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.
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.
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.
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.
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)
Video: 'Bush Doesn't Care About Black People'
(Friday, September 2, 2005, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT) — During A Concert for Hurricane Relief, a live TV benefit concert to raise money for the victims of Hurricane Katrina, rapper Kanye West, who would later be known for making several anti-Semitic remarks, went off-script to sharply criticize U.S. President George W. Bush, saying he “doesn’t care about black people.” Continue reading ‘George Bush doesn’t care about black people,’ Kanye West declares 20 years ago this hour (Sep 2 2005)
Video: 'Hurricane Katrina - CBS News - "Brownie, you're doing a heck of a job"' (Bush's infamous gaffe at 15:00)
(Friday, September 2, 2005, 10:35 a.m. CDT) — Scorched by criticism about sluggish federal help following Hurricane Katrina, U.S. President George W. Bush toured the Gulf Coast today, telling Michael Brown, head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, “Brownie, you’re doing a heck of a job.” Continue reading ‘Brownie, you’re doing a heck of a job,’ declares President George W. Bush 20 years ago this hour (Sep 2 2005)
Video: 'Hurricane Katrina Shocking Eyewitness Footage of America's Deadliest Disaster as it happened'
(Monday, August 29, 2005, 6:10 a.m. CDT) — Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast this morning near Buras, Louisiana, bringing floods that devastated New Orleans. Katrina would eventually kill 1,392 in the region and cause $108 billion in damage. Continue reading Hurricane Katrina slams into Gulf Coast, killing 1,392 people 20 years ago this hour (Aug 29 2005)
Video: '7 July London Terrorist Bombings'
(Thursday, July 7, 2005, 8:49-9:47 a.m. British Summer Time) — Suicide terrorist bombings in three Underground stations and a double-decker bus killed 52 victims and four bombers today in the deadliest terrorist attack on British soil since the 1988 Lockerbie bombing. Continue reading Subway and bus blasts in London kill 56 people 20 years ago this hour (July 7 2005)
(Saturday, July 2, 2005) — “Inside Your Heaven” by Carrie Underwood was the #1 song on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Inside Your Heaven’ by Carrie Underwood peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago today (July 2 2005)
