Category Archives: 2010s

President Obama and Mitt Romney spar over fixing the economy in first debate 10 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 3 2012)

2010s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Obama vs. Romney: The first 2012 presidential debate'

(Wednesday, October 3, 2012, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. MDT; during the 2012 United States presidential election campaign) — Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney tonight accused U.S. President Barack Obama of failing to lead the country out of the deepest economic downturn since the Great Depression, using the first presidential debate of the 2012 general election campaign to invigorate his candidacy by presenting himself as an equal who can solve problems Obama has been unable to. Continue reading President Obama and Mitt Romney spar over fixing the economy in first debate 10 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 3 2012) →

U.S. Ambassador Chris Stevens and three other Americans killed when Islamic militants attack two U.S. government facilities in Benghazi, Libya 10 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 11 2012)

2010s


Video: 'US consulate attack in Libya'

(Tuesday, September 11, 2012, 9:42 p.m. Eastern European Time; during the 2012 Benghazi attack) — Members of the Islamic militant group Ansar al-Sharia launched a fiery nightlong attack on a U.S. diplomatic outpost and a CIA annex tonight in Benghazi, Libya, killing U.S. Ambassador Chris Stevens and U.S. Foreign Service Information Management Officer Sean Smith. Continue reading U.S. Ambassador Chris Stevens and three other Americans killed when Islamic militants attack two U.S. government facilities in Benghazi, Libya 10 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 11 2012) →

Mitt Romney accepts GOP presidential nomination, pledges to deliver country from economic travails 10 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 30 2012)

2010s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Election 2012 | RNC Convention Coverage 8/30 | The New York Times' (coverage begins at 7:00 p.m. EDT, Romney speaks at 10:23 p.m. or 3:23:00 into the video)

(Thursday, August 30, 1992, 10:23 p.m. EDT; during the 2012 Republican National Convention) — Former Governor Mitt Romney of Massachusetts, 65, accepted the Republican presidential nomination tonight by making a direct appeal to Americans who were captivated by President Barack Obama’s hopeful promises of change, pledging that he could deliver what the president did not and move the country from its worst economic downturn since the Great Depression. Continue reading Mitt Romney accepts GOP presidential nomination, pledges to deliver country from economic travails 10 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 30 2012) →

Twelve people murdered in Aurora, Colorado movie theater shooting 10 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 20 2012)

2010s


Video: 'Witnesses describe what happened in the theater at the Aurora, Colorado shooting'

(Friday, July 20, 2012, 12:38-12:45 a.m. MDT; during the 2012 Aurora, Colorado shooting) — A gunman set off tear gas grenades and opened fire early this morning at a midnight screening of The Dark Knight Rises at a theater in Aurora, Colorado, killing 12 people and wounding 70 others, 58 of them from gunfire. Continue reading Twelve people murdered in Aurora, Colorado movie theater shooting 10 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 20 2012) →

Former Monkee Davy Jones, 66, dies of sudden massive heart attack 10 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 29 2012)

2010s, The Monkees


Video: 'Monkees' Davy Jones dies'

(Wednesday, February 29, 2012, morning EST) — English singer, actor and businessman Davy Jones, the heartthrob singer who helped propel the made-for-TV rock band The Monkees to the top of the pop charts as an American version of the Beatles, died today. He was 66. Continue reading Former Monkee Davy Jones, 66, dies of sudden massive heart attack 10 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 29 2012) →

Pop superstar Whitney Houston found dead in Beverly Hills hotel bathtub 10 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 11 2012)

2010s, Popular Music 2010s


Video: 'Whitney Houston death announcement CNN'

(Saturday, February 11, 2012, Houston was pronounced dead at 3:55 p.m. PST) — Whitney Houston, who ruled as pop music’s queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage, was found dead this afternoon in a Beverly Hills hotel room. She was 48. Continue reading Pop superstar Whitney Houston found dead in Beverly Hills hotel bathtub 10 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 11 2012) →

U.S. military lowers flag, marking end of Iraq War 10 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 15 2011)

2010s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'U.S. marks official end to Iraq War'

(Thursday, December 15, 2011, morning Arabia Standard Time; during the Withdrawal of United States troops from Iraq (2007–2011), part of the Iraq War, the Iraqi conflict and the War on Terror) — After more than eight years, 4,507 American dead and at least 105,052 Iraqi dead, the United States formally ended its long military mission in Iraq today in a solemn ceremony at Baghdad’s international airport. Continue reading U.S. military lowers flag, marking end of Iraq War 10 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 15 2011) →

Singer Amy Winehouse, 27, found dead in her London home from accidental alcohol poisoning 10 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 23 2011)

2010s, Popular Music 2010s


Video: 'Amy Winehouse Dead - Sky News'

(Saturday, July 23, 2011, 3:54 p.m. BST) — Amy Winehouse, a singer and songwriter who defined the British neo-soul movement, was found dead this afternoon after two ambulances were called to her home in Camden, London. She was 27. Continue reading Singer Amy Winehouse, 27, found dead in her London home from accidental alcohol poisoning 10 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 23 2011) →

158 people killed as monster twister destroys Joplin, Missouri 10 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 22 2011)

2010s


Video: 'Joplin, Mo., Dramatic Tornado Video: Twisters Rip Across Midwest; Levels City'

(Sunday, May 22, 2011, 5:34 p.m.-6:12 p.m. CDT; during the 2011 Joplin tornado, part of the Tornado outbreak sequence of May 21–26, 2011) — The deadliest tornado to strike the United States in half a century roared into the heart of Joplin, Missouri, tonight with winds of 200 mph, claiming 158 lives (with an additional eight indirect deaths), injuring some 1,150 others and destroying about 8,000 homes and businesses.
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‘Rolling in the Deep’ by Adele peaks at #1 in USA 10 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 21 2011)

2010s, Popular Music 2010s

(Saturday, May 21, 2011) — “Rolling in the Deep” by Adele peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for seven consecutive weeks (May 21/28, June 4/11/18/25, July 2, 2011).
Continue reading ‘Rolling in the Deep’ by Adele peaks at #1 in USA 10 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 21 2011) →