Category Archives: 1990s

Clinton calls for ‘new direction’ with tax hikes, spending cuts mix in State of the Union message 20 years ago this hour (1993)

1990s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'The 1993 State of the Union (Address to a Joint Session of the Congress)'

(Wednesday, February 17, 1993, 9 p.m. EST) — U.S. President Bill Clinton tonight proposed a comprehensive program of tax increases and spending cuts designed to trim the Federal deficit over the next four years by $500 billion, or 38 percent, and to revitalize the nation’s economy. Continue reading Clinton calls for ‘new direction’ with tax hikes, spending cuts mix in State of the Union message 20 years ago this hour (1993) →

‘Groundhog Day’ released in U.S. 20 years ago today (1993)

1990s, movies 1990s


Video: 'Groundhog Day' trailer

(Friday, February 12, 1993) — Groundhog Day, a comedy film about an arrogant and egocentric Pittsburgh TV weatherman who, during a hated assignment covering the annual Groundhog Day event in Punxsutawney, finds himself in a time loop, repeating the same day again and again, was released today in the U.S.

Directed by Harold Ramis, the film starred Bill Murray, Andie MacDowell and Chris Elliott.

McCartney announces first European leg of ‘New World Tour’ 20 years ago today (1993)

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


Video: 'Paul McCartney Movin' On Documentary' (Feb. 5, 1993, at 32:32)

(Friday, February 5, 1993, 6:30 p.m. local time) — Paul McCartney announced the first European leg of his New World Tour during a news conference today at Docklands Arena in London. Continue reading McCartney announces first European leg of ‘New World Tour’ 20 years ago today (1993) →

Michael Jackson performs during Super Bowl halftime 20 years ago this hour (1993)

1990s, Popular Music 1990s, Television 1990s


Video: 'Michael Jackson - Super Bowl (Complete Version) (HQ)'

(Sunday, January 31, 1993) — Michael Jackson and 3,500 children performed during halftime today at the Super Bowl. He sang a variety of his hits, including “Heal The World.” The game began with country star Garth Brooks singing the “Star-Spangled Banner.” Actress Marlee Matlin interpreted the song in sign language.

McCartney filmed performing ‘Twenty Flight Rock’ 20 years ago today (1993)

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


Video: 'Paul McCartney Movin' On Documentary' (Jan. 12, 1993, at 31:51/33:30/50:14/55:25)

(Tuesday, January 12, 1993) — Paul McCartney and his band were filmed today performing “Twenty Flight Rock,” “Get Out of My Way” and “Biker Like an Icon” at Pinewood Studios near London for the documentary Movin’ On.

McCartney releases ‘Hope of Deliverance/Long Leather Coat’ single in UK 20 years ago today (1992)

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


Video: 'Paul McCartney - Hope Of Deliverance'

(Monday, December 28, 1992) — Ex-Beatle Paul McCartney released “Hope of Deliverance“/”Long Leather Coat,” the first single from his new album Off The Ground, today in the UK (it was released Jan. 12, 1993 in the U.S.). Continue reading McCartney releases ‘Hope of Deliverance/Long Leather Coat’ single in UK 20 years ago today (1992) →

‘Behind The Lens’ Linda McCartney documentary premieres 20 years ago today (1992)

1990s, Television 1990s, The Beatles 1990s


Video: 'Linda - Behind the Lens'

(Saturday, December 26, 1992, Boxing Day, 6:40 p.m. GMT) — Behind The Lens, the Arena documentary on Linda McCartney’s photographic career, premiered today on BBC2 in the UK. It included interviews with rock star husband Paul McCartney, plus friends and associates, and showed a selection of her rock photos of the Beatles, Doors, Stones, Hendrix, Who, Joplin and others.

Paul McCartney completes filming ‘C’Mon People’ promotional video 20 years ago today (1992)

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


Video: 'Paul McCartney - C'mon People'

(Friday, December 18, 1992) — Ex-Beatle Paul McCartney today completed shooting a promotional film video for C’Mon People at Bray Film Studios, Water Oakley, England. The video will be mastered Feb. 16, 1993, and the track released as a single (Feb. 22, 1993 in the UK, July 27, 1993 in the U.S.) from McCartney’s album Off The Ground.

McCartney works on unreleased track at Abbey Road Studios 20 years ago today (1992)

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


Video: Dec. 15, 1992 (at 15:41/33:54)

(Tuesday, December 15, 1992) — Ex-Beatle Paul McCartney was filmed today working on the unreleased song Is It Raining In London?, a track co-written with Hamish Stuart, at the Abbey Road Studios in London for the documentary film Movin’ On.