The Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA), which oversees the
voluntary rating system for movies, introduces a new rating, PG-13 on
this day in 1984.

The initial rating categories were G (appropriate for all ages), M (for
mature audiences, but all ages admitted), R (persons under 16 not
admitted without an accompanying adult) and X (no one under 17
admitted). The M category was eventually changed to PG (parental
guidance suggested), the R age limit was also raised to 17 and on
July 1, 1984, the PG-13 category was added to indicate film content
with a “higher level of intensity.” According to the MPAA, the content
of a PG-13 film “may be inappropriate for a children under 13 years
old” and “may contain very strong language, nudity (non-explicit),
strong, mildly bloody violence or mild drug content.”

The Georgia Mansion That Inspired “Gone With the Wind”

(Fox News) – “Take a good look my dear. It’s an historic moment you can tell
your grandchildren about,” Rhett Butler told Scarlett O’Hara in the 1939 flick
“Gone with the Wind,” as the “old South” fell.

Interested buyers – and fans of the beloved but controversial film – can take
the same advice in sizing up a gorgeous Georgia mansion with a special connection to the legendary movie, with auction bids opening on July 4 at
$1 million.

TIM MAGUIRE

Two days after North Korea invaded South Korea on this day in 1950, U.S.
President Truman ordered the Air Force and Navy into the Korean war. The
United Nations Security Council had asked for member nations to help South
Korea repel an invasion from the North.

Harry S. Truman (May 8, 1884 – December 26, 1972)

TIM MAGUIRE

On this day in 1989, Tim Burton’s noir spin on the well-known story
of the DC Comics hero Batman is released in theaters.

Michael Keaton starred in the film as the multimillionaire Bruce Wayne,
who has transformed himself into the crime-fighting Batman after
witnessing his parents’ brutal murder as a child.

Michael Keaton (Michael John Douglas) will be 68
September 5th. 

John Joseph (Jack) Nicholson turned 82 in April. He
is shown above in character as The Joker.