Category Archives: 1990s

John Glenn, 77, becomes oldest traveler in outer space 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 29 1998)

1990s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'CNN Coverage of STS-95 (The Return of John Glenn to Space (The Launch) Part 19'

(Thursday, October 29, 1998, 2:19:34 p.m. EST) — U.S. Senator John Glenn of Ohio, the first American to circle the planet in 1962, returned to orbit today in the space shuttle Discovery, this time as, at age 77, the oldest traveler in outer space. Continue reading John Glenn, 77, becomes oldest traveler in outer space 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 29 1998) →

Yankees beat Padres to win World Series 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 21 1998)

1990s, World Series


Video: '1998 World Series, Game 4: Yankees @ Padres'

(Wednesday, October 21, 1998, 5:20-8:18 p.m. PDT) — The New York Yankees won the 1998 World Series tonight, beating the San Diego Padres 3-0 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California, in the fourth and deciding game. Continue reading Yankees beat Padres to win World Series 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 21 1998) →

‘Antz’ premieres at Toronto International Film Festival 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 19 1998)

1990s, movies 1990s, Woody Allen


Video: 'Antz' trailer

(Saturday, September 19, 1998, evening) — Antz, an American computer-animated adventure comedy film about neurotic ant who tries to break from his totalitarian society while trying to win the affection of the princess he loves, premiered today at the Toronto International Film Festival. Continue reading ‘Antz’ premieres at Toronto International Film Festival 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 19 1998) →

‘Frasier,’ ‘Practice’ big winners at Emmys 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 13 1998)

1990s, Television 1990s


Video: '1998 emmys' (12 videos)

(Sunday, September 13, 1998, 7:00-11:00 p.m. EDT) — Frasier dominated the 50th Primetime Emmy Awards tonight, winning three awards, including Outstanding Comedy Series (the fifth of five consecutive awards in this category). Continue reading ‘Frasier,’ ‘Practice’ big winners at Emmys 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 13 1998) →

Starr finds a case for Clinton impeachment 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 11 1998)

1990s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'USA: WASHINGTON: STARR REPORT RELEASED ON THE INTERNET'

(Friday, September 11, 1998; during the Clinton–Lewinsky scandal) — In a scathing report released today, the Whitewater independent counsel built a case for impeachment of U.S. President Bill Clinton on an avalanche of salacious details of an affair with Monica S. Lewinsky and the Nixon-era concept of abuse of Presidential power in using aides to cover up the relationship. Continue reading Starr finds a case for Clinton impeachment 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 11 1998) →

‘Celebrity’ premieres at Venice Film Festival 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 10 1998)

1990s, movies 1990s, Woody Allen


Video: 'Celebrity' trailer

(Thursday, September 10, 1998) — Celebrity, an American comedy-drama film about an unsuccessful novelist turned travel writer who immerses himself in celebrity journalism following a midlife crisis and subsequent divorce from his insecure wife, premiered today at the Venice Film Festival in Italy. Continue reading ‘Celebrity’ premieres at Venice Film Festival 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 10 1998) →

‘I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing’ by Aerosmith peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 5 1998)

1990s, Popular Music 1990s

(Saturday, September 5, 1998) — “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing” by Aerosmith peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 Singles chart for four consecutive weeks (Sept. 5/12/19/26, 1998). Continue reading ‘I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing’ by Aerosmith peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 5 1998) →