Category Archives: 1990s

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

1990s, Popular Music 1990s, The Beatles 1990s


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)

1990s, Popular Music 1990s, The Beatles 1990s


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)

1990s, Television 1990s


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.

‘Krusty Gets Kancelled’ debuts on ‘The Simpsons’ 20 years ago this hour (1993)

1990s, Television 1990s


Video: 'Best of Krusty Gets Kancelled'

(Thursday, May 13, 1993, 8 p.m. EDT) — Krusty is out of a job when a new show featuring ventriloquist Arthur Crandall and his dummy, Gabbo, hits the airwaves and shrinks Krusty’s television ratings on tonight’s episode of the TV series The Simpsons. In 2009, TV Guide named this the 24th greatest TV episode of all-time.

‘The Wonder Years’ series finale ‘Independence Day’ airs 20 years ago this hour (1993)

1990s, Television 1990s


Video: 'Wonder Years series finale'

(Wednesday, May 12, 1993, 8:30 p.m. EDT) — Kevin is heartbroken when he finds out Winnie is dating one of the other lifeguards on tonight’s series finale episode of the TV comedy-drama The Wonder Years.

Tennis player Monica Seles stabbed during match in Hamburg, Germany by Steffi Graf 20 years ago today (1993)

1990s


Video: 'Monica Seles Interview (April 17 2009)'

(Friday, April 30, 1993) — Top-ranked women’s tennis player Monica Seles was stabbed in the back today during a match in Hamburg, Germany, by a man who described himself as a fan of second-ranked German player Steffi Graf. The man, convicted of causing grievous bodily harm, was given a suspended sentence.

Paul McCartney, Carl Perkins jam backstage for ‘My Old Friend’ documentary 20 years ago today (1993)

1990s, Popular Music 1990s, The Beatles 1990s


Video: 'Paul McCartney with Carl Perkins: My Old Friend [Rare documentary] 1993'

(Tuesday, April 27, 1993) — Ex-Beatle Paul McCartney performed backstage today with Carl Perkins before McCartney’s concert at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium in Memphis, Tennessee (during the North America leg of McCartney’s The New World Tour), for the documentary “My Old Friend.”

Ringo Starr performs at Farm Aid VI in Ames 20 years ago today (1993)

1990s, Popular Music 1990s, The Beatles 1990s


Video: 'Jonell Mosser & The New Maroons - Something Wild (Live on Farm Aid VI l993)'

(Saturday, April 24, 1993) — Ex-Beatle Ringo Starr performed on the drums today with The New Maroons for Farm Aid VI, to help raise money for family farmers in the United States, at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa. Continue reading Ringo Starr performs at Farm Aid VI in Ames 20 years ago today (1993) →

McCartney holds news conference ahead of North American leg of tour 20 years ago today (1993)

1990s, Popular Music 1990s, The Beatles 1990s


Video: 'Paul McCartney news conference Las Vegas April 1993 part 1'

(Tuesday, April 13, 1993) — Ex-Beatle Paul McCartney held a news conference today at Sam Boyd Silver Bowl in Whitney, Nevada, to promote the North America leg of his The New World Tour, which would begin the next day. Continue reading McCartney holds news conference ahead of North American leg of tour 20 years ago today (1993) →

McCartney releases ‘Off The Ground/Cosmically Conscious,’ ‘Biker Like an Icon/Things We Said Today’ singles in USA 20 years ago today (1993)

1990s, Popular Music 1990s, The Beatles 1990s


Video: 'Paul McCartney - Off The Ground'

(Tuesday, April 6, 1993) — Ex-Beatle Paul McCartney released “Off The Ground“/”Cosmically Conscious” and “Biker Like an Icon“/”Things We Said Today,” the second singles from his album Off The Ground, today in the U.S. Continue reading McCartney releases ‘Off The Ground/Cosmically Conscious,’ ‘Biker Like an Icon/Things We Said Today’ singles in USA 20 years ago today (1993) →