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Jan 23rd 2040 - The Captain of the #EventHorizon recorded his last log.

📽️📅 Event Horizon (1997)
3 Screenshots from the movie "Event Horizon" (1997): First, a bloodied man is shown screaming in agony while another figure grips his head, with the text "Liberate tutemet ex inferis" displayed. Second, a grotesque, disfigured figure covered in blood appears on a screen, repeating the same Latin phrase. Third, a group of crew members in military-style uniforms, including one wearing an American flag patch, are gathered around a high-tech control panel, observing the disturbing footage with serious expressions.
January 23, 2026 at 2:45 PM
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Jan 23rd - Effective this date, Ted Kramer must hand over custody of this son to his ex-wife, Joanna.

📽️📅 Kramer vs. Kramer (1979)
3 Screenshots from the movie "Kramer vs. Kramer" (1979): First, a man in a beige trench coat and dark tie stands in a restaurant with a solemn expression, saying, "I lost." Second, an older man in a suit reads a legal document aloud, stating, "Ordered and decreed that the petitioner be awarded custody..." Third, the older man continues reading the document, concluding with, "...effective Monday, the 23rd of January..." while the man in the foreground listens intently.
January 23, 2026 at 2:15 PM
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Jan 23rd 1958 - Preston Blake's long-serving butler, Emilio Lopez, was born.

📽️📅 Mr. Deeds (2002)
3 Screenshots from the movie "Mr. Deeds" (2002): First, a woman with shoulder-length brown hair stands at a podium in front of a red curtain, speaking into multiple microphones with a serious expression, as several men in suits sit behind her. The subtitle reads, "Sadly, nine months later, she died, giving birth to a son." Second, a close-up of the woman as she continues speaking, saying, "January 23, 1958." Third, a man in a black suit with a red shirt sits at an ornate balcony railing, smiling and reacting with the subtitle, "That is my birthday." A chandelier and other attendees are visible in the background.
January 23, 2026 at 1:45 PM
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Jan 22nd - Dr. Sam Loomis gave a recorded statement about Michael Myers. He stated that termination was the only option for Michael and "There's nothing to be gained from keeping evil alive".

📽️📅 Halloween (2018)
2 Screenshots from the movie "Halloween" (2018): First, a close-up of a vintage cassette player with a person's finger pressing a button, accompanied by the text "January 22, 1979." The lighting is dim and moody, with a warm color palette. Second, a long shot of a prison hallway with several guards escorting a man dressed in white, his hands restrained behind his back. The environment is sterile and cold, with fluorescent lighting casting harsh shadows. The text reads, "Death is the only solution for Michael."
January 22, 2026 at 5:30 PM
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Jan 22nd - Sir George Head left for Mount Kilimanjaro, where he planned to climb both peaks, while looking for last year's expedition.

📽️📅 And Now for Something Completely Different (1971)
2 Screenshots from the movie "And Now for Something Completely Different" (1971): First, a man in a suit covers one eye with his hand in a wood-paneled office, sitting at a desk with a nameplate reading "Sir George Head." A detailed map of Africa hangs on the wall behind him. Second, the same man points to a map with a pointer, standing next to it. The subtitle reads, "We'll be leaving on one or other of the January the 22..."
January 22, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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Jan 22nd 1879 - The Battle of Rorke's Drift.

📽️📅 Depicted in Zulu (1964)
3 Screenshots from the movie "Zulu" (1964): First, an official letter addressed to the Secretary of State for War, dated February 11th, 1879, reporting a disastrous military engagement. The letterhead features a royal crest at the top, and the text is formatted formally with a detailed account of the battle. Second, a close-up of the same letter, with highlighted text reading "I regret to report a very disastrous engagement" and "which took place on the morning of the 22nd January," emphasizing the seriousness of the situation. Third, a British officer in a red military uniform with white epaulets and a white helmet, standing in an open field with fellow soldiers in the background. His expression is serious, and the subtitle reads, "The sentries report Zulus to the southwest, thousands of them," indicating the impending battle.
January 22, 2026 at 4:30 PM
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Jan 21st 1983 - After #JamesBond's parents were killed in a climbing accident, Hannes Oberhauser became his temporary legal guardian.

