Daily Archives: June 23, 2014

‘Forrest Gump’ premieres in Los Angeles 20 years ago today (June 23 1994)


Video: 'Forrest Gump' trailer

(Thursday, June 23, 1994)Forrest Gump, an epic romantic comedy-drama film about a simple yet kindhearted soul and his serendipitous brushes with greatness, premiered today in Los Angeles, California.

Directed by Robert Zemeckis, the film starred Tom Hanks, Robin Wright, Gary Sinise, Mykelti Williamson and Sally Field.

‘A Shot in the Dark’ released in U.S. 50 years ago today (June 23 1964)


Video: 'A Shot in the Dark' (trailer)

(Tuesday, June 23, 1964)A Shot in the Dark, the second installment in The Pink Panther series featuring Inspector Jacques Clouseau of the French Sûreté, was released today in U.S. theaters, including the Astor and the Trans-Lux East in New York City. Continue reading ‘A Shot in the Dark’ released in U.S. 50 years ago today (June 23 1964)

Republicans nominate Roosevelt-Fairbanks ticket 110 years ago today (June 23 1904)


Video: 'Teddy Roosevelt An American Lion' (June 23, 1904, at 2:14:04)

(Thursday, June 23, 1904) — President Theodore Roosevelt of New York was unanimously nominated for a full second term today at the 1904 Republican National Convention meeting at Chicago Coliseum in Chicago. Continue reading Republicans nominate Roosevelt-Fairbanks ticket 110 years ago today (June 23 1904)