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#ThisDayInFandomHistory: The Sims is a series of life simulation video games developed by Maxis and published by Electronic Arts. The game was first released on this day in 2000. #OnThisDay #Sims #TheSims #ElectronicArts
February 4, 2026 at 4:22 PM
#ThisDayInFandomHistory: The Sims is a series of life simulation video games developed by Maxis and published by Electronic Arts. The game was first released on this day in 2000. #OnThisDay #Sims #TheSims #ElectronicArts
Happy birthday to Kentaro Yabuki, born today in 1980. Yabuki is a Japanese manga artist, best known for his series Black Cat, and for illustrating To Love Ru and To Love Ru Darkness. #KentaroYabuki
February 4, 2026 at 4:18 PM
Happy birthday to Kentaro Yabuki, born today in 1980. Yabuki is a Japanese manga artist, best known for his series Black Cat, and for illustrating To Love Ru and To Love Ru Darkness. #KentaroYabuki
Happy birthday to English comic book writer Leah Moore, born this day in 1978. She is best known for Albion and Wild Girl, and other notable works include Tom Strong, The End Is Nigh, Witchblade: "Shades of Gray", co-published with Top Cow, and Black Shuck for 2000 AD. #LeahMoore
February 4, 2026 at 4:16 PM
Happy birthday to English comic book writer Leah Moore, born this day in 1978. She is best known for Albion and Wild Girl, and other notable works include Tom Strong, The End Is Nigh, Witchblade: "Shades of Gray", co-published with Top Cow, and Black Shuck for 2000 AD. #LeahMoore
Happy birthday to American novelist, comic book writer and pop culture journalist Thomas E. Sniegoski, born today in 1962. Sniegoski worked on such comic titles as Vampirella, Punisher, and Batman, but may be better known for his work in the Buffyverse. #ThomasESniegoski
February 4, 2026 at 4:14 PM
Happy birthday to American novelist, comic book writer and pop culture journalist Thomas E. Sniegoski, born today in 1962. Sniegoski worked on such comic titles as Vampirella, Punisher, and Batman, but may be better known for his work in the Buffyverse. #ThomasESniegoski
Happy birthday to Jenette Goldstein, born today in 1960. Goldstein is an American actress, best known for her role as Private Vasquez in the 1986 science fiction horror action film Aliens, as the foster mother in Terminator 2, and as Diamondback in Near Dark. #JenetteGoldstein
February 4, 2026 at 4:09 PM
Happy birthday to Jenette Goldstein, born today in 1960. Goldstein is an American actress, best known for her role as Private Vasquez in the 1986 science fiction horror action film Aliens, as the foster mother in Terminator 2, and as Diamondback in Near Dark. #JenetteGoldstein
Happy birthday to Dez Skinn, born today in 1951. A British comic and magazine editor, and author of a number of books on comics, he served as head of Marvel Comics' operations in England, and later founded and edited anthology comic Warrior. #DezSkinn
February 4, 2026 at 4:08 PM
Happy birthday to Dez Skinn, born today in 1951. A British comic and magazine editor, and author of a number of books on comics, he served as head of Marvel Comics' operations in England, and later founded and edited anthology comic Warrior. #DezSkinn
Happy birthday to American actor Michael Beck, born today in 1949. Beck is known for his roles as Swan in The Warriors as well as roles in Battletruck, Megaforce, Babylon 5, and its spin-off, Crusade. #MichaelBeck
February 4, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Happy birthday to American actor Michael Beck, born today in 1949. Beck is known for his roles as Swan in The Warriors as well as roles in Battletruck, Megaforce, Babylon 5, and its spin-off, Crusade. #MichaelBeck
Today we celebrate the birthday of filmmaker, writer, and editor George A. Romero, born today in 1940. He is best known for his horror films, particularly the Night of the Living Dead, which often considered a progenitor of the fictional zombie of modern culture. #GeorgeARomero
February 4, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Today we celebrate the birthday of filmmaker, writer, and editor George A. Romero, born today in 1940. He is best known for his horror films, particularly the Night of the Living Dead, which often considered a progenitor of the fictional zombie of modern culture. #GeorgeARomero
Happy birthday to American actor and screenwriter Gary Conway, born today in 1936. In fandom he is best known for starring in the Irwin Allen sci-fi series Land of the Giants from 1968 to 1970. #GaryConway
