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 actorThere are more, you can always use the Xanadu Blockchain Date Explorer to find similar looking people, born around thew same time.
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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 InstitutePeople featured in this post:
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