Category Archives: 1990s

Six killed as terrorists set off powerful van bomb in underground parking garage of North Tower of New York City’s World Trade Center 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 26 1993)

1990s


Video: '1993 World Trade Center Bombing - Live News Coverage - Part 1'

(Friday, February 26, 1993, 12:17:37 p.m. EST; during the 1993 World Trade Center bombing, part of terrorism in the United States) — A powerful van bomb set off by terrorists exploded today in the underground parking garage of the North Tower of New York City’s World Trade Center, killing six people and injuring 1,042 others – mostly with smoke inhalation or minor burns, but dozens with cuts, bruises, broken bones or serious burns. Continue reading Six killed as terrorists set off powerful van bomb in underground parking garage of North Tower of New York City’s World Trade Center 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 26 1993) →

‘Ordinary World’ by Duran Duran peaks at #3 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 20 1993)

1990s, Popular Music 1990s

(Saturday, February 20, 1993) — “Ordinary World” by Duran Duran peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Ordinary World’ by Duran Duran peaks at #3 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 20 1993) →

‘I’m Every Woman’ by Whitney Houston at #4 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 20 1993)

1990s, movies 1990s, Popular Music 1990s

(Saturday, February 20, 1993) — “I’m Every Woman” by Whitney Houston peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘I’m Every Woman’ by Whitney Houston at #4 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 20 1993) →

‘Deeper and Deeper’ by Madonna peaks at #7 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 30 1993)

1990s, Popular Music 1990s

(Saturday, January 30, 1993) — “Deeper and Deeper” by Madonna peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Deeper and Deeper’ by Madonna peaks at #7 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 30 1993) →

Bill Clinton sworn in as 42nd president of the United States, Al Gore as 45th VP 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 20 1993)

1990s, U.S. Presidents

(Wednesday, January 20, 1993, 11:59 a.m. EST) — Former Governor William “Bill” Jefferson Clinton of Arkansas took the oath of office today as the 42nd president of the United States at the West Front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. Continue reading Bill Clinton sworn in as 42nd president of the United States, Al Gore as 45th VP 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 20 1993) →

U.S. should lead, not police, President George H.W. Bush says in farewell address 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 5 1993)

1990s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'George H. W. Bush's Farewell Address 1993'

(Tuesday, January 5, 1993, 1:22 p.m. EST) — President George H.W. Bush, in a farewell address today as commander-in-chief, said he will pass on to his successor a dangerous world that may require the use of American force — preferably with allied support but alone if necessary — when diplomacy fails and “the stakes warrant.” Continue reading U.S. should lead, not police, President George H.W. Bush says in farewell address 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 5 1993) →

Czechoslovakia peacefully splits into two new countries, the Czech Republic and Slovakia 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 1 1993)

1990s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'The Velvet Revolution and Breakup of Czechoslovakia - History Matters (Short Animated Documentary)'

(Friday, January 1, 1993, midnight Central European Time) — Against the wishes of many of its 15 million citizens, Czechoslovakia today split into two countries: Slovakia and the Czech Republic. Continue reading Czechoslovakia peacefully splits into two new countries, the Czech Republic and Slovakia 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 1 1993) →

‘These Are Days’ by 10,000 Maniacs peaks at #66 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 26 1992)

1990s, Popular Music 1990s

(Saturday, December 26, 1992) — “These Are Days” by 10,000 Maniacs peaked at #66 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘These Are Days’ by 10,000 Maniacs peaks at #66 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 26 1992) →

U.S. President George H.W. Bush and leaders of Mexico and Canada formally sign North American Free Trade Agreement 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 17 1992)

1990s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'NAFTA 20TH ANNIV - BUSH SIGNING NAFTA BILL'

(Thursday, December 17, 1992, Bush spoke at 2:32 p.m. EST) — U.S. President George H.W. Bush, Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney and Mexican President Carlos Salinas de Gortari signed the The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) today in separate ceremonies (click here to watch today’s full ceremony in the main hall of the Organization of American States in Washington, D.C.), creating a trilateral trade bloc in North America Continue reading U.S. President George H.W. Bush and leaders of Mexico and Canada formally sign North American Free Trade Agreement 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 17 1992) →

Britain’s Prince Charles and Princess Diana announce their separation 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 9 1992)

1990s


Video: 'Announcement of Separation of Prince & Princess of Wales - December 1992'

(Wednesday, December 9, 1992, 3:30 p.m. GMT) — Buckingham Palace wrote the unhappy ending today to a storybook marriage gone badly wrong: a seven-sentence-long announcement that Charles, the Prince of Wales and heir to the British throne, and Diana, the Princess of Wales, had agreed to separate after 11 years as husband and wife. Continue reading Britain’s Prince Charles and Princess Diana announce their separation 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 9 1992) →