Category Archives: 1990s

Clinton–Lewinsky affair first reported 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 17 1998)

1990s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Clinton Impeachment Final Report' (January 17-18, 1998, at 11:58)

(Saturday, January 17, 1998, story time-stamped 23:32:47 PST/Sunday, January 18, 1998, 2:32:47 a.m. EST) — The Clinton–Lewinsky scandal, an American political scandal that involved President Bill Clinton and White House intern Monica Lewinsky, came to light tonight on the Drudge Report website, which reported that Newsweek editors were sitting on a story by investigative reporter Michael Isikoff exposing the affair. Continue reading Clinton–Lewinsky affair first reported 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 17 1998) →

‘Truly Madly Deeply’ by Savage Garden peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 17 1998)

1990s, Popular Music 1990s

(Saturday, January 17, 1998) — “Truly Madly Deeply” by Savage Garden peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Jan. 17/24, 1998). Continue reading ‘Truly Madly Deeply’ by Savage Garden peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 17 1998) →

‘The One With the Embryos’ episode airs on ‘Friends’ 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 15 1998)

1990s, Television 1990s


Video: 'Friends - Moving and Phoebe is pregnant'

(Monday, January 15, 1998, 8:00-8:30 p.m. EST) — Phoebe goes to the doctor to get her brother and sister-in-law’s embryos implanted in her uterus on tonight’s episode of the NBC sitcom television series Friends. Continue reading ‘The One With the Embryos’ episode airs on ‘Friends’ 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 15 1998) →

Tripp provides taped conversations with Lewinsky 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 12 1998)

1990s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'LEWINSKEE' (25 videos)

(Monday, January 12, 1998; during the Clinton–Lewinsky scandal) — Linda Tripp today provided Independent Counsel Kenneth Starr’s office with taped conversations between herself and former White House intern Monica Lewinsky, detailing Lewinsky’s affair with U.S. President Bill Clinton. Continue reading Tripp provides taped conversations with Lewinsky 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 12 1998) →

‘Cro-Magnon’ episode airs on ‘Ally McBeal’ 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 5 1998)

1990s, Television 1990s


Video: 'Ally McBeal - S01E12 - Cro-Magnon'

(Monday, January 5, 1998, 9:00-10:00 p.m. EST) — Ally is shocked to discover that her biological clock is ticking, unleashing strange libidinal impulses in her on tonight’s episode of the Fox legal comedy-drama television series Ally McBeal. Continue reading ‘Cro-Magnon’ episode airs on ‘Ally McBeal’ 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 5 1998) →

BBC airs part 3 of George Martin’s ‘Rhythm of Life’ documentary series 20 years ago hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 5 1998)

1990s, Popular Music 1990s, Television 1990s


Video: 'The Rhythm of Life - Part 3 of 3: Harmony'

(Monday, January 5, 1998, 11:15 p.m. GMT) — Former Beatles George Martin hosted the third 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 former Beatle Paul McCartney, Brian Wilson, Billy Joel, and Celine Dion. Continue reading BBC airs part 3 of George Martin’s ‘Rhythm of Life’ documentary series 20 years ago hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 5 1998) →

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) →

‘Only If…’ by Enya peaks at #88 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 3 1998)

1990s, Popular Music 1990s

(Saturday, January 3, 1998) — “Only If…” by Enya peaked at #88 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Only If…’ by Enya peaks at #88 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 3 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) →