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January 9, 2026 at 8:47 PM
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Jan 9th 2007 - At a packed keynote address at the Macworld Conference & Expo held in Moscone West in San Francisco, time traveller Jacob Dorchen unveiled the worlds first iPhone.

📽️📅 Hot Tub Time Machine 2 (2015)
2 Screenshots from the movie "Hot Tub Time Machine 2" (2015): First, a dimly lit auditorium packed with people holding up smartphones, capturing an event. Second, a person with glasses smiling and holding up a smartphone, with the text "CLARK DUKE" overlaid at the bottom.
January 9, 2026 at 3:15 PM
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Jan 9th - Bobby Garfield's best friend John Sullivan died in a car crash. This triggers Bobby into returning to his hometown, and remembering his past.

📽️📅 Hearts in Atlantis (2001)
3 Screenshots from the movie "Hearts in Atlantis" (2001): First, a man with gray hair and a contemplative expression stands in a dimly lit room with a reflective wooden floor and a large window in the background. Second, a close-up of hands holding a letter addressed to Mr. Robert Garfield, with the text discussing a person named John Sullivan's death. Third, a newspaper article titled "Local Silver Star Hero Dies in Fiery Car Tragedy" is held by the same hands, featuring a photograph of a soldier in uniform next to the text.
January 9, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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Jan 9th 1991 - Aileen Wuornos was apprehended at The Last Resort, a biker bar in Volusia County, for the murder of 7 men.

📽️📅 Depicted in Monster (2003)
2 Screenshots from the movie "Monster" (2003): First, two characters exit a dimly lit bar called "The Last Resort," with one carrying a bag. The scene is gritty with a backdrop of brick walls and signs. Second, a night scene outside with several characters, motorcycles, and a bench. A character is being confronted with the subtitle, "Whoa, man, what the fuck are you doing?" The atmosphere is tense and dark.
January 9, 2026 at 2:45 PM
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Jan 9th 1987 - Det. Streebek gets worried when Det. Friday and the virgin Connie Swail go missing, after Connie accused Reverend Jonathan Whirley of being the leader of the P.A.G.A.Ns, and Joe was suspended while trying to arrest him.

📽️📅 Dragnet (1987)
4 Screenshots from the movie "Dragnet" (1987): First, a mural of a large wave on a building wall with the subtitle "January 9, 8:37 a.m." Second, a man and woman in bed, the man holding a banana as a phone, with the subtitle "No, Joe Friday has never stayed out all night, either." Third, two men in suits talking near a police car with red and blue lights, with one saying, "Wait a minute. I can't let you take a civilian with you on a hot pursuit." Fourth, the same man in a suit holding up a police badge, saying, "You're gonna need this."
January 9, 2026 at 2:30 PM
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Jan 9th - Ted and Joanna Kramer met in court to battle over of custody of their son.

📽️📅 Kramer vs. Kramer (1979)
3 Screenshots from the movie "Kramer vs. Kramer" (1979): First, a man in an office setting is on the phone, surrounded by office decor, with the subtitle "They set the court date. I just heard today it's January 9th." Second, a man in a suit sits in a courtroom with a serious expression. Third, a woman with long hair and a blazer appears emotional, sitting in what seems to be the same courtroom setting.
January 9, 2026 at 2:15 PM
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Jan 8th 2016 - The replicant Roy Batty was incepted.

📽️📅 Blade Runner (1982)
1 Screenshots from the movie "Blade Runner" (1982): First, a close-up of a futuristic computer screen displaying information about a character named "Roy Batty." The screen includes a blurry photograph of a man in a headband, labeled as a "Replicant (M)" with details such as "NEXUS 6," an inception date of "8 JAN, 2016," and notes about his function and physical/mental level classifications. The image is bathed in a blue neon glow, with a high-tech, dystopian aesthetic.
January 8, 2026 at 2:30 PM
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Jan 8th - Tom Hansen met his boss' new assistant, Summer Finn

📽️📅 (500) Days of Summer (2009)
3 Screenshots from the movie "(500) Days of Summer" (2009): First, a close-up of Tom, a young man in a sweater vest and tie, sitting at his desk with a neutral expression, accompanied by the caption, "Tom meets Summer on January 8." Second, a wide view of a busy office environment with desks, employees working, and Summer, a young woman, walking through the space, with the text, "He knows almost immediately she's who he's been searching for." Third, a close-up of Summer with her blue eyes and dark bangs in focus, against a blurred office background, with the caption, "This is a story of boy meets girl."
January 8, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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Jan 8th 2005 - Amy writes in her diary that this was the day she met Nick.

