Category Archives: movies 1990s

Steven Spielberg’s ‘Jurassic Park’ science fiction film premieres in Washington, DC 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 9 1993)

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Video: 'Jurassic Park' trailer

(Wednesday, June 9, 1993, 7:00 p.m. EDT) — Jurassic Park, an American science fiction film about a billionaire philanthropist and a small team of genetic scientists who have created a wildlife park of cloned dinosaurs, premiered tonight at the Uptown Theater in Washington, D.C., and was released two days later in the United States. Continue reading Steven Spielberg’s ‘Jurassic Park’ science fiction film premieres in Washington, DC 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 9 1993) →

‘I Will Always Love You’ by Whitney Houston peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 28 1992)

1990s, movies 1990s, Popular Music 1990s

(Saturday, November 28, 1992) — “I Will Always Love You” by Whitney Houston peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for 14 weeks (Nov. 28. Dec. 5/12/19/26, 1992, Jan. 2/9/16/23/30, Feb. 6/13/20/27, 1993), which at the time was a record. Continue reading ‘I Will Always Love You’ by Whitney Houston peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 28 1992) →

Woody Allen’s ‘Husbands and Wives’ comedy-drama film premieres in Toronto 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 14 1992)

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Video: 'Husbands and Wives' trailer

(Monday, September 14, 1992) — Husbands and Wives, an American comedy-drama film about how one couple decision to get a divorce puts a strain on the marriage of their two best friends, premiered today at the Toronto International Film Festival. Continue reading Woody Allen’s ‘Husbands and Wives’ comedy-drama film premieres in Toronto 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 14 1992) →

Striking back, Woody Allen denies child abuse allegation 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 18 1992)

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Video: 'Woody Allen defends himself on 60 Minutes in '92'

(Tuesday, August 18, 1992) — Comic legend Woody Allen, who has fiercely guarded his privacy even as his movies made him one of New York’s most-recognized celebrities, made an unusual off-screen public appearance today, defending himself against child-abuse allegations and striking back at his longtime leading lady, actress Mia Farrow, and her lawyers. Continue reading Striking back, Woody Allen denies child abuse allegation 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 18 1992) →

‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ by Queen peaks at #2 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 9 1992)

1990s, movies 1990s, Popular Music 1990s

(Saturday, May 9, 1992) — “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week, thanks to an appearance in the film Wayne’s World. Continue reading ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ by Queen peaks at #2 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 9 1992) →

‘Beauty and the Beast’ by Céline Dion and Peabo Bryson peaks at #9 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 18 1992)

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(Saturday, April 18, 1992) — “Beauty and the Beast” by Céline Dion and Peabo Bryson peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Beauty and the Beast’ by Céline Dion and Peabo Bryson peaks at #9 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 18 1992) →

‘(Everything I Do) I Do It for You’ by Bryan Adams peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 27 1991)

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(Saturday, July 27, 1991) — “(Everything I Do) I Do It for You” by Bryan Adams peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for the first of seven weeks (July 27, August 3/10/17/24/31, September 7, 1991). Continue reading ‘(Everything I Do) I Do It for You’ by Bryan Adams peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 27 1991) →