On This Day in Pittsburgh History: May 16, 1990

William “Bill” Bennett, Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policyunder George H. W. Bush, makes world headlines in Pittsburgh when he scolds local homeless in a shelter, “You guys aren’t watching “The Simpsons,” are you? That’s not going to help you any.” [Wikipedia; The Madison Courier]

Thursday, May 16, 2013  • bill bennet  pittsburgh  1990s  the simpsons 

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On This Day in Pittsburgh History: December 26, 1991

Steelers coach Chuck Noll retires after 23 seasons, 209 wins, seven title games and four Super Bowl wins, the most by any NFL coach. [Wikipedia] 

Wednesday, December 26, 2012  • pittsburgh  steelers  pittsburgh steelers  chuck noll  football  sports history  1990s  nfl 

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On This Day in Pittsburgh History: November 19, 1990

Pittsburgh Pirates star Barry Bonds wins the MVP. [Wikipedia]

Monday, November 19, 2012  • 1990s  Pittsburgh Pirates  barry bonds  baseball  mvp  pittsburgh  Sports  sports history 

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On This Day in Pittsburgh History: August 27, 1991 

The Syria Mosque is demolished. [WESA] 

Monday, August 27, 2012  • syria mosque  1990s  pittsburgh 

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