Video: 'CNN Election Night 2004 - Complete Coverage 10,5 hours!'
(November 2, 2004, during the 2004 presidential campaign) — Republican U.S. President George W. Bush of Texas was elected to a second term today, narrowly defeating Democratic challenger U.S. Senator John Kerry of Massachusetts. Continue reading U.S. President George W. Bush elected to second term, narrowly defeating John Kerry 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 2 2004)
(Saturday, October 30, 2004) — “My Boo” by Usher and Alicia Keys peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for the first of six consecutive weeks (Oct. 30, Nov. 6/13/20/27, Dec. 4, 2004). Continue reading ‘My Boo’ by Usher and Alicia Keys peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 30 2004)
Video: 'Bush vs. Kerry: The third 2004 presidential debate'
(Wednesday, October 13, 2004, 9:00-10:30 p.m. EDT; during the 2004 United States presidential debates) — In a heated conclusion to the 2004 presidential debates, U.S. President George W. Bush, a Republican, and Senator John Kerry, a Democrat, sparred tonight over the state of American health care, the economy, and their potential Supreme Court appointments regarding abortion rights. Continue reading Bush and Kerry clash on economy, health care, and abortion rights in final presidential debate 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 13 2004)
Video: 'Bush vs. Kerry: The second 2004 presidential debate'
(Friday, October 8, 2004, 9:00 p.m. EDT; during the 2004 United States presidential debates) — In a heated and intense second presidential debate tonight, U.S. Senator John Kerry criticized President George W. Bush for soaring deficits, sluggish job growth, and a foreign policy that, according to Kerry, has fostered global resentment. Continue reading Bush and Kerry clash on Iraq, economy and health care in second TV debate 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 8 2004)
Video: 'Cheney vs. Edwards: The 2004 vice presidential debate'
(Tuesday, October 5, 2004, 9:00-10:30 p.m. EDT; during the 2004 United States presidential debates) — In a fiercely personal and intense debate between the vice presidential nominees of the two major political parties, U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney staunchly defended the Bush administration’s actions in Iraq tonight, calling them “exactly the right thing to do.” Continue reading Cheney and Edwards clash in fiery VP debate over Iraq, national security, and leadership 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 5 2004)
Video: 'Bush vs. Kerry: The first 2004 presidential debate'
(Thursday, September 30, 2004, 9:00 p.m. EDT; during the 2004 United States presidential election campaign) — U.S. Senator John Kerry argued tonight that President George W. Bush made a “colossal error of judgment” in invading Iraq, while Bush criticized Kerry as a weak leader who would embolden the United States’ foes. Continue reading Senator John Kerry criticizes President George W. Bush’s Iraq invasion in heated debate 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 30 2004)
(Saturday, September 11, 2004) — “Goodies” by Ciara featuring Petey Pablo peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for seven consecutive weeks (Sept. 11/18/25, Oct. 2/9/16/23, 2004). Continue reading ‘Goodies’ by Ciara featuring Petey Pablo peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 11 2004)
Video: 'George W. Bush Accepting the Presidential Nomination, 2004'
(Thursday, September 2, 2004, 10:09 p.m. EDT; during the 2004 Republican National Convention) — President George W. Bush formally accepted the Republican nomination for a second term tonight, promising to create jobs, expand healthcare, and improve educational opportunities. Continue reading U.S. President George W. Bush accepts GOP nomination, attacks Democratic challenger John Kerry on national security 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 2 2004)
(Saturday, August 21, 2004) — “Lean Back” by Terror Squad peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Aug. 21/28, Sept. 4, 2004). Continue reading ‘Lean Back’ by Terror Squad peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 21 2004)
(Saturday, August 7, 2004) — “Slow Motion” by Juvenile featuring Soulja Slim peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Aug. 7/14, 2004). Continue reading ‘Slow Motion’ by Juvenile featuring Soulja Slim peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 7 2004)
