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  1. On This Day October 14 1984 - Stop Making Sense Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day October 14 1984 - Stop Making Sense Premiered in Theaters

    On this day October 14 1984, the concert film Stop Making Sense premiered in theaters, showcasing Talking Heads at the height of their creative power. Directed by Jonathan Demme, the film captured the band’s live performance with a groundbreaking approach that emphasized rhythm, movement, and...
  2. On This Day October 16 1987 - Baby Jessica Was Rescued After Being Trapped in Her Aunt’s Well for Over 56 Hours

    On This Day October 16 1987 - Baby Jessica Was Rescued After Being Trapped in Her Aunt’s Well for Over 56 Hours

    On this day October 16 1987, 18 month old Jessica McClure, known to the world as Baby Jessica, was rescued after being trapped in an eight inch wide well in her aunt’s backyard in Midland, Texas. The dramatic rescue effort lasted more than 56 hours and captured the attention and hearts of people...
  3. On This Day: July 11, 1989 – Laurence Olivier Passed Away at Age 82

    On This Day: July 11, 1989 – Laurence Olivier Passed Away at Age 82

    On this day July 11, 1989, legendary English actor Laurence Olivier passed away at the age of 82 from kidney failure. Widely regarded as one of the greatest actors of the twentieth century, Olivier's career spanned stage, film, and television, earning him global acclaim and a lasting legacy in...
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