Category Archives: 1990s

Johnny Carson, who dominated late-night television for nearly 30 years, hosts NBC’s ‘The Tonight Show’ for last time 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 22 1992)

1990s, Television 1990s


Video: 'Tonight Show with Johnny Carson final episode - May 22, 1992 (1080p60)'

(Friday, May 22, 1992, aired at 11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. EDT) — After a reign lasting nearly 30 years, Johnny Carson hosted NBC’s late-night talk show The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson for the final time tonight from Burbank, California, the show’s home base since 1972 ( (Jay Leno would take over as host three days later). Continue reading Johnny Carson, who dominated late-night television for nearly 30 years, hosts NBC’s ‘The Tonight Show’ for last time 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 22 1992) →

‘My Lovin’ (You’re Never Gonna Get It)’ by En Vogue peaks at #2 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 16 1992)

1990s, Popular Music 1990s

(Saturday, May 16, 1992) — “My Lovin’ (You’re Never Gonna Get It)” by En Vogue peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘My Lovin’ (You’re Never Gonna Get It)’ by En Vogue peaks at #2 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 16 1992) →

‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ by Queen peaks at #2 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 9 1992)

1990s, movies 1990s, Popular Music 1990s

(Saturday, May 9, 1992) — “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week, thanks to an appearance in the film Wayne’s World. Continue reading ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ by Queen peaks at #2 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 9 1992) →

‘Can we all get along?’: Videotaped beating victim Rodney King calls for calm in Los Angeles 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 1 1992)

1990s


Video: 'L.A. Riots of 1992: Rodney King speaks; Late troop arrival'

(Friday, May 1, 1992, 2:45 p.m. PDT) — The 1992 Los Angeles riots was punctuated today by live footage of Rodney King, the man whose videotaped beating led to the rioting, appealing for calm, gave an impromptu news conference in front of his lawyer’s office, tearfully saying, “People, I just want to say, you know, can we all get along?” Continue reading ‘Can we all get along?’: Videotaped beating victim Rodney King calls for calm in Los Angeles 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 1 1992) →

Rioters set fires, loot stores, assault passing motorists in Los Angeles following Rodney King beating verdict 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 29 1992)

1990s


Video: 'LA Riots Live Coverage As It Happened 4/29/92'

(Wednesday, April 29, 1992, verdicts announced at 3:15 p.m. PDT; during the 1992 Los Angeles riots) — Four Los Angeles police officers were acquitted of using excessive force today in the videotaped beating of black motorist Rodney King that had stunned the nation, a verdict that touched off six days of riots and civil disturbances. Continue reading Rioters set fires, loot stores, assault passing motorists in Los Angeles following Rodney King beating verdict 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 29 1992) →

‘Beauty and the Beast’ by Céline Dion and Peabo Bryson peaks at #9 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 18 1992)

1990s, movies 1990s, Popular Music 1990s

(Saturday, April 18, 1992) — “Beauty and the Beast” by Céline Dion and Peabo Bryson peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Beauty and the Beast’ by Céline Dion and Peabo Bryson peaks at #9 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 18 1992) →

Former Beatle George Harrison performs final full-length solo concert 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 6 1992)

1990s, Popular Music 1990s, The Beatles 1990s


Video: 'George Harrison - Royal Albert Hall 1992'

(Monday, April 6, 1992, scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. BST) — Ex-Beatle George Harrison performed what would turn out to be his final full-length solo concert tonight at Royal Albert Hall in London. Continue reading Former Beatle George Harrison performs final full-length solo concert 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 6 1992) →