Category Archives: 2000s

Presumptive VP nominee Palin addresses GOP convention 10 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 3 2008)

2000s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'C-SPAN: Vice Presidential Candidate Gov. Sarah Palin (AK) Full Speech at the RNC'

(Wednesday, September 3, 2008, at 9:28 p.m. CDT; during the 2008 Republican National Convention) — Governor Sarah Palin of Alaska, the presumptive Republican vice presidential nominee, introduced herself to America tonight before a roaring crowd of GOP delegates at the Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, Minnesota, as “just your average hockey mom” who was as qualified as the Democratic nominee, Senator Barack Obama, to be president of the United States. Continue reading Presumptive VP nominee Palin addresses GOP convention 10 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 3 2008) →

Obama accepts Democratic POTUS nomination 10 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 28 2008)

2000s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Barack Obama's Speech - 2008 Democratic National Convention'

(Thursday, August 28, 2008, 8:11 p.m. MDT; during the 2008 Democratic National Convention) — Senator Barack Obama of Illinois accepted the Democratic presidential nomination tonight at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, declaring “our government should work for us, not against us. It should ensure opportunity, not for just those with the most money and influence, but for every American who is willing to work.” Continue reading Obama accepts Democratic POTUS nomination 10 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 28 2008) →

Biden accepts Democratic VPOTUS nomination 10 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 27 2008)

2000s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Sen. Joe Biden (D-DE) Addresses the DNC'

(Wednesday, August 27, 2008, at 8:29 p.m. MDT; during the 2008 Democratic National Convention) — Senator Joe Biden of Delaware accepted the Democratic vice presidential nomination tonight at the Pepsi Center in Denver, declaring that the challenges America faces require “more than a good soldier” in the White House, hailing Senator Barack Obama of Illinois as a wise leader who can deliver the change the nation needs. Continue reading Biden accepts Democratic VPOTUS nomination 10 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 27 2008) →

‘Disturbia’ by Rihanna peaks at #1 in USA 10 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 23 2008)

2000s, Popular Music 2000s

(Saturday, August 23, 2008) — “Disturbia” by Rihanna peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Aug. 23/30, 2008). Continue reading ‘Disturbia’ by Rihanna peaks at #1 in USA 10 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 23 2008) →

2008 Summer Olympics open in Beijing 10 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 8 2008)

2000s


Video: 'Incredible Highlights - Beijing 2008 Olympics | Opening Ceremony'

(Thursday, August 8, 2008, 8:00 p.m.-12:09 a.m. China Standard Time) — 91,000 people jammed Beijing National Stadium in Beijing, China tonight as President Hu Jintao declared the 2008 Summer Olympics officially open (click here to watch a 26-video playlist of the 2008 Summer Olympics). Continue reading 2008 Summer Olympics open in Beijing 10 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 8 2008) →

Ringo Starr & His All Starr Band perform in Los Angeles 10 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 2 2008)

2000s, Popular Music 2000s, The Beatles 2000s


Video: 'Greek Theatre 2008' (20 videos)

(Saturday, August 2, 2008, evening PDT) — Ex-Beatle Ringo Starr and His Tenth All-Starr Band (Billy Squier, Colin Hay, Edgar Winter, Gary Wright, Hamish Stuart and Gregg Bissonette) performed tonight at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, wrapping up the band’s 30-show, 29-city North American tour. Continue reading Ringo Starr & His All Starr Band perform in Los Angeles 10 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 2 2008) →

Ringo Starr & His All Starr Band perform in Phoenix 10 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 31 2008)

2000s, Popular Music 2000s, The Beatles 2000s


Video: 'Billy Squier Phoenix AZ 8/31/08 Lonely Is the Night'

(Thursday, July 31, 2008, scheduled for 7:30 p.m. MST) — Ex-Beatle Ringo Starr and His Tenth All-Starr Band (Billy Squier, Colin Hay, Edgar Winter, Gary Wright, Hamish Stuart and Gregg Bissonette) performed tonight at Dodge Theatre in Phoenix. Continue reading Ringo Starr & His All Starr Band perform in Phoenix 10 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 31 2008) →

Ringo Starr & His All Starr Band perform in Pala, CA 10 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 29 2008)

2000s, Popular Music 2000s, The Beatles 2000s


Video: 'PICKIN UP THE PIECES(AVERAGE WHITE BAND)-RINGO STARR BAND@ PALA CASINO-2008'
(Tuesday, July 29, 2008) — Ex-Beatle Ringo Starr and His Tenth All-Starr Band (Billy Squier, Colin Hay, Edgar Winter, Gary Wright, Hamish Stuart and Gregg Bissonette) performed tonight at Pala Casino in Pala, California. Continue reading Ringo Starr & His All Starr Band perform in Pala, CA 10 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 29 2008) →

Ringo Starr & His All Starr Band perform in San Diego 10 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 27 2008)

2000s, Popular Music 2000s, The Beatles 2000s


Video: 'Ringo Starr'

(Sunday, July 27, 2008, scheduled for 7:30 p.m. PDT) — Ex-Beatle Ringo Starr and His Tenth All-Starr Band (Billy Squier, Colin Hay, Edgar Winter, Gary Wright, Hamish Stuart and Gregg Bissonette) performed tonight at Humphrey’s By The Bay in San Diego. Continue reading Ringo Starr & His All Starr Band perform in San Diego 10 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 27 2008) →

Ringo Starr & His All Starr Band perform in Primm, NV 10 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 26 2008)

2000s, Popular Music 2000s, The Beatles 2000s


Video: 'Ringo Starr ( Nevada, Usa 2008 )'

(Saturday, July 26, 2008, scheduled for 7:00 p.m. PDT) — Ex-Beatle Ringo Starr and His Tenth All-Starr Band (Billy Squier, Colin Hay, Edgar Winter, Gary Wright, Hamish Stuart and Gregg Bissonette) performed tonight at Star Of The Desert Arena in Primm, Nevada. Continue reading Ringo Starr & His All Starr Band perform in Primm, NV 10 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 26 2008) →