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8 years ago today: Tom Cruise’s highest-rated film premieres

Eight years ago today, Mission: Impossible – Fallout Its world premiere was held in Paris. Thousands of fans gathered at the Palais de Chaillot, across from the Eiffel Tower, to see Tom Cruise. The star-studded cast joined the A-list actor on the red carpet on July 12, 2018. These included Henry Cavill, Simon Pegg, Rebecca

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After nearly 20 years, ground on 2 World Trade Center finally breaks in New York

Beginning just in time to commemorate a tragic milestone later this year, American Express and a host of New Yorkers, including the mayor, laid the foundation stone at the historic 2 World Trade Center site in lower Manhattan on July 9. Scheduled to open as soon as 2031, the second-tallest structure in the renovated WTC

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19 years ago today: Harry Potter suffered one of the most heartbreaking deaths

The fifth Harry Potter film premiered in the United States 19 years ago today. Warner Bros. released Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix In US theaters July 11, 2007. This blockbuster film marked a darker, more mature chapter in the beloved franchise. Director David Yates led the project, which adapted the longest novel

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60 Years Ago Today: The Great Game Show That Led to Divorce Premieres on ABC

The American Broadcasting Company, better known as ABC, has produced some of television’s most iconic shows since launching its TV network in 1948. On Saturday, the network celebrated the 60th anniversary of the premiere of one of its classic game shows. newlywed game Its first episode premiered on July 11, 1966, with Bob Eubanks hosting

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41 years ago, the rock icon stole the spotlight from Mel Gibson in his own movie

“Welcome to another edition of Thunderdome!” 41 years ago today, Mel Gibson found his match in his third role as Max Rockatansky in director George Miller’s film. Mad Mad: Beyond Thunderdome. Set in a post-apocalyptic wasteland, the 1985 film features Max trying to survive in the titular gladiator arena of Bartertown, which is dominated by

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Here’s how much the gap between US income and car prices has grown in 55 years

Garun.prdt/Shutterstock The average price of a new car in 1970 was $3,543. Don’t get too excited. Thanks to inflation, this actually means $31,411.13 (those 13 cents are pretty significant). But compare that to 2025, when the average price surpassed $50,000 for the first time. Or last week

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34 years ago today: Jean-Claude Van Damme released an action movie that critics loathed — but fans loved

Long before superhero franchises dominated the box office, Jean-Claude Van Damme built his career on something very simple: incredible athleticism, gravity-defying kicks, and a body that looked as if it was tailor-made for the big screen. Until Universal Soldier Arriving in theaters on July 10, 1992, Van Damme was already renowned for his martial arts

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Jay-Z marks 30 years of ‘Reasonable Doubt’ with London concert and new music rumors

Jay-Z is once again in the headlines for many other reasons apart from his new hairstyle. Hip-hop’s most influential elder statesman returns to the spotlight as he opens this year’s Roots Picnic with a fiery freestyle. Jigga Man directly addressed Drake’s taunt and the Dame Dash controversy and reminded everyone why he’s still a force

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60 Years Ago Today: Iconic Rock Band’s Classic Album Debuts on ‘Billboard’ 200

Today marks the 60th anniversary of the debut of a classic rock and roll studio album board 200 in the United States. July 9 is an important date in the music scene for many reasons. On this date 71 years ago, “Rock Around the Clock” by Bill Haley and His Comets reached No. 1. board

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62 years ago today: Famous rock band’s signature song reaches No. 1 in UK

Thursday marks 62 years since one of the greatest hits in rock history debuted as the No. 1 song in the United Kingdom. In the mid-60s, the rock and roll scene was defined by the “British Invasion”. Major musical groups such as The Beatles, The Who, The Rolling Stones, The Dave Clark Five and Peter

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