Category Archives: 1990s

‘How Am I Supposed to Live Without You’ by Michael Bolton peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 20 1990)

1990s, Popular Music 1990s


(Saturday, January 20, 1990) — “How Am I Supposed to Live Without You” by Michael Bolton peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Jan. 20/27, Feb. 3, 1990). Continue reading ‘How Am I Supposed to Live Without You’ by Michael Bolton peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 20 1990) →

Former Beatle George Harrison, wife Olivia attacked in their home 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 30 1999)

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


Video: 'Crime Inc Shortcuts | Ep7 | George Harrison Assassination Attempt'

(Thursday, December 30, 1999, approximately 3:30 a.m. GMT) — Former Beatle George Harrison, 56, was seriously injured this morning as he fought off a knife-wielding intruder in his mansion, Friar Park near Henley-on-Thames west of London. Continue reading Former Beatle George Harrison, wife Olivia attacked in their home 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 30 1999) →

‘Magnolia’ premieres in Westwood, California 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 8 1999)

1990s, movies 1990s


Video: 'Magnolia' trailer

(Wednesday, December 8, 1999) — The American film Magnolia, an epic mosaic of interrelated characters in search of love, forgiveness, and meaning in the San Fernando Valley, premiered today at Mann Village Theatre in Westwood, California. Continue reading ‘Magnolia’ premieres in Westwood, California 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 8 1999) →

James Bond film ‘The World Is Not Enough’ premieres in Los Angeles 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 8 1999)

1990s, James Bond, movies 1990s


Video: 'The World Is Not Enough' trailer

(Tuesday, November 8, 1999) — The World Is Not Enough, the nineteenth spy film in the James Bond series to be produced by Eon Productions, and the third to star Pierce Brosnan as the fictional MI6 agent James Bond, premiered tonight at the Fox Bruin Theater in Los Angeles. Continue reading James Bond film ‘The World Is Not Enough’ premieres in Los Angeles 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 8 1999) →

Egyptian jet carrying 217 plunges into Atlantic Ocean 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 31 1999)

1990s


Video: 'Mayday - Death and Denial (FULL)'

(Sunday, October 31, 1999, 1:52 a.m. EST) — EgyptAir Flight 990, a regularly scheduled flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Cairo International Airport, Egypt, with a stop at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City, crashed into the Atlantic Ocean this morning about 60 miles south of Nantucket Island, Massachusetts, killing all 217 passengers and crew on board. Continue reading Egyptian jet carrying 217 plunges into Atlantic Ocean 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 31 1999) →

‘Smooth’ by Santana featuring Rob Thomas peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 23 1999)

1990s, Popular Music 1990s

(Saturday, October 23, 1999) — “Smooth” by Santana featuring Rob Thomas peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 Singles chart for twelve consecutive weeks (Oct. 23/30, Nov. 6/13/20/27, Dec. 4/11/18/25, 1999, Jan. 1/8, 2000). Continue reading ‘Smooth’ by Santana featuring Rob Thomas peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 23 1999) →

‘Heartbreaker’ by Mariah Carey featuring Jay-Z peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 9 1999)

1990s, Popular Music 1990s

(Saturday, October 9, 1999) — “Heartbreaker” by Mariah Carey featuring Jay-Z peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 Singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Oct. 9/16, 1999). Continue reading ‘Heartbreaker’ by Mariah Carey featuring Jay-Z peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 9 1999) →