September 14 across the 1990s: the news was dominated by The Constitutional Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina declares …, TRL was counting down the most-requested videos on MTV, and 55 episodes were airing across the dial. Here's the full picture, year by year.
In the News
The headlines that defined September 14 across the 1990s.
The Constitutional Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina declares the breakaway Croati…
The Constitutional Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina declares the breakaway Croatian Republic of Herzeg-Bosnia to be illegal.
Lufthansa Flight 2904, an Airbus A320, crashes into an embankment after overshoo…
Lufthansa Flight 2904, an Airbus A320, crashes into an embankment after overshooting the runway at Okęcie International Airport (now Warsaw Chopin Airport), killing two people.
Eighty-one killed as five bogies of the Ahmedabad–Howrah Express plunge into a r…
Eighty-one killed as five bogies of the Ahmedabad–Howrah Express plunge into a river in Bilaspur district of Madhya Pradesh, India.
Telecommunications companies MCI Communications and WorldCom complete their $37 …
Telecommunications companies MCI Communications and WorldCom complete their $37 billion merger to form MCI WorldCom.
What Was On TV
Before DVR, before streaming — if you missed it, you missed it. Here's what had everyone talking the next morning.
Harvey Firestein · Taz-Manian Theatre + 7 more
9 episodes aired on September 14, 1994: "Harvey Firestein", "Taz-Manian Theatre", "Ted McGinley", "Garden of Evil", and 5 more.
- · A Bullet for Bullock + 10 more
12 episodes aired on September 14, 1995: "-", "A Bullet for Bullock", "Chi McBride", "Vows", and 8 more.
Madison (host), Kiss, Dishwalla, Iggy Pop · 3rd Anniversary Special + 13 more
15 episodes aired on September 14, 1996: "Madison (host), Kiss, Dishwalla, Iggy Pop", "3rd Anniversary Special", "In a Beehive (Honeybees)", "Ape-lien", and 11 more.
Speed Demons · 1997 Week 3 + 4 more
6 episodes aired on September 14, 1997: "Speed Demons", "1997 Week 3", "The 49th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards 1997", "Ghost of the Ice", and 2 more.
Phil's Brain / Jurassic Putt / Bites and Stings / You Keep Bouncing Like That You're G · Cyber-Fagin + 10 more
12 episodes aired on September 14, 1998: "Phil's Brain / Jurassic Putt / Bites and Stings / You Keep Bouncing Like That You're G", "Cyber-Fagin", "September 14, 1998", "Apollo #1201", and 8 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.
TLC's "No Scrubs" was one of the most-requested videos of the period, burning up the phone lines from fans all over the country.
Ricky Martin's "Livin' la Vida Loca" 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
*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.
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 September 14 across the decade.
Russell Lynes, American historian, photographer, and author (born 1910)…
Russell Lynes, American historian, photographer, and author (born 1910)
Zico, South Korean rapper
Zico, South Korean rapper
Benjamin Ingrosso, Swedish singer and songwriter
Benjamin Ingrosso, Swedish singer and songwriter
Sports
Athletes, events, and moments from September 14 across the 1990s.
Douglas Costa, Brazilian footballer
Douglas Costa, Brazilian footballer · Petar Filipović, German-born Croatian footballer · Cecilie Pedersen, Norwegian footballer
Dee Milliner, American football player
Dee Milliner, American football player
The rest of the Major League Baseball season is canceled because of a strike.
The rest of the Major League Baseball season is canceled because of a strike. · Brahim Darri, Dutch footballer · Gary Harris, American basketball player · Daniel O'Shaughnessy, Finnish footballer · Krasimir Stanoev, Bulgarian footballer
Jevon Carter, American basketball player
Jevon Carter, American basketball player · Deshaun Watson, American football player
Myles Wright, English professional footballer
Myles Wright, English professional footballer
Dominic Solanke, English footballer
Dominic Solanke, English footballer
Full Events Archive
Highlights
The world was watching. Here's what dominated the headlines:
Nana (entertainer)
Nana, South Korean singer, actress and model
Shayne Topp
Shayne Topp, American actor and Smosh cast member
Julie Bovasso
Julie Bovasso, American actress and playwright (born 1930)
Bosnia and Herzegovina
The Constitutional Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina declares the breakaway Croatian Republic of Herzeg-Bosnia to be illegal.
