September 9 across the 1990s: the news was dominated by Batticaloa massacre: Massacre of 184 Tamil civilians by the …, TRL was counting down the most-requested videos on MTV, and 53 episodes were airing across the dial. Here's the full picture, year by year.
In the News
The headlines that defined September 9 across the 1990s.
Batticaloa massacre: Massacre of 184 Tamil civilians by the Sri Lankan Army in B…
Batticaloa massacre: Massacre of 184 Tamil civilians by the Sri Lankan Army in Batticaloa District.
Israeli–Palestinian peace process: The Palestine Liberation Organization officia…
Israeli–Palestinian peace process: The Palestine Liberation Organization officially recognizes Israel as a legitimate state.
What Was On TV
Before DVR, before streaming — if you missed it, you missed it. Here's what had everyone talking the next morning.
Fran Drescher, Suzanne Somers, Mavericks · Michael Moore + 4 more
6 episodes aired on September 9, 1994: "Fran Drescher, Suzanne Somers, Mavericks", "Michael Moore", "The Phoenix Saga - Part V Child of Light", "Pat Morita", and 2 more.
Orion's Reign · Jeff Buckley + 10 more
12 episodes aired on September 9, 1995: "Orion's Reign", "Jeff Buckley", "Blows Its Top", "Raindrops Keep Falling on My Bed", and 8 more.
Honesty · Malled + 14 more
16 episodes aired on September 9, 1996: "Honesty", "Malled", "The Trial of Carmen Sandiego", "Little Bear the Magician", and 12 more.
Blasts from the Past Part I · The Fungus Among Us + 7 more
9 episodes aired on September 9, 1997: "Blasts from the Past Part I", "The Fungus Among Us", "Tuesday, September 9, 1997", "The Godfather: Not The Movie", and 5 more.
Justice Reborn (3) · Arnold's Room / Helga vs. Big Patty + 6 more
8 episodes aired on September 9, 1998: "Justice Reborn (3)", "Arnold's Room / Helga vs. Big Patty", "Brad Sherwood, Kathy Kinney,Colin Mochrie, Ryan Stiles", "Subject 117", and 4 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 9 across the decade.
Haley Reinhart, American singer-songwriter and actress
Haley Reinhart, American singer-songwriter and actress
Lauren Daigle, American contemporary Christian music singer and songwriter…
Lauren Daigle, American contemporary Christian music singer and songwriter · Hunter Hayes, American singer-songwriter and guitarist
Bill Monroe, American singer-songwriter (born 1911)
Bill Monroe, American singer-songwriter (born 1911)
Lucio Battisti, Italian singer-songwriter and guitarist (born 1943)…
Lucio Battisti, Italian singer-songwriter and guitarist (born 1943) · Bill Cratty, American dancer and choreographer (born 1951)
Sports
Athletes, events, and moments from September 9 across the 1990s.
Billy Hamilton, American baseball player
Billy Hamilton, American baseball player · Andrew Smith, American basketball player (died 2016) · Jordan Tabor, English footballer (died 2014)
Danilo Pereira, Bissauan-Portuguese footballer
Danilo Pereira, Bissauan-Portuguese footballer
Gabby Williams, American-French basketball player
Gabby Williams, American-French basketball player
Richie Ashburn, American baseball player and sportscaster (born 1927)
Richie Ashburn, American baseball player and sportscaster (born 1927)
Jordan Nwora, Nigerian-American basketball player
Jordan Nwora, Nigerian-American basketball player
Arie de Vroet, Dutch footballer and manager (born 1918)
Arie de Vroet, Dutch footballer and manager (born 1918) · Catfish Hunter, American baseball player (born 1946)
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Nicola Abbagnano
Nicola Abbagnano, Italian philosopher and academic (born 1901)
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The world was watching. Here's what dominated the headlines:
Shaun Johnson
Shaun Johnson, New Zealand rugby league player
Nicola Abbagnano
Nicola Abbagnano, Italian philosopher and academic (born 1901)
Samuel Doe
Samuel Doe, Liberian field marshal and politician, 21st President of Liberia (born 1951)
Tajikistan
Tajikistan declares independence from the Soviet Union.
Batticaloa massacre: Massacre of 184 Tamil civilians by the Sri Lankan Army in Batticaloa District.
Israeli–Palestinian peace process: The Palestine Liberation Organization officially recognizes Israel as a legitimate state.
John Hackett, Australian-English general and author (born 1910)
The decade's soundtrack was electric. These artists were making waves:
Haley Reinhart
Haley Reinhart, American singer-songwriter and actress
Lauren Daigle
Lauren Daigle, American contemporary Christian music singer and songwriter
Hunter Hayes
Hunter Hayes, American singer-songwriter and guitarist
Bill Monroe
Bill Monroe, American singer-songwriter (born 1911)
On the field and off it, athletes were making history:
Billy Hamilton (baseball, born 1990)
Billy Hamilton, American baseball player
Andrew Smith (basketball, born 1990)
Andrew Smith, American basketball player (died 2016)
Danilo Pereira
Danilo Pereira, Bissauan-Portuguese footballer
Gabby Williams
Gabby Williams, American-French basketball player
Must-see TV was a real thing — and this is what filled the airwaves:
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
"Fran Drescher, Suzanne Somers, Mavericks" (Season 1994, Episode 155) aired on 1994-09-09.
X-Men
"The Phoenix Saga - Part V Child of Light" (Season 3, Episode 7) aired on 1994-09-09.
M.A.N.T.I.S.
"Days of Rage" (Season 1, Episode 3) aired on 1994-09-09.
The Late Show with David Letterman
"Ray Wold, Tom Petty" (Season 1994, Episode 146) aired on 1994-09-09.
"Raindrops Keep Falling on My Bed" (Season 1, Episode 3) aired on 1995-09-09.
"The Cat Who Knew Too Much" (Season 1, Episode 1) aired on 1995-09-09.
"The Little Wooden Boy and the Belly of Love" (Season 2, Episode 1) aired on 1995-09-09.
"The Trial of Carmen Sandiego" (Season 4, Episode 1) aired on 1996-09-09.
"The 2nd Annual Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards" (Season 26, Episode 0) aired on 1996-09-09.
"J. Pierpont Morgan: Emperor of Wall Street" (Season 1996, Episode 71) aired on 1996-09-09.
"Philadelphia Eagles at Green Bay Packers" (Season 1996, Episode 2) aired on 1996-09-09.
"Rolonda Watts" (Season 1996, Episode 21) aired on 1996-09-09.
"Jamie Lee Curtis, Pete Sampras, John Mellencamp" (Season 1996, Episode 142) aired on 1996-09-09.
"Blasts from the Past Part I" (Season 2, Episode 1) aired on 1997-09-09.
"The Fungus Among Us" (Season 2, Episode 7) aired on 1997-09-09.
"Mark Addy" (Season 1997, Episode 115) aired on 1997-09-09.
"Salma Hayek, Joan Cusack, Louie Anderson" (Season 1997, Episode 146) aired on 1997-09-09.
"Arnold's Room / Helga vs. Big Patty" (Season 3, Episode 4) aired on 1998-09-09.
"Brad Sherwood, Kathy Kinney,Colin Mochrie, Ryan Stiles" (Season 1, Episode 6) aired on 1998-09-09.
"Veronica Webb, Gary Coleman, Dionne Warwick" (Season 2, Episode 48) aired on 1998-09-09.
"Colin Quinn" (Season 1998, Episode 113) aired on 1998-09-09.
"Tim Forneris, Stephen Dorff, Wynonna" (Season 1998, Episode 140) aired on 1998-09-09.
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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