#30yearsagotoday, Tracy Bonham's "Mother, Mother" topped Billboard's Modern Rock Tracks chart. It was the first single from Bonham's debut album, "The Burdens of Being Upright."
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June 8, 2026 at 5:30 PM
#30yearsagotoday, Tracy Bonham's "Mother, Mother" topped Billboard's Modern Rock Tracks chart. It was the first single from Bonham's debut album, "The Burdens of Being Upright."
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#30yearsagotoday, Fox aired new episodes of "Living Single," "Martin," and "New York Undercover."
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February 8, 2026 at 6:16 PM
#30yearsagotoday, Fox aired new episodes of "Living Single," "Martin," and "New York Undercover."
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The Million Man March took place in Washington, DC #30yearsagotoday. Called by Louis Farrakhan, the march featured speeches from Jesse Jackson, Martin Luther King III, Rosa Parks, Maya Angelou, and Rev. Jeremiah Wright. Crowd size has been estimated to be between 400,000 to 835,000.
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October 16, 2025 at 5:16 PM
The Million Man March took place in Washington, DC #30yearsagotoday. Called by Louis Farrakhan, the march featured speeches from Jesse Jackson, Martin Luther King III, Rosa Parks, Maya Angelou, and Rev. Jeremiah Wright. Crowd size has been estimated to be between 400,000 to 835,000.
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"This Is How We Do It," by Montell Jordan was the #1 song on the Billboard Hot 100 #30yearsagotoday. The lead single from Jordan's debut album, "This Is How We Do It" topped the chart for seven weeks. As of 2024, the song has been certified 5x platinum.
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April 27, 2025 at 5:15 PM
"This Is How We Do It," by Montell Jordan was the #1 song on the Billboard Hot 100 #30yearsagotoday. The lead single from Jordan's debut album, "This Is How We Do It" topped the chart for seven weeks. As of 2024, the song has been certified 5x platinum.
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Remembering Jon Pertwee, the Third Doctor, who died 30 years ago today aged 76.
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May 20, 2026 at 9:51 AM
Remembering Jon Pertwee, the Third Doctor, who died 30 years ago today aged 76.
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Toni Braxton released "You're Making Me High" #30yearsagotoday. The song was Braxton's first #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. The video, which featured Erika Alexander, Tisha Campbell, and Vivica Fox, created some controversy over suggestive content.
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May 13, 2026 at 5:16 PM
Toni Braxton released "You're Making Me High" #30yearsagotoday. The song was Braxton's first #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. The video, which featured Erika Alexander, Tisha Campbell, and Vivica Fox, created some controversy over suggestive content.
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Comet Hale-Bopp was simultaneously discovered by an amateur astronomer and a professional astronomer #30yearsagotoday. Named for Alan Hale and Thomas Bopp, the comet became notorious when members of the Heaven's Gate cult committed suicide as the comet reached perihelion.
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July 23, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Comet Hale-Bopp was simultaneously discovered by an amateur astronomer and a professional astronomer #30yearsagotoday. Named for Alan Hale and Thomas Bopp, the comet became notorious when members of the Heaven's Gate cult committed suicide as the comet reached perihelion.
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#30yearsagotoday, The Smashing Pumpkins won Video of The Year for "Tonight, Tonight." The Smashing Pumpkins won seven of the awards they were nominated for that evening.
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September 4, 2026 at 5:15 PM
#30yearsagotoday, The Smashing Pumpkins won Video of The Year for "Tonight, Tonight." The Smashing Pumpkins won seven of the awards they were nominated for that evening.
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#30yearsagotoday, TLC's "Creep," was the #1 song on the Billboard Hot 100. The song held the top position on the chart for four weeks and sold 800,000 copies in 1995 alone. The song is now certified platinum in the United States.
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February 18, 2025 at 2:44 PM
#30yearsagotoday, TLC's "Creep," was the #1 song on the Billboard Hot 100. The song held the top position on the chart for four weeks and sold 800,000 copies in 1995 alone. The song is now certified platinum in the United States.