📽️📅 Gone Girl (2014)
3 Screenshots from the movie "Gone Girl" (2014): First, a close-up of a journal page with the handwritten text, "January 8th, 2005: I’m so crazy, stupid happy," written with flowing cursive handwriting. Second, a medium shot of two characters, a blonde woman and a man, standing together indoors, both appearing contemplative under warm, dim lighting. Third, an appearingly snowy urban alleyway scene at night with muted lighting, where two figures stand in the distance while a baker works in the background near a softly glowing shopfront.
January 8, 2026 at 1:30 PM
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Jan 8th 1987 - Commissioner Jane Kirkpatrick throws Detectives Joe and Pep off the case. They continue to investigate regardless, raiding an innocent milk factory. Joe takes Granny Mundy for a birthday dinner, and to meet "the virgin" Connie Swail.

📽️📅 Dragnet (1987)
4 Screenshots from the movie "Dragnet" (1987): First, an early morning scene showing a wet, empty road lined with trees and the text "Thursday, January 8, 5:45 a.m." overlaid on the image. Second, a wider view of a plain building with cars and figures in the parking lot, accompanied by the caption, "we eventually arrived at the scene of the previous night's debauchery." Third, two men in yellow hazmat suits labeled "LA" and "APD," standing amidst water sprays, appearing focused and serious. Fourth, a formal indoor setting with two men, an elderly woman, and framed photographs in the background, as one man gestures and says, "Granny, this is the virgin Connie Swail."
January 8, 2026 at 1:15 PM
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Jan 7th 2092 - Ellen Ripley was born.

📽️📅 Aliens (1986)
1 Screenshots from the movie "Aliens" (1986): First, a futuristic digital dossier screen featuring the profile of Ripley, E.L., with details such as her title as Warrant Officer of the USCSS Nostromo, date of birth (07 Jan 2092), and various biographical milestones, displayed alongside a monochrome portrait. The interface includes bright neon-blue grid lines, segmented information panels, and navigation prompts like "RETURN TO DOSSIER MENU."
January 7, 2026 at 1:15 PM
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Jan 7th 2040 - The OASIS creator, James Halliday, died. Prior to his death, he recorded a video telling the world about an Easter Egg hidden in the game. The first person to find the Easter Egg, would take ownership of Halliday's stake.

📽️📅 Ready Player One (2018)
4 Screenshots from the movie "Ready Player One" (2018): First, a man with curly hair is projected on a large screen, surrounded by futuristic visuals. Subtitle reads, "You see, the OASIS was the brainchild of James Halliday." Second, a man in a suit speaks on stage with "OASIS" in large letters behind him. Subtitle reads, "He and his partner, Ogden Morrow, released the first OASIS build in 2025." Third, the man with curly hair is seated, talking to an audience. Subtitle reads, "He was like a god. People loved him." Fourth, the same man stands holding a tablet, looking solemn. Subtitle reads, "And then, on January 7, 2040...He died."
January 7, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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Jan 7th 2025 - According to the official #Prometheus website, an advanced prototype android model nicknamed "David" was developed

📽️📅 Prometheus (2012)
2 Screenshots from the movie "Prometheus" (2012): First, a close-up of an android with blonde hair in a futuristic black and yellow suit, studying a metallic container with a mysterious black liquid, set against a dimly lit alien environment. Second, a text panel describing "David 1," the first advanced android prototype created by Weyland Corporation, with details about its naming and significance, accompanied by a timestamp of January 7, 2025.
January 7, 2026 at 12:45 PM
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Jan 7th 1987 - Detective Joe Friday met his new partner, Detective Pep Streebeck

📽️📅 Dragnet (1987)
4 Screenshots from the movie "Dragnet" (1987): First, a tall white building framed by trees against a blue sky, with the subtitle "It was Wednesday, January 7." Second, a newspaper with the headline "Pagan Rampage Continues" and a pack of Chesterfield cigarettes, captioned "The face of crime. It just gets bigger and badder and uglier every day." Third, a man in a red bandana and jacket holding a badge, saying "I'm Pep Streebek, your new partner." Fourth, a man in a suit and hat responding, "Not looking like that, you aren't."
January 7, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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Jan 6th 2007 - The date Emma Bunting sets for her upcoming wedding to Dante Hicks wedding.

