Daily Archives: December 6, 2015

‘Heat’ premieres in Burbank 20 years ago tonight (Dec 6 1995)


Video: 'Heat' trailer

(Wednesday, December 6, 1995, evening PST)Heat, a crime film about a group of five lifetime robbers who plan one last heist, premiered tonight at Warner Bros. Studios in Burbank, California.

Directed by Michael Mann, the film starred Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, Tom Sizemore, Diane Venora, Amy Brenneman, Ashley Judd, Mykelti Williamson, Wes Studi, Ted Levine, Jon Voight and Val Kilmer.

‘The Beatles’ Million Sellers’ EP released in UK 50 years ago today (Dec 6 1965)

(Monday, December 6, 1965)The Beatles’ Million Sellers, an extended play (EP) by The Beatles, was released today in Britain only, featuring four tracks released by the Beatles that sold over 1 million copies each.

Thirteenth Amendment abolishing slavery ratified 150 years ago today (Dec 6 1865)


Video: 'The 13th Amendment'

(Wednesday, December 6, 1865) — The Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, abolishing slavery and involuntary servitude (except as punishment for a crime), was ratified today as Georgia became the 27th state to endorse it.

‘A Night at the Opera’ opens in New York City 80 years ago this hour (Dec 6 1935)


Video: 'A Night at the Opera' trailer

(Friday, December 6, 1935, doors opened at 10:15 a.m. EST)A Night at the Opera, a comedy film about three zanies who turn an operatic performance into chaos in their efforts to promote their protege’s romance with the leading lady, opened today at the Capitol in New York City.

Directed by Sam Wood, the film starred Groucho Marx, Chico Marx, Harpo Marx, Kitty Carlisle, Allan Jones and Margaret Dumont.