Category Archives: 1990s

‘Something Happened on the Way to Heaven’ by Phil Collins peaks at #4 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 6 1990)

(Saturday, October 6, 1990)“Something Happened on the Way to Heaven” by Phil Collins peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Something Happened on the Way to Heaven’ by Phil Collins peaks at #4 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 6 1990)

‘(Can’t Live Without Your) Love and Affection’ by Nelson peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 29 1990)

(Saturday, September 29, 1990)“(Can’t Live Without Your) Love and Affection” by Nelson peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘(Can’t Live Without Your) Love and Affection’ by Nelson peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 29 1990)

‘Goodfellas’ premieres at Venice International Film Festival 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 9 1990)


Video: 'Goodfellas' trailer

(Sunday, September 9, 1990)Goodfellas, an American crime film about a young man works his way up through the New York City mobs, premiered today at the 47th Venice International Film Festival. Continue reading ‘Goodfellas’ premieres at Venice International Film Festival 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 9 1990)

Gulf War begins as Iraqi Army invades Kuwait in fierce fighting 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 2 1990)


Video: 'Iraq Invades Kuwait - 8/2/1990'

(Thursday, August 2, 1990, 2:00 a.m. Arabia Standard Time; during the Invasion of Kuwait, part of the Gulf War and the Persian Gulf Conflicts) — After weeks of tension over disputed land and oil production quotas, Iraqi troops crossed the Kuwait border early this morning and penetrated deeply into the country and into Kuwait’s capital city, senior Administration officials said late Aug. 1, 1990. Continue reading Gulf War begins as Iraqi Army invades Kuwait in fierce fighting 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 2 1990)