Category Archives: 1990s

President George H.W. Bush signs Americans With Disabilities Act 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 26 1990)

1990s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'President George H.W. Bush Signs the Americans with Disabilities Act, 07/26/1990'

(Thursday, July 26, 1990, Bush spoke at 10:11 a.m. EDT) — President George H.W. Bush today signed the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, prohibiting discrimination against the disabled in employment, public accommodations, in telecommunications, and on public or private buses or trains.
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‘She Ain’t Worth It’ by Glenn Medeiros featuring Bobby Brown peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 21 1990)

1990s, Popular Music 1990s

(Saturday, July 21, 1990) — “She Ain’t Worth It” by Glenn Medeiros featuring Bobby Brown peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (July 21/28, 1990). Continue reading ‘She Ain’t Worth It’ by Glenn Medeiros featuring Bobby Brown peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 21 1990) →

Nixon welcomes Bush, Reagan and Ford at library dedication 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 19 1990)

1990s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'CBS Evening News July 19, 1990 Part 1' (Nixon library at 2:27)

(Thursday, July 19, 1990, pre-ceremony introductions underway by 10:18 a.m. PDT, Bush spoke at 10:55 a.m. PDT) — Almost 16 years after he resigned the presidency in disgrace, Richard M. Nixon was hailed today as a statesman and a peacemaker as he presided over the dedication of the $21 million Nixon Library and Birthplace (since re-designated the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum) in Yorba Linda, California (click here to watch today’s complete ceremony). Continue reading Nixon welcomes Bush, Reagan and Ford at library dedication 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 19 1990) →

McCartney performs again at RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C. 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 6 1990)

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


Video: 'Paul McCartney Live At The Kennedy Stadium, Washington, USA (Friday 6th July 1990)'

(Friday, July 6, 1990, scheduled at 8:30 p.m. EDT; during the The Paul McCartney World Tour) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney performed the second of two shows tonight at RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C., during the fourth North American leg of his four-continent, 103-show world tour to promote his new studio album, Flowers in the Dirt. Continue reading McCartney performs again at RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C. 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 6 1990) →

Paul McCartney performs at RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C. 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 4 1990)

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


Video: 'Paul McCartney Live At The Kennedy Stadium, Washington, USA (Wednesday 4th July 1990)'

(Independence Day, Wednesday, July 4, 1990, scheduled at 8:30 p.m. EDT; during the The Paul McCartney World Tour) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney launched the fourth North American leg of his four-continent, 103-show world tour tonight to promote his new studio album, Flowers in the Dirt, performing the first of two dates at RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C. Continue reading Paul McCartney performs at RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C. 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 4 1990) →

‘Step by Step’ by New Kids on the Block peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 30 1990)

1990s, Popular Music 1990s

(Saturday, June 30, 1990) — “Step by Step” by New Kids on the Block peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (June 30, July 7/14, 1990). Continue reading ‘Step by Step’ by New Kids on the Block peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 30 1990) →

‘It Must Have Been Love’ by Roxette peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 16 1990)

1990s, movies 1990s, Popular Music 1990s

(Saturday, June 16, 1990) — “It Must Have Been Love” by Roxette peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (June 16/23, 1990). Continue reading ‘It Must Have Been Love’ by Roxette peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 16 1990) →

Dr. Jack Kevorkian carries out first publicly assisted suicide 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 4 1990)

1990s


Video: 'Dr. Jack Kevorkian on the Assisted Suicide of Janet Adkins'

(Monday, June 4, 1990, afternoon EDT) — “Dr. Death” Jack Kevorkian, using a “suicide machine” he developed, carried out his first publicly assisted suicide this afternoon, helping Janet Adkins, a 54-year-old Alzheimer’s patient from Portland, Oregon, end her life in Oakland County, Michigan. Continue reading Dr. Jack Kevorkian carries out first publicly assisted suicide 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 4 1990) →