1996 State of the Union Address by President William Jefferson Clinton, on January 23, 1996 Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, members of the 104th Congress, distinguished guests, my fellow Americans all across our land: Let me begin tonight by saying to our men and women in uniform around the world, and especially those helping peace… Read More
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1995 Trivia, Fun Facts and History Quick Facts from 1995: American Home Grown Terrorism: Oklahoma City Bombing: a truck bomb at Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building killed 168 people and injured nearly 700 people. The Top Song was One Sweet Day by Mariah Carey & Boyz II Men Influential Songs include: I Wish by Skee-Lo,… Read More
1994 History, Fun Facts and Trivia Quick Facts from 1994: Playstation released The Hobby: Beanie Babies Mania began. Many people ‘invested’ in them, and now have millions of Beanies carefully preserved in attics and closets. The Top Song was I’ll Make Love To You by Boyz II Men The Movies to Watch include Forrest Gump, The Lion King, Angels… Read More
This is the first mugshot of Druglord Pablo Escobar, which ruined his hopes for presidency in Mexico and Solidified his drug lord empire. Before all of this, he was still well in depth in the criminal world. There are multiple stories behind how he started. According to Pablo himself, he started by selling oranges to… Read More
1993 Trivia, Fun Facts and History Quick Facts from 1993: World Changing Event: Intel introduced the Pentium family of 32-bit microprocessors. The Top Song was Dreamlover by Mariah Carey The Movies to Watch include Jurassic Park, Schindler’s List, Sleepless in Seattle and Free Willy The Most Famous Person in America was probably Notable books include: The Celestine Prophecy by James Redfield and The… Read More
George H.W. Bush’s Letter to Bill Clinton January 20, 1993 Dear Bill, When I walked into this office just now I felt the same sense of wonder and respect that I felt four years ago. I know you will feel that, too. I wish you great happiness here. I never felt the loneliness some Presidents… Read More
1992 Trivia, History and Fun Facts Quick Facts from 1992: The New Word: A Japanese word, “Bushusuru,” was coined after George H.W. Bush publicly vomited on the Prime Minister of Japan during a formal state dinner. The word literally means “to do the ‘Bush’ thing” or to “vomit in public.” The Top Song was I… Read More
It Was A Good Day – January 20, 1992 Skateboarder Donovan Starin was the first to publicize the Good Day, as described in Ice Cube’s hit “It Was A Good Day.” As Donovan researched, the facts point to a single possible day, in 1992. “The ONLY day where: Yo! MTV Raps was on air, it… Read More
1991 Trivia, Fun Facts and History Quick Facts from 1991: World Changing Event: Operation Desert Storm: A United Nations Coalition Force led by the United States and including many Arab and European countries took on Iraqi forces who had invaded Kuwait and after one month of bombing Iraq was forced out of Kuwait. The Top… Read More
1990 Fun Facts, Trivia and History Quick Facts from 1990: World Changing Event: Solitaire was originally included in early computer programs to help users strengthen their clicking and dragging skills. The Top Song was Because I Love You (The Postman Song) Stevie B The Movies to Watch include Home Alone, Ghost, Edward Scissorhands, Dick Tracy and Dances with Wolves The Most Famous… Read More
1989 Trivia, Fun Facts and History Quick Facts from 1989: World Changing Events: The Berlin Wall between East and West Germany fell representing the beginning of the end of the Soviet Union on November 9th. China’s Tiananmen Square protests of 1989 included the death of hundreds, possibly thousands of pro-democracy students by the Chinese government.… Read More
1988 Fun Facts, Trivia and History Quick Facts from 1988: World Changing Event: The Morris worm was one of the first computer worms distributed via the Internet, on November 2, 1988. The Top Song was Roll With It by Steve Winwood Influential Songs include: It Takes Two by Rob Base & E-Z Rock, Push It… Read More
“Remarks at the Brandenburg Gate” by Ronald Reagan, on June 12, 1987, in Berlin Chancellor Kohl, Governing Mayor Diepgen, ladies and gentlemen: Twenty four years ago, President John F. Kennedy visited Berlin, and speaking to the people of this city and the world at the city hall. Well since then two other presidents have come,… Read More
1986 Trivia, Fun Facts and History Quick Facts from 1986: World Changing Event: Chernobyl Nuclear Plant Explosion killed more than 7,000 people in the USSR. The Top Song was That’s What Friends are For by Dinone Warwick, Elton John, Gladys Knight and Stevie Wonder The Movies to Watch include Top Gun, Pretty in Pink, Little Shop of Horrors,… Read More
Address to the Nation on the Challenger by Ronald Reagan, on January 28, 1986, in Washington, DC Ladies and Gentlemen, I’d planned to speak to you tonight to report on the state of the Union, but the events of earlier today have led me to change those plans. Today is a day for mourning and… Read More
