Video: '3/7/91: Video of Rodney King Beaten by Police Released'
(Sunday, March 3, 1991, 12:30 a.m. PST) — Four Los Angeles Police Department officers were captured on amateur video early this morning savagely beating black motorist Rodney King after a pursuit through the streets of Los Angeles.
Continue reading Amateur video captures severe beating of black motorist Rodney King by four LAPD officers 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 3 1991)
(Saturday, March 2, 1991) — “Wicked Game” by Chris Isaak peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
Continue reading ‘Wicked Game’ by Chris Isaak peaks at #6 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 2 1991)
Video: 'President George Bush Oval Office Address on suspension of the Gulf War - February 27, 1991 9 pm.'
(Wednesday, February 27, 1991, 9:02 p.m. EST/Thursday, February 28, 1991, 5:02 a.m. Arabia Standard Time; during the Gulf War) — Declaring that “Kuwait is liberated” and Iraq’s army defeated, U.S. President George H.W. Bush ordered allied forces tonight to suspend offensive military operations against Iraqi President Saddam Hussein’s isolated and battered army.
Continue reading President George H.W. Bush halts combat offensive in Iraq 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 27 1991)
(Saturday, February 23, 1991) — “All the Man That I Need” by Whitney Houston peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Feb. 23, Mar. 2, 1991).
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(Saturday, February 9, 1991) — “Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now)” by C+C Music Factory featuring Martha Wash and Freedom Williams peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Feb. 9/16, 1991).
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Video: 'The Silence of the Lambs' trailer
(Wednesday, January 30, 1991, 7:30 p.m. EST) — The Silence of the Lambs, an American psychological horror film about a fledgling FBI agent who enlists a psychopath’s help in catching a serial killer, premiered tonight at the Festival Theater, 6 West 57th Street in New York City.
Continue reading ‘The Silence of the Lambs’ premieres in New York City 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 30 1991)
(Saturday, January 26, 1991) — “The First Time” by Surface peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Jan. 26, Feb. 2, 1991).
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(Saturday, January 19, 1991) — “Love Will Never Do (Without You)” by Janet Jackson peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
Continue reading ‘Love Will Never Do (Without You)’ by Janet Jackson peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 19 1991)
Video: 'Actual Footage of Desert Storm's First Apache Strikes'
(Thursday, January 17, 1991, 2:38 a.m. Arabia Standard Time/Wednesday, January 16, 1991, 6:38 p.m. EST; during the Gulf War air campaign, part of the Gulf War) — The United States and allied forces opened the long-threatened war this morning to drive President Saddam Hussein’s army from Kuwait, striking Baghdad and other targets in Iraq and Kuwait with waves of bombers and cruise missiles launched from naval vessels.
Continue reading U.S. and allied forces open air war on Iraq to force Saddam Hussein’s army from Kuwait 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 17 1991)
(Saturday, January 26, 1991) — “Hang in Long Enough” by Phil Collins peaked at #23 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
Continue reading ‘Hang in Long Enough’ by Phil Collins peaks at #23 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 12 1991)
