September 8 across the 1990s: the news was dominated by USAir Flight 427, on approach to Pittsburgh International Ai…, TRL was counting down the most-requested videos on MTV, and 39 episodes were airing across the dial. Here's the full picture, year by year.
In the News
The headlines that defined September 8 across the 1990s.
USAir Flight 427, on approach to Pittsburgh International Airport, suddenly cras…
USAir Flight 427, on approach to Pittsburgh International Airport, suddenly crashes in clear weather killing all 132 aboard, resulting in the most extensive aviation investigation in world history and altering manufacturing practices in the industry.
What Was On TV
Before DVR, before streaming — if you missed it, you missed it. Here's what had everyone talking the next morning.
Montel Williams, Jensens, Jonathan Richman · Sandra Bernhard + 10 more
12 episodes aired on September 8, 1994: "Montel Williams, Jensens, Jonathan Richman", "Sandra Bernhard", "The Phoenix Saga - Part IV The Starjammers", "Richard Karn", and 8 more.
Dead Ringer · David Alan Grier + 2 more
4 episodes aired on September 8, 1995: "Dead Ringer", "David Alan Grier", "dating", "Wesley Snipes, Frederique Van Der Wal, Lenny Kravitz".
Fun and Games · 1996 Week 2 + 2 more
4 episodes aired on September 8, 1996: "Fun and Games", "1996 Week 2", "The 48th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards 1996", "The Phonograph".
Two Faces of Anita · Monday, September 8, 1997 + 10 more
12 episodes aired on September 8, 1997: "Two Faces of Anita", "Monday, September 8, 1997", "Refugee", "September 8, 1997", and 8 more.
Bad Company · Justice Reborn (2) + 3 more
5 episodes aired on September 8, 1998: "Bad Company", "Justice Reborn (2)", "Peter Gallagher", "Andie MacDowell, Willie Nelson", 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 8 across the decade.
Moondog, American-German singer-songwriter, drummer, and poet (born 1916)…
Moondog, American-German singer-songwriter, drummer, and poet (born 1916)
Sports
Athletes, events, and moments from September 8 across the 1990s.
Matt Barkley, American football player
Matt Barkley, American football player · Gerrit Cole, American baseball player · Matthew Dellavedova, Australian basketball player · Tokelo Rantie, South African footballer
Za'Darius Smith, American football player
Za'Darius Smith, American football player
Marco Benassi, Italian footballer
Marco Benassi, Italian footballer · Bruno Fernandes, Portuguese footballer
Lars Nootbaar, American baseball player
Lars Nootbaar, American baseball player
Full Events Archive
Highlights
The world was watching. Here's what dominated the headlines:
Jos Buttler
Jos Buttler, English cricketer
Michal Kempný
Michal Kempný, Czech ice hockey player
Joe Sugg
Joe Sugg, British vlogger
Alex North
Alex North, American composer and conductor (born 1910)
USAir Flight 427, on approach to Pittsburgh International Airport, suddenly crashes in clear weather killing all 132 aboard, resulting in the most extensive aviation investigation in world history and altering manufacturing practices in the industry.
The decade's soundtrack was electric. These artists were making waves:
Moondog
Moondog, American-German singer-songwriter, drummer, and poet (born 1916)
Wikipedia →On the field and off it, athletes were making history:
Matt Barkley
Matt Barkley, American football player
Gerrit Cole
Gerrit Cole, American baseball player
Matthew Dellavedova
Matthew Dellavedova, Australian basketball player
Tokelo Rantie
Tokelo Rantie, South African footballer
Must-see TV was a real thing — and this is what filled the airwaves:
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
"Montel Williams, Jensens, Jonathan Richman" (Season 1994, Episode 154) aired on 1994-09-08.
X-Men
"The Phoenix Saga - Part IV The Starjammers" (Season 3, Episode 6) aired on 1994-09-08.
Days of Our Lives
"Ep. #7364" (Season 1994, Episode 67) aired on 1994-09-08.
Aladdin
"Do the Rat Thing" (Season 2, Episode 3) aired on 1994-09-08.
"MTV 11th Annual Video Music Awards" (Season 1994, Episode 1) aired on 1994-09-08.
"Marilu Henner, Paul Reiser, Dinosaur, Jr." (Season 1994, Episode 145) aired on 1994-09-08.
"Wesley Snipes, Frederique Van Der Wal, Lenny Kravitz" (Season 1995, Episode 146) aired on 1995-09-08.
"The 48th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards 1996" (Season 1996, Episode 1) aired on 1996-09-08.
"Kansas City Chiefs at Oakland Raiders" (Season 1997, Episode 2) aired on 1997-09-08.
"Three Legs, Two Broken Toes and One Lava Pit" (Season 4, Episode 10) aired on 1997-09-08.
"Khandi Alexander" (Season 1997, Episode 114) aired on 1997-09-08.
"Danny DeVito, Patrick Rafter, Tim McGraw" (Season 1997, Episode 145) aired on 1997-09-08.
"Blasts from the Past Part I" (Season 2, Episode 1) aired on 1997-09-08.
"Peter Gallagher" (Season 1998, Episode 112) aired on 1998-09-08.
"Andie MacDowell, Willie Nelson" (Season 1998, Episode 139) aired on 1998-09-08.
The digital revolution was just getting started:
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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