Category Archives: 1990s

‘The Teflon is gone’: Mob boss John Gotti guilty of five murders, racketeering, and other charges 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay (Apr 2 1992)

1990s


Video: 'John Gotti found guilty in 1992 -- complete Eyewitness News coverage'

(Thursday, April 2, 1992, 1:19 p.m. EST) — John Gotti was found guilty of five murders, conspiracy to commit murder, racketeering, obstruction of justice, tax evasion, illegal gambling, extortion, and loansharking today in a swift, stunning verdict in Federal District Court in Brooklyn, New York, that crushed his reputation for eluding conviction as boss of the Gambino crime family. Continue reading ‘The Teflon is gone’: Mob boss John Gotti guilty of five murders, racketeering, and other charges 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay (Apr 2 1992) →

27 people killed as USAir Flight 405 crashes into Flushing Bay shortly after liftoff from LaGuardia Airport in New York City 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 22 1992)

1990s


Video: 'Plane Accident Of USAir Flight 405'

(Sunday, March 22, 1992, 9:30 p.m. EST) — USAir Flight 405, a regularly scheduled domestic passenger flight between LaGuardia Airport in Queens, New York City, New York, and Cleveland, Ohio, crashed tonight in poor weather in a partially inverted position in Flushing Bay, shortly after liftoff from LaGuardia in a snowstorm. Continue reading 27 people killed as USAir Flight 405 crashes into Flushing Bay shortly after liftoff from LaGuardia Airport in New York City 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 22 1992) →

‘Save the Best for Last’ by Vanessa Williams peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 21 #1992)

1990s, Popular Music 1990s

(Saturday, March 21, 1992) — “Save the Best for Last” by Vanessa Williams peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for five consecutive weeks (Mar. 21/28, Apr. 4/11/18, 1992). Continue reading ‘Save the Best for Last’ by Vanessa Williams peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 21 #1992) →

Boxer Mike Tyson convicted of raping a Miss Black America contestant in Indianapolis 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 10 1992)

1990s


Video: '1992 ESPN Mike Tyson Trial and Conviction'

(Monday, February 10, 1992, 10:53 p.m. EST) — Mike Tyson, the former heavyweight champion and one of the world’s most recognized figures in and out of boxing, was found guilty tonight of raping 18-year-old Desiree Washington, Miss Black Rhode Island, in an Indianapolis hotel room last July. Continue reading Boxer Mike Tyson convicted of raping a Miss Black America contestant in Indianapolis 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 10 1992) →

‘I’m Too Sexy’ by Right Said Fred peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 8 1992)

1990s, Popular Music 1990s

(Saturday, February 8, 1992) — “I’m Too Sexy” by Right Said Fred peaked at #1 on today’s on Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Feb. 8/15/22, 1992). Continue reading ‘I’m Too Sexy’ by Right Said Fred peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 8 1992) →

‘Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me’ by George Michael and Elton John peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 1 1992)

1990s, Popular Music 1990s

(Saturday, February 1, 1992) — “Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me” by George Michael and Elton John, recorded live at a concert at Wembley Arena, London on Mar. 25, 1991, when John was a surprise guest of Michael, peaked at #1 on today’s on Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me’ by George Michael and Elton John peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 1 1992) →

Democratic presidential candidate Bill Clinton acknowledges ‘causing pain in my marriage’ 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 26 1992)

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


Video: 'Hillary Clinton's first 60 Minutes interview'

(Sunday, January 26, 1992, 10:34 p.m. EST; during the 1992 Democratic Party presidential primaries) — In a bold gamble to shield his presidential candidacy from allegations of marital infidelity, Arkansas Governor Bill Clinton asked the American people tonight to set aside questions about what he called “wrongdoing” in his marriage and not allow the news media to turn the 1992 U.S. presidential campaign into “a game of ‘gotcha.'” Continue reading Democratic presidential candidate Bill Clinton acknowledges ‘causing pain in my marriage’ 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 26 1992) →