Category Archives: movies 1990s

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) →

‘Tears in Heaven’ by Eric Clapton peaks at #2 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 28 1992)

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(Saturday, March 28, 1992) — “Tears in Heaven” by Eric Clapton peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four consecutive weeks. Continue reading ‘Tears in Heaven’ by Eric Clapton peaks at #2 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 28 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) →

‘Lily Was Here’ by David A. Stewart featuring Candy Dulfer peaks at #11 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 13 1991)

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(Saturday, July 13, 1991) — “Lily Was Here” by David A. Stewart featuring Candy Dulfer peaked at #11 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for the first of two weeks. Continue reading ‘Lily Was Here’ by David A. Stewart featuring Candy Dulfer peaks at #11 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 13 1991) →

‘The Silence of the Lambs’ premieres in New York City 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 30 1991)

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Video: 'The Silence of the Lambs' trailer

(Wednesday, January 30, 1991, 7:30 p.m. EST) — The Silence of the Lambs, an American psychological horror film about a fledgling FBI agent who enlists a psychopath’s help in catching a serial killer, premiered tonight at the Festival Theater, 6 West 57th Street in New York City.
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‘Goodfellas’ premieres at Venice International Film Festival 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 9 1990)

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Video: 'Goodfellas' trailer

(Sunday, September 9, 1990) — Goodfellas, an American crime film about a young man works his way up through the New York City mobs, premiered today at the 47th Venice International Film Festival. Continue reading ‘Goodfellas’ premieres at Venice International Film Festival 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 9 1990) →

‘It Must Have Been Love’ by Roxette peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 16 1990)

1990s, movies 1990s, Popular Music 1990s

(Saturday, June 16, 1990) — “It Must Have Been Love” by Roxette peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (June 16/23, 1990). Continue reading ‘It Must Have Been Love’ by Roxette peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 16 1990) →

‘Magnolia’ premieres in Westwood, California 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 8 1999)

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Video: 'Magnolia' trailer

(Wednesday, December 8, 1999) — The American film Magnolia, an epic mosaic of interrelated characters in search of love, forgiveness, and meaning in the San Fernando Valley, premiered today at Mann Village Theatre in Westwood, California. Continue reading ‘Magnolia’ premieres in Westwood, California 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 8 1999) →