Category Archives: Popular Music 1990s

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

1990s, Popular Music 1990s


(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)

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


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)

1990s, Popular Music 1990s

(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)

1990s, Popular Music 1990s

(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) →

‘Sweet and Lowdown’ premieres at Telluride Film Festival 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 4 1989)

1990s, movies 1990s, Popular Music 1990s, Woody Allen


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) →

‘Bailamos’ by Enrique Iglesias peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 4 1999)

1990s, movies 1990s, Popular Music 1990s

(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) →

‘Genie in a Bottle’ by Christina Aguilera peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 31 1999)

1990s, Popular Music 1990s

(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) →