The film adaptation of "Grease" premiered in New York City. Commercially, the 
movie was an immediate box office success. It is the No. 1 highest-grossing
musical, to date.

Helen Elizabeth Hunt was born in Culver City, California.

Hunt co-starred with Paul Reiser in the NBC sitcom Mad About You (1992 – 1999) 
and appeared in the successful films, As Good As It Gets (1997) and Twister
(1996). She also appeared in Cast Away and Pay it Forward (2000). Her first
role was at age 9 in the 1973 TV movie, Pioneer Woman (below).

The epic historical drama film “Cleopatra” premiered at the Rivoli Theatre in
New York City. It was the most expensive film ever made up to that point and
almost bankrupted 20th Century-Fox. It later won four Academy Awards, and
was nominated for five more, including Best Picture (which it lost to Tom Jones).

Curtis worked on a submarine while serving
in the U.S. Navy.

Tony Curtis (Bernard Schwartz) (June 3, 1925 – September 29, 2010)

The career of acclaimed actor Tony Curtis spanned six decades, but had
his greatest popularity during the 1950s and early 1960s. He acted in more
than 100 films in roles covering a wide range of genres, from light comedy
to serious drama. In his later years, Curtis made numerous television
appearances. He married actress Janet Leigh in 1951, and their daughter
is actress Jamie Lee Curtis.

1952

The Empire Strikes Back, the second release in the Star Wars franchise, received
mixed reviews from critics initially but has since grown in esteem, becoming the
most critically acclaimed chapter in the Star Wars saga; it is now considered one
of the greatest films ever made. It became the highest-grossing film of 1980 and,
to date, has earned more than $538 million worldwide from its original run and
several re-releases. When adjusted for inflation, it is the 12th-highest-grossing
film in North America.