Video: 'Mission: Impossible' trailer
(Monday, May 20, 1996) — Mission: Impossible, an action spy film inspired by the TV series (1966-1973; 1988-1990), premiered today at Mann Bruin Theatre in Westwood, California. Continue reading ‘Mission: Impossible’ premieres in Westwood, California 30 years ago today (May 20 1996)
(Saturday, May 18, 1996) — “Tha Crossroads” by Bone Thugs-n-Harmony peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for eight consecutive weeks (May 18/25, June 1/8/15/22/29, July 6, 1996).
Video: 'President Clinton Signing Megan's Law'
(Monday, May 17, 1996, 10:50 a.m. EDT) — U.S. President Bill signed legislation today that requires states to warn communities when convicted sex offenders who might still pose a danger settle in their neighborhoods. Continue reading President Bill Clinton signs ‘Megan’s Law’ bill on warning of sex offenders 30 years ago this hour (May 17 1996)
Video: 'USA: WASHINGTON: BOB DOLE TO RESIGN AS LEADER IN SENATE UPDATE'
(Wednesday, May 15, 1996) — Declaring that he now has “nowhere to go but the White House or home,” Senator Bob Dole announced today that he was resigning from the Senate (effective June 11, 1996) and forsaking a 35-year Congressional career in hopes of recharging his Presidential campaign. Continue reading Bob Dole resigns Senate seat to pursue presidency 30 years ago today (May 15 1996)
Video: 'ValuJet 592 crash - CNN and WSVN snippets'
(Saturday, May 11, 1996, 2:13:42 p.m. EDT) — An Atlanta-bound ValuJet DC-9 caught fire today shortly after takeoff from Miami and crashed into the Florida Everglades, killing all 110 people on board. Continue reading Atlanta-bound ValuJet DC-9 crashes into Florida Everglades, killing 110 people 30 years ago this hour (May 11 1996)
(Saturday, May 4, 1996) — “Always Be My Baby” by Mariah Carey peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (May 4/11, 1996). Continue reading ‘Always Be My Baby’ by Mariah Carey peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago today (May 4 1996)
Video: 'TV Land Debut, April 29, 1996'
(Monday, April 29, 1996, 8:00 p.m. EDT) — TV Land, an American basic cable and satellite television channel, launched today as a 24-hour offshoot of Nickelodeon’s successful nighttime classic television block Nick at Nite.
Video: 'The 1996 massacre that changed Australia's gun laws | 60 Minutes Australia'
(Sunday, April 28, 1996, 11:45 a.m. AEST) — A man armed with a semiautomatic rifle went on a rampage today on the Australian island of Tasmania, killing 35 people. Continue reading Australian gunman kills 35 in Port Arthur massacre 30 years ago this hour (Apr 28 1996)
(Saturday, April 13, 1996) — “Ironic” by Alanis Morissette peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for five weeks.
Video: 'Almanac: The Unabomber'
(Wednesday, April 3, 1996) — Federal agents today raided a remote Montana cabin where they seized a onetime university professor suspected of being the Unabomber, the elusive terrorist who has left a 17-year nationwide trail of mail bombs that have killed 3 people and maimed 23 others. Continue reading Unabomber Theodore Kaczynski arrested at his remote Montana cabin 30 years ago today (Apr 3 1996)
