Video: 'President Clinton's Remarks at the 1996 Democratic National Convention'
(Thursday, August 29, 1996, 9:00 p.m. CDT) — President Bill Clinton of Arkansas accepted the Democratic nomination for a second term tonight at the 1996 Democratic National Convention meeting at the United Center in Chicago. Continue reading President Bill Clinton accepts Democratic nomination for second term 30 years ago this hour (Aug 29 1996)
Video: 'On this day: Royal divorce'
(Wednesday, August 28, 1996, decree absolute issued at 10:27 a.m. British Summer Time) — The troubled 15-year marriage of Britain’s Prince Charles and Princess Diana officially ended today with the issuing of a divorce decree. Continue reading Britain’s Prince Charles and Princess Diana officially divorced 30 years ago this hour (Aug 28 1996)
(Saturday, August 24, 1996) — “I Love You Always Forever” by Donna Lewis peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for nine weeks (kept from number one by Los Del Rio’s “Macarena”).
(Saturday, August 17, 1996) — “C’mon N’ Ride It (The Train)” by Quad City DJ’s peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘C’mon N’ Ride It (The Train)’ by Quad City DJ’s peaks at #3 in USA 30 years ago today (Aug 17 1996)
(Saturday, August 17, 1996) — “Change the World” by Eric Clapton peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two non-consecutive weeks. Continue reading ‘Change the World’ by Eric Clapton peaks at #5 in USA 30 years ago today (Aug 17 1996)
Video: 'Bob Dole 1996 RNC Speech'
(Thursday, August 15, 1996, 6:49 p.m. PDT) — Former Senator Bob Dole of Kansas accepted the Republican nomination for president of the United States tonight at the 1996 Republican National Convention meeting at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California. Continue reading Bob Dole accepts Republican presidential nomination 30 years ago this hour (Aug 15 1996)
(Saturday, August 3, 1996) — “Macarena (Bayside Boys Remix)” by Los del Río peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for 14 consecutive weeks (Aug. 3/10/17/24/31, Sept. 7/14/21/28, Oct. 5/12/19/26, Nov. 2, 1996). Continue reading ‘Macarena (Bayside Boys Remix)’ by Los del Río peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago today (Aug 3 1996)
(Saturday, July 27, 1996) — “You’re Makin’ Me High“/”Let It Flow” by Toni Braxton peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘You’re Makin’ Me High’/’Let It Flow’ by Toni Braxton peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (July 27 1996)
Video: '1996 Atlanta Olympic Park Bombing' (17 videos)
(Saturday, July 27, 1996, 1:20 a.m. EDT; during the 1996 Summer Olympics) — Terror struck the Atlanta Olympics as a pipe bomb spiked with nails and screws exploded early this morning at Centennial Olympic Park, directly killing one person (another person later died of a heart attack) and injuring 111. Continue reading Terror attack on Atlanta’s Centennial Olympic Park kills 1, injures 111 people 30 years ago this hour (July 27 1996)
Video: 'Kerri Strug Vaults at Atlanta 1996 | Epic Olympic Moments'
(Tuesday, July 23, 1996, during the 1996 Summer Olympics) — Gymnast Kerri Strug helped the U.S. gymnastics team to it’s first ever Olympic gold medal today in Atlanta, despite two torn ligaments in her ankle.
