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Sep 30, 2025

Pete

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Pete has published a news story:

On This Day September 30 1988 – Bird Was Released.

On this day September 30 1988, Bird premiered in theaters, bringing the story of legendary jazz musician Charlie Parker to the big screen. Directed by Clint Eastwood, the film starred Forest Whitaker as Parker and Diane Venora as his wife Chan, exploring the triumphs and tragedies of a musical genius whose influence reshaped the world of jazz.

Bird followed Parker’s rise from talented saxophonist to groundbreaking...

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