Category Archives: 2000s

‘Goodies’ by Ciara featuring Petey Pablo peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 11 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)

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)


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)

‘Slow Motion’ by Juvenile featuring Soulja Slim peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 7 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)

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


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)


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)

(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)