990s: the news was dominated by The European Community recognizes the independence of the Ba…, TRL was counting down the most-requested videos on MTV, and 18 episodes were airing across the dial. Here's the full picture, year by year.
In the News
The headlines that defined August 27 across the 1990s.
The European Community recognizes the independence of the Baltic states of Eston…
The European Community recognizes the independence of the Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.
Aeroflot Flight 2808 crashes on approach to Ivanovo Yuzhny Airport, killing all …
Aeroflot Flight 2808 crashes on approach to Ivanovo Yuzhny Airport, killing all 84 aboard.
What Was On TV
Before DVR, before streaming — if you missed it, you missed it. Here's what had everyone talking the next morning.
Andrew Strong and Super Cat (hosts), Diana King, Jamal-Ski, Worl-a-Girl, Tony Rebel, Mad Cobra · David Alan Grier, Tracy Austin, Dom Irrera + 1 more
3 episodes aired on August 27, 1994: "Andrew Strong and Super Cat (hosts), Diana King, Jamal-Ski, Worl-a-Girl, Tony Rebel, Mad Cobra", "David Alan Grier, Tracy Austin, Dom Irrera", "Lari White (guest host), George Strait, Clint Black, Tracy Lawrence, Billy Dean".
SummerSlam · Tibet: The End of Time
2 episodes aired on August 27, 1995: "SummerSlam", "Tibet: The End of Time".
There's No Space Like Home or, Return of the Jed Eye · The Black Crowes + 2 more
4 episodes aired on August 27, 1996: "There's No Space Like Home or, Return of the Jed Eye", "The Black Crowes", "Episode 57", "Episode 714".
August 27, 1997 · Wednesday, August 27, 1997 + 4 more
6 episodes aired on August 27, 1997: "August 27, 1997", "Wednesday, August 27, 1997", "Volcano", "Laurence Fishburne, Jonathan Katz, Paula Cole", and 2 more.
Amy Brenneman · Episode 412
2 episodes aired on August 27, 1998: "Amy Brenneman", "Episode 412".
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Destiny's Child's "Bills, Bills, Bills" 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 27 across the decade.
Stevie Ray Vaughan, American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer (born 19…
Stevie Ray Vaughan, American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer (born 1954)
Kim Petras, German singer-songwriter
Kim Petras, German singer-songwriter
Rod Wave, American rapper, singer, and songwriter
Rod Wave, American rapper, singer, and songwriter
Sports
Athletes, events, and moments from August 27 across the 1990s.
Luuk de Jong, Dutch footballer
Luuk de Jong, Dutch footballer
Stephen Morris, American football player
Stephen Morris, American football player
Breanna Stewart, American basketball player
Breanna Stewart, American basketball player · Frank Jeske, German footballer (born 1960)
Lucas Paquetá, Brazilian footballer
Lucas Paquetá, Brazilian footballer
Kevin Huerter, American basketball player
Kevin Huerter, American basketball player · Matheus Nunes, Portuguese footballer
Full Events Archive
Highlights
Stevie Ray Vaughan
Stevie Ray Vaughan, American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer (born 1954)
Read more →European Economic Community
The European Community recognizes the independence of the Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.
Read more →The world was watching. Here's what dominated the headlines:
Tori Bowie
Tori Bowie, American athlete (died 2023)
European Economic Community
The European Community recognizes the independence of the Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.
Moldova
Moldova declares independence from the USSR.
Lee Sung-yeol
Lee Sung-yeol, South Korean actor and singer
Aeroflot Flight 2808 crashes on approach to Ivanovo Yuzhny Airport, killing all 84 aboard.
The decade's soundtrack was electric. These artists were making waves:
Stevie Ray Vaughan
Stevie Ray Vaughan, American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer (born 1954)
Kim Petras
Kim Petras, German singer-songwriter
Rod Wave
Rod Wave, American rapper, singer, and songwriter
On the field and off it, athletes were making history:
Luuk de Jong
Luuk de Jong, Dutch footballer
Stephen Morris (American football)
Stephen Morris, American football player
Breanna Stewart
Breanna Stewart, American basketball player
Lucas Paquetá
Lucas Paquetá, Brazilian footballer
Must-see TV was a real thing — and this is what filled the airwaves:
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
"David Alan Grier, Tracy Austin, Dom Irrera" (Season 1994, Episode 151) aired on 1994-08-27.
WWE Premium Live Events
"SummerSlam" (Season 1995, Episode 6) aired on 1995-08-27.
Time Life's Lost Civilizations
"Tibet: The End of Time" (Season 1, Episode 10) aired on 1995-08-27.
Caryl & Marilyn: Real Friends
"Episode 57" (Season 1, Episode 57) aired on 1996-08-27.
"Andrew Strong and Super Cat (hosts), Diana King, Jamal-Ski, Worl-a-Girl, Tony Rebel, Mad Cobra" (Season 1994, Episode 32) aired on 1994-08-27.
"Lari White (guest host), George Strait, Clint Black, Tracy Lawrence, Billy Dean" (Season 1, Episode 12) aired on 1994-08-27.
"There's No Space Like Home or, Return of the Jed Eye" (Season 1, Episode 1) aired on 1996-08-27.
"Laurence Fishburne, Jonathan Katz, Paula Cole" (Season 1997, Episode 137) aired on 1997-08-27.
"Amy Brenneman" (Season 1998, Episode 111) aired on 1998-08-27.
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 — Eminem, "My Name Is"
#3 on TRL — Korn, "Freak On A Leash"
#4 on TRL — Britney Spears, "...Baby One More Time"
#5 on TRL — *NSYNC, "I Drive Myself Crazy"
#6 on TRL — Sugar Ray, "Every Morning"
#7 on TRL — Limp Bizkit, "Nookie"
#8 on TRL — 98 Degrees, "The Hardest Thing"
#9 on TRL — Lauryn Hill, "Ex-Factor"
#10 on TRL — Destiny's Child, "Bills, Bills, Bills"
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