Category Archives: 1990s

Yankees beat Padres to win World Series 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 21 1998)


Video: '1998 World Series, Game 4: Yankees @ Padres'

(Wednesday, October 21, 1998, 5:20-8:18 p.m. PDT) — The New York Yankees won the 1998 World Series tonight, beating the San Diego Padres 3-0 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California, in the fourth and deciding game. Continue reading Yankees beat Padres to win World Series 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 21 1998)

‘One Week’ by Barenaked Ladies peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 17 1998)

(Saturday, October 17, 1998)“One Week” by Barenaked Ladies peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 Singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘One Week’ by Barenaked Ladies peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 17 1998)

‘The First Night’ by Monica peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 3 1998)

(Saturday, October 3, 1998)“The First Night” by Monica peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 Singles chart for five non-consecutive weeks (Oct. 3/10/24/31, Nov. 7, 1998). Continue reading ‘The First Night’ by Monica peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 3 1998)

‘Antz’ premieres at Toronto International Film Festival 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 19 1998)


Video: 'Antz' trailer

(Saturday, September 19, 1998, evening)Antz, an American computer-animated adventure comedy film about neurotic ant who tries to break from his totalitarian society while trying to win the affection of the princess he loves, premiered today at the Toronto International Film Festival. Continue reading ‘Antz’ premieres at Toronto International Film Festival 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 19 1998)

‘Frasier,’ ‘Practice’ big winners at Emmys 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 13 1998)


Video: '1998 emmys' (12 videos)

(Sunday, September 13, 1998, 7:00-11:00 p.m. EDT)Frasier dominated the 50th Primetime Emmy Awards tonight, winning three awards, including Outstanding Comedy Series (the fifth of five consecutive awards in this category). Continue reading ‘Frasier,’ ‘Practice’ big winners at Emmys 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 13 1998)

Starr finds a case for Clinton impeachment 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 11 1998)


Video: 'USA: WASHINGTON: STARR REPORT RELEASED ON THE INTERNET'

(Friday, September 11, 1998; during the Clinton–Lewinsky scandal) — In a scathing report released today, the Whitewater independent counsel built a case for impeachment of U.S. President Bill Clinton on an avalanche of salacious details of an affair with Monica S. Lewinsky and the Nixon-era concept of abuse of Presidential power in using aides to cover up the relationship. Continue reading Starr finds a case for Clinton impeachment 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 11 1998)

‘Celebrity’ premieres at Venice Film Festival 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 10 1998)


Video: 'Celebrity' trailer

(Thursday, September 10, 1998)Celebrity, an American comedy-drama film about an unsuccessful novelist turned travel writer who immerses himself in celebrity journalism following a midlife crisis and subsequent divorce from his insecure wife, premiered today at the Venice Film Festival in Italy. Continue reading ‘Celebrity’ premieres at Venice Film Festival 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 10 1998)

‘I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing’ by Aerosmith peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 5 1998)

(Saturday, September 5, 1998)“I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing” by Aerosmith peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 Singles chart for four consecutive weeks (Sept. 5/12/19/26, 1998). Continue reading ‘I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing’ by Aerosmith peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 5 1998)

‘Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels’ premieres in Edinburgh 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 23 1998)


Video: 'Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels' trailer

(Sunday, August 23, 1998)Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, a British crime comedy film about four Jack-the-lads who find themselves heavily in debt to an East End hard man and his enforcers after a crooked card game, premiered today the Edinburgh International Film Festival in Edinburgh, Scotland. Continue reading ‘Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels’ premieres in Edinburgh 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 23 1998)

‘Run Lola Run’ released in Germany 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 20 1998)


Video: 'Run Lola Run' trailer

(Thursday, August 20, 1998)Run Lola Run, a German thriller film about a young woman who has 20 minutes to find 100,000 Deutsche Mark or her boyfriend will be killed, was released today in Germany. Continue reading ‘Run Lola Run’ released in Germany 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 20 1998)