November 10 across the 1990s: the news was dominated by In Nigeria, playwright and environmental activist Ken Saro-W…, TRL was counting down the most-requested videos on MTV, and 81 episodes were airing across the dial. Here's the full picture, year by year.
In the News
The headlines that defined November 10 across the 1990s.
In Nigeria, playwright and environmental activist Ken Saro-Wiwa, along with eigh…
In Nigeria, playwright and environmental activist Ken Saro-Wiwa, along with eight others from the Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (Mosop), are hanged by government forces.
WorldCom and MCI Communications announce a $37 billion merger (the largest merge…
WorldCom and MCI Communications announce a $37 billion merger (the largest merger in US history at the time).
What Was On TV
Before DVR, before streaming — if you missed it, you missed it. Here's what had everyone talking the next morning.
George Clooney · Ricky Martin + 9 more
11 episodes aired on November 10, 1994: "George Clooney", "Ricky Martin", "Ep. #7404", "The Enormous Feather of Me Linh", and 7 more.
The Revenge of the Shantytown · Kadeem Hardison + 11 more
13 episodes aired on November 10, 1995: "The Revenge of the Shantytown", "Kadeem Hardison", "self-improvement tips", "Nov 10, 1995", and 9 more.
The Main Man Part I · 1996 Week 11 + 9 more
11 episodes aired on November 10, 1996: "The Main Man Part I", "1996 Week 11", "Music chairs; babies' hairdos", "Kernel of Truth", and 7 more.
Film Fatale / My Fair Chicken · The Big Little Visitor + 19 more
21 episodes aired on November 10, 1997: "Film Fatale / My Fair Chicken", "The Big Little Visitor", "How to Get a Head in Show Business", "The Debt II", and 17 more.
Show Me Your Weenis · Survival of the Fittest + 19 more
21 episodes aired on November 10, 1998: "Show Me Your Weenis", "Survival of the Fittest", "Try It, You'll Like It!", "Peggy's Pageant Fever", and 17 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.
Smash Mouth's "All Star" 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.
Blink-182's "What's My Age Again?" 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.
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.
Will Smith's "Wild Wild West" 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.
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.
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.
Sports
Athletes, events, and moments from November 10 across the 1990s.
Zach Ertz, American football player
Zach Ertz, American football player · Robert Primus, Trinidadian footballer · Aurelio Monteagudo, Cuban baseball player and manager (born 1943)
Tony Snell, American basketball player
Tony Snell, American basketball player · William Afflis, American football player and wrestler (born 1929)
Teddy Bridgewater, American football player
Teddy Bridgewater, American football player · Mattia Perin, Italian footballer · Dimitri Petratos, Australian footballer · Rafał Wolski, Polish footballer · Wilfried Zaha, Ivorian footballer
Claudio Dias, English footballer
Claudio Dias, English footballer
Drew Lock, American football player
Drew Lock, American football player
Federico Dimarco, Italian footballer
Federico Dimarco, Italian footballer · Maurice Gomis, Italian-Senegalese footballer · Daniel James, Welsh footballer · Yuriy Vakulko, Ukrainian footballer
Claudine Co, Filipino singer and influencer
Claudine Co, Filipino singer and influencer
Hugo Duro, Spanish footballer
Hugo Duro, Spanish footballer · João Félix, Portuguese footballer
Full Events Archive
Highlights
Days of Our Lives
"Ep. #7404" (Season 1994, Episode 258) aired on 1994-11-10.
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From politics to pop culture — the 90s news cycle never slept:
Leo (singer)
Leo, South Korean singer
Kristina Vogel
Kristina Vogel, German track cyclist
Mário Schenberg
Mário Schenberg, Brazilian physicist and academic (born 1914)
Marko Blaževski
Marko Blaževski, Macedonian swimmer
In Nigeria, playwright and environmental activist Ken Saro-Wiwa, along with eight others from the Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (Mosop), are hanged by government forces.
WorldCom and MCI Communications announce a $37 billion merger (the largest merger in US history at the time).
The 90s produced legends. Here's who was in the spotlight:
Zach Ertz
Zach Ertz, American football player
Aurelio Monteagudo
Aurelio Monteagudo, Cuban baseball player and manager (born 1943)
Tony Snell
Tony Snell, American basketball player
Dick the Bruiser
William Afflis, American football player and wrestler (born 1929)
Before streaming, before binge watching — these titles had us glued to the set:
Days of Our Lives
"Ep. #7404" (Season 1994, Episode 258) aired on 1994-11-10.
Legends of the Hidden Temple
"The Enormous Feather of Me Linh" (Season 3, Episode 9) aired on 1994-11-10.
Aladdin
"Mission: Imp Possible" (Season 2, Episode 43) aired on 1994-11-10.
Friends
"The One Where Nana Dies Twice" (Season 1, Episode 8) aired on 1994-11-10.
"The Friendly Neighborhood Dealer" (Season 1, Episode 9) aired on 1994-11-10.
"Glenn Close, James Spader, Robbie Robertson" (Season 1994, Episode 184) aired on 1994-11-10.
"The Revenge of the Shantytown" (Season 2, Episode 19) aired on 1995-11-10.
"Flip Nicklin" (Season 1995, Episode 190) aired on 1995-11-10.
"Thrill of the Kill" (Season 4, Episode 4) aired on 1995-11-10.
"David Duchovny, Jerry Seinfeld, Bonnie Raitt, Bryan Adams" (Season 1995, Episode 186) aired on 1995-11-10.
"The Main Man Part I" (Season 1, Episode 9) aired on 1996-11-10.
"Music chairs; babies' hairdos" (Season 8, Episode 7) aired on 1996-11-10.
"Requiem for a Chevyweight (1)" (Season 11, Episode 4) aired on 1996-11-10.
"Dead Lois Walking" (Season 4, Episode 7) aired on 1996-11-10.
"Film Fatale / My Fair Chicken" (Season 2, Episode 30) aired on 1997-11-10.
"The Big Little Visitor" (Season 1, Episode 16) aired on 1997-11-10.
"San Francisco 49ers at Philadelphia Eagles" (Season 1997, Episode 12) aired on 1997-11-10.
"Paul Rodriguez" (Season 1997, Episode 145) aired on 1997-11-10.
"Wesley Snipes, Naomi Judd, Martina Hingis" (Season 1997, Episode 181) aired on 1997-11-10.
"Survival of the Fittest" (Season 1, Episode 28) aired on 1998-11-10.
"Chesty Puller: The Marine's Marine" (Season 1998, Episode 41) aired on 1998-11-10.
"Travis Tritt" (Season 1998, Episode 144) aired on 1998-11-10.
"Luke Perry, Tom Wolfe, Jay-Z" (Season 1998, Episode 179) aired on 1998-11-10.
The MTV countdown was everything. These videos owned TRL:
The #1 most requested video on TRL on this date in 1999
#2 on TRL — Smash Mouth, "All Star"
#3 on TRL — Jennifer Lopez, "If You Had My Love"
#4 on TRL — Blink-182, "What's My Age Again?"
#5 on TRL — Destiny's Child, "Bills, Bills, Bills"
#6 on TRL — Ricky Martin, "Livin' la Vida Loca"
#7 on TRL — Will Smith, "Wild Wild West"
#8 on TRL — Backstreet Boys, "I Want It That Way"
#9 on TRL — Savage Garden, "I Want You"
#10 on TRL — Eminem, "My Name Is"
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