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)
(Saturday, November 27, 1999) — “I Need to Know” by Marc Anthony peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 Singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘I Need to Know’ by Marc Anthony peaks at #3 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 27 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)
(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)
(Saturday, September 18, 1999) — “Unpretty” by TLC peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 Singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Sept. 18/25, Oct. 2, 1999). Continue reading ‘Unpretty’ by TLC peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 18 1999)
Video: 'Sweet and Lowdown' trailer
(Saturday, September 4, 1999, late evening MDT) — The first public screening of Sweet and Lowdown, an American comedy-drama film about a self-confident jazz guitarist who falls in love with a mute woman, was held late tonight during a secret sneak preview at the Telluride Film Festival in Colorado, one day before the film’s official world premiere at the Venice Film Festival. Continue reading ‘Sweet and Lowdown’ premieres at Telluride Film Festival 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 4 1989)
(Saturday, September 4, 1999) — “Bailamos” by Enrique Iglesias peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 Singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Sept. 4/11, 1999). Continue reading ‘Bailamos’ by Enrique Iglesias peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 4 1999)
(Saturday, July 31, 1999) — “Genie in a Bottle” by Christina Aguilera peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 Singles chart for five consecutive weeks (July 31, Aug. 7/14/21/28, 1999). Continue reading ‘Genie in a Bottle’ by Christina Aguilera peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 31 1999)
(Saturday, July 24, 1999) — “Wild Wild West” by Will Smith featuring Dru Hill and Kool Moe Dee peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 Singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Wild Wild West’ by Will Smith featuring Dru Hill and Kool Moe Dee peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 24 1999)
(Saturday, July 17, 1999) — “Bills, Bills, Bills” by Destiny’s Child peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 Singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Bills, Bills, Bills’ by Destiny’s Child peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 17 1999)
