Category Archives: 2000s

John Kerry accepts Democratic presidential nomination, pledges to ‘restore trust’ 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 29 2004)

2000s, U.S. Presidents


Video: '2004 Democratic National Convention - John Kerry's Speech (7/29/04)'

(Thursday, July 29, 1984, Kerry began speaking at 10:09 p.m., he accepted the nomination at 10:22 p.m. EDT) — U.S. Senator John Kerry of Massachusetts accepted the nomination for President of the United States tonight at the 2004 Democratic National Convention at the FleetCenter in Boston, pledging to “restore trust and credibility to the White House.” Continue reading John Kerry accepts Democratic presidential nomination, pledges to ‘restore trust’ 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 29 2004) →

Former U.S. President Ronald Reagan, 93, dies in Los Angeles 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 5 2004)

2000s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'NBC Ronald Reagan Death Special Report June, 5 2004'

(Saturday, June 5, 2004, 1:09 p.m. PDT) — Ronald Reagan, the 40th president of the United States, (1981-1989), died this afternoon died of pneumonia following nine years of Alzheimer’s disease at his home in the Bel-Air district of Los Angeles, at the age of 93. Continue reading Former U.S. President Ronald Reagan, 93, dies in Los Angeles 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 5 2004) →

‘Yeah! ‘ by Usher featuring Lil Jon and Ludacris peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 28 2004)

2000s, Popular Music 2000s

(Saturday, February 28, 2004) — “Yeah!” by Usher featuring Lil Jon and Ludacris peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for twelve consecutive weeks (Feb. 28, March 6/13/20/27, April 3/10/17/24, May 1/8/15, 2004). Continue reading ‘Yeah! ‘ by Usher featuring Lil Jon and Ludacris peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 28 2004) →

‘Slow Jamz’ by Twista featuring Kanye West and Jamie Foxx peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 21 2004)

2000s, Popular Music 2000s

(Saturday, February 21, 2004) — “Slow Jamz” by Twista featuring Kanye West and Jamie Foxx peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Slow Jamz’ by Twista featuring Kanye West and Jamie Foxx peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 21 2004) →

‘The Way You Move’ by OutKast featuring Sleepy Brown peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 14 2004)

2000s, Popular Music 2000s

(Saturday, February 14, 2004) — “The Way You Move” by OutKast featuring Sleepy Brown peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘The Way You Move’ by OutKast featuring Sleepy Brown peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 14 2004) →

Mark Zuckerberg launches ‘Thefacebook’ social networking website 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 4 2004)

2000s


Video: 'Mark Zuckerberg: Building the Facebook Empire'

(Wednesday, February 4, 2004) — The social networking website Facebook had its beginnings today as Harvard student Mark Zuckerberg launched “Thefacebook.” Continue reading Mark Zuckerberg launches ‘Thefacebook’ social networking website 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 4 2004) →

Pop superstar Michael Jackson formally charged with molesting cancer-stricken boy at his Neverland Ranch 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 18 2003)

2000s, Popular Music 2000s


Video: 'Michael Jackson - 60 Minutes interview (December 25, 2003)' (interview conducted on the evening of Thursday, Dec. 25, 2003, and aired on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2003)

(Thursday, December 18, 2003) — Pop superstar Michael Jackson was formally charged today with molesting a cancer-stricken boy who was invited to the singer’s Neverland Ranch. Continue reading Pop superstar Michael Jackson formally charged with molesting cancer-stricken boy at his Neverland Ranch 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 18 2003) →