Video: '1995 ALDS, Game 5: Yankees @ Mariners'
(Sunday, October 8, 1995, 8:26 p.m. PDT) — The Seattle Mariners won the 1995 American League Division Series tonight, beating the New York Yankees 6-5 at the Kingdome in Seattle, Washington, in the fifth and deciding game.
Video: 'Pope John Paul II historic visit to the USA'
(Wednesday, October 4, 1995, 3:20 p.m. EDT) — Pope John Paul II returned to America today on a five-day mission to strengthen his discordant church in America and press his crusades to undermine materialism and fortify peace in the post-cold-war world. Continue reading Pope John Paul II arrives in U.S. for five-day visit 30 years ago this hour (Oct 4 1995)
Video: 'OJ Simpson Verdict - FULL CNN'
(Tuesday, October 3, 1995, 10:07 a.m. PDT; during the murder trial of O. J. Simpson) — O.J. Simpson was acquitted today of the brutal murders of his ex-wife and her friend, a stunning verdict that divided the nation along racial lines and brought a dramatic close to a trial that captivated the public for nine months. Continue reading Jury acquits O.J. Simpson in murders of ex-wife, her friend 30 years ago this hour (Oct 3 1995)
(Saturday, September 30, 1995) — “Fantasy” by Mariah Carey peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for eight consecutive weeks (Sep. 30, Oct. 7/14/21/28, Nov. 4/11/18, 1995). Continue reading ‘Fantasy’ by Mariah Carey peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago today (Sep 30 1995)
Video: 'NBC Nightly News - 1995-09-28'
(Thursday, September 28, 1995, 1:16 p.m. EDT; during the Arab–Israeli conflict) — Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and PLO Chairman Yasser Arafat signed a peace accord today that extends Palestinian self-rule to most of the West Bank, pledging to press ahead despite threats from militants on both sides. Continue reading Arafat and Rabin sign pact to expand Arab self-rule 30 years ago this hour (Sep 28 1995)
(Tuesday, September 19, 1995, 10:00 p.m. EDT) — Hoffman & Associates takes on hot new case on tonight’s debut episode of ABC’s Murder One, a legal drama television series about prominent defense attorney Theodore “Teddy” Hoffman and his associates. Continue reading ‘Murder One’ debuts on ABC-TV 30 years ago this hour (Sep 19 1995)
Video: 'Seven' trailer
(Friday, September 15, 1995, evening EDT) — Se7en, a neo-noir crime psychological thriller film about a retiring police detective and his new partner who investigate a serial killer whose crimes mirror the seven deadly sins, premiered tonight at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center in New York City. Continue reading ‘Se7en’ premieres in New York City 30 years ago tonight (Sep 15 1995)
(Wednesday, September 13, 1995, 8:30-9:00 p.m. EDT) — The Drew Carey Show, a sitcom about the the retail office and home life of “everyman” Drew Carey, a fictionalized version of the actor, premiered tonight on ABC-TV.
(Saturday, September 9, 1995) — “Gangsta’s Paradise” by Coolio featuring L.V. peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Sep. 9/16/23, 1995).
Video: 'Bob Packwood Resigns from Senate'
(Thursday, September 7, 1995, at about 4:30 p.m. EDT) — As his colleagues watched grimly, Senator Bob Packwood, an Oregon Republican, announced his resignation today, after allegations of sexual harassment, sexual abuse, and assault of women emerged. Continue reading Senator Bob Packwood resigns under threat of expulsion 30 years ago this hour (Sep 7 1995)