📽️📅 Spectre (2015)
2 Screenshots from the movie "Spectre" (2015): First, a close-up of James Bond with a solemn expression, gazing intently at something off-camera in a dimly lit room. Second, a burned and damaged "Order of Temporary Guardianship" document for "Master Bond, James, 12 years," held by Bond, along with a charred photograph of three people standing together in a snowy landscape.
January 21, 2026 at 1:30 PM
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Jan 21st 1973 - A medical report on mutants was conducted by TRASK Industries.

📽️📅 X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014)
4 Screenshots from the movie "X-Men: Days of Future Past" (2014): First, a stern-looking military officer in green uniform and cap stands inside a military tent with metal walls and various equipment in the background. Second, a close-up of a classified medical and blood test report for "Alexander Summers," showing details like hemoglobin and red blood cell levels, stamped with a company logo and date. Third, a confrontation inside the military tent, with a soldier facing the officer while other personnel observe in the background. Fourth, Mystique, with her distinctive blue skin and red hair, grabs a soldier from behind, her yellow eyes focused intently.
January 21, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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Jan 21st 1965 - After their mother passed away on Jan 5th, Raymond Babbitt was taken into care, after mistakenly being blamed for almost burning his baby brother Charlie.

📽️📅 Rain Man (1988)
3 Screenshots from the movie "Rain Man" (1988): First, a young man in a dark shirt stands in a dimly lit room with patterned wallpaper and a framed mirror, looking intently at another man, with the subtitle "When did you Leave?" visible. Second, the scene continues with the same two men, with the subtitle "January 21, 1965." visible. Third, one man in a casual T-shirt is looking down while holding something, with the other man blurred in the background, standing in a doorway, and the subtitle "Never hurt baby." visible.
January 21, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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Jan 20th 1998 - The date of birth of Annika Kosolov, a worker at the Iceberg Lounge (a nightclub operated by the Penguin), who was having an affair with Gotham City mayor Don Mitchell Jr.

📽️📅 The Batman (2022)
3 Screenshots from the movie "The Batman" (2022): First, a man in a suit and a woman with dark eye makeup stand together, partly obscured by a digital screen showing an email inbox with various news site emails and a background with a red hue. Second, a close-up of a person in a dark outfit, possibly in a struggle, with a serious expression, holding an object. Third, a gloved hand holding an identification document for a woman named Annika Kosolov, showing her photograph and personal details.
January 20, 2026 at 1:30 PM
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Jan 20th 1993 - Dr Richard Kimble's wife was murdered by a 1 armed man.

📽️📅 The Fugitive (1993)
4 Screenshots from the movie "The Fugitive" (1993): First, a courtroom scene with a lawyer speaking to a full audience, subtitles read "...you will hear iron-clad proof of Richard Kimble's guilt." Second, a view of three men in suits seated at a table in the courtroom, the audience visible behind them, subtitles read "...that on the night of January 20..." Third, the same three men are shown with focused expressions, subtitles read "...Richard Kimble did in fact viciously..." Fourth, a man in profile stands confidently in the courtroom, with the subtitles reading "...and brutally murder his wife."
January 20, 2026 at 1:15 PM
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Jan 20th 1981 - The Iranian Hostage Crisis, where 52 people were held for 444 days, ended.

📽️📅 Depicted in Argo (2012)
2 Screenshots from the movie "Argo" (2012): First, two individuals with hoods over their heads are tied to a wooden beam, with a gun pointed at them in a dimly lit, tense environment. Second, a person with glasses looks serious and concerned as another person, gesturing intensely, speaks to them in a room with subdued lighting.
January 20, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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Jan 20th 1970 - Amélie Poulain's neighbour, Madeleine Wallace, received news that her cheating husband had died in a car crash in South America.

