Category Archives: Popular Music 1990s

‘Opposites Attract’ by Paula Abdul and The Wild Pair peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 10 1990)

(Saturday, February 10, 1990)“Opposites Attract” by Paula Abdul and The Wild Pair peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Feb. 10/17/24, 1990). Continue reading ‘Opposites Attract’ by Paula Abdul and The Wild Pair peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 10 1990)

‘How Am I Supposed to Live Without You’ by Michael Bolton peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 20 1990)


(Saturday, January 20, 1990)“How Am I Supposed to Live Without You” by Michael Bolton peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Jan. 20/27, Feb. 3, 1990). Continue reading ‘How Am I Supposed to Live Without You’ by Michael Bolton peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 20 1990)

Former Beatle George Harrison, wife Olivia attacked in their home 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 30 1999)


Video: 'Crime Inc Shortcuts | Ep7 | George Harrison Assassination Attempt'

(Thursday, December 30, 1999, approximately 3:30 a.m. GMT) — Former Beatle George Harrison, 56, was seriously injured this morning as he fought off a knife-wielding intruder in his mansion, Friar Park near Henley-on-Thames west of London. Continue reading Former Beatle George Harrison, wife Olivia attacked in their home 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 30 1999)

‘Smooth’ by Santana featuring Rob Thomas peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 23 1999)

(Saturday, October 23, 1999)“Smooth” by Santana featuring Rob Thomas peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 Singles chart for twelve consecutive weeks (Oct. 23/30, Nov. 6/13/20/27, Dec. 4/11/18/25, 1999, Jan. 1/8, 2000). Continue reading ‘Smooth’ by Santana featuring Rob Thomas peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 23 1999)

‘Heartbreaker’ by Mariah Carey featuring Jay-Z peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 9 1999)

(Saturday, October 9, 1999)“Heartbreaker” by Mariah Carey featuring Jay-Z peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 Singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Oct. 9/16, 1999). Continue reading ‘Heartbreaker’ by Mariah Carey featuring Jay-Z peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 9 1999)