Category Archives: 2000s

U.S. President George W. Bush nominates White House counsel Harriet Miers to Supreme Court 20 years ago this hour (Oct 3 2005)


Video: 'The Disastrous Nomination of Harriet Miers'

(Monday, October 3, 2005, 8:01 a.m. EDT) — President George W. Bush nominated White House counsel Harriet Miers to the U.S. Supreme Court today. Continue reading U.S. President George W. Bush nominates White House counsel Harriet Miers to Supreme Court 20 years ago this hour (Oct 3 2005)

John Roberts sworn-in as 17th Chief Justice of U.S. 20 years ago this hour (Sep 29 2005)


Video: 'Roberts confirmed as new chief justice, swearing-in'

(Thursday, September 29, 2005, 2:54 p.m. EDT) — Judge John G. Roberts Jr. became the 17th Chief Justice of the United States today, taking the oath of office during a brief but emotional White House ceremony just hours after the Senate, with its Democrats evenly divided, voted overwhelmingly to confirm him.

‘How I Met Your Mother’ series debuts on CBS-TV 20 years ago this hour (Sep 19 2005)


Video: 'How i Met your Mother in ten Seconds: Episode 1 - Pilot'

(Monday, September 19, 2005, 8:30 p.m. EDT)How I Met Your Mother, a sitcom television series about how Ted Mosby fell in love and his group of friends in Manhattan, debuted tonight on CBS.

It starred Josh Radnor, Jason Segel, Cobie Smulders, Neil Patrick Harris, Alyson Hannigan and Cristin Milioti.

‘Everybody Loves Raymond,’ ‘Lost’ big winners at Emmy Awards 20 years ago this hour (Sep 18 2005)


Video: 'Everybody Loves Raymond FUNNIEST SCENE!!!' (Sept. 20, 2004)

(Sunday, September 18, 2005, 8:00 p.m. EDT)Everybody Loves Raymond dominated the 57th Primetime Emmy Awards tonight, winning three awards, including Outstanding Comedy Series. Continue reading ‘Everybody Loves Raymond,’ ‘Lost’ big winners at Emmy Awards 20 years ago this hour (Sep 18 2005)

‘Gold Digger’ by Kanye West featuring Jamie Foxx peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago today (Sep 17 2005)

(Saturday, September 17, 2005) — “Gold Digger” by Kanye West featuring Jamie Foxx was the #1 song on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for ten consecutive weeks (Sep. 17/24, Oct. 1/8/15/22/29, Nov. 5/12/19, 2005).

Paul McCartney opens ”US’ Tour’ 20 years ago this hour (Sep 16 2005)


Video: 'Paul McCartney Live At The American Airlines Arena, Miami, USA (Friday 16th September 2005)'

(Friday, September 16, 2005, 8:40 p.m. EDT) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney launched his 37-show North American “‘US’ Tour” (to promote his Chaos and Creation in the Backyard album) tonight at American Airlines Arena in downtown Miami, Florida.

President Bush pledges federal role in rebuilding Gulf Coast 20 years ago this hour (Sep 15 2005)


Video: 'George W. Bush Full Speech on Katrina from Jackson Square'

(Thursday, September 15, 2005, 8:02 p.m. CDT) — U.S. President George W. Bush, addressing the nation from storm-ravaged New Orleans, acknowledged tonight the government failed to respond adequately to Hurricane Katrina and urged Congress to approve a massive reconstruction program.

FEMA director ‘Brownie, you’re doing a heck of a job’ resigns 20 years ago today (Sep 12 2005)


Video: 'CNN: Michael Brown looks back on Katrina'

(Monday, September 12, 2005) — Three days after being stripped of his duties overseeing the post-Katrina hurricane relief effort and ten days after U.S. President George W. Bush infamously declared, “Brownie, you’re doing a heck of a job,” Michael Brown resigned today as director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, saying that he wanted to avoid distracting the agency at a time when it faces a major challenge.

U.S. President George W. Bush taps John Roberts for chief justice 20 years ago this hour (Sep 5 2005)


Video: 'President picks Roberts to replace chief justice Rehnquist'

(Monday, September 5, 2005, 8:01 a.m. EDT) — U.S. President George W. Bush said today that he would nominate Judge John Roberts, who had been his choice to fill the Supreme Court seat being vacated by Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, to succeed William H. Rehnquist (who died Sept. 3, 2005) as chief justice of the United States.

Chief Justice William Rehnquist dies 20 years ago this hour (Sep 3 2005)


Video: 'NBC NEWS SPECIAL REPORT: Chief Justice William Rehnquist Dies At 80'

(Saturday, September 3, 2005, shortly before 11:00 p.m. EDT) — U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist, 80, died tonight in Arlington, Virginia, of thyroid cancer. Continue reading Chief Justice William Rehnquist dies 20 years ago this hour (Sep 3 2005)