September 21 across the 1990s: the news was dominated by A Transair Georgian Airlines Tu-134 is shot down by a missil…, TRL was counting down the most-requested videos on MTV, and 88 episodes were airing across the dial. Here's the full picture, year by year.
In the News
The headlines that defined September 21 across the 1990s.
A Transair Georgian Airlines Tu-134 is shot down by a missile in the Black Sea n…
A Transair Georgian Airlines Tu-134 is shot down by a missile in the Black Sea near Sokhumi, Georgia.
Rudy Perpich, American dentist and politician, 34th Governor of Minnesota (born …
Rudy Perpich, American dentist and politician, 34th Governor of Minnesota (born 1928)
St. Olaf's Church, a stone church from the 16th century in Tyrvää, Finland, is b…
St. Olaf's Church, a stone church from the 16th century in Tyrvää, Finland, is burnt down by a burglar.
The 7.7-magnitude Chi-Chi earthquake strikes central Taiwan, killing 2,400 peopl…
The 7.7-magnitude Chi-Chi earthquake strikes central Taiwan, killing 2,400 people.
What Was On TV
Before DVR, before streaming — if you missed it, you missed it. Here's what had everyone talking the next morning.
Suzanne Somers · We're Going to Cheesyland + 13 more
15 episodes aired on September 21, 1994: "Suzanne Somers", "We're Going to Cheesyland", "Home Despair", "Debbie Fields, Morgan Brittany", and 11 more.
Lea Thompson · Teri Garr + 14 more
16 episodes aired on September 21, 1995: "Lea Thompson", "Teri Garr", "City of Stone (4)", "Donna Mills", and 12 more.
Madison (host), Lenny Kravitz, Ziggy Marley · In the Arctic (Heat) + 22 more
24 episodes aired on September 21, 1996: "Madison (host), Lenny Kravitz, Ziggy Marley", "In the Arctic (Heat)", "Gorilla My Dreams", "Beanstalk Blues", and 20 more.
Mxyzpixilated · Brainwash + 8 more
10 episodes aired on September 21, 1997: "Mxyzpixilated", "Brainwash", "1997 Week 4", "Save The Tree / New Teacher", and 6 more.
The Family Tree · The Inferior Decorator / Bang! / Parasites / Melissa Screetch, Earth Ambassador + 20 more
22 episodes aired on September 21, 1998: "The Family Tree", "The Inferior Decorator / Bang! / Parasites / Melissa Screetch, Earth Ambassador", "The Weakest Link", "Buster's Back", and 18 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.
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.
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.
Jennifer Lopez's "If You Had My Love" 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.
Music
From chart-toppers to birthdays to passings — what the music world was up to on September 21 across the decade.
Kim Jong-dae, South Korean singer-songwriter
Kim Jong-dae, South Korean singer-songwriter
Russian president Boris Yeltsin triggers a constitutional crisis when he suspend…
Russian president Boris Yeltsin triggers a constitutional crisis when he suspends parliament and scraps the constitution.
Sports
Athletes, events, and moments from September 21 across the 1990s.
Al-Farouq Aminu, American basketball player
Al-Farouq Aminu, American basketball player · Danny Batth, English footballer
Carlos Martínez, Dominican baseball player
Carlos Martínez, Dominican baseball player
Rodrigo Godínez, Mexican footballer
Rodrigo Godínez, Mexican footballer · Devyn Marble, American basketball player
Ante Rebić, Croatian footballer
Ante Rebić, Croatian footballer
Devin Williams, American baseball player
Devin Williams, American baseball player
Bruno Caboclo, Brazilian basketball player
Bruno Caboclo, Brazilian basketball player
Yainer Díaz, Dominican baseball player
Yainer Díaz, Dominican baseball player
Alexander Isak, Eritrean-Swedish professional footballer
Alexander Isak, Eritrean-Swedish professional footballer
Full Events Archive
Highlights
Tarachand Barjatya
Tarachand Barjatya, Indian film producer, founded Rajshri Productions (born 1914)
Read more →Tarachand Barjatya
Tarachand Barjatya, Indian film producer, founded Rajshri Productions (born 1914)
Wikipedia →The world was watching. Here's what dominated the headlines:
Rob Cross
Rob Cross, English darts player
Ivan Dorschner
Ivan Dorschner, American-Filipino model and actor
Sam Kasiano
Sam Kasiano, New Zealand rugby league player
Allison Scagliotti
Allison Scagliotti, American actress and musician
Takis Kanellopoulos, Greek director, producer, and screenwriter (born 1933)
A Transair Georgian Airlines Tu-134 is shot down by a missile in the Black Sea near Sokhumi, Georgia.
