Category Archives: 1990s

Former Vice President Agnew enshrined on Capitol Hill 30 years ago today (May 24 1995)

(Wednesday, May 24 1995) — Twenty-one years after he left the national scene in disgrace, former U.S. Vice President Spiro T. Agnew returned to a merciful, mustier fate in the corridors of power today and beamed as a bust of himself was unveiled outside the Senate (click here to watch a video of the ceremony). Continue reading Former Vice President Agnew enshrined on Capitol Hill 30 years ago today (May 24 1995)

Connie Chung fired as co-anchor of ‘CBS Evening News’ 30 years ago tonight (May 20 1995)


Video: 'CBS Evening News says goodbye to Connie Chung'

(Saturday, May 20, 1995, evening) — CBS News has removed Connie Chung, the second woman to work as a regular anchor on a network evening newscast, from her post, the network announced tonight. Continue reading Connie Chung fired as co-anchor of ‘CBS Evening News’ 30 years ago tonight (May 20 1995)

‘Cotton Eye Joe’ by Rednex peaks at #25 in USA 30 years ago today (May 13 1995)

(Saturday, May 13, 1995) — “Cotton Eye Joe” by Rednex peaked at #25 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Cotton Eye Joe’ by Rednex peaks at #25 in USA 30 years ago today (May 13 1995)

168 people killed in Oklahoma City bombing 30 years ago this hour (Apr 19 1995)


Video: 'How OKC bombing unfolded on live TV 20 years ago'

(Wednesday, April 19, 1995, 9:02 am CDT) — A truck bomb destroyed the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City this morning, killing 168 people and leaving another 680 people injured. Continue reading 168 people killed in Oklahoma City bombing 30 years ago this hour (Apr 19 1995)

‘Underground’ black comedy film released in Yugoslavia 30 years ago today (Apr 1 1995)


Video: 'Underground' trailer

(Saturday, April 1, 1995)Underground, a European black comedy film about an underground weapons manufacturer in Belgrade during World War II, was released today in Yugoslavia.

Directed by Emir Kusturica, the film starred Miki Manojlovic, Lazar Ristovski, Mirjana Jokovic and Slavko Stimac.

‘Take a Bow’ by Madonna peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago today (Feb 25 1995)

(Saturday, February 25, 1995) — “Take a Bow” by Madonna peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for seven consecutive weeks (Feb. 25, Mar. 4/11/18/25, Apr. 1/8, 1995). Continue reading ‘Take a Bow’ by Madonna peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago today (Feb 25 1995)

‘The Usual Suspects’ premieres at Sundance Film Festival 30 years ago this hour (Jan 25 1995)


Video: 'The Usual Suspects' trailer

(Wednesday, January 25, 1995, 11:00 p.m. MST)The Usual Suspects, a German-American neo-noir crime thriller film about five criminals who are recruited by a mysterious underworld figure to stop a drug transaction, premiered today at the Sundance Film Festival.

Directed by Bryan Singer, the film starred Stephen Baldwin, Gabriel Byrne, Benicio del Toro, Chazz Palminteri, Kevin Pollak, Pete Postlethwaite and Kevin Spacey.

Clinton, with bow to GOP, reaffirms his themes of ’92 in State of Union address 30 years ago this hour (Jan 24 1995)


Video: 'The 1995 State of the Union (Address to a Joint Session of the Congress)'

(Tuesday, January 24, 1995, approximately 9:00 p.m. EST) — U.S. President Bill Clinton tonight sought to build a rationale for the second half of his first term, at once defending his record and embracing many ideas backed by the new Republican Congressional majority, but amending them to suit the brand of centrist Democrats who elected him. Continue reading Clinton, with bow to GOP, reaffirms his themes of ’92 in State of Union address 30 years ago this hour (Jan 24 1995)