December 29 across the 1990s: the news was dominated by Fernando Collor de Mello, president of Brazil, tries to resi…, TRL was counting down the most-requested videos on MTV, and 24 episodes were airing across the dial. Here's the full picture, year by year.
In the News
The headlines that defined December 29 across the 1990s.
Fernando Collor de Mello, president of Brazil, tries to resign amidst corruption…
Fernando Collor de Mello, president of Brazil, tries to resign amidst corruption charges, but is then impeached.
Turkish Airlines Flight 278 (a Boeing 737-400) crashes on approach to Van Ferit …
Turkish Airlines Flight 278 (a Boeing 737-400) crashes on approach to Van Ferit Melen Airport in Van, Turkey, killing 57 of the 76 people on board.
Guatemala and leaders of Guatemalan National Revolutionary Unity sign a peace ac…
Guatemala and leaders of Guatemalan National Revolutionary Unity sign a peace accord ending a 36-year civil war.
Leaders of the Khmer Rouge apologize for the Cambodian genocide that claimed ove…
Leaders of the Khmer Rouge apologize for the Cambodian genocide that claimed over one million lives.
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. #7439 · What a Big Mouth You Have, Grammy + 2 more
4 episodes aired on December 29, 1994: "Ep. #7439", "What a Big Mouth You Have, Grammy", "Tainted Meat", "Tony Randall, Mandy Patinkin, Sigourney Weaver".
Susan Sarandon, Drew Carey
1 episode aired on December 29, 1995: "Susan Sarandon, Drew Carey".
1996 NFL Playoffs Wild Card games (2) · Crimes Against Obesity + 3 more
5 episodes aired on December 29, 1996: "1996 NFL Playoffs Wild Card games (2)", "Crimes Against Obesity", "Hurricane Neddy", "Loganberry's Run", and 1 more.
1997 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl: Cincinnati Bearcats vs. Utah State Aggies · December 29, 1997 + 4 more
6 episodes aired on December 29, 1997: "1997 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl: Cincinnati Bearcats vs. Utah State Aggies", "December 29, 1997", "Gimme Shelter", "Bridget Fonda, Matt Damon, Allan Harvey", and 2 more.
Patriotism, Pepper, and Professionalism · 1998 Music City Bowl: Virginia Tech Hokies (8-3) vs. Alabama Crimson Tide (7-4) + 5 more
7 episodes aired on December 29, 1998: "Patriotism, Pepper, and Professionalism", "1998 Music City Bowl: Virginia Tech Hokies (8-3) vs. Alabama Crimson Tide (7-4)", "The Perfect Pearl", "1998 Alamo Bowl: Purdue Boilermakers vs. Kansas State Wildcats", and 3 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
*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.
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.
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.
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.
Music
From chart-toppers to birthdays to passings — what the music world was up to on December 29 across the decade.
Mireille Hartuch, French singer-songwriter and actress (born 1906)…
Mireille Hartuch, French singer-songwriter and actress (born 1906)
Sports
Athletes, events, and moments from December 29 across the 1990s.
Steven Caulker, English footballer
Steven Caulker, English footballer
Mislav Oršić, Croatian footballer
Mislav Oršić, Croatian footballer
Myles Garrett, American football player
Myles Garrett, American football player
Victor Osimhen, Nigerian footballer
Victor Osimhen, Nigerian footballer · Brandon Thomas-Asante, Ghanaian footballer
Andreas Skov Olsen, Danish footballer
Andreas Skov Olsen, Danish footballer · Francisco Trincão, Portuguese footballer
Full Events Archive
Highlights
Don Taylor (American filmmaker)
Don Taylor, American actor and film director (born 1920)
Wikipedia →Before Twitter, before 24/7 news apps — here's what had everyone talking:
Fernando Collor de Mello
Fernando Collor de Mello, president of Brazil, tries to resign amidst corruption charges, but is then impeached.
Travis Head
Travis Head, Australian cricketer
Gabby May
Gabby May, Canadian artistic gymnast
Frunzik Mkrtchyan
Frunzik Mkrtchyan, Armenian actor (born 1930)
Turkish Airlines Flight 278 (a Boeing 737-400) crashes on approach to Van Ferit Melen Airport in Van, Turkey, killing 57 of the 76 people on board.
Guatemala and leaders of Guatemalan National Revolutionary Unity sign a peace accord ending a 36-year civil war.
Leaders of the Khmer Rouge apologize for the Cambodian genocide that claimed over one million lives.
From grunge to hip-hop to pop — the 90s music scene was everything:
From stadiums to living rooms, these were the names fans were cheering:
Steven Caulker
Steven Caulker, English footballer
Mislav Oršić
Mislav Oršić, Croatian footballer
Myles Garrett
Myles Garrett, American football player
Victor Osimhen
Victor Osimhen, Nigerian footballer
The silver screen and the small screen were both firing on all cylinders:
Days of Our Lives
"Ep. #7439" (Season 1994, Episode 297) aired on 1994-12-29.
Madman of the People
"What a Big Mouth You Have, Grammy" (Season 1, Episode 11) aired on 1994-12-29.
Beavis and Butt-Head
"Tainted Meat" (Season 5, Episode 15) aired on 1994-12-29.
The Late Show with David Letterman
"Tony Randall, Mandy Patinkin, Sigourney Weaver" (Season 1994, Episode 214) aired on 1994-12-29.
"Susan Sarandon, Drew Carey" (Season 1995, Episode 215) aired on 1995-12-29.
"1996 NFL Playoffs Wild Card games (2)" (Season 1996, Episode 19) aired on 1996-12-29.
"Crimes Against Obesity" (Season 11, Episode 9) aired on 1996-12-29.
"1996 Alamo Bowl: Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders" (Season 1996, Episode 1) aired on 1996-12-29.
"1997 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl: Cincinnati Bearcats vs. Utah State Aggies" (Season 1997, Episode 1) aired on 1997-12-29.
"Bridget Fonda, Matt Damon, Allan Harvey" (Season 1997, Episode 209) aired on 1997-12-29.
"Patriotism, Pepper, and Professionalism" (Season 4, Episode 10) aired on 1998-12-29.
"1998 Music City Bowl: Virginia Tech Hokies (8-3) vs. Alabama Crimson Tide (7-4)" (Season 1998, Episode 1) aired on 1998-12-29.
"1998 Alamo Bowl: Purdue Boilermakers vs. Kansas State Wildcats" (Season 1998, Episode 1) aired on 1998-12-29.
"James Woods, David Brenner, Cast of But Boy Could He Sing" (Season 1998, Episode 207) aired on 1998-12-29.
Dial-up internet, early cell phones, and the rise of the PC:
Before YouTube, this is how you discovered music videos:
The #1 most requested video on TRL on this date in 1999
#2 on TRL — Korn, "Freak On A Leash"
#3 on TRL — Eminem, "My Name Is"
#4 on TRL — Backstreet Boys, "I Want It That Way"
#5 on TRL — Britney Spears, "...Baby One More Time"
#6 on TRL — Limp Bizkit, "Nookie"
#7 on TRL — *NSYNC, "I Drive Myself Crazy"
#8 on TRL — Sugar Ray, "Every Morning"
#9 on TRL — Destiny's Child, "Bills, Bills, Bills"
#10 on TRL — 98 Degrees, "The Hardest Thing"
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