February 4, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Happy birthday to American actor and screenwriter Gary Conway, born today in 1936. In fandom he is best known for starring in the Irwin Allen sci-fi series Land of the Giants from 1968 to 1970. #GaryConway
Today we celebrate the birthday of William Phipps, born today in 1922. An American actor, he had roles in Invaders From Mars, Five, The War Of The Worlds, Cat-Women Of The Moon, The Snow Creature, Men Into Space, Batman, The Secret Empire, Probe, and many more. #WilliamPhipps
February 4, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Today we celebrate the birthday of William Phipps, born today in 1922. An American actor, he had roles in Invaders From Mars, Five, The War Of The Worlds, Cat-Women Of The Moon, The Snow Creature, Men Into Space, Batman, The Secret Empire, Probe, and many more. #WilliamPhipps
Today we celebrate the birthday of Nigel Bruce, born today in 1895. A British character actor on stage and screen, he is best known for his portrayal of Dr. Watson in a series of films and in the radio series The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes. #NigelBruce
February 4, 2026 at 3:58 PM
Today we celebrate the birthday of Nigel Bruce, born today in 1895. A British character actor on stage and screen, he is best known for his portrayal of Dr. Watson in a series of films and in the radio series The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes. #NigelBruce
#ThisDayInFandomHistory: In the Mouth of Madness is an American horror film directed and scored by John Carpenter and written by Michael De Luca. The film was released on this date in 1995 in the United States. #OnThisDay #InTheMouthOfMadness #Lovecraft
February 3, 2026 at 5:47 PM
#ThisDayInFandomHistory: In the Mouth of Madness is an American horror film directed and scored by John Carpenter and written by Michael De Luca. The film was released on this date in 1995 in the United States. #OnThisDay #InTheMouthOfMadness #Lovecraft
Happy birthday to Terry Chen, born today in 1975. A Canadian actor, Chen has appeared in feature films such as I, Robot, The Chronicles of Riddick, and They Wait. More recently he has played botanist Praxidike Meng in the series The Expanse. #TerryChen
February 3, 2026 at 5:44 PM
Happy birthday to Terry Chen, born today in 1975. A Canadian actor, Chen has appeared in feature films such as I, Robot, The Chronicles of Riddick, and They Wait. More recently he has played botanist Praxidike Meng in the series The Expanse. #TerryChen
Happy birthday to English actor, writer, director, and comedian Warwick Davis, born today in 1970. Davis played the title character in Willow, several characters in the Star Wars franchise, and Professor Filius Flitwick and Griphook in the Harry Potter film series. #WarwickDavis
February 3, 2026 at 5:43 PM
Happy birthday to English actor, writer, director, and comedian Warwick Davis, born today in 1970. Davis played the title character in Willow, several characters in the Star Wars franchise, and Professor Filius Flitwick and Griphook in the Harry Potter film series. #WarwickDavis
Happy birthday to Joe Bennett, born today in 1968. Bennett is a Brazilian comic book artist known for his work with Marvel Comics and DC Comics. #JoeBennett
February 3, 2026 at 5:41 PM
Happy birthday to Joe Bennett, born today in 1968. Bennett is a Brazilian comic book artist known for his work with Marvel Comics and DC Comics. #JoeBennett
Happy birthday to American actor of film, stage, and television Fredric Lehne, born today in 1959. Lehne has appeared in more than 200 films, mini-series, and television episodes, but perhaps best known in fandom as the demon Azazel on the series Supernatural. #FredricLehne
February 3, 2026 at 5:40 PM
Happy birthday to American actor of film, stage, and television Fredric Lehne, born today in 1959. Lehne has appeared in more than 200 films, mini-series, and television episodes, but perhaps best known in fandom as the demon Azazel on the series Supernatural. #FredricLehne
Happy birthday to American actor Time Winters, born today in 1956. In fandom Winters is known for roles in Star Trek: TNG, Intruders, the Josh Kirby franchise, Babylon 5, and Carnivale. He also voiced Barney Rook, Old Man Stockton, and Mister Zwicky in Fallout 4. #TimeWinters
February 3, 2026 at 5:39 PM
