Category Archives: 1990s

President George H.W. Bush orders U.S. troops into Somalia to ‘save thousands of innocents’ 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 4 1992)

1990s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'President George H.W. Bush - Address on Somalia'

(Friday, December 4, 1992, 12:30 p.m. EST; one day before the start of Operation Restore Hope, during the Somali Civil War) — President George H.W. Bush today ordered American troops to lead a mercy mission to Somalia, threatening military action against warlords and gangs who were blocking food for starving millions. Continue reading President George H.W. Bush orders U.S. troops into Somalia to ‘save thousands of innocents’ 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 4 1992) →

‘I Will Always Love You’ by Whitney Houston peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 28 1992)

1990s, movies 1990s, Popular Music 1990s

(Saturday, November 28, 1992) — “I Will Always Love You” by Whitney Houston peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for 14 weeks (Nov. 28. Dec. 5/12/19/26, 1992, Jan. 2/9/16/23/30, Feb. 6/13/20/27, 1993), which at the time was a record. Continue reading ‘I Will Always Love You’ by Whitney Houston peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 28 1992) →

‘How Do You Talk to an Angel’ by The Heights peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 14 1992)

1990s, Popular Music 1990s, Television 1990s

(Saturday, November 14, 1992) — “How Do You Talk to an Angel” by The Heights peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Nov. 14/21, 1992). Continue reading ‘How Do You Talk to an Angel’ by The Heights peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 14 1992) →

Democrat Bill Clinton elected 42nd president of the United States, defeating President George H.W. Bush 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 3 1992)

1990s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'ABC NEWS - ELECTION NIGHT 1992 (11-3-1992)' (coverage starts at 7:00 p.m. EST)

(Tuesday, November 3, 1992, ABC News projected Clinton as the winner at 10:47 p.m. EST, NBC News projected Clinton the winner at 10:48 p.m. EST; during the 1992 United States presidential election) — Democratic Governor Bill Clinton of Arkansas was elected the 42nd president of the United States today, defeating Republican President George H. W. Bush of Texas and independent businessman Ross Perot of Texas. Continue reading Democrat Bill Clinton elected 42nd president of the United States, defeating President George H.W. Bush 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 3 1992) →

‘Erotica’ by Madonna peaks at #3 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 24 1992)

1990s, Popular Music 1990s

(Saturday, October 24, 1992) — “Erotica” by Madonna peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four weeks. Continue reading ‘Erotica’ by Madonna peaks at #3 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 24 1992) →

President George H.W. Bush pushes hard in third debate but Bill Clinton and Ross Perot put him on defensive 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 19 1992)

1990s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Bush, Clinton, Perot: The third 1992 presidential debate'

(Monday, October 19, 1992, 9:00-10:30 p.m. EDT; during the 1992 United States presidential election campaign) — The last of the three 2012 presidential general election debates ended tonight with President George H.W. Bush still on the defensive about his first-term record and laboring to revive his campaign by warning that Arkansas Governor Bill Clinton lacked the leadership, the record, and the character to be president. Continue reading President George H.W. Bush pushes hard in third debate but Bill Clinton and Ross Perot put him on defensive 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 19 1992) →

George Harrison performs at Bob Dylan tribute concert at Madison Square Garden in New York City 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 16 1992)

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


Video: 'George Harrison - If Not For You (Bob Dylan's 30th Anniversary Concert - 1992)'

(Friday, October 16, 1992, concert scheduled to begin at 8:00 p.m. EDT) — During the star-studded celebration, ex-Beatle George Harrison performed “If Not for You” and “Absolutely Sweet Marie” tonight before a sold-out crowd of 18,000 at Madison Square Garden in New York City during the Bob Dylan Columbia Records 30th anniversary tribute concert. Continue reading George Harrison performs at Bob Dylan tribute concert at Madison Square Garden in New York City 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 16 1992) →

Bill Clinton connects, President George H.W. Bush checks watch during ‘town hall’ debate in Richmond, Virginia 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 15 1992)

1990s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Bush, Clinton, Perot: The second 1992 presidential debate'

(Thursday, October 15, 1992, 9:00-10:30 p.m. EDT; during the 1992 United States presidential election campaign) — The top three presidential candidates competing in the general election fielded questions from uncommitted voters tonight on the campus of the University of Richmond in a civilized, issue-rich “town hall” debate that ranged from taxes to crime and character. Continue reading Bill Clinton connects, President George H.W. Bush checks watch during ‘town hall’ debate in Richmond, Virginia 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 15 1992) →

Gore and Quayle exchange sharp attacks in vice presidential debate in Atlanta 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 13 1992)

1990s


Video: 'Gore, Quayle, Stockdale: The 1992 vice presidential debate'

(Tuesday, October 13, 1992, 7:00-8:30 p.m. EDT; during the 1992 United States presidential election campaign) — In a debate marked by intensely personal exchanges, Senator Al Gore and Vice President Dan Quayle delivered some of the campaign’s strongest blasts tonight at the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, each asserting that the opposing presidential candidate did not deserve to lead the nation for the next four years. Continue reading Gore and Quayle exchange sharp attacks in vice presidential debate in Atlanta 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 13 1992) →

Bill Clinton cites George H.W. Bush’s father as Joe McCarthy foe in first debate with the President and Ross Perot 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 11 1992)

1990s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Bush, Clinton, Perot: The first 1992 presidential debate'

(Sunday, October 11, 1992, 8:00-9:30 p.m. EDT, during the 1992 United States presidential election campaign) — Arkansas Governor Bill Clinton, President George H.W. Bush and billionaire businessman Ross Perot clashed over familiar economic and character issues tonight at Washington University in St. Louis in the first of three presidential debates of the 1992 United States presidential general election campaign. Continue reading Bill Clinton cites George H.W. Bush’s father as Joe McCarthy foe in first debate with the President and Ross Perot 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 11 1992) →