Category Archives: 1990s

‘Friends’ television sitcom premieres on NBC 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 22 1994)

1990s, Television 1990s


Video: 'The Opening Scene of Friends'

(Thursday, September 22, 1994, 8:30 p.m. EDT) — Friends, an American television sitcom that revolves around six friends in their 20s and early 30s who live in Manhattan, New York City, premiered tonight on NBC. Continue reading ‘Friends’ television sitcom premieres on NBC 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 22 1994) →

Woody Allen’s ‘Bullets over Broadway’ film premieres at Venice Film Festival 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 4 1994)

1990s, movies 1990s, Woody Allen


Video: 'Bullets over Broadway' trailer

(Sunday, September 4, 1994) — Bullets over Broadway, a crime-comedy film about a struggling playwright who is forced to cast a mobster’s talentless girlfriend in his latest drama in order to get it produced, premiered today at the Venice Film Festival. Continue reading Woody Allen’s ‘Bullets over Broadway’ film premieres at Venice Film Festival 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 4 1994) →

‘Wild Night’ by John Mellencamp and Meshell Ndegeocello peaks at #3 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 3 1994)

1990s, Popular Music 1990s

(Saturday, September 3, 1994) — “Wild Night” by John Mellencamp and Meshell Ndegeocello peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Wild Night’ by John Mellencamp and Meshell Ndegeocello peaks at #3 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 3 1994) →

‘I’ll Make Love to You’ by Boyz II Men peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 27 1994)

1990s, Popular Music 1990s

(Saturday, August 27, 1994) — “I’ll Make Love to You” by Boyz II Men peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for a then-record breaking tie of 14 consecutive weeks (Aug. 27, Sept. 3/10/17/24, Oct. 1/8/15/22/29, Nov. 5/12/19/26, 1994). Continue reading ‘I’ll Make Love to You’ by Boyz II Men peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 27 1994) →

Paul McCartney bids farewell to San Francisco’s Candlestick Park with emotional tribute 10 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 14 2014)

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


Video: 'Paul McCartney Live At The Candlestick Park, San Francisco, USA (Thursday 14th August 2014)'

(Thursday, August 14, 2014, approximately 9:00 p.m. PDT; during Out There tour) — Paul McCartney delivered a stirring performance tonight at San Francisco’s Candlestick Park, the site of The Beatles’ last live show on Thursday, Aug. 29, 1966, serving as a fitting sendoff for the iconic venue. Continue reading Paul McCartney bids farewell to San Francisco’s Candlestick Park with emotional tribute 10 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 14 2014) →

‘Stay (I Missed You)’ by Lisa Loeb and Nine Stories peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 6 1994)

1990s, Popular Music 1990s

(Saturday, August 6, 1994) — “Stay (I Missed You)” by Lisa Loeb and Nine Stories peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Aug. 6/13/20, 1994). Continue reading ‘Stay (I Missed You)’ by Lisa Loeb and Nine Stories peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 6 1994) →

‘Can You Feel the Love Tonight’ by Elton John peaks at #4 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 6 1994)

1990s, movies 1990s, Popular Music 1990s

(Saturday, August 6, 1994) — “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” by Elton John peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Can You Feel the Love Tonight’ by Elton John peaks at #4 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 6 1994) →