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Martin Scorcese's "Casino" was released #30yearsagotoday. Starring Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci, and Sharon Stone, the film was based on a book by Nicholas Pileggi. Casino was successful with critics and at the box office. Stone won a Golden Globe and received an Oscar nod for her role.
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November 22, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Martin Scorcese's "Casino" was released #30yearsagotoday. Starring Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci, and Sharon Stone, the film was based on a book by Nicholas Pileggi. Casino was successful with critics and at the box office. Stone won a Golden Globe and received an Oscar nod for her role.
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"Friday" was released #30yearsagotoday. Starring Ice Cube (who co-wrote the film) and directed by F. Gary Gray, the film was a critical and commercial success, earning over $27 million on a budget of $3.5 million. The movie also spawned the popular phrase, "Bye, Felicia."
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April 26, 2025 at 5:15 PM
"Friday" was released #30yearsagotoday. Starring Ice Cube (who co-wrote the film) and directed by F. Gary Gray, the film was a critical and commercial success, earning over $27 million on a budget of $3.5 million. The movie also spawned the popular phrase, "Bye, Felicia."
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Megan Jovon Ruth Pete was born #30yearsagotoday in San Antonio, TX. Adopting the stage name, Megan Thee Stallion, Pete went on to become the recipient of MTV VMAs, Billboard Awards, and other Grammys. She is also the 2nd female rapper to win Best New Artist at the Grammys.
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February 15, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Megan Jovon Ruth Pete was born #30yearsagotoday in San Antonio, TX. Adopting the stage name, Megan Thee Stallion, Pete went on to become the recipient of MTV VMAs, Billboard Awards, and other Grammys. She is also the 2nd female rapper to win Best New Artist at the Grammys.
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#30yearsagotoday, The Prodigy released "Firestarter." It was the lead single for their 3rd studio album, "The Fat of the Land." Featuring samples from songs by The Breeders, Art of Noise, and Ten City, "Firestarter" peaked at #1 on the UK Single Chart and cracked the American Top 40.
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March 18, 2026 at 5:15 PM
#30yearsagotoday, The Prodigy released "Firestarter." It was the lead single for their 3rd studio album, "The Fat of the Land." Featuring samples from songs by The Breeders, Art of Noise, and Ten City, "Firestarter" peaked at #1 on the UK Single Chart and cracked the American Top 40.
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#30yearsagotoday, "Independence Day" was the #1 movie in the US. Starring an ensemble cast, the movie featured breakout performances from Will Smith and Vivica A. Fox. The highest grossing movie of 1996, it netted about $750 million. "Independence Day" was nominated for 2 Oscars.
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July 18, 2026 at 5:15 PM
#30yearsagotoday, "Independence Day" was the #1 movie in the US. Starring an ensemble cast, the movie featured breakout performances from Will Smith and Vivica A. Fox. The highest grossing movie of 1996, it netted about $750 million. "Independence Day" was nominated for 2 Oscars.
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#30yearsagotoday, President Bill Clinton announced the restoration of US-Vietnam diplomatic relations. This came one year after the US lifted a trade embargo on the country. Five US presidents have visited Vietnam at least once since diplomatic relations were restored.
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July 11, 2025 at 5:16 PM
#30yearsagotoday, President Bill Clinton announced the restoration of US-Vietnam diplomatic relations. This came one year after the US lifted a trade embargo on the country. Five US presidents have visited Vietnam at least once since diplomatic relations were restored.
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#30yearsagotoday, the last of episode of "Northern Exposure" aired on CBS. The show, which was set in a remote Alaskan town, ran for 110 episodes. The show was a critical darling, garnering 39 Emmy nominations and ten Golden Globe nominations.
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July 26, 2025 at 5:15 PM
#30yearsagotoday, the last of episode of "Northern Exposure" aired on CBS. The show, which was set in a remote Alaskan town, ran for 110 episodes. The show was a critical darling, garnering 39 Emmy nominations and ten Golden Globe nominations.
