Video: 'The 2003 Recall of California Governor Davis - Part 1'

(Tuesday, October 7, 2003, Davis conceded at 10:00 p.m. PDT; during the 2003 California gubernatorial recall election) — Angry Californians ousted unpopular Democratic Gov. Gray Davis today and replaced him with Republican movie star and political novice Arnold Schwarzenegger. Continue reading California Gray Davis concedes California voters recalled him and elected actor Arnold Schwarzenegger their new governor 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 7 2003) →

(Saturday, October 4, 2003) — “Baby Boy” by Beyoncé featuring Sean Paul peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for the first of nine consecutive weeks (Oct. 4/11/18/25, Nov. 1/8/15/22/29, 2003). Continue reading ‘Baby Boy’ by Beyoncé featuring Sean Paul peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 4 2003) →

(Saturday, July 12, 2003) — “Crazy in Love” by Beyoncé featuring Jay-Z peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for the first of eight consecutive weeks (July 12/19/26, Aug. 2/9/16/23/30, 2003). Continue reading ‘Crazy in Love’ by Beyoncé featuring Jay-Z peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 12 2003) →

(Saturday, June 28, 2003) — “This Is the Night” by Clay Aiken peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for the first of two consecutive weeks (June 28, July 5, 2003). Continue reading ‘This Is the Night’ by Clay Aiken peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 28 2003) →

(Saturday, May 31, 2003) — “21 Questions” by 50 Cent featuring Nate Dogg was the #1 song on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for the first of four weeks (May 31, June 7/14/21, 2003). Continue reading ’21 Questions’ by 50 Cent featuring Nate Dogg peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 31 2003) →

(Saturday, May 10, 2003) — “Get Busy” by Sean Paul peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for the first of three consecutive weeks (May 10/17/24, 2003). Continue reading ‘Get Busy’ by Sean Paul peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 10 2003) →

(Saturday, March 8, 2003) — “In Da Club” by 50 Cent peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for the first of nine weeks (March 8/15/22/29, April 5/12/19/26, May 3, 2003). Continue reading ‘In Da Club’ by 50 Cent peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 8 2003) →

(Saturday, February 8, 2003) — “All I Have” by Jennifer Lopez featuring LL Cool J peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for the first of four consecutive weeks (Feb. 8/15/22, Mar. 1, 2003). Continue reading ‘All I Have’ by Jennifer Lopez featuring LL Cool J peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 8 2003) →