(Tuesday, May 10, 1994, 12:17 p.m. South African Standard Time) — With the commanding dignity that has carried him through more than half a century of defiance, captivity and conciliation, Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, jailed for 27 years for his anti-apartheid activism, became the first black President of South Africa today in Pretoria. Continue reading Nelson Mandela becomes South Africa’s first black president 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 10 1994)
Category Archives: 1990s
‘Return to Innocence’ by Enigma peaks at #4 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 7 1994)
(Saturday, May 7, 1994) — “Return to Innocence” by Enigma peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Return to Innocence’ by Enigma peaks at #4 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 7 1994)
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‘The Most Beautiful Girl in the World’ by Prince peaks at #3 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 30 1994)
(Saturday, April 30, 1994) — “The Most Beautiful Girl in the World” by Prince peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘The Most Beautiful Girl in the World’ by Prince peaks at #3 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 30 1994)
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‘Loser’ by Beck peaks at #10 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 30 1994)
(Saturday, April 30, 1994) — “Loser” by Beck peaked at #10 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Loser’ by Beck peaks at #10 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 30 1994)
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‘Streets of Philadelphia’ by Bruce Springsteen peaks at #9 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 23 1994)
(Saturday, April 23, 1994) — “Streets of Philadelphia” by Bruce Springsteen peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Streets of Philadelphia’ by Bruce Springsteen peaks at #9 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 23 1994)
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Former U.S. President Richard Nixon, 81, dies in New York City 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 22 1994)
Video: 'Richard Nixon Dies at 81 - ABC News Nightline - April 22, 1994'
(Friday, April 22, 1994, 9:08 p.m EDT) — Richard Nixon, the 37th president of the United States (1969-1974), who was the only President in more than two centuries of American history to resign from office, died tonight at New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center. Continue reading Former U.S. President Richard Nixon, 81, dies in New York City 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 22 1994)
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‘Bump n’ Grind’ by R. Kelly peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 9 1994)
(Saturday, April 9, 1994) — “Bump n’ Grind” by R. Kelly peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four consecutive weeks (April 9/16/23/30, 1994). Continue reading ‘Bump n’ Grind’ by R. Kelly peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 9 1994)
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‘The Sign’ by Ace of Base peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 12 1994)
(Saturday, March 12, 1994) — “The Sign” by Ace of Base peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for six non-consecutive weeks (Mar. 12/19/26, Apr. 2, May 7/14, 1994). Continue reading ‘The Sign’ by Ace of Base peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 12 1994)
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‘Because the Night’ by 10,000 Maniacs peaks at #11 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 19 1994)
(Saturday, February 19, 1994) — “Because the Night” by 10,000 Maniacs peaked at #11 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Because the Night’ by 10,000 Maniacs peaks at #11 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 19 1994)
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‘The Power of Love’ by Céline Dion peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 12 1994)
(Saturday, February 12, 1994) — “The Power of Love” by Céline Dion peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four consecutive weeks (Feb. 12/19/26, Mar. 5, 1994). Continue reading ‘The Power of Love’ by Céline Dion peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 12 1994)
