(Saturday, September 14, 1991) — “The Promise of a New Day” by Paula Abdul peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week, her sixth (and last, to date) chart-topping single. Continue reading ‘The Promise of a New Day’ by Paula Abdul peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 14 1991)
U.S. President William McKinley dies in Buffalo, New York of gunshot wounds inflicted by assassin 120 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 14 1901)
Video: 'The Assassination of William McKinley'
(Saturday, September 14, 1901, 2:15 a.m. EST; during the Assassination of William McKinley) — William McKinley, 25th President of the United States, died today at the Milburn House, the large home of the Pan-American Exposition’s president, John G. Milburn, at 1168 Delaware Avenue, in Buffalo, New York, brought down by infection and gangrene from gunshot wounds inflicted by an assassin eight days earlier. Continue reading U.S. President William McKinley dies in Buffalo, New York of gunshot wounds inflicted by assassin 120 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 14 1901)
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39 people killed as police, guards storm Attica prison in western New York 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 13 1971)
Video: 'Retaking of the Prison -- Sept. 13, 1971'
(Monday, September 13, 1971, 9:46 a.m. EDT; during the Attica Prison riot) — A four-day inmates’ rebellion at the Attica Correctional Facility in western New York ended this morning in a bloody clash as police and guards stormed the prison. Continue reading 39 people killed as police, guards storm Attica prison in western New York 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 13 1971)
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U.S. President George W. Bush vows to exact punishment for ‘evil’ September 11 attacks 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 11 2001)
Video: 'WATCH: President George W. Bush's address to the nation after September 11, 2001 attacks'
(Tuesday, September 11, 2001, 8:30 p.m. EDT; during the September 11 attacks, part of terrorism in the United States and the War on Terror) — A grim-faced U.S. President George W. Bush reacted to the worst terrorist attack in history tonight with a terse but eloquent address to the nation in which he warned that those who gave shelter to murderers would be held equally guilty. Continue reading U.S. President George W. Bush vows to exact punishment for ‘evil’ September 11 attacks 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 11 2001)
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7 World Trade Center collapses in Lower Manhattan 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 11 2001)
Video: 'Building weakened by WTC attack collapses'
(Tuesday, September 11, 2001, 5:20:33 p.m. EDT; during the September 11 attacks, part of terrorism in the United States and the War on Terror) — 7 World Trade Center, also known as the Salomon Bros. Building, a 47-story building that had sustained damage from falling debris and widespread fires, collapsed this afternoon. Continue reading 7 World Trade Center collapses in Lower Manhattan 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 11 2001)
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‘Go Away Little Girl’ by Donny Osmond #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 11 1971)
(Saturday, September 11, 1971) — “Go Away Little Girl” by Donny Osmond peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for the first of three weeks (Sept. 11/18/25, 1971). Continue reading ‘Go Away Little Girl’ by Donny Osmond #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 11 1971)
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‘Spanish Harlem’ by Aretha Franklin peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 11 1971)
(Saturday, September 11, 1971) — “Spanish Harlem” by Aretha Franklin peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for the first of two weeks. Continue reading ‘Spanish Harlem’ by Aretha Franklin peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 11 1971)
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‘Bangla Desh’ by George Harrison peaks at #23 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 11 1971)
Video: 'Bangla Desh (Bonus Track)'
(Saturday, September 11, 1971) — “Bangla Desh”” by former Beatle George Harrison peaked at #23 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for the first of two weeks. Continue reading ‘Bangla Desh’ by George Harrison peaks at #23 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 11 1971)
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North Tower of the World Trade Center collapses 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 11 2001)
Video: '9/11 WTC 1 North Tower Collapse Compilation (LATE) (For The 18th Anniversary)'
(Tuesday, September 11, 2001, 10:28:22 a.m. EDT; during the September 11 attacks, part of terrorism in the United States and the War on Terror) — The North Tower of the World Trade Center in New York collapsed this morning, 1 hour, 41 minutes and 45 seconds after the crash and impact of Flight 11 (and 29 minutes after the collapse of the South Tower), part of a series of four coordinated suicide attacks by al-Qaeda on the United States, collectively known as the September 11 attacks. Continue reading North Tower of the World Trade Center collapses 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 11 2001)
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Hijacked jetliner crashes into Pennsylvania field after cockpit fight 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 11 2001)
Video: '9/11 - Retaliated - United Airlines Flight 93'
(Tuesday, September 11, 2001, 10:03:11 a.m. EDT; during the September 11 attacks, part of terrorism in the United States and the War on Terror) — United Airlines Flight 93 crashed this morning after passengers, aware of other 9/11 attacks, revolted against four hijackers 80 miles southeast of Pittsburgh in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. Continue reading Hijacked jetliner crashes into Pennsylvania field after cockpit fight 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 11 2001)
