Category Archives: 1990s

Former First Lady Pat Nixon dies 20 years ago this hour (1993)


Video: 'Mini BIO - Pat Nixon'

(Tuesday, June 22, 1993, 5:45 a.m. EDT) — Former U.S. First Lady Patricia Nixon, who served with her husband President Richard Nixon from 1969 to 1974, died at her home in Park Ridge, New Jersey, today, the day after her 53rd wedding anniversary. She was 81. Her daughters and husband were by her side.

Former Texas Gov. John Connally, wounded in JFK assassination, dies 20 years ago this hour (1963)


Video: 'Governor Connally Speaks Emotionally About JFK Assassination And Dismisses MBT - NBC Video'

(Tuesday, June 15, 1993, at about 5:15 p.m. EDT) — John Connally, a three-time Texas governor and former Cabinet member who was wounded in the gunfire that killed President John F. Kennedy, died today in Houston of pulmonary fibrosis. He was 76.

Paul McCartney performs in Philadelphia 20 years ago tonight (1993)


Video: 'Paul Mc Cartney - Veterans Stadium (Philly) 6-13-93 (Part#1 720p)'

(Friday, June 11, 1993) — Ex-Beatle Paul McCartney performed tonight at Veterans Stadium in Philadelphia, on the 21st stop (and 21st performance) of the North America leg of his The New World Tour.

Paul McCartney performs at Giants Stadium 20 years ago tonight (1993)


Video: 'Paul McCartney - I Wanna Be Your Man (Sond Check, Giants Stadium, N.Y. 11/06/93)'

(Friday, June 11, 1993) — Ex-Beatle Paul McCartney performed tonight at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on the 20th stop (and 20th performance) of the North America leg of his The New World Tour. Continue reading Paul McCartney performs at Giants Stadium 20 years ago tonight (1993)

‘What’s Love Got to Do with It’ released in U.S. 20 years ago today (1993)


Video: 'What’s Love Got to Do with It' trailer

(Wednesday, June 9, 1993)What’s Love Got to Do with It, a biopic film loosely based on the life of Tina Turner and how she rose to stardom with her abusive husband Ike Turner, opened today in the U.S.

Directed by Brian Gibson, the film starred Angela Bassett, Laurence Fishburne, Khandi Alexander, Jenifer Lewis, Phyllis Yvonne Stickney, Rae’Ven Larrymore Kelly and Chi McBride.

Woody Allen loses to Mia Farrow in bitter custody battle 20 years ago today (1993)


Video: 'MIA FARROW'S LIFE & HER CHILDREN - "INTIMATE PORTRAIT"' (June 7, 1993, at 35:18)

(Monday, June 7, 1993) — Describing director, actor, comedian Woody Allen as a “self-absorbed, untrustworthy and insensitive” father, a judge in Manhattan today rejected his attempt to win custody of his three children (a biological son, Satchel, and two adopted children, Dylan and Moses) and awarded custody to their mother, actress Mia Farrow.

Paul McCartney performs in Toronto 20 years ago tonight (1993)


Video: 'Paul McCartney - Mull Of Kintyre - Live In Toronto 1993 - New World Tour'

(Sunday, June 6, 1993) — Ex-Beatle Paul McCartney performed tonight at Exhibition Stadium in Toronto, Ontario, on the 19th stop (and 19th performance) of the North America leg of his The New World Tour.

Paul McCartney performs in Kansas City 20 years ago tonight (1993)


Video: 'Paul McCartney | In Concert On The New World Tour' (May 31, 1993, at 1:37/8:11/39:32/56:46)

(Monday, May 31, 1993, Memorial Day) — Ex-Beatle Paul McCartney performed tonight at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on the 16th stop (and 16th performance) of the North America leg of his The New World Tour. Four songs from the concert (Drive My Car, Looking For Changes, C’mon People and Kansas City) would be featured on the official tour video Paul Is Live – The New World Tour and CD Paul is Live, released Nov. 15, 1993.

Paul McCartney performs in San Antonio 20 years ago tonight (1993)


Video: 'Paul McCartney - Paul Is Live - Full CD' (May 29, 1993, at 36:49)

(Saturday, May 29, 1993) — Ex-Beatle Paul McCartney performed tonight at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, on the 15th stop (and 15th performance) of the North America leg of his The New World Tour. One song from the concert (My Love) would be featured on the official tour CD Paul is Live, released Nov. 15, 1993.

‘Cheers’ series finale ‘One for the Road’ airs 20 years ago this hour (1993)


Video: 'CHEERS - One for the Road (last episode)'

(Thursday, May 20, 1993, 9:22 p.m. EDT) — The gang finally finds out what has happened to Diane Chambers and Don the plumber pops the question to Rebecca but gets an unexpected answer on tonight’s series finale episode of the TV sitcom Cheers.