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  1. On This Day August 10 1988 – Clean and Sober Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day August 10 1988 – Clean and Sober Premiered in Theaters

    On this day August 10 1988, Clean and Sober premiered in theaters. This powerful drama marked a turning point in Michael Keaton’s career, showcasing his range in a serious role after a string of comedies. He portrayed Daryl Poynter, a successful but self-destructive real estate agent whose life...
  2. On This Day August 8 1986 – Stand By Me Premiered In Limited Theaters

    On This Day August 8 1986 – Stand By Me Premiered In Limited Theaters

    On this day August 8 1986, Stand By Me premiered in limited theaters, bringing one of the most emotional coming of age stories of the decade to the big screen. Directed by Rob Reiner and based on the novella The Body by Stephen King, the film delivered a moving and timeless tale about childhood...
  3. On This Day July 30 1984 – Santa Barbara Premiered on NBC

    On This Day July 30 1984 – Santa Barbara Premiered on NBC

    On this day July 30 1984, Santa Barbara premiered on NBC and brought a bold new flavor to daytime television. Set in the fictional coastal town of Santa Barbara California, the soap opera centered around the wealthy Capwell family and their long running feud with the Lockridge clan. It blended...
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  4. On This Day July 25 1986 – Heartburn Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day July 25 1986 – Heartburn Premiered in Theaters

    On this day July 25 1986, Heartburn premiered in theaters. Directed by Mike Nichols and written by Nora Ephron, the film was a semi-autobiographical take on Ephron’s troubled marriage to journalist Carl Bernstein. With Meryl Streep and Jack Nicholson in the lead roles, Heartburn explored the...
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  5. On This Day July 21 1989 – Do the Right Thing Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day July 21 1989 – Do the Right Thing Premiered in Theaters

    On this day July 21 1989, Do the Right Thing premiered in theaters and immediately sparked powerful conversations about race, identity, and justice in America. Written, directed, and produced by Spike Lee, the film was set during the hottest day of the year in a Brooklyn neighborhood where...
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  6. On This Day July 18, 1980 – Honeysuckle Rose Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day July 18, 1980 – Honeysuckle Rose Premiered in Theaters

    On this day July 18, 1980, Honeysuckle Rose premiered in theaters and marked the big screen debut of country music legend Willie Nelson. Directed by Jerry Schatzberg, the film followed the life of a traveling musician torn between his love for the road and the pressures of family and fame...
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