September 3 across the 1990s: the news was dominated by Vietnam Airlines Flight 815 (Tupolev Tu-134) crashes on appr…, 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 September 3 across the 1990s.
Vietnam Airlines Flight 815 (Tupolev Tu-134) crashes on approach into Phnom Penh…
Vietnam Airlines Flight 815 (Tupolev Tu-134) crashes on approach into Phnom Penh airport, killing 64.
What Was On TV
Before DVR, before streaming — if you missed it, you missed it. Here's what had everyone talking the next morning.
Roger Clinton (host), The Beach Boys · Indianapolis, IN #3 + 1 more
3 episodes aired on September 3, 1994: "Roger Clinton (host), The Beach Boys", "Indianapolis, IN #3", "Waylon Jennings (guest host), Kris Kristofferson, Johnny Cash, Shelby Lynne".
1995 Week 1 · Darryl F. Zanuck: 20th Century Filmmaker
2 episodes aired on September 3, 1995: "1995 Week 1", "Darryl F. Zanuck: 20th Century Filmmaker".
A Comedy of Eras · The Pleasure Planet Principle or, G Marks the Spot + 2 more
4 episodes aired on September 3, 1996: "A Comedy of Eras", "The Pleasure Planet Principle or, G Marks the Spot", "Mira Sorvino, Vincent Perez, Beck", "Episode 62".
Shake, Rattle, and Woof / Cadpig Behind Bars · September 3, 1997 + 8 more
10 episodes aired on September 3, 1997: "Shake, Rattle, and Woof / Cadpig Behind Bars", "September 3, 1997", "Wednesday, September 3, 1997", "Scorpion, Part II", and 6 more.
Dinner With Darwin · The 4th Annual Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards + 4 more
6 episodes aired on September 3, 1998: "Dinner With Darwin", "The 4th Annual Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards", "Step by Step", "Ray Romano, Chris Cardone, Tom Agna", and 2 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.
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.
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.
Backstreet Boys's "I Want It That Way" 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.
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.
*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.
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.
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.
Music
From chart-toppers to birthdays to passings — what the music world was up to on September 3 across the decade.
August Alsina, American singer-songwriter
August Alsina, American singer-songwriter
Devin Singletary, American football player
Devin Singletary, American football player
Rich Brian, Indonesian rapper and singer
Rich Brian, Indonesian rapper and singer
Sports
Athletes, events, and moments from September 3 across the 1990s.
Glen Rea, English-Irish footballer
Glen Rea, English-Irish footballer · Billy Wright, English footballer and manager (born 1924)
Myles Jack, American football player
Myles Jack, American football player · Niklas Süle, German footballer
William Eskelinen, Swedish footballer
William Eskelinen, Swedish footballer · Nanda Kyaw, Burmese footballer · Callum Moore, Australian footballer · Yoane Wissa, French footballer
Carter Kieboom, American baseball player
Carter Kieboom, American baseball player · Bernard Tekpetey, Ghanaian footballer
Full Events Archive
Highlights
Frank Capra
Frank Capra, Italian-American director, producer, and screenwriter (born 1897)
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Billy Wright (footballer, born 1924)
Billy Wright, English footballer and manager (born 1924)
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Mohammed Shami
Mohammad Shami, Indian cricketer
Frank Capra
Frank Capra, Italian-American director, producer, and screenwriter (born 1897)
Sakshi Malik
Sakshi Malik, Indian wrestler
Lee So-jung
Lee So-jung, South Korean singer
Vietnam Airlines Flight 815 (Tupolev Tu-134) crashes on approach into Phnom Penh airport, killing 64.
The decade's soundtrack was electric. These artists were making waves:
August Alsina
August Alsina, American singer-songwriter
Devin Singletary
Devin Singletary, American football player
Rich Brian
Rich Brian, Indonesian rapper and singer
On the field and off it, athletes were making history:
Billy Wright (footballer, born 1924)
Billy Wright, English footballer and manager (born 1924)
Myles Jack
Myles Jack, American football player
Niklas Süle
Niklas Süle, German footballer
Callum Moore (Australian footballer)
Callum Moore, Australian footballer
Must-see TV was a real thing — and this is what filled the airwaves:
Cops
"Indianapolis, IN #3" (Season 6, Episode 43) aired on 1994-09-03.
NFL Primetime
"1995 Week 1" (Season 1995, Episode 1) aired on 1995-09-03.
Biography
"Darryl F. Zanuck: 20th Century Filmmaker" (Season 1995, Episode 42) aired on 1995-09-03.
The Mask
"A Comedy of Eras" (Season 2, Episode 1) aired on 1996-09-03.
"Roger Clinton (host), The Beach Boys" (Season 1994, Episode 33) aired on 1994-09-03.
"Waylon Jennings (guest host), Kris Kristofferson, Johnny Cash, Shelby Lynne" (Season 1, Episode 13) aired on 1994-09-03.
"The Pleasure Planet Principle or, G Marks the Spot" (Season 1, Episode 2) aired on 1996-09-03.
"Mira Sorvino, Vincent Perez, Beck" (Season 1996, Episode 138) aired on 1996-09-03.
"Shake, Rattle, and Woof / Cadpig Behind Bars" (Season 2, Episode 3) aired on 1997-09-03.
"Scarsdale Diet Doctor Murder" (Season 6, Episode 11) aired on 1997-09-03.
"Lorrie Morgan" (Season 1997, Episode 112) aired on 1997-09-03.
"Joan Lunden, Chris Rock, Fiona Apple" (Season 1997, Episode 142) aired on 1997-09-03.
"The 4th Annual Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards" (Season 28, Episode 0) aired on 1998-09-03.
"Ray Romano, Chris Cardone, Tom Agna" (Season 1998, Episode 136) aired on 1998-09-03.
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 — Eminem, "My Name Is"
#4 on TRL — Backstreet Boys, "I Want It That Way"
#5 on TRL — Britney Spears, "...Baby One More Time"
#6 on TRL — Limp Bizkit, "Nookie"
#7 on TRL — *NSYNC, "I Drive Myself Crazy"
#8 on TRL — Sugar Ray, "Every Morning"
#9 on TRL — Destiny's Child, "Bills, Bills, Bills"
#10 on TRL — 98 Degrees, "The Hardest Thing"
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