Category Archives: 1990s

Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Bill Clinton selects Al Gore as running mate 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 9 1992)

1990s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Bill Clinton Secretly Meets Al Gore for Beers & To Secure VP Nomination | THE CIRCUS | SHOWTIME'

(Thursday, July 9, 1992, 12:04 p.m. CDT, less than five months before the 1992 United States presidential election) — Governor Bill Clinton of Arkansas today selected Senator Al Gore of Tennessee to join him as his vice presidential running mate when he receives the Democratic nomination for president in New York next week (click here to watch video of today’s announcement). Continue reading Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Bill Clinton selects Al Gore as running mate 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 9 1992) →

‘Baby Got Back’ by Sir Mix-a-Lot peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 4 1992)

1990s, Popular Music 1990s

(Saturday, July 4, 1992) — “Baby Got Back” by Sir Mix-a-Lot peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for five consecutive weeks (July 4/11/18/25, Aug. 1, 1992). Continue reading ‘Baby Got Back’ by Sir Mix-a-Lot peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 4 1992) →

’57 Channels (And Nothin’ On)’ by Bruce Springsteen peaks at #68 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 27 1992)

1990s, Popular Music 1990s

(Saturday, June 27, 1992) — “57 Channels (And Nothin’ On)” by Bruce Springsteen peaked at #68 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ’57 Channels (And Nothin’ On)’ by Bruce Springsteen peaks at #68 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 27 1992) →

‘I’ll Be There’ by Mariah Carey featuring Trey Lorenz peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 20 1992)

1990s, Popular Music 1990s

(Saturday, June 20, 1992) — “I’ll Be There” by Mariah Carey featuring Trey Lorenz peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (June 20/27, 1992). Continue reading ‘I’ll Be There’ by Mariah Carey featuring Trey Lorenz peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 20 1992) →

Democratic presidential candidate Bill Clinton plays sax and sports shades on ‘Arsenio’ show 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 3 1992)

1990s, Popular Music 1990s, Television 1990s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Bill Clinton on Arsenio Hall (June 1992).mp4'

(Wednesday, June 3, 1992, the show was usually scheduled to be taped starting at 5:15 p.m. PDT) — On the day after he secured the 1992 Democratic presidential nomination, Bill Clinton was a guest on tonight‘s The Arsenio Hall Show, wearing Blues Brothers’ sunglasses and performing “Heartbreak Hotel” on the saxophone with the show’s house band. Continue reading Democratic presidential candidate Bill Clinton plays sax and sports shades on ‘Arsenio’ show 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 3 1992) →

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) →