(Saturday, December 15, 2001) — “U Got It Bad” by Usher peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for the first of six non-consecutive weeks (Dec. 15, 2001, Jan. 19/26, Feb. 2/9/16, 2002).
Category Archives: 2000s
‘The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring’ premieres in London 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 10 2001)
Video: 'The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring' trailer
(Monday, December 10, 2001, evening GMT) — The wizard Gandalf enlists a hobbit and a team of adventurers to protect the One Ring from the evil Sauron in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, an epic fantasy adventure film that was launched at a glitzy world premiere tonight at the Odeon Leicester Square in London. Continue reading ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring’ premieres in London 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 10 2001)
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‘Green River’ serial killer Gary Ridgway apprehended in Renton, Washington 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 30 2001)
Video: 'NBC News archive footage of the Green River Killer' (coverage after Ridgway's arrest begins at 23:43)
(Friday, November 30, 2001, about 3 p.m. PST) — Gary Ridgway — better known as the “Green River Killer,” an American serial killer responsible for the murders of at least 71 teenage girls and women mostly near Seattle and Tacoma, Washington, during the 1980s and 1990s — was apprehended today as he was leaving the Kenworth truck factory where he worked in Renton, Washington. Continue reading ‘Green River’ serial killer Gary Ridgway apprehended in Renton, Washington 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 30 2001)
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Surviving ex-Beatles Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr mourn George Harrison 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 30 2001)
Video: 'Paul McCartney's reaction to George Harrisons Death.'
(Friday, November 30, 2001) — The two surviving Beatles mourned George Harrison today as “a best friend” and a “baby brother,” and flags were lowered in Liverpool where the band was born. Continue reading Surviving ex-Beatles Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr mourn George Harrison 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 30 2001)
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‘Quiet’ Beatle George Harrison, 58, dies in Los Angeles following battle with cancer 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 29 2001)
Video: 'George Harrison: News Report Of His Death - CBS News - Nov 29, 2001'
(Thursday, November 29, 2001, 1:20 p.m. PST) — George Harrison, an English musician, singer-songwriter, and music and film producer who achieved international fame as the lead guitarist of The Beatles, died this afternoon on a property belonging to fellow ex-Beatle Paul McCartney in Los Angeles. Continue reading ‘Quiet’ Beatle George Harrison, 58, dies in Los Angeles following battle with cancer 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 29 2001)
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265 people killed as passenger jetliner crashes near JFK Airport in New York City 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 12 2001)
Video: 'Terror: 11/12/01 - Crash of Flight 587 in Queens, N.Y.'
(Monday, November 12, 2001, 9:16 a.m. EST) — American Airlines Flight 587, an Airbus A300B4-605R en route to Las Américas International Airport in Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic, crashed this morning into the neighborhood of Belle Harbor, on the Rockaway Peninsula of Queens, New York City, shortly after takeoff from John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City, killing all 260 people on board and five on the ground. Continue reading 265 people killed as passenger jetliner crashes near JFK Airport in New York City 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 12 2001)
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‘Family Affair’ by Mary J. Blige peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 3 2001)
(Saturday, November 3, 2001) — “Family Affair” by Mary J. Blige peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for the first of six consecutive weeks (Nov. 3/10/17/24, Dec. 1/8, 2001). Continue reading ‘Family Affair’ by Mary J. Blige peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 3 2001)
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David Bowie opens ‘The Concert for New York City’ to benefit victims of September 11 attacks 20 hours ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 20 2001)
Video: 'David Bowie - America & "Heroes" - Concert For New York City 2001.'
(Saturday, October 20, 2001, 7:02 p.m. EDT) — David Bowie opened “The Concert for New York City,” a benefit concert, featuring many famous musicians, that took place tonight at Madison Square Garden in New York City in response to the September 11 attacks, performing Paul Simon’s “America” and his own “Heroes.” Continue reading David Bowie opens ‘The Concert for New York City’ to benefit victims of September 11 attacks 20 hours ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 20 2001)
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War in Afghanistan begins as U.S. and Britain launch air strikes 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 7 2001)
Video: 'Bombing Afghanistan - Oct 7, 2001 - NBC News Special Report'
(Sunday, October 7, 2001, 9:00 p.m. Afghanistan Time, during the United States invasion of Afghanistan, part of the War in Afghanistan and the War on Terror) — The United States, supported by Britain, began Operation Enduring Freedom, launching bombs and cruise missiles tonight against Taliban military and communications facilities and suspected terrorist training camps. Continue reading War in Afghanistan begins as U.S. and Britain launch air strikes 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 7 2001)
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Barry Bonds breaks MLB season home run record, and then some 10 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 5 2001)
Video: 'Barry Bonds 71st homerun 2001 ESPN Telecast'
(Friday, October 5, 2001, 8:14 p.m. PDT) — San Francisco Giants slugger Barry Bonds, 37, became baseball’s record single-season home run hitter tonight when he struck his 71st and 72nd homers of the season at Pacific Bell Park in San Francisco. Continue reading Barry Bonds breaks MLB season home run record, and then some 10 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 5 2001)
