Video: 'Bullets over Broadway' trailer
(Sunday, September 4, 1994) — Bullets over Broadway, a crime-comedy film about a struggling playwright who is forced to cast a mobster’s talentless girlfriend in his latest drama in order to get it produced, premiered today at the Venice Film Festival. Continue reading Woody Allen’s ‘Bullets over Broadway’ film premieres at Venice Film Festival 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 4 1994)
(Saturday, September 3, 1994) — “Wild Night” by John Mellencamp and Meshell Ndegeocello peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Wild Night’ by John Mellencamp and Meshell Ndegeocello peaks at #3 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 3 1994)
(Saturday, August 27, 1994) — “I’ll Make Love to You” by Boyz II Men peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for a then-record breaking tie of 14 consecutive weeks (Aug. 27, Sept. 3/10/17/24, Oct. 1/8/15/22/29, Nov. 5/12/19/26, 1994). Continue reading ‘I’ll Make Love to You’ by Boyz II Men peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 27 1994)
Video: 'Paul McCartney Live At The Candlestick Park, San Francisco, USA (Thursday 14th August 2014)'
(Thursday, August 14, 2014, approximately 9:00 p.m. PDT; during Out There tour) — Paul McCartney delivered a stirring performance tonight at San Francisco’s Candlestick Park, the site of The Beatles’ last live show on Thursday, Aug. 29, 1966, serving as a fitting sendoff for the iconic venue. Continue reading Paul McCartney bids farewell to San Francisco’s Candlestick Park with emotional tribute 10 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 14 2014)
(Saturday, August 6, 1994) — “Stay (I Missed You)” by Lisa Loeb and Nine Stories peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Aug. 6/13/20, 1994). Continue reading ‘Stay (I Missed You)’ by Lisa Loeb and Nine Stories peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 6 1994)
(Saturday, August 6, 1994) — “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” by Elton John peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Can You Feel the Love Tonight’ by Elton John peaks at #4 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 6 1994)
(Saturday, June 18, 1994) — “Don’t Turn Around” by Ace of Base peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four weeks. Continue reading ‘Don’t Turn Around’ by Ace of Base peaks at #4 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (June 18 1994)
(Saturday, June 18, 1994) — “Possession” by Sarah McLachlan peaked at #73 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Possession’ by Sarah McLachlan peaks at #73 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (June 18 1994)
Video: 'O.J. Simpson Pursuit, June 17, 1994
(Friday, June 17, 1994, 6:45-8:00 p.m. PDT) — The police pursued O.J. Simpson, riding in his white Bronco (driven by his friend Al Cowlings, who said Simpson was in the back seat and had a gun to his own head) in a slow-speed chase for about 50 miles along Southern California highways this evening before he finally surrendered outside his Los Angeles home, ending a long day on the run. Continue reading O.J. Simpson threatens suicide during 50-mile slow-speed Bronco chase 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 17 1994)
Video: 'HISTORY: Simpson case day one, Monday 13 June 1994'
(Sunday, June 12, 1994, approximately 10:40 p.m. PDT) — Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman were stabbed to death tonight on the walkway leading to her condominium at 875 South Bundy Drive in Los Angeles; their bodies were discovered the following day at 12:10 a.m. PDT. Continue reading O.J. Simpson’s ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ronald Goldman slashed to death outside her Los Angeles home 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 12 1994)