1985 Fun Facts, Trivia and History Quick Facts from 1985: World Changing Event: Mikhail Gorbachev became the Soviet Premier, beginning the era of “Glasnost” – openness and transparency. Microsoft Windows 1.0 was released. The Top Song was Say You, Say Me by Lionel Richie The Movies to Watch include Back to the Future, The Color Purple, Cocoon, Witness,… Read More
1984 Fun Facts, History and Trivia Quick Facts from 1984: World Changing Event: Apple Computer Inc unveiled the Macintosh personal computer for $1,995, selling almost 250,000 in 1984. The Top Song was Like A Virgin by Madonna Influential Songs include: White Horse by Laid Back, Better Be Good to Me by Tina Turner, Jam on… Read More
“40th Anniversary of D-Day” Speech by Ronald Reagan, on June 6, 1984, in Pointe du Hoc, France We’re here to mark that day in history when the Allied armies joined in battle to reclaim this continent to liberty. For 4 long years, much of Europe had been under a terrible shadow. Free nations had fallen,… Read More
1983 Trivia, Fun Facts and History Quick Facts from 1983: World Changing Event: President Reagan referred to the Soviet Union as an “Evil Empire” in a speech in Florida. The Top Song was Every Breath You Take by The Police Influential Songs include: Rockit by Herbie Hancock, Puttin’ On The Ritz – Taco, She Blinded… Read More
1982 Fun Facts, History and Trivia Quick Facts from 1982: World Changing Event: The Commodore 64 became the first popular ‘home use’ computer in many homes. The Top Song was I Love Rock and Roll by Joan Jett & The Blackhearts The Movies to Watch include E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial, Rocky III, The Toy, Fast Times at Ridgemont High,… Read More
1981 History, Trivia and Fun Facts Quick Facts from 1981: World Changing Event: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) was recognized in 1981, and the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) was identified in 1984. The Top Song was Physical by Olivia Newton John The Movies to Watch include Raiders of the Lost Ark, On Golden Pond, Superman II, The Cannonball… Read More
1980 History, Fun Facts and Trivia Quick Facts from 1980: The Miracle On Ice: At the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, New York, the US men’s hockey team amazed the world (and themselves) by beating the Soviet Union. The Top Song was Lady by Kenny Rogers The Movies to Watch include Airplane!, Coal Miner’s Daughter, Flash Gordon,… Read More
1979 Fun Facts, Trivia and History Quick Facts from 1979: World Changing Event: Khomeini’s Iranian Revolution over Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi. The Other World Changing Event: The introduction of the Sony Walkman The Top Song was My Sharona by The Knack The Movies to Watch include Alien, Rocky 2, The Muppet Movie, Apocalypse Now and Star Trek: The Motion Picture and The… Read More
Jimmy Carter – Crisis of Confidence Malaise Speech Good evening. This is a special night for me. Exactly 3 years ago, on July 15, 1976, I accepted the nomination of my party to run for President of the United States. I promised you a President who is not isolated from the people, who feels your… Read More
1978 Trivia, History and Fun Facts Quick Facts from 1978: World Changing Event: Louise Brown, the first “test-tube baby,” was born healthy in Oldham General Hospital, UK. The Top Song was Night Fever by The Bee Gees The Movies to Watch include Grease, Every Which Way But Loose, Superman and Heaven Can Wait The Most Famous Person in America was… Read More
Sid Vicious’ List of his girlfriend Nancy Spungen’s Best Attributes: ~1978 What Makes Nancy So Great By Sidney 1 Beautiful 2 Sexy 3 Beautiful figure 4 Great sense of humour 5 Makes extremely interesting conversation 6 Witty 7 Has beautiful eyes 8 Has fab taste in clothes 9 Has the most beautiful wet pussy in… Read More
1977 History, Trivia and Fun Facts Quick Facts from 1977: The Top Song was You Light Up My Life by Debby Boone The Movies to Watch include Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, Close Encounters of the Third Kind and Smokey and the Bandit The Most Famous Person in America was probably Dungeons & Dragons Basic Set (card game)… Read More
1976 Trivia, Fun Facts and History Quick Facts from 1976: World Changing Event: Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs founded Apple Computer, in Jobs’ parents garage, in Cupertino, California. The Top Song was Tonight’s The Night (Gonna Be Alright) by Rod Stewart Influential Songs include: Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen, Do You Feel Like We Do by… Read More
1975 History, Trivia and Fun Facts Quick Facts from 1975: World Changing Event: HBO put itself on the Pop Culture Map when it broadcast the “Thrilla in Manila” – the heavyweight boxing championship match between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier live from the Philippines. The Top Song was Love Will Keep Us Together by The Captain and… Read More
1974 Fun Facts, History and Trivia Quick Facts from 1974: The Odd Movie Premiere: The world premiere of Blazing Saddles took place at the Pickwick Drive-In theater in Burbank, CA where 200 guests watched the film on horseback. The Top Song was The Way We Were by Barbra Streisand Influential Songs include: Rebel Rebel by… Read More