Paul Martin Sr., Canadian lawyer and politician, 12th Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs (born 1903)
Lufthansa Flight 2904, an Airbus A320, crashes into an embankment after overshooting the runway at Okęcie International Airport (now Warsaw Chopin Airport), killing two people.
Eighty-one killed as five bogies of the Ahmedabad–Howrah Express plunge into a river in Bilaspur district of Madhya Pradesh, India.
Telecommunications companies MCI Communications and WorldCom complete their $37 billion merger to form MCI WorldCom.
The decade's soundtrack was electric. These artists were making waves:
Zico (rapper)
Zico, South Korean rapper
Benjamin Ingrosso
Benjamin Ingrosso, Swedish singer and songwriter
On the field and off it, athletes were making history:
Douglas Costa
Douglas Costa, Brazilian footballer
Petar Filipović
Petar Filipović, German-born Croatian footballer
Cecilie Pedersen (Norwegian footballer)
Cecilie Pedersen, Norwegian footballer
Dee Milliner
Dee Milliner, American football player
The rest of the Major League Baseball season is canceled because of a strike.
Must-see TV was a real thing — and this is what filled the airwaves:
Taz-Mania
"Taz-Manian Theatre" (Season 1, Episode 33) aired on 1994-09-14.
Aladdin
"Garden of Evil" (Season 2, Episode 5) aired on 1994-09-14.
Thunder Alley
"Never Say Die" (Season 2, Episode 1) aired on 1994-09-14.
All-American Girl
"Mom, Dad, This is Kyle" (Season 1, Episode 1) aired on 1994-09-14.
"The Attica Riot: Chaos Behind Bars" (Season 3, Episode 20) aired on 1994-09-14.
"Phoebe Cates, Nanci Griffith" (Season 1994, Episode 149) aired on 1994-09-14.
"A Bullet for Bullock" (Season 4, Episode 4) aired on 1995-09-14.
"Richard Price" (Season 1995, Episode 154) aired on 1995-09-14.
"Garry Marshall, Diana Ross" (Season 1995, Episode 150) aired on 1995-09-14.
"Madison (host), Kiss, Dishwalla, Iggy Pop" (Season 1996, Episode 27) aired on 1996-09-14.
"3rd Anniversary Special" (Season 1996, Episode 1) aired on 1996-09-14.
"Catch as Catch Cannes / Yodel Recall" (Season 2, Episode 2) aired on 1996-09-14.
"The Return of Dregg" (Season 10, Episode 1) aired on 1996-09-14.
"A Little Piece of Home" (Season 1, Episode 5) aired on 1996-09-14.
"The 49th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards 1997" (Season 1997, Episode 1) aired on 1997-09-14.
"Undercover Ben" (Season 4, Episode 13) aired on 1997-09-14.
"Phil's Brain / Jurassic Putt / Bites and Stings / You Keep Bouncing Like That You're G" (Season 2, Episode 1) aired on 1998-09-14.
"San Francisco 49ers at Washington Redskins" (Season 1998, Episode 2) aired on 1998-09-14.
"The Girl Who Was Plugged In" (Season 1, Episode 5) aired on 1998-09-14.
"René Hicks" (Season 1998, Episode 115) aired on 1998-09-14.
"Cindy Crawford, Jeff Greenfield, Hootie & The Blowfish" (Season 1998, Episode 143) aired on 1998-09-14.
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 — TLC, "No Scrubs"
#3 on TRL — Ricky Martin, "Livin' la Vida Loca"
#4 on TRL — Korn, "Freak On A Leash"
#5 on TRL — Eminem, "My Name Is"
#6 on TRL — Limp Bizkit, "Nookie"
#7 on TRL — Britney Spears, "...Baby One More Time"
#8 on TRL — Sugar Ray, "Every Morning"
#9 on TRL — *NSYNC, "I Drive Myself Crazy"
#10 on TRL — Destiny's Child, "Bills, Bills, Bills"
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