Category Archives: 1990s

27 people killed as USAir Flight 405 crashes into Flushing Bay shortly after liftoff from LaGuardia Airport in New York City 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 22 1992)

1990s


Video: 'Plane Accident Of USAir Flight 405'

(Sunday, March 22, 1992, 9:30 p.m. EST) — USAir Flight 405, a regularly scheduled domestic passenger flight between LaGuardia Airport in Queens, New York City, New York, and Cleveland, Ohio, crashed tonight in poor weather in a partially inverted position in Flushing Bay, shortly after liftoff from LaGuardia in a snowstorm. Continue reading 27 people killed as USAir Flight 405 crashes into Flushing Bay shortly after liftoff from LaGuardia Airport in New York City 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 22 1992) →

‘Save the Best for Last’ by Vanessa Williams peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 21 #1992)

1990s, Popular Music 1990s

(Saturday, March 21, 1992) — “Save the Best for Last” by Vanessa Williams peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for five consecutive weeks (Mar. 21/28, Apr. 4/11/18, 1992). Continue reading ‘Save the Best for Last’ by Vanessa Williams peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 21 #1992) →

‘To Be with You’ by Mr. Big peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 29 1992)

1990s, Popular Music 1990s

(Saturday, February 29, 1992) — “To Be with You” by Mr. Big peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks (Feb. 29, March 7/14, 1992). Continue reading ‘To Be with You’ by Mr. Big peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 29 1992) →

Boxer Mike Tyson convicted of raping a Miss Black America contestant in Indianapolis 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 10 1992)

1990s


Video: '1992 ESPN Mike Tyson Trial and Conviction'

(Monday, February 10, 1992, 10:53 p.m. EST) — Mike Tyson, the former heavyweight champion and one of the world’s most recognized figures in and out of boxing, was found guilty tonight of raping 18-year-old Desiree Washington, Miss Black Rhode Island, in an Indianapolis hotel room last July. Continue reading Boxer Mike Tyson convicted of raping a Miss Black America contestant in Indianapolis 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 10 1992) →

‘I’m Too Sexy’ by Right Said Fred peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 8 1992)

1990s, Popular Music 1990s

(Saturday, February 8, 1992) — “I’m Too Sexy” by Right Said Fred peaked at #1 on today’s on Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Feb. 8/15/22, 1992). Continue reading ‘I’m Too Sexy’ by Right Said Fred peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 8 1992) →

‘Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me’ by George Michael and Elton John peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 1 1992)

1990s, Popular Music 1990s

(Saturday, February 1, 1992) — “Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me” by George Michael and Elton John, recorded live at a concert at Wembley Arena, London on Mar. 25, 1991, when John was a surprise guest of Michael, peaked at #1 on today’s on Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me’ by George Michael and Elton John peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 1 1992) →

Democratic presidential candidate Bill Clinton acknowledges ‘causing pain in my marriage’ 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 26 1992)

1990s, Television 1990s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Hillary Clinton's first 60 Minutes interview'

(Sunday, January 26, 1992, 10:34 p.m. EST; during the 1992 Democratic Party presidential primaries) — In a bold gamble to shield his presidential candidacy from allegations of marital infidelity, Arkansas Governor Bill Clinton asked the American people tonight to set aside questions about what he called “wrongdoing” in his marriage and not allow the news media to turn the 1992 U.S. presidential campaign into “a game of ‘gotcha.'” Continue reading Democratic presidential candidate Bill Clinton acknowledges ‘causing pain in my marriage’ 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 26 1992) →

‘All 4 Love’ by Color Me Badd peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 25 1992)

1990s, Popular Music 1990s

(Saturday, January 25, 1992) — “All 4 Love” by Color Me Badd peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘All 4 Love’ by Color Me Badd peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 25 1992) →

‘No Son of Mine’ by Genesis peaks at #12 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 18 1992)

1990s, Popular Music 1990s

(Saturday, January 18, 1992) — “No Son of Mine” by Genesis peaked at #12 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘No Son of Mine’ by Genesis peaks at #12 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 18 1992) →

Japan admits forcing Korean women into sexual slavery during World War II 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 13 1992)

1990s, World War II


Video: 'Japan's wartime sex slaves' fight for justice | Unreported World'

(Monday, January 13, 1992) — Three days before Prime Minister Kiichi Miyazawa takes his first official trip to South Korea, the government admitted today that the Japanese Army forced tens of thousands of Korean women to have sex with Japanese soldiers during World War II, and hinted that women who are still alive might receive some kind of compensation. Continue reading Japan admits forcing Korean women into sexual slavery during World War II 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 13 1992) →