Category Archives: 1990s

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) →

Queen lead singer Freddie Mercury dies one day confirming he had AIDS 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 24 1991)

1990s, Popular Music 1990s


Video: 'Freddie Mercury - Death UK News 1991'

(Sunday, November 24, 1991, approximately 6:50 p.m. GMT) — Freddie Mercury, a British singer, songwriter, record producer and lead vocalist of the rock band Queen, died quietly tonight at his home in west London, just one day after he publicly announced he was HIV positive. He was 45. Continue reading Queen lead singer Freddie Mercury dies one day confirming he had AIDS 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 24 1991) →

‘When a Man Loves a Woman’ by Michael Bolton peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 23 1991)

1990s, Popular Music 1990s

(Saturday, November 23, 1991) — “When a Man Loves a Woman” by Michael Bolton peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘When a Man Loves a Woman’ by Michael Bolton peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 23 1991) →

Five U.S. presidents gather for Ronald Reagan Presidential Library dedication 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 4 1991)

1990s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Reagan Library dedication (1991)'

(Monday, November 4, 1991, President Bush spoke at 12:15 p.m. PST) — In a convergence of modern American ideologies and politics, five Presidents of the United States gathered today on the same platform for the first time in history. Continue reading Five U.S. presidents gather for Ronald Reagan Presidential Library dedication 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 4 1991) →