Rudy Perpich, American dentist and politician, 34th Governor of Minnesota (born 1928)
St. Olaf's Church, a stone church from the 16th century in Tyrvää, Finland, is burnt down by a burglar.
The 7.7-magnitude Chi-Chi earthquake strikes central Taiwan, killing 2,400 people.
The decade's soundtrack was electric. These artists were making waves:
Chen (singer)
Kim Jong-dae, South Korean singer-songwriter
Boris Yeltsin
Russian president Boris Yeltsin triggers a constitutional crisis when he suspends parliament and scraps the constitution.
On the field and off it, athletes were making history:
Al-Farouq Aminu
Al-Farouq Aminu, American basketball player
Danny Batth
Danny Batth, English footballer
Carlos Martínez (pitcher, born 1991)
Carlos Martínez, Dominican baseball player
Devyn Marble
Devyn Marble, American basketball player
Must-see TV was a real thing — and this is what filled the airwaves:
Biker Mice from Mars
"We're Going to Cheesyland" (Season 2, Episode 2) aired on 1994-09-21.
Taz-Mania
"Home Despair" (Season 1, Episode 51) aired on 1994-09-21.
Roseanne
"Nine is Enough" (Season 7, Episode 1) aired on 1994-09-21.
Touched by an Angel
"The Southbound Bus" (Season 1, Episode 1) aired on 1994-09-21.
"Debbie Fields, Morgan Brittany" (Season 1994, Episode 116) aired on 1994-09-21.
"The Lottery Winner Murders" (Season 1, Episode 1) aired on 1994-09-21.
"Tim Robbins, Kevin Brennan, Crash Test Dummies" (Season 1994, Episode 154) aired on 1994-09-21.
"Donna Mills" (Season 1995, Episode 159) aired on 1995-09-21.
"Courteney Cox, Bill Maher, Blind Melon" (Season 1995, Episode 155) aired on 1995-09-21.
"The Sword of Evil" (Season 2, Episode 1) aired on 1995-09-21.
"Madison (host), Lenny Kravitz, Ziggy Marley" (Season 1996, Episode 28) aired on 1996-09-21.
"Gorilla My Dreams" (Season 1, Episode 5) aired on 1996-09-21.
"The Beginning of the End" (Season 10, Episode 2) aired on 1996-09-21.
"World Without Alex" (Season 2, Episode 19) aired on 1996-09-21.
"The I.R.S./Welfare a La Carte/Steals & Lies" (Season 30, Episode 1) aired on 1997-09-21.
"The City of New York vs. Homer Simpson" (Season 9, Episode 1) aired on 1997-09-21.
"How to Fire a Rifle Without Really Trying" (Season 2, Episode 1) aired on 1997-09-21.
"Joe's Return (aka The Road Home: Part 1)" (Season 4, Episode 1) aired on 1997-09-21.
"The Inferior Decorator / Bang! / Parasites / Melissa Screetch, Earth Ambassador" (Season 2, Episode 2) aired on 1998-09-21.
"Dallas Cowboys at New York Giants" (Season 1998, Episode 3) aired on 1998-09-21.
"Jackie Chan" (Season 1998, Episode 119) aired on 1998-09-21.
"Michael J. Fox, Evander Holyfield, Dixie Chicks" (Season 1998, Episode 148) aired on 1998-09-21.
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 — Backstreet Boys, "I Want It That Way"
#3 on TRL — TLC, "No Scrubs"
#4 on TRL — Jennifer Lopez, "If You Had My Love"
#5 on TRL — Korn, "Freak On A Leash"
#6 on TRL — Eminem, "My Name Is"
#7 on TRL — Limp Bizkit, "Nookie"
#8 on TRL — Britney Spears, "...Baby One More Time"
#9 on TRL — Sugar Ray, "Every Morning"
#10 on TRL — *NSYNC, "I Drive Myself Crazy"
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