Happy birthday to American actor Time Winters, born today in 1956. In fandom Winters is known for roles in Star Trek: TNG, Intruders, the Josh Kirby franchise, Babylon 5, and Carnivale. He also voiced Barney Rook, Old Man Stockton, and Mister Zwicky in Fallout 4. #TimeWinters
Happy birthday to Byron Erickson, born today in 1951. Erickson is an American editor and writer in the comic book industry, having worked for several publishers and now working at Egmont on Disney comic books. #ByronErickson
February 3, 2026 at 5:38 PM
Happy birthday to Byron Erickson, born today in 1951. Erickson is an American editor and writer in the comic book industry, having worked for several publishers and now working at Egmont on Disney comic books. #ByronErickson
Happy birthday to Rick Marschall, born today in 1949. A writer/editor and comic strip historian, described by Bostonia magazine as "America's foremost authority on pop culture", he has served as an editor for both Marvel and Disney comics, plus several syndicates. #RickMarschall
February 3, 2026 at 5:35 PM
Happy birthday to Rick Marschall, born today in 1949. A writer/editor and comic strip historian, described by Bostonia magazine as "America's foremost authority on pop culture", he has served as an editor for both Marvel and Disney comics, plus several syndicates. #RickMarschall
Happy birthday to Canadian actor Stephen McHattie, born today in 1946. His appearances include Beauty and the Beast, Quantum Leap, M.A.N.T.I.S., The X-Files, Star Trek: DS9, Lexx, Mutant X, Star Trek: Enterprise, The 4400, 2012, Haven, Fringe, and The Strain. #StephenMcHattie
February 3, 2026 at 5:32 PM
Happy birthday to Canadian actor Stephen McHattie, born today in 1946. His appearances include Beauty and the Beast, Quantum Leap, M.A.N.T.I.S., The X-Files, Star Trek: DS9, Lexx, Mutant X, Star Trek: Enterprise, The 4400, 2012, Haven, Fringe, and The Strain. #StephenMcHattie
Today we celebrate the birthday of Victor Buono, born today in 1938. An American actor, comic, and briefly a recording artist, he is known for playing the villain King Tut in the television series Batman and musician Edwin Flagg in What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? #VictorBuono
February 3, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Today we celebrate the birthday of Victor Buono, born today in 1938. An American actor, comic, and briefly a recording artist, he is known for playing the villain King Tut in the television series Batman and musician Edwin Flagg in What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? #VictorBuono
Today we celebrate the birthday of American producer, writer, and director Leslie Stevens, born today in 1924. In fandom, Stevens is perhaps best known for creating the television series The Outer Limits. #LeslieStevens
February 3, 2026 at 5:26 PM
Today we celebrate the birthday of American producer, writer, and director Leslie Stevens, born today in 1924. In fandom, Stevens is perhaps best known for creating the television series The Outer Limits. #LeslieStevens
Happy birthday to Eric "Doc" Hammer, born today in 1967. An American voice actor, musician, writer, and artist, he is one of the co-creators, writers, and editors of the animated television series The Venture Bros, for which he also did several voices. #DocHammer #EricHammer
February 3, 2026 at 12:47 AM
Happy birthday to Eric "Doc" Hammer, born today in 1967. An American voice actor, musician, writer, and artist, he is one of the co-creators, writers, and editors of the animated television series The Venture Bros, for which he also did several voices. #DocHammer #EricHammer
#ThisDayInFandomHistory: Abie the Agent was a popular American comic strip about a Jewish car salesman by Harry Hershfield. The strip debuted in the New York Journal on this date in 1914. #OnThisDay #AbieTheAgent #HarryHershfield
February 2, 2026 at 7:02 PM
#ThisDayInFandomHistory: Abie the Agent was a popular American comic strip about a Jewish car salesman by Harry Hershfield. The strip debuted in the New York Journal on this date in 1914. #OnThisDay #AbieTheAgent #HarryHershfield
Happy birthday to American actress Emily Rose, born today in 1981. Rose is best known for her role in the critically acclaimed Uncharted video game series as Elena Fisher and for her lead role as Audrey Parker in the Syfy series Haven. #EmilyRose
February 2, 2026 at 6:52 PM
Happy birthday to American actress Emily Rose, born today in 1981. Rose is best known for her role in the critically acclaimed Uncharted video game series as Elena Fisher and for her lead role as Audrey Parker in the Syfy series Haven. #EmilyRose