Category Archives: 1990s

Japan admits forcing Korean women into sexual slavery during World War II 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 13 1992)

1990s, World War II


Video: 'Japan's wartime sex slaves' fight for justice | Unreported World'

(Monday, January 13, 1992) — Three days before Prime Minister Kiichi Miyazawa takes his first official trip to South Korea, the government admitted today that the Japanese Army forced tens of thousands of Korean women to have sex with Japanese soldiers during World War II, and hinted that women who are still alive might receive some kind of compensation. Continue reading Japan admits forcing Korean women into sexual slavery during World War II 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 13 1992) →

President George H.W. Bush faints, then vomits on Japanese Prime Minister Kiichi Miyazawa 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 8 1992)

1990s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Bad Sushi'

(Wednesday, January 8, 1992, 8:20 p.m. Japan Standard Time; during the George H. W. Bush vomiting incident) — U.S. President George H.W. Bush fainted tonight in Tokyo while attending a banquet at the home of Japanese Prime Minister Kiichi Miyazawa, and then vomited in Miyazawa’s lap. Continue reading President George H.W. Bush faints, then vomits on Japanese Prime Minister Kiichi Miyazawa 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 8 1992) →

Mikhail Gorbachev, last Soviet leader, resigns 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 25 1991)

1990s, Cold War, U.S. Presidents


Video: '25/12/1991 Mikhail Gorbachev Resignation Speech'

(Christmas Day, Wednesday, December 25, 1991, 7:00 p.m. Eastern European Time; during the Dissolution of the Soviet Union; part of the Cold War and the Revolutions of 1989) — Mikhail Gorbachev, the trailblazer of the Soviet Union’s retreat from the Cold War and the spark for the democratic reforms that ended 70 years of Communist tyranny, told a weary, anxious nation tonight that he was resigning as president and closing out the union. Continue reading Mikhail Gorbachev, last Soviet leader, resigns 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 25 1991) →

11 former Soviet republics declare end to USSR, form commonwealth 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 21 1991)

1990s, Cold War


Video: 'ABC Nightly News December 21 1991 w/Commercials WHAS 11 Louisville KY'

(Saturday, December 21, 1991; during the Dissolution of the Soviet Union; part of the Cold War and the Revolutions of 1989) — Eleven of the 12 former republics of the Soviet Union formally constituted themselves today as the Commonwealth of Independent States, proclaiming the death of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. Continue reading 11 former Soviet republics declare end to USSR, form commonwealth 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 21 1991) →

‘Black or White’ by Michael Jackson peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 7 1991)

1990s, Popular Music 1990s

(Saturday, December 7, 1991) — “Black or White” by Michael Jackson peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for seven consecutive weeks (Dec. 7/14/21/28, Jan. 4/11/18, 1992). Continue reading ‘Black or White’ by Michael Jackson peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 7 1991) →

Woody Allen’s ‘Shadows and Fog’ premieres in New York City 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 5 1991)

1990s, Woody Allen


Video: 'Shadows and Fog' trailer

(Thursday, December 5, 1991) — Shadows and Fog, an American black-and-white comedy film about a meek bookkeeper who tries to save a runaway circus performer from a serial killer, premiered today as part of opening celebrations for the Walter Reade Theater at Lincoln Center in New York City. Continue reading Woody Allen’s ‘Shadows and Fog’ premieres in New York City 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 5 1991) →

George Harrison, Eric Clapton open Japanese tour 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 1 1991)

1990s, The Beatles 1990s


Video: 'George Harrison Eric Clapton Live in Japan - December 1, 1991 COMPLETE VIDEO Part 1'

(Sunday, December 1, 1991, 6:00 p.m. Japan Standard Time; during George Harrison–Eric Clapton 1991 Japanese Tour) — Rock legends George Harrison, a former Beatle, and Eric Clapton opened a 12-date tour of Japan tonight at The Yokohama Arena in Yokohama. Continue reading George Harrison, Eric Clapton open Japanese tour 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 1 1991) →