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)
(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)
(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)
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)
(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)
(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)
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)
(Saturday, January 11, 1992) — “Smells Like Teen Spirit” by Nirvana peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two non-consecutive weeks. Continue reading ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’ by Nirvana peaks at #6 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 11 1992)
Video: 'Bad Sushi'
(Wednesday, January 8, 1992, 8:20 p.m. Japan Standard Time; during the George H. W. Bush vomiting incident) — U.S. President George H.W. Bush fainted tonight in Tokyo while attending a banquet at the home of Japanese Prime Minister Kiichi Miyazawa, and then vomited in Miyazawa’s lap. Continue reading President George H.W. Bush faints, then vomits on Japanese Prime Minister Kiichi Miyazawa 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 8 1992)
Video: '25/12/1991 Mikhail Gorbachev Resignation Speech'
(Christmas Day, Wednesday, December 25, 1991, 7:00 p.m. Eastern European Time; during the Dissolution of the Soviet Union; part of the Cold War and the Revolutions of 1989) — Mikhail Gorbachev, the trailblazer of the Soviet Union’s retreat from the Cold War and the spark for the democratic reforms that ended 70 years of Communist tyranny, told a weary, anxious nation tonight that he was resigning as president and closing out the union. Continue reading Mikhail Gorbachev, last Soviet leader, resigns 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 25 1991)
