September 30 across the 1990s: the news was dominated by Patrick White, Australian novelist, poet, and playwright, No…, TRL was counting down the most-requested videos on MTV, and 87 episodes were airing across the dial. Here's the full picture, year by year.
In the News
The headlines that defined September 30 across the 1990s.
Patrick White, Australian novelist, poet, and playwright, Nobel Prize laureate (…
Patrick White, Australian novelist, poet, and playwright, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1912)
The 6.2 Mw Latur earthquake shakes Maharashtra, India with a maximum Mercalli i…
The 6.2 Mw Latur earthquake shakes Maharashtra, India with a maximum Mercalli intensity of VIII (Severe) killing 9,748 and injuring 30,000.
André Michel Lwoff, French microbiologist and virologist, Nobel Prize laureate (…
André Michel Lwoff, French microbiologist and virologist, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1902)
The Tokaimura nuclear accident causes the deaths of two technicians in Japan's s…
The Tokaimura nuclear accident causes the deaths of two technicians in Japan's second-worst nuclear accident.
What Was On TV
Before DVR, before streaming — if you missed it, you missed it. Here's what had everyone talking the next morning.
Lou Diamond Phillips · Kevin Bacon + 7 more
9 episodes aired on September 30, 1994: "Lou Diamond Phillips", "Kevin Bacon", "SandSwitch", "Gloves Off (a.k.a. No Exit)", and 5 more.
Pink Floyd (part 2) · Going Batty + 22 more
24 episodes aired on September 30, 1995: "Pink Floyd (part 2)", "Going Batty", "Biker Knights of the Round Table (2)", "The Wrath of Medusa", and 20 more.
Courage · Cybill and Maryann Go to Japan + 15 more
17 episodes aired on September 30, 1996: "Courage", "Cybill and Maryann Go to Japan", "Love Potion No. 8 ½", "Orphan of War", and 13 more.
Ghost in the Machine · Devon Breaklaw + 16 more
18 episodes aired on September 30, 1997: "Ghost in the Machine", "Devon Breaklaw", "Clash of the Taylors", "The Court-Martial of Sandra Gilbert", and 14 more.
War of the Little People · Grandpa's Birthday / Road Trip + 12 more
14 episodes aired on September 30, 1998: "War of the Little People", "Grandpa's Birthday / Road Trip", "The Honeymoon's Overboard ", "Hypnotic", and 10 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Savage Garden's "I Want You" 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 30 across the decade.
Toma Zdravković, Serbian singer-songwriter (born 1938)
Toma Zdravković, Serbian singer-songwriter (born 1938)
Sports
Athletes, events, and moments from September 30 across the 1990s.
David Bakhtiari, American football player
David Bakhtiari, American football player · Joffrey Lauvergne, French basketball player
Bria Hartley, French-American basketball player
Bria Hartley, French-American basketball player
Aaron Holiday, American basketball player
Aaron Holiday, American basketball player
Landon Dickerson, American football player
Landon Dickerson, American football player · Dan Quisenberry, American baseball player and poet (born 1953)
Full Events Archive
Highlights
Patrick White
Patrick White, Australian novelist, poet, and playwright, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1912)
Read more →The world was watching. Here's what dominated the headlines:
Alice Parizeau
Alice Parizeau, Polish-Canadian journalist and author (born 1930)
Patrick White
Patrick White, Australian novelist, poet, and playwright, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1912)
Thomas Röhler
Thomas Röhler, German javelin thrower
Ezra Miller
Ezra Miller, American actor and singer
The 6.2 Mw Latur earthquake shakes Maharashtra, India with a maximum Mercalli intensity of VIII (Severe) killing 9,748 and injuring 30,000.
André Michel Lwoff, French microbiologist and virologist, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1902)
The Tokaimura nuclear accident causes the deaths of two technicians in Japan's second-worst nuclear accident.
The decade's soundtrack was electric. These artists were making waves:
On the field and off it, athletes were making history:
David Bakhtiari
David Bakhtiari, American football player
Joffrey Lauvergne
Joffrey Lauvergne, French basketball player
Bria Hartley
Bria Hartley, French-American basketball player
Aaron Holiday
Aaron Holiday, American basketball player
Must-see TV was a real thing — and this is what filled the airwaves:
Aladdin
"SandSwitch" (Season 2, Episode 14) aired on 1994-09-30.
M.A.N.T.I.S.
"Gloves Off (a.k.a. No Exit)" (Season 1, Episode 6) aired on 1994-09-30.
Boy Meets World
"Pairing Off" (Season 2, Episode 2) aired on 1994-09-30.
The X-Files
"Blood" (Season 2, Episode 3) aired on 1994-09-30.
"Lou Diamond Phillips" (Season 1994, Episode 108) aired on 1994-09-30.
"Kelsey Grammer, Anita Baker, Mario Andretti" (Season 1994, Episode 161) aired on 1994-09-30.
"Biker Knights of the Round Table (2)" (Season 3, Episode 2) aired on 1995-09-30.
"The Wrath of Medusa" (Season 9, Episode 3) aired on 1995-09-30.
"A Chip Off the Old Castle" (Season 1, Episode 4) aired on 1995-09-30.
"You Oughtta Be in Pictures" (Season 1, Episode 4) aired on 1995-09-30.
"Curses, Foiled Again" (Season 3, Episode 3) aired on 1995-09-30.
"Mariel Hemingway / Blues Traveler" (Season 21, Episode 1) aired on 1995-09-30.
"Dallas Cowboys at Philadelphia Eagles" (Season 1996, Episode 5) aired on 1996-09-30.
"Tom Rhodes" (Season 1996, Episode 32) aired on 1996-09-30.
"Ricki Lake, Gillian Anderson, Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers" (Season 1996, Episode 157) aired on 1996-09-30.
"Ghost in the Machine" (Season 2, Episode 14) aired on 1997-09-30.
"As Flies to Careless Boys Are We to the Gods / This Bud's for You" (Season 5, Episode 1) aired on 1997-09-30.
"Keith Olbermann" (Season 1997, Episode 127) aired on 1997-09-30.
"Michael J. Fox, Sarah O'Hare, Patti Smith" (Season 1997, Episode 157) aired on 1997-09-30.
"War of the Little People" (Season 1, Episode 10) aired on 1998-09-30.
"Two Guys, a Girl and a Vacation" (Season 2, Episode 2) aired on 1998-09-30.
"Carnegie Hall Opening Night 1998" (Season 27, Episode 1) aired on 1998-09-30.
"Will Ferrell & Chris Kattan" (Season 1998, Episode 125) aired on 1998-09-30.
"Kelsey Grammer, Nick Mason, Tony Bennett" (Season 1998, Episode 155) aired on 1998-09-30.
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 — Jennifer Lopez, "If You Had My Love"
#4 on TRL — TLC, "No Scrubs"
#5 on TRL — Korn, "Freak On A Leash"
#6 on TRL — Eminem, "My Name Is"
#7 on TRL — Limp Bizkit, "Nookie"
#8 on TRL — Destiny's Child, "Bills, Bills, Bills"
#9 on TRL — Sugar Ray, "Every Morning"
#10 on TRL — Savage Garden, "I Want You"
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