📽️📅 Amélie (2001)
3 Screenshots from the movie "Amélie" (2001): First, a young woman with short dark hair sips from a small glass, her expression contemplative. The subtitle reads, "On January 20, 1970," in a kitchen setting with warm, muted colors. Second, an older woman with curly red hair and an orange bow sits at a table covered with a red tablecloth, speaking to the woman. The subtitle reads, "my doorbell rang." Third, a close-up of the older woman shows her looking slightly to the side, her expression somber. The subtitle reads, "Your husband's been killed..."
January 20, 2026 at 12:45 PM
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Jan 20th 1968 - While serving in Vietnam, #RonKovic was shot leaving him paralysed from the waist down.

📽️📅 Depicted in Born on the Fourth of July (1989)
2 Screenshots from the movie "Born on the Fourth of July" (1989): First, the scene shows two men sitting at an outdoor table at night. One man in a white t-shirt looks intently, while the other in a green military jacket looks down. The subtitle reads, "When did you... When did you get hit?" Second, the same men appear in a similar setting, with the man in the white t-shirt looking up contemplatively. The subtitle reads, "uh, January 20th. Yes."
January 20, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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Jan 19th 1990 - Aldo Gucci died of prostate cancer.

📽️📅 Depicted in House of Gucci (2021)
1 Screenshot from the movie "House of Gucci" (2021): An older man with glasses is embracing another person in a comforting hug inside a dimly lit room with a large window. The background shows kitchen utensils hanging, and the atmosphere is somber. The subtitle reads, "ALDO GUCCI DIED OF PROSTATE CANCER IN 1990."
January 19, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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Jan 19th - Tony Mendez organised to meet with make-up artist John Chambers to discuss inventing a fake movie, for exfiltrating 6 embassy staff hiding in Tehran.

📽️📅 Depicted in Argo (2012)
4 Screenshots from the movie "Argo" (2012): First, a man in sunglasses walks along a street in Burbank, California, dated January 19, 1980. Second, inside a dimly lit room filled with masks, a bearded man stands holding papers with the subtitle "Worst place you can think of." Third, a man in glasses and a white coat is seen speaking with the subtitle "Universal City." Fourth, the bearded man faces another person, stating, "I need you to help me make a fake movie."
January 19, 2026 at 1:30 PM
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Jan 18th 2274 - Logan 5 and Jessica 6 will return to the city, warning those about to enter "Carrousel" that it's a lie, and they can continue to live.

📽️📅 Logan's Run (1976)
3 Screenshots from the movie "Logan's Run" (1976): First, a large crowd dressed in colorful attire gathers in an indoor plaza with subtitles reading "Last Day. Capricorn 29s. Year of the city 2274. Carrousel begins." Second, a woman appears distressed, shouting "Don't go!" in a minimalistic, futuristic setting. Third, a man looks determined as he stands beside the woman, exclaiming "There's another world outside!"
January 18, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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Jan 18th 2014 - Air Marshall Bill Marks gets a text demanding $150m or passengers on board his flight will die.

📽️📅 Non-Stop (2014)
3 Screenshots from the movie "Non-Stop" (2014): First, a close-up of a person holding a smartphone with a physical keyboard, displaying a text message reading, "Are you ready to do your duty, Marshal? Who is this?" Second, a man with a concerned expression, illuminated by the dim, blue lighting typical of an airplane cabin. Third, a close-up of a digital wristwatch showing the time 20:00:00.
January 18, 2026 at 2:30 PM
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Jan 18th 2010 - Cult leader Pastor Calvin Meyer gave a sermon which included numbers sent via encoded satellite transmissions. He tells the FBI during questioning, the numbers were given to him by his adoptive son, who was speaking in tongues.

📽️📅 Midnight Special (2016)
3 Screenshots from the movie "Midnight Special" (2016): First, an older man with gray hair is speaking, with the subtitle "January 18th, 2010." Second, a man with glasses speaks seriously, with the subtitle "What if I told you that the words and numbers contained in your sermons." Third, the same man continues, with the subtitle "include sensitive government information."
January 18, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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Jan 18th - Aesir Pharmaceuticals conducted a testimonial interview on Sergeant Jack Lupino, a test subject for Valkyr, a combat enhancement drug they had developed.

