Category Archives: Popular Music 1990s

‘If You Had My Love’ by Jennifer Lopez peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 12 1999)

(Saturday, June 12, 1999)“If You Had My Love” by Jennifer Lopez peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 Singles chart for five consecutive weeks (June 12/19/26, July 3/10, 1999). Continue reading ‘If You Had My Love’ by Jennifer Lopez peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 12 1999)

‘Livin’ la Vida Loca’ by Ricky Martin peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 8 1999)

(Saturday, May 8, 1999)“Livin’ la Vida Loca” by Ricky Martin peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 Singles chart for five consecutive weeks (May 8/15/22/29, June 5, 1999). Continue reading ‘Livin’ la Vida Loca’ by Ricky Martin peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 8 1999)

Paul McCartney inducted to Rock And Roll Of Fame as solo artist 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 15 1999)


Video: ‘Paul McCartney accepts award Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductions 1999’

(Monday, March 15, 1999, evening EST) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney was inducted as a solo artist tonight at the 14th annual Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame ceremony at the Waldorf Astoria hotel in New York City. Continue reading Paul McCartney inducted to Rock And Roll Of Fame as solo artist 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 15 1999)

George Harrison makes appeal for Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 21 1999)


Video: ‘George Harrison Mr Holland´s Opus AD 2/21/1999’

(Monday, February 21, 1999, just before 10:00 p.m. EST) — Former Beatle George Harrison appeared tonight in a brief appeal on behalf of Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation following the conclusion of the feature film Mr.Holland’s Opus on ABC-TV, urging viewers to “put musical instruments in the hands of children.” Continue reading George Harrison makes appeal for Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 21 1999)

‘…Baby One More Time’ by Britney Spears peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 30 1999)

(Saturday, January 30, 1999)“…Baby One More Time” by Britney Spears peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 Singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Jan. 30, Feb. 6, 1999). Continue reading ‘…Baby One More Time’ by Britney Spears peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 30 1999)