September 6 across the 1990s: the news was dominated by The Soviet Union recognizes the independence of the Baltic s…, TRL was counting down the most-requested videos on MTV, and 33 episodes were airing across the dial. Here's the full picture, year by year.
In the News
The headlines that defined September 6 across the 1990s.
The Soviet Union recognizes the independence of the Baltic states Estonia, Latvi…
The Soviet Union recognizes the independence of the Baltic states Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.
Cal Ripken Jr. of the Baltimore Orioles plays in his 2,131st consecutive game, b…
Cal Ripken Jr. of the Baltimore Orioles plays in his 2,131st consecutive game, breaking a record that had stood for 56 years.
The funeral of Diana, Princess of Wales takes place in London. Well over a milli…
The funeral of Diana, Princess of Wales takes place in London. Well over a million people line the streets and 21⁄2 billion watch around the world on television.
What Was On TV
Before DVR, before streaming — if you missed it, you missed it. Here's what had everyone talking the next morning.
Paul Sorvino, Jeff Garlin, Reggie Mc Fadden · Paula Poundstone + 4 more
6 episodes aired on September 6, 1994: "Paul Sorvino, Jeff Garlin, Reggie Mc Fadden", "Paula Poundstone", "The Phoenix Saga - Part II The Dark Shroud", "Danny Bonaduce, Donny Osmond, Gary Coleman", and 2 more.
The Price of Freedom · Robert Townsend + 7 more
9 episodes aired on September 6, 1995: "The Price of Freedom", "Robert Townsend", "Bernice Kanner, Sean Young", "Legion", and 5 more.
The Good, the Bad and the Fish Guy · Bill Cosby, Brian Williams, No Doubt + 2 more
4 episodes aired on September 6, 1996: "The Good, the Bad and the Fish Guy", "Bill Cosby, Brian Williams, No Doubt", "The Last Son of Krypton Part I", "Episode 65".
Sheryl Crow, Sting · America's Wackiest Home Movies / The 'Lympics + 7 more
9 episodes aired on September 6, 1997: "Sheryl Crow, Sting", "America's Wackiest Home Movies / The 'Lympics", "Louie's Gate", "Hidden Agendas", and 5 more.
1998 Week 1 · Streaking + 3 more
5 episodes aired on September 6, 1998: "1998 Week 1", "Streaking", "Eli Wallach", "Phil Hartman", 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.
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 6 across the decade.
Tom Fogerty, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (born 1941)…
Tom Fogerty, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (born 1941)
A group of hunters at the Stampede trail near Healy, Alaska came across a male c…
A group of hunters at the Stampede trail near Healy, Alaska came across a male corpse in abandoned bus, later identified as Christopher McCandless.
Famous Dex, American rapper
Famous Dex, American rapper
Max Kaminsky, American trumpet player and bandleader (born 1908)…
Max Kaminsky, American trumpet player and bandleader (born 1908)
Lil Xan, American rapper
Lil Xan, American rapper
Ric Segreto, American-Filipino singer-songwriter, actor, and journalist (born 19…
Ric Segreto, American-Filipino singer-songwriter, actor, and journalist (born 1952)
Sports
Athletes, events, and moments from September 6 across the 1990s.
John Wall, American basketball player
John Wall, American basketball player
Joe Harris, American basketball player
Joe Harris, American basketball player
Ryan Shazier, American football player
Ryan Shazier, American football player
Alex Poythress, American basketball player
Alex Poythress, American basketball player · Mattia Valoti, Italian footballer
Mark Andrews, American football player
Mark Andrews, American football player
Andrés Tello, Colombian footballer
Andrés Tello, Colombian footballer
Full Events Archive
Highlights
Soviet Union
The Soviet Union recognizes the independence of the Baltic states Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.
Read more →The world was watching. Here's what dominated the headlines:
Len Hutton
Len Hutton, English cricketer and soldier (born 1916)
Soviet Union
The Soviet Union recognizes the independence of the Baltic states Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.
Saint Petersburg
The Russian parliament approves the name change of Leningrad back to Saint Petersburg. The change is effective October 1.
Brian Dumoulin
Brian Dumoulin, American ice hockey player
Cal Ripken Jr. of the Baltimore Orioles plays in his 2,131st consecutive game, breaking a record that had stood for 56 years.
The funeral of Diana, Princess of Wales takes place in London. Well over a million people line the streets and 21⁄2 billion watch around the world on television.
Royal Brunei Airlines Flight 839 crashes in the Lambir Hills National Park while on approach to Miri Airport in Malaysia, killing 10.
The decade's soundtrack was electric. These artists were making waves:
Tom Fogerty
Tom Fogerty, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (born 1941)
Healy, Alaska
A group of hunters at the Stampede trail near Healy, Alaska came across a male corpse in abandoned bus, later identified as Christopher McCandless.
Famous Dex
Famous Dex, American rapper
Max Kaminsky (musician)
Max Kaminsky, American trumpet player and bandleader (born 1908)
Ric Segreto, American-Filipino singer-songwriter, actor, and journalist (born 1952)
On the field and off it, athletes were making history:
John Wall
John Wall, American basketball player
Joe Harris (basketball)
Joe Harris, American basketball player
Ryan Shazier
Ryan Shazier, American football player
Alex Poythress
Alex Poythress, American basketball player
Must-see TV was a real thing — and this is what filled the airwaves:
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
"Paul Sorvino, Jeff Garlin, Reggie Mc Fadden" (Season 1994, Episode 152) aired on 1994-09-06.
X-Men
"The Phoenix Saga - Part II The Dark Shroud" (Season 3, Episode 4) aired on 1994-09-06.
Aladdin
"Bad Mood Rising" (Season 2, Episode 2) aired on 1994-09-06.
The Late Show with David Letterman
"James Belushi, John Irving, Amy Grant" (Season 1994, Episode 143) aired on 1994-09-06.
"Danny Bonaduce, Donny Osmond, Gary Coleman" (Season 1994, Episode 105) aired on 1994-09-06.
"The Price of Freedom" (Season 2, Episode 3) aired on 1995-09-06.
"Kevin Pollak, Charlton Heston, Hootie and the Blowfish" (Season 1995, Episode 144) aired on 1995-09-06.
"Bill Cosby, Brian Williams, No Doubt" (Season 1996, Episode 141) aired on 1996-09-06.
"The Last Son of Krypton Part I" (Season 1, Episode 1) aired on 1996-09-06.
"America's Wackiest Home Movies / The 'Lympics" (Season 4, Episode 6) aired on 1997-09-06.
"The Vulture Has Landed (Neil Armstrong, 1969, Moon)" (Season 2, Episode 1) aired on 1997-09-06.
"American Four-Square: Final Walk Through" (Season 11, Episode 11) aired on 1997-09-06.
"Dr. Joyce Brothers & Sherman Hemsley / Heavy D." (Season 3, Episode 14) aired on 1997-09-06.
"Four Weddings Inconceivable" (Season 4, Episode 28) aired on 1997-09-06.
"The Battle of Britain" (Season 6, Episode 3) aired on 1998-09-06.
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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