📽️📅 Max Payne (2008)
3 Screenshots from the movie "Max Payne" (2008): First, a tense scene showing two characters sitting in a dimly lit room, a man in a black leather jacket looking serious, and a woman sitting next to him, appearing concerned. Second, a television screen displays technical details about a video titled "Valkyr Testimonial" for Aesir Pharmaceutical, with a timestamp and date overlaid, surrounded by a color bar test pattern. Third, the television screen now shows a testimonial featuring a U.S. Marine in uniform speaking against the backdrop of the Marine Corps emblem and American flag.
January 18, 2026 at 1:30 PM
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Jan 17th 2021 - #JohnnyMnemonic (Keanu Reeves) wakes to find the price to remove his data storage implant has increased. He's told "One more run" should cover the extra for the procedure.

📽️📅 Johnny Mnemonic (1995)
3 Screenshots from the movie "Johnny Mnemonic" (1995): First, a close-up of an eye reflecting a digital screen with text displaying the words "Good morning. This is your wake-up call." Second, a zoomed-in view of a hotel screen labeled "New Darwin Inn" showing wake-up call information, including time (10:30 a.m.), date (Thursday, 17 January 2021), and local temperature (29°C/84°F). Third, Keanu Reeves, shirtless, turning slightly to face the camera with a serious expression, accompanied by the text "What have you got?"
January 17, 2026 at 1:15 PM
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Jan 17th - Donnie Johnson gets his first US fight against Leo "The Lion" Sporino. Just before the match, Leo's father discovers that Donnie is the son of the late Apollo Creed.

📽️📅 Creed (2015)
2 Screenshots from the movie “Creed” (2015): First, a referee in a blue shirt mediates between two boxers in a boxing ring, one heavily tattooed and the other focused, with a dimly lit audience in the background. Second, an intense in-ring moment as the tattooed boxer, wearing yellow gloves, throws a punch at his opponent, who is defending himself with raised gloves, while the crowd watches in the background.
January 17, 2026 at 12:45 PM
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Jan 17th - Roger Podacter sent Lois Einhorn a letter thanking her for a wonderful evening.

📽️📅 Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994)
3 Screenshots from the movie “Ace Ventura: Pet Detective” (1994): First, a close-up of a man wearing a red and green sweater, intensely examining a piece of paper in a dimly lit setting. Second, a handwritten letter on stationary labeled “Roger Podacter” reads, “Dear Lois, Thanks for a wonderful evening. See you Friday. Love, Roger,” held by hands. Third, a newspaper article from the Tampa Gazette, dated Monday, April 3, with the headline “Search called off,” detailing the search for a missing hiker named Lois Einhorn.
January 17, 2026 at 12:15 PM
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Jan 16th 1980 - CIA agent Tony Mendez, gaining inspiration from Battle for the Planet of the Apes, begins working on a sci-fi movie backstory, to help extract the six US embassy staff hiding in Tehran.

📽️📅 Depicted in Argo (2012)
4 Screenshots from the movie "Argo" (2012): First, an old television screen displays a news anchor with the subtitle, "And that's the Way it is Wednesday, January 16th, 1980." Second, a close-up of an ape costume on the same TV screen from the movie Battle for the Planet of the Apes. Third, a man in a suit sits at a table, looking pensive, set against a dimly lit background. Fourth, the same man stands, wearing a light gray suit, with the subtitle, "They're a Canadian film crew on a location scout for a science-fiction movie."
January 16, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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Jan 16th 1953 - The Los Angeles Times publishes news that Tony Brancato & Anthony Trombino aka "The Two Tonys" were murdered. In real life the murders occurred on August 6th 1951

📽️📅 L.A. Confidential (1997)
3 Screenshots from the movie "L.A. Confidential" (1997): First, two men in suits walk along a suburban sidewalk at night, with subtitles reading "Meet Tony Brancato and Anthony Trombino...". Second, two men sit in a car; one is driving while the other looks relaxed, with subtitles continuing "...who knows how far they'll go? The sky's the limit." Third, a newspaper headline reads "Mickey Cohen Men Slain Near Sunset," showing part of the Los Angeles Times masthead.
January 16, 2026 at 12:00 PM