(Saturday, July 13, 1996) — “How Do U Want It“/”California Love” by 2Pac featuring K-Ci & JoJo featuring Dr. Dre and Roger Troutman peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (July 13/20, 1996). Continue reading ‘How Do U Want It’/’California Love’ by 2Pac featuring K-Ci & JoJo featuring Dr. Dre and Roger Troutman peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago today (July 13 1996)
Category Archives: 1990s
‘Independence Day’ premieres in Los Angeles 30 years ago today (June 25 1996)
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(Tuesday, June 25, 1996) — Independence Day, an epic science fiction disaster film about an alien attack on Earth, had its world premiere today at Mann Village Theater in Westwood, California. Continue reading ‘Independence Day’ premieres in Los Angeles 30 years ago today (June 25 1996)
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19 U.S. troops killed in truck bombing at big Saudi Arabia base 30 years ago this hour (June 25 1996)
Video: 'Khobar Towers Bombing - The Bomb Was Bigger Than Expected'
(Tuesday, June 25, 1996, approximately 10:20 p.m. Arabia Standard Time) — A truck bomb ripped through an apartment complex housing Air Force pilots and other American military personnel near the eastern Saudi Arabian city of Dhahran today, killing 19 Americans, wounding 498 people and raising new concern about the stability of the vast Saudi desert kingdom. Continue reading 19 U.S. troops killed in truck bombing at big Saudi Arabia base 30 years ago this hour (June 25 1996)
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‘Theme from Mission: Impossible’ by Adam Clayton & Larry Mullen peaks at #7 in USA 30 years ago today (June 22 1996)
(Saturday, June 22, 1996) — “Theme from Mission: Impossible” by Adam Clayton & Larry Mullen peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Theme from Mission: Impossible’ by Adam Clayton & Larry Mullen peaks at #7 in USA 30 years ago today (June 22 1996)
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Queen Elizabeth II and Paul McCartney open Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts 30 years ago today (June 7 1996)
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(Friday, June 7, 1996) — Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II got a taste of showbiz “Fame” today when she joined former Beatle Paul McCartney to formally open the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (LIPA), a school for performing arts set up by the former Beatle in his home city. Continue reading Queen Elizabeth II and Paul McCartney open Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts 30 years ago today (June 7 1996)
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‘Mission: Impossible’ premieres in Westwood, California 30 years ago today (May 20 1996)
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(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)
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‘Tha Crossroads’ by Bone Thugs-n-Harmony peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago today (May 18 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).
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President Bill Clinton signs ‘Megan’s Law’ bill on warning of sex offenders 30 years ago this hour (May 17 1996)
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(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)
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Bob Dole resigns Senate seat to pursue presidency 30 years ago today (May 15 1996)
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(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)
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Atlanta-bound ValuJet DC-9 crashes into Florida Everglades, killing 110 people 30 years ago this hour (May 11 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)