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#30yearsagotoday, Mississippi became the last state to ratify The 13th Amendment. The necessary documentation, however, was not actually submitted until 2013.
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Mississippi Officially Abolishes Slavery, Ratifies 13th Amendment
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#30yearsagotoday, Mississippi became the last state to ratify The 13th Amendment. The necessary documentation, however, was not actually submitted until 2013.
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"Waiting To Exhale" was released in the US #30yearsagotoday. Based on the novel by Terry McMillan, the film was directed by Forest Whitaker and starred Angela Bassett and Whitney Houston. Despite mixed reviews, the film was a commercial success, earning $82 million at the box office.
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December 22, 2025 at 6:16 PM
"Waiting To Exhale" was released in the US #30yearsagotoday. Based on the novel by Terry McMillan, the film was directed by Forest Whitaker and starred Angela Bassett and Whitney Houston. Despite mixed reviews, the film was a commercial success, earning $82 million at the box office.
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"Bad Boys," starring Martin Lawrence and Will Smith, was the #1 movie in the country #30yearsagotoday. The film marked Michael Bay's directorial debut and grossed over $140 million at the box office. The film now has three sequels.
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April 9, 2025 at 5:15 PM
"Bad Boys," starring Martin Lawrence and Will Smith, was the #1 movie in the country #30yearsagotoday. The film marked Michael Bay's directorial debut and grossed over $140 million at the box office. The film now has three sequels.
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#30yearsagotoday, Fugees released their 2nd and final album, "The Score." The album went to #1 on Billboard 200 and its track, "Killing Me Softly" became an international hit despite not being released as a single. The album is certified 7x platinum in the US, 5x platinum in the UK.
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February 13, 2026 at 6:15 PM
#30yearsagotoday, Fugees released their 2nd and final album, "The Score." The album went to #1 on Billboard 200 and its track, "Killing Me Softly" became an international hit despite not being released as a single. The album is certified 7x platinum in the US, 5x platinum in the UK.
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"How Do U Want It/California Love" was released #30yearsagotoday. The double A- sided single, which featured K-Ci & JoJo, was the last one released during Tupac Shakur's lifetime. The song, which went to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, was Death Row Records' only song to top the charts.
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June 4, 2026 at 5:15 PM
"How Do U Want It/California Love" was released #30yearsagotoday. The double A- sided single, which featured K-Ci & JoJo, was the last one released during Tupac Shakur's lifetime. The song, which went to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, was Death Row Records' only song to top the charts.
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#30yearsagotoday, George Michael released his song, "Fastlove," from his third album. Featuring a sample from Patrice Rushen's "Forget Me Nots," the song peaked at #6 on the Billboard Hot 100 and went to #1 in several countries. It was Michael's last song to hit the Hot 100.
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April 22, 2026 at 5:15 PM
#30yearsagotoday, George Michael released his song, "Fastlove," from his third album. Featuring a sample from Patrice Rushen's "Forget Me Nots," the song peaked at #6 on the Billboard Hot 100 and went to #1 in several countries. It was Michael's last song to hit the Hot 100.
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July 17, 2025 at 5:15 PM
"...Thank you for your nomination. I don't know if I can find a fancy way to say this, but I accept...Thank you..."
#30yearsagotoday, then-President Bill Clinton accepted the nomination for president from the Democratic Party. Clinton went onto win a second term in November.
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#30yearsagotoday, then-President Bill Clinton accepted the nomination for president from the Democratic Party. Clinton went onto win a second term in November.
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August 29, 2026 at 5:15 PM
"...Thank you for your nomination. I don't know if I can find a fancy way to say this, but I accept...Thank you..."
#30yearsagotoday, then-President Bill Clinton accepted the nomination for president from the Democratic Party. Clinton went onto win a second term in November.
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#30yearsagotoday, then-President Bill Clinton accepted the nomination for president from the Democratic Party. Clinton went onto win a second term in November.
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