John Howard Carpenter
Director and composer John Carpenter is known for his horror,
thriller and science fiction films. His filmography includes The
Thing (1982), Big Trouble in Little China (1986), Halloween (1978),
Escape from New York (1981) and Starman (1984). He has
composed most of the music for his films. Carpenter made
short horror films on 8mm before high school.
1983
Carpenter at the keyboard.
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From the White House, President George H.W. Bush announced the
start of Operation Desert Storm on this day in 1991. The operation
was designed to drive Iraqi forces out of Kuwait.
Space Shuttle Columbia was launched on this day in 2003. It was
destroyed during re-entry on February 1 and all seven astronauts
on board were killed.
Prohibition went into effect in the United States on this day in 1920.
The Shah of Iran and his family fled Iran for Egypt on this day in 1979.
On this day in 1964, the musical "Hello Dolly!" opened at the St.
James Theatre in New York City.
