Video: 'ABC News special reports on the Columbine High School shootings (April 20, 1999)'
(Tuesday, April 20, 1999, 11:19 a.m.–12:08 p.m. MDT; during the Columbine High School massacre) — Two students stormed into Columbine High School at lunch time today with guns and explosives, killing 12 classmates and one teacher in a five-hour siege. Continue reading 12 students, 1 teacher killed in Columbine High School massacre 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 20 1999)
(Saturday, April 10, 1999) — “No Scrubs” by TLC peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 Singles chart for four consecutive weeks (Apr. 10/17/24, May 1, 1999). Continue reading ‘No Scrubs’ by TLC peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 10 1999)
Video: ‘Paul McCartney accepts award Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductions 1999’
(Monday, March 15, 1999, evening EST) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney was inducted as a solo artist tonight at the 14th annual Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame ceremony at the Waldorf Astoria hotel in New York City. Continue reading Paul McCartney inducted to Rock And Roll Of Fame as solo artist 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 15 1999)
(Saturday, March 13, 1999) — “Believe” by Cher peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 Singles chart for four consecutive weeks (Mar 13/20/27, Apr. 3, 1999). Continue reading ‘Believe’ by Cher peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 13 1999)
(Saturday, March 6, 1999) — “Angel” by Sarah McLachlan peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 Singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Angel’ by Sarah McLachlan peaks at #4 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 6 1999)
Video: ‘George Harrison Mr Holland´s Opus AD 2/21/1999’
(Monday, February 21, 1999, just before 10:00 p.m. EST) — Former Beatle George Harrison appeared tonight in a brief appeal on behalf of Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation following the conclusion of the feature film Mr.Holland’s Opus on ABC-TV, urging viewers to “put musical instruments in the hands of children.” Continue reading George Harrison makes appeal for Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 21 1999)
(Saturday, February 13, 1999) — “Angel of Mine” by Monica peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 Singles chart for four consecutive weeks (Feb. 13/20/27, Mar. 6, 1999). Continue reading ‘Angel of Mine’ by Monica peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 13 1999)
Video: 'Bill Clinton Impeachment Trial: Senate Results (February 12, 1999)'
(Friday, February 12, 1999, 12:39 p.m. EST; during the Impeachment of Bill Clinton) — The Senate today acquitted U.S. President Bill Clinton on two articles of impeachment, falling short of even a majority vote on either of the charges against him: perjury and obstruction of justice. Continue reading Senate votes to acquit President Clinton of perjury, obstruction of justice 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 12 1999)
(Saturday, January 30, 1999) — “…Baby One More Time” by Britney Spears peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 Singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Jan. 30, Feb. 6, 1999). Continue reading ‘…Baby One More Time’ by Britney Spears peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 30 1999)
(Saturday, January 23, 1999) — “Save Tonight” by Eagle-Eye Cherry peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 Singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Save Tonight’ by Eagle-Eye Cherry peaks at #5 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 23 1999)
