Category Archives: 1990s

Sonny Bono, 62, dies in skiing accident 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 5 1998)

1990s, Popular Music 1990s, Television 1990s


Video: 'NBC Dateline - on the Life and Death of Sonny Bono - Jan., 1998'

(Monday, January 5, 1998, at approximately 2:00 p.m. PST) — U.S. Representative Sonny Bono, whose unexpected career in Republican politics followed a successful career as a singer and television star with his former wife Cher, was killed this afternoon when he crashed into a tree while skiing on the Nevada side of Heavenly Ski Resort near South Lake Tahoe, California. Continue reading Sonny Bono, 62, dies in skiing accident 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 5 1998) →

BBC airs part 2 of George Martin’s ‘Rhythm of Life’ documentary series 20 years ago hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 29 1997)

1990s, Popular Music 1990s, Television 1990s, The Beatles 1990s


Video: 'The Rhythm of Life - Part 2 of 3: Melody (edited)'

(Monday, December 29, 1997, 11:20 p.m. GMT) — Former Beatles George Martin hosted the second of a three-part television documentary series tonight on BBC One titled “The Rhythm of Life,” in which he discussed various aspects of musical composition with professional musicians and singers, including Paul McCartney, Brian Wilson, Billy Joel, and Celine Dion. Continue reading BBC airs part 2 of George Martin’s ‘Rhythm of Life’ documentary series 20 years ago hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 29 1997) →

George Martin debuts ‘Rhythm of Life’ documentary series 20 years ago hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 28 1997)

1990s, Popular Music 1990s, Television 1990s, The Beatles 1990s


Video: 'The Rhythm of Life - Part 1 of 3: Rhythm (edited)'

(Sunday, December 28, 1997, 11:25 p.m. GMT) — Former Beatles George Martin hosted the first of a three-part television documentary series tonight on BBC One titled “The Rhythm of Life,” in which he discussed various aspects of musical composition with professional musicians and singers, including Paul McCartney, Brian Wilson, Billy Joel, and Celine Dion. Continue reading George Martin debuts ‘Rhythm of Life’ documentary series 20 years ago hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 28 1997) →

‘Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer’ by Elmo & Patsy peaks at #87 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 27 1997)

1990s, Christmas, Popular Music 1990s

(Saturday, December 27, 1997) — “Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer” by Elmo & Patsy peaked at #87 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer’ by Elmo & Patsy peaks at #87 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 27 1997) →

President Wilson takes over nation’s railroads 100 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 26 1917)

1990s, U.S. Presidents, World War I

(Wednesday, December 26, 1917; during World War I) — In what was possibly the largest American experiment with nationalization, President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation today authorizing the government to take over operation of the nation’s railroads.

The Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC) had recommended federal control of the railroad industry to ensure efficient transport of troops and materials for the war effort.

Nichols convicted of Oklahoma City bombing plot 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 23 1997)

1990s


Video: 'KUSA Denver Oklahoma City Bombing Trial - Terry Nichols Verdict (December 23, 1997)'

(Tuesday, December 23, 1997, shortly after 4:00 p.m. MST) — Terry Nichols, 42, was convicted today of involuntary manslaughter and conspiracy for his role in the Oklahoma City bombing, a domestic terrorist truck bombing on the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in downtown Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on April 19, 1995, that killed 168 people. Continue reading Nichols convicted of Oklahoma City bombing plot 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 23 1997) →

Woody Allen marries Soon-Yi Previn in Venice 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 23 1997)

1990s, Woody Allen


Video: 'Woody and Soon Yi in Gondolas/Woody in: Woody vs. Paparazzi Part 2'

(Tuesday, December 23, 1997) — Oscar-winning director Woody Allen, 62, married Soon-Yi Previn, the 27-year-old adopted daughter of Allen’s former lover, actress Mia Farrow, in a secret wedding today in Venice, Italy. Continue reading Woody Allen marries Soon-Yi Previn in Venice 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 23 1997) →

‘Life Is Beautiful’ released in Italy 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 20 1997)

1990s, movies 1990s


Video: 'Life Is Beautiful' trailer

(Saturday, December 20, 1997) — An Italian Jew’s sense of humor is his only hope when he and his family are put into a concentration camp in Life Is Beautiful, an Italian comedy-drama film that was released today in Italy. Continue reading ‘Life Is Beautiful’ released in Italy 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 20 1997) →