Casablanca, the movie starring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman, premieres in New York City.

It Happened on
November 26, 1942

On November 26, 1942, in the midst of World War II, a film called “Casablanca” premiered at the Hollywood Theater in New York City. Warner Brothers actually rushed the release of the film, as the Allies, led by General Dwight Eisenhower, secured their hold on North Africa and invaded Casablanca that month. (Excerpt from: The Legacy and Lasting Influence of ‘Casablanca,’ 70 Years Later)

280 days later was born…


born on September 06, 1943

Roger Waters

English songwriter, singer, bassist, composer and founder of the group Pink Floyd

born on December 25, 1899 (d. 1957)

Humphrey Bogart

American film and stage actor

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born on August 29, 1915 (d. 1982)

Ingrid Bergman

Swedish actress who starred in a variety of European and American films, television movies, and plays

born on September 16, 1924 (d. 2014)

Lauren Bacall

Named the 20th-greatest female star of classic Hollywood cinema by the American Film Institute
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Ingrid Bergman

Swedish actress who starred in a variety of European and American films, television movies, and plays


Humphrey Bogart

American film and stage actor


Lauren Bacall

Named the 20th-greatest female star of classic Hollywood cinema by the American Film Institute