Category Archives: Popular Music 1990s

Paul McCartney performs at RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C. 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 4 1990)

1990s, Popular Music 1990s, The Beatles 1990s


Video: 'Paul McCartney Live At The Kennedy Stadium, Washington, USA (Wednesday 4th July 1990)'

(Independence Day, Wednesday, July 4, 1990, scheduled at 8:30 p.m. EDT; during the The Paul McCartney World Tour) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney launched the fourth North American leg of his four-continent, 103-show world tour tonight to promote his new studio album, Flowers in the Dirt, performing the first of two dates at RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C. Continue reading Paul McCartney performs at RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C. 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 4 1990) →

‘Step by Step’ by New Kids on the Block peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 30 1990)

1990s, Popular Music 1990s

(Saturday, June 30, 1990) — “Step by Step” by New Kids on the Block peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (June 30, July 7/14, 1990). Continue reading ‘Step by Step’ by New Kids on the Block peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 30 1990) →

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

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(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) →

‘Nothing Compares 2 U’ by Sinéad O’Connor peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 21 1990)

1990s, Popular Music 1990s

(Saturday, April 21, 1990) — “Nothing Compares 2 U” by Sinéad O’Connor peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four consecutive weeks (Apr. 21/28, May 5/12, 1990). Continue reading ‘Nothing Compares 2 U’ by Sinéad O’Connor peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 21 1990) →