Daily Archives: February 17, 2013

Clinton calls for ‘new direction’ with tax hikes, spending cuts mix in State of the Union message 20 years ago this hour (1993)

1990s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'The 1993 State of the Union (Address to a Joint Session of the Congress)'

(Wednesday, February 17, 1993, 9 p.m. EST) — U.S. President Bill Clinton tonight proposed a comprehensive program of tax increases and spending cuts designed to trim the Federal deficit over the next four years by $500 billion, or 38 percent, and to revitalize the nation’s economy. Continue reading Clinton calls for ‘new direction’ with tax hikes, spending cuts mix in State of the Union message 20 years ago this hour (1993) →

The Doobie Brothers appear on ‘Midnight Special’ 40 years ago this hour (1973)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s


Video: 'The Midnight Special 1973 - 01 - The Doobie Brothers - Listen To The Music'

(Saturday, February 17, 1973, 1:00 a.m. EST) — The Doobie Brothers are among the performers on tonight’s episode of the late-night musical variety NBC series The Midnight Special with host Johnny Rivers.