Category Archives: 1990s

‘Will You Be There’ by Michael Jackson peaks at #7 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 11 1993)

1990s, movies 1990s, Popular Music 1990s

(Saturday, September 11, 1993) — “Will You Be There” by Michael Jackson peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Will You Be There’ by Michael Jackson peaks at #7 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 11 1993) →

‘The X-Files’ science fiction drama television series debuts on Fox 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 10 1993)

1990s, Television 1990s


Video: 'The X Files season 1-9 opening'

(Friday, September 10, 1993, 9:00 p.m. EDT) — The X-Files, an American science fiction drama television series about Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Special Agents who investigate the eponymous “X-Files”: marginalized, unsolved cases involving paranormal phenomena, debuted tonight on the Fox network. Continue reading ‘The X-Files’ science fiction drama television series debuts on Fox 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 10 1993) →

Woody Allen’s ‘Manhattan Murder Mystery’ premieres in Beverly Hills, California 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 16 1993)

1990s, movies 1990s, Woody Allen


Video: 'Manhattan Murder Mystery' trailer

(Monday, August 16, 1993) — Manhattan Murder Mystery, an American black comedy mystery film about a married couple’s investigation of the death of their neighbor’s wife, premiered tonight at the Samuel Goldwyn Theatre in Beverly Hills, California. Continue reading Woody Allen’s ‘Manhattan Murder Mystery’ premieres in Beverly Hills, California 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 16 1993) →

‘Can’t Help Falling in Love’ by UB40 peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 24 1993)

1990s, movies 1990s, Popular Music 1990s

(Saturday, July 24, 1993) — “Can’t Help Falling in Love” by UB40 peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for seven consecutive weeks (July 24/31, August 7/14/21/28, September 4, 1993). Continue reading ‘Can’t Help Falling in Love’ by UB40 peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 24 1993) →

U.S. President Bill Clinton fires missiles at Baghdad, citing plot to assassinate former President George H.W. Bush 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 27 1993)

1990s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Clinton Orders Missile Attack (1993)'

(Sunday, June 27, 1993, 1:00-2:00 a.m. Arabia Daylight Time; during the 1993 cruise missile strikes on Iraq,
part of Iraqi no-fly zones conflict and the Persian Gulf Conflicts) — U.S. President Bill Clinton ordered a cruise missile attack against the Iraqi intelligence headquarters today in Baghdad after “compelling evidence” showed the Saddam Hussein regime plotted to assassinate former President George H.W. Bush. Continue reading U.S. President Bill Clinton fires missiles at Baghdad, citing plot to assassinate former President George H.W. Bush 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 27 1993) →

Kim Campbell, 46, sworn in as Canada’s first woman prime minister 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 25 1993)

1990s


Video: 'Kim Campbell, Canada's WORST prime minister

(Friday, June 25, 1993) — Under a portrait of Queen Victoria, Kim Campbell was sworn in today in Ottawa as the first woman to head the Canadian government. Continue reading Kim Campbell, 46, sworn in as Canada’s first woman prime minister 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 25 1993) →