December 9 across the 1990s: the news was dominated by Gwen Jacob is acquitted of committing an indecent act, givin…, TRL was counting down the most-requested videos on MTV, and 71 episodes were airing across the dial. Here's the full picture, year by year.
In the News
The headlines that defined December 9 across the 1990s.
Gwen Jacob is acquitted of committing an indecent act, giving women the right to…
Gwen Jacob is acquitted of committing an indecent act, giving women the right to be topless in Ontario, Canada.
What Was On TV
Before DVR, before streaming — if you missed it, you missed it. Here's what had everyone talking the next morning.
Ep. #7424 · The Lion-Headed Bracelet of Chandragupta + 6 more
8 episodes aired on December 9, 1994: "Ep. #7424", "The Lion-Headed Bracelet of Chandragupta", "The Eyes Beyond", "The Beard", and 4 more.
Guru, Jamiroquai, D'Angelo · Treasure of the Sierra Gadget + 16 more
18 episodes aired on December 9, 1995: "Guru, Jamiroquai, D'Angelo", "Treasure of the Sierra Gadget", "Robotot", "The Salem House - 11", and 14 more.
A Hell of a Christmas · A Solstice Carol + 11 more
13 episodes aired on December 9, 1996: "A Hell of a Christmas", "A Solstice Carol", "Ep. #7928", "Monday, December 9, 1996", and 9 more.
All Mixed Up · The Dating Game + 10 more
12 episodes aired on December 9, 1997: "All Mixed Up", "The Dating Game", "Defenseless", "The New Friend", and 8 more.
Denny Siegel · Cul-De-Sac + 14 more
16 episodes aired on December 9, 1998: "Denny Siegel", "Cul-De-Sac", "Two Guys, a Girl and a Limo", "Boston", and 12 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.
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.
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.
*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.
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.
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.
Lauryn Hill's "Ex-Factor" was one of the most-requested videos of the period, burning up the phone lines from fans all over the country.
Brandy & Monica's "The Boy Is Mine" 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.
Kid Rock's "Bawitdaba" 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 December 9 across the decade.
Berenice Abbott, American photographer (born 1898)
Berenice Abbott, American photographer (born 1898)
Patty Donahue, American singer-songwriter (born 1956)
Patty Donahue, American singer-songwriter (born 1956)
Sports
Athletes, events, and moments from December 9 across the 1990s.
Langston Galloway, American basketball player
Langston Galloway, American basketball player
Danny Blanchflower, Northern Irish footballer and manager (born 1926)
Danny Blanchflower, Northern Irish footballer and manager (born 1926)
Simone Fontecchio, Italian basketball player
Simone Fontecchio, Italian basketball player · Kelly Oubre Jr., American basketball player
Harvey Barnes, English footballer
Harvey Barnes, English footballer
Full Events Archive
Highlights
The world was watching. Here's what dominated the headlines:
Choi Min-ho
Choi Min-ho, South Korean singer and actor
Somalia
American troops land in Somalia for Operation Restore Hope.
Vincent Gardenia
Vincent Gardenia, American actor (born 1922)
Mark McMorris
Mark McMorris, Canadian snowboarder
Gwen Jacob is acquitted of committing an indecent act, giving women the right to be topless in Ontario, Canada.
The decade's soundtrack was electric. These artists were making waves:
On the field and off it, athletes were making history:
Langston Galloway
Langston Galloway, American basketball player
Danny Blanchflower
Danny Blanchflower, Northern Irish footballer and manager (born 1926)
Simone Fontecchio
Simone Fontecchio, Italian basketball player
Kelly Oubre Jr.
Kelly Oubre Jr., American basketball player
Must-see TV was a real thing — and this is what filled the airwaves:
Days of Our Lives
"Ep. #7424" (Season 1994, Episode 283) aired on 1994-12-09.
Legends of the Hidden Temple
"The Lion-Headed Bracelet of Chandragupta" (Season 3, Episode 16) aired on 1994-12-09.
M.A.N.T.I.S.
"The Eyes Beyond" (Season 1, Episode 13) aired on 1994-12-09.
Boy Meets World
"The Beard" (Season 2, Episode 11) aired on 1994-12-09.
"The Last of the Watermen" (Season 3, Episode 7) aired on 1994-12-09.
"Treasure of the Sierra Gadget" (Season 1, Episode 14) aired on 1995-12-09.
"Ugandan Gorillas" (Season 3, Episode 10) aired on 1995-12-09.
"David Alan Grier / Silverchair" (Season 21, Episode 8) aired on 1995-12-09.
"Kansas City Chiefs at Oakland Raiders" (Season 1996, Episode 15) aired on 1996-12-09.
"Bruce Davison" (Season 1996, Episode 58) aired on 1996-12-09.
"John Cleese, Martha Stewart, David Copperfield" (Season 1996, Episode 196) aired on 1996-12-09.
"Helen Hunt, Terrell Davis, Chumbawamba" (Season 1997, Episode 197) aired on 1997-12-09.
"Two Guys, a Girl and a Limo" (Season 2, Episode 11) aired on 1998-12-09.
"Jeremy Piven" (Season 1998, Episode 156) aired on 1998-12-09.
"Tom Hanks, Brooklyn Philharmonic" (Season 1998, Episode 195) aired on 1998-12-09.
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 — Britney Spears, "...Baby One More Time"
#3 on TRL — TLC, "No Scrubs"
#4 on TRL — *NSYNC, "I Drive Myself Crazy"
#5 on TRL — Eminem, "My Name Is"
#6 on TRL — 98 Degrees, "The Hardest Thing"
#7 on TRL — Lauryn Hill, "Ex-Factor"
#8 on TRL — Brandy & Monica, "The Boy Is Mine"
#9 on TRL — Sugar Ray, "Every Morning"
#10 on TRL — Kid Rock, "Bawitdaba"
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