Category Archives: 2000s

Singer Janet Jackson exposed in ‘wardrobe malfunction’ during Super Bowl halftime show 10 years ago this hour (Feb 1 2004)


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(Sunday, February 1, 2004) — Justin Timberlake ripped Janet Jackson’s top during the Super Bowl halftime show tonight and exposed her breast in what was described as a “wardrobe malfunction” that prompted a $550,000 FCC fine against CBS. Continue reading Singer Janet Jackson exposed in ‘wardrobe malfunction’ during Super Bowl halftime show 10 years ago this hour (Feb 1 2004)

Sam Solovey ‘fired’ by Donald Trump on ‘The Apprentice’ 10 years ago this hour (Jan 21 2004)


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(Wednesday, January 21 2004, 8:00 p.m. EST) — Sam Solovey was fired by host Donald Trump during tonight’s episode of The Apprentice, using his trademark dismissal quote, “You’re fired!” to Sam three times, who famously stared for an extended duration of time until Trump further prompts them to leave. TV Guide and TV Land ranked this sketch #96 out the “100 Most Memorable TV Moments of All Time” in 2004.

Somber Bush stresses war against terror 10 years ago this hour (1/20/2004)


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(Tuesday, January 20, 2004, 9:01 p.m. EST) — President George W. Bush, in his State of the Union address tonight, warned Americans that there could still be a terrorist attack on the United States, and then presented the nation with a choice between his continued leadershi and a return to the “dangerous illusion” that the threat had ended (click here to watch the full video).

‘Oldboy’ opens in South Korea 10 years ago today (2003)


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(Friday, November 21, 2003)Oldboy, a South Korean mystery thriller film about a man who is kidnapped and imprisoned for 15 years and upon his release must find his captor in 5 days, opened today in South Korea.

Directed by Park Chan-wook, the film starred Choi Min-sik, Yoo Ji-tae and Kang Hye-jung.

The Beatles release ‘Let It Be… Naked’ album 10 years ago today (2003)


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(Monday, November 17, 2003)Let It Be… Naked, a remixed and remastered version of The Beatles’ 1970 album Let It Be without Phil Spector’s overdubs and incidental studio chatter, was released today

Florida Marlins win World Series 10 years ago today (2003)


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(Saturday, October 25, 2003) — The Florida Marlins won the 2003 World Series tonight, beating the New York Yankees 2-0 at Yankee Stadium (I) in Bronx, New York, in the sixth and deciding game. It was the second of two World Series titles for the Marlins (1997-2003).

Simon and Garfunkel reunite for first concert tour in two decades 10 years ago tonight (2003)


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(Friday, October 10, 2003) — Simon and Garfunkel reunited tonight in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, launching their first concert tour in two decades, a two-month long trek of North America.

‘Kill Bill Volume 1’ opens in U.S. theaters 10 years ago today (2003)


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(Friday, October 10, 2003)Kill Bill Volume 1, an action/thriller film about a former member of an assassination team who seeks revenge on her ex-colleagues who massacred members of her wedding party and tried to kill her, opened today in U.S. theaters.

Directed by Quentin Tarantino, the film starred Uma Thurman, Lucy Liu, Vivica A. Fox, Michael Madsen, Daryl Hannah, David Carradine, Sonny Chiba, Julie Dreyfus, Chiaki Kuriyama, Gordon Liu and Michael Parks.

‘Concert for George’ film premieres in Burbank 10 years ago tonight (2003)


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(Wednesday, September 24, 2003)Concert for George, a documentary film about the Concert for George, a tribute concert for George Harrison held at the Royal Albert Hall in London on Nov. 29, 2002, the first anniversary of Harrison’s death, premiered tonight at Warner Bros. Studios in Burbank, California.

Directed by David Leland, the film featured performances by various rock stars and musicians including Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr and Eric Clapton.

‘Everybody Loves Raymond’ and ‘The West Wing’ top Emmys 10 years ago this hour (2003)


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(Sunday, September 21, 2003, 8 p.m. EDT)Everybody Loves Raymond, a sitcom based on the real-life experiences of Ray Romano, captured top honors tonight at the 55th Primetime Emmy Awards, winning four Emmys, including Outstanding Comedy Series. Continue reading ‘Everybody Loves Raymond’ and ‘The West Wing’ top Emmys 10 years ago this hour (2003)