Category Archives: 1990s

‘Streets of Philadelphia’ by Bruce Springsteen peaks at #9 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 23 1994)

(Saturday, April 23, 1994) — “Streets of Philadelphia” by Bruce Springsteen peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Streets of Philadelphia’ by Bruce Springsteen peaks at #9 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 23 1994)

Former U.S. President Richard Nixon, 81, dies in New York City 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 22 1994)


Video: 'Richard Nixon Dies at 81 - ABC News Nightline - April 22, 1994'

(Friday, April 22, 1994, 9:08 p.m EDT)Richard Nixon, the 37th president of the United States (1969-1974), who was the only President in more than two centuries of American history to resign from office, died tonight at New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center. Continue reading Former U.S. President Richard Nixon, 81, dies in New York City 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 22 1994)

‘The Power of Love’ by Céline Dion peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 12 1994)

(Saturday, February 12, 1994) — “The Power of Love” by Céline Dion peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four consecutive weeks (Feb. 12/19/26, Mar. 5, 1994). Continue reading ‘The Power of Love’ by Céline Dion peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 12 1994)

‘Will You Be There (In the Morning)’ by Heart peaks at #39 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 12 1994)

(Saturday, February 12, 1994) — “Will You Be There (In the Morning)” by Heart peaked at #39 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Will You Be There (In the Morning)’ by Heart peaks at #39 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 12 1994)

Surviving Beatles reunite for first time since break-up to finish Lennon demo for ‘Anthology’ project 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 11 1994)


Video: 'Free As A Bird (Anthology 1 Version)'

(Friday, February 11, 1994) — The surviving Beatles (Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr) reunited today to begin work on the late John Lennon’s 1977 demo of “Free As A Bird” at Paul’s Mill Studios in Sussex for the Anthology project. Continue reading Surviving Beatles reunite for first time since break-up to finish Lennon demo for ‘Anthology’ project 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 11 1994)

‘All for Love’ by Bryan Adams, Rod Stewart and Sting peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 22 1994)

(Saturday, January 22, 1994) — “All for Love” by Bryan Adams, Rod Stewart and Sting peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Jan. 22/29, Feb. 5, 1994). Continue reading ‘All for Love’ by Bryan Adams, Rod Stewart and Sting peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 22 1994)

Figure skater Nancy Kerrigan clubbed on the leg by man linked to rival Tonya Harding 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 6 1994)


Video: 'Nancy Kerrigan Attack - Raw Footage - January 6, 1994'

(Thursday, January 6, 1994, at about 2:40 p.m. EST; during the assault of Nancy Kerrigan) — In an incident that shook the world of figure skating, Nancy Kerrigan was clubbed on the leg today by an assailant linked to rival Tonya Harding at Detroit’s Cobo Arena. Continue reading Figure skater Nancy Kerrigan clubbed on the leg by man linked to rival Tonya Harding 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 6 1994)