Daily Archives: March 19, 2023

President George W. Bush announces United States-led invasion of Iraq 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 19 2003)


Video: 'VHS 35 IRAQ March 19 2003' (Bush speaks at 44:20)

(Wednesday, March 19, 2003, 10:16 p.m. EST/Thursday, March 20, 2003, 6:16 a.m. Arabia Standard Time; during the 2003 invasion of Iraq, part of the Iraq War, the Iraq conflict and the War on terror) — Shortly after explosions erupted in Baghdad, U.S. President George W. Bush addressed the nation on television and radio tonight and announced that the 2003 invasion of Iraq had begun (at 9:34 p.m. EST; 5:34 a.m. Baghdad time on March 20, 2003) as part of the Bush administration’s war on terror following the September 11 attacks, despite no connection between Iraq and the attacks. Continue reading President George W. Bush announces United States-led invasion of Iraq 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 19 2003)

‘Back on the Chain Gang’ by The Pretenders peaks at #5 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 19 1983)

(Saturday, March 19, 1983) — “Back on the Chain Gang” by The Pretenders peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Back on the Chain Gang’ by The Pretenders peaks at #5 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 19 1983)

‘Separate Ways (Worlds Apart)’ by Journey peaks at #8 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 19 1983)

(Saturday, March 19, 1983) — “Separate Ways (Worlds Apart)” by Journey peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for six weeks. Continue reading ‘Separate Ways (Worlds Apart)’ by Journey peaks at #8 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 19 1983)