(Saturday, June 17, 1995) — “Scream” by Michael Jackson and Janet Jackson peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.
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Jewish leaders criticize Michael Jackson lyrics as offensive despite 30 years ago today (June 15 1995)
Video: 'Michael Jackson - They Don't Care About Us'
(Thursday, June 15, 1995) — Leaders from two prominent Jewish organizations today condemned lyrics from an upcoming Michael Jackson song, calling them anti-Semitic and inappropriate for his global teen audience. Continue reading Jewish leaders criticize Michael Jackson lyrics as offensive despite 30 years ago today (June 15 1995)
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Downed U.S. pilot rescued in Bosnia in daring raid 30 years ago this hour (June 8 1995)
Video: 'Situation Critical - S01E05 - Downed Pilot' (rescue at 42:30)
(Thursday, June 8, 1995, 6:44 a.m. CEST; during Operation Deny Flight, part of the NATO intervention in Bosnia) — United States marines staged an audacious rescue mission into the Bosnian war zone after dawn today, snatching up a missing American fighter pilot from his hiding place in the woods and helicoptering him to safety through a smattering of Bosnian Serb missile and machine-gun fire. Continue reading Downed U.S. pilot rescued in Bosnia in daring raid 30 years ago this hour (June 8 1995)
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‘Have You Ever Really Loved a Woman?’ by Bryan Adams peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago today (June 3 1995)
(Saturday, June 3, 1995) — “Have You Ever Really Loved a Woman?” by Bryan Adams peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for five consecutive weeks (June 3/10/17/24, July 1, 1995). Continue reading ‘Have You Ever Really Loved a Woman?’ by Bryan Adams peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago today (June 3 1995)
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U.S. jet on mission for NATO shot down over Bosnia 30 years ago this hour (June 2 1995)
Video: 'Situation Critical - S01E05 - Downed Pilot'
(Friday, June 2, 1995, 3:03 p.m. CEST; during Operation Deny Flight, part of the NATO intervention in Bosnia) — A U.S. Air Force F-16C was shot down today by a Bosnian Serb surface-to-air missile while on a NATO air patrol in northern Bosnia; the pilot, Capt. Scott F. O’Grady, was rescued by U.S. Marines six days later.
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‘The Bridges of Madison County’ romantic drama film premieres 30 years ago today (May 30 1995)
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(Tuesday, May 30, 1995) — The Bridges of Madison County, a romantic drama film about a photojournalist and a farmer’s wife who share a four-day romance, today at the Steven J. Ross Theater on the Warner Brothers Lot in Burbank, California. Continue reading ‘The Bridges of Madison County’ romantic drama film premieres 30 years ago today (May 30 1995)
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Riding accident paralyzes actor Christopher Reeve 30 years ago this hour (May 27 1995)
Video: 'Dateline NBC on Christopher Reeve (June 1995)'
(Saturday, May 27, 1995, around 3:30 p.m. EDT) — Actor Christopher Reeve, 42, was left paralyzed today when he was thrown from his horse during a jumping event in Charlottesville, Virginia.
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‘La Haine’ French social thriller film premieres at Cannes Film Festival 30 years ago tonight (May 27 1995)
Video: 'La Haine' trailer
(Saturday, May 27, 1995, evening Central European Summer Time) — La Haine, a French black-and-white drama/suspense film about about three young friends and their struggle to live in the suburbs of Paris, premiered today at the Cannes Film Festival. Continue reading ‘La Haine’ French social thriller film premieres at Cannes Film Festival 30 years ago tonight (May 27 1995)
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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)
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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)