📽️📅 Clerks II (2006)
3 Screenshots from the movie "Clerks II" (2006): First, a close-up of an invitation card being held by two hands, which reads "Emma Bunting to Dante Hicks" with intricate floral designs on the edges. Second, a medium shot of a blonde woman in a white outfit with an emotional expression standing next to a man in a purple and yellow uniform with the "Mooby's" logo, in front of an open car trunk filled with items. Third, a close-up of a woman wearing a yellow zip-up jacket with a "Mooby's" logo, smiling warmly with a playground visible in the background.
January 6, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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Jan 6th 1995 - The Two River Times featured an article on the success of local indie comic artists, Holden McNeil and Banky Edwards, and their latest book "37".

📽️📅 Chasing Amy (1997)
2 Screenshots from the movie "Chasing Amy" (1997): First, an image of a newspaper titled "The Two River Times Scene" with the headline "Local Pair Have Drawing Power" featuring a photo of two men, Holden McNeil and Banky Edwards, and an article about their indie comic book. Second, the two men sitting on a stoop outside a building, one wearing a purple sweater and plaid shorts, and the other in a backward green cap and a dark jacket, both appearing relaxed and engaged in conversation.
January 6, 2026 at 12:45 PM
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Jan 6th 1994 - At a practice session before the Olympic trials, Nancy Kerrigan was attacked by Shane Stant, allegedly to give Tonya Harding (Portrayed by #MargotRobbie) the advantage.

📽️📅 Depicted in I, Tonya (2017)
3 Screenshots from the movie "I, Tonya" (2017): First, a black screen with bold white text that reads "1994 Detroit Nationals, January 6th, Practice Session." Second, a man in a denim jacket speaking to someone seated in a bleacher, saying, "Hey, hey. Which one's Kerrigan?" Third, a close-up of someone holding a retractable baton, walking down a corridor with a figure skater dressed in white visible in the background.
January 6, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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Jan 6th - Annie Banks got married to Bryan MacKenzie. A day her father dreaded.

📽️📅 Father of the Bride (1991)
4 Screenshots from the movie "Father of the Bride" (1991): First, a family seated on a sofa in a cozy, flower-filled room, with the father saying, "Yes, we would. We would like a wedding at home on January 6." Second, a flamboyant wedding planner holding a notebook, standing in a lavishly decorated room and saying, "Mmm. I love the weddings at the homes." Third, a father in a tuxedo standing next to his daughter in a wedding dress, narrating, "This was the moment I'd been dreading for the past six months." Fourth, the father looking at his daughter as she smiles back at him, continuing, "Well, actually, for the past 22 years."
January 6, 2026 at 12:15 PM
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Jan 6th 1946 - The date of birth of "Richard G Aronson", the alter ego of Tony Vreski. Tony was the first German terrorist that tried to kill John McClane

📽️📅 Die Hard (1988)
3 Screenshots from the movie "Die Hard" (1988): First, John McClane holds a gun to a blonde-haired man wearing glasses and a sweater, in a tense confrontation. Second, McClane, wounded and wearing a tank top, leans against a railing while the man lies motionless on the ground nearby. Third, a close-up of McClane’s bloodied hand holding a wallet, revealing an ID card.
January 6, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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Jan 5th - The start of Sam's custody battle to keep his daughter.

📽️📅 I Am Sam (2001)
3 Screenshots from the movie "I Am Sam" (2001): First, a woman with dark, styled hair and professional attire speaks in a courtroom setting with an American flag partially visible in the background. The text overlay reads, "so if you have not already retained legal counsel..." Second, a man with short hair and a concerned expression, wearing a beige jacket and shirt, looks intently at someone off-camera in a dimly lit courtroom. The text overlay reads, "the court will appoint someone for you..." Third, the same man appears with a similar expression, seated against a blurred background of courtroom activity, with the text overlay reading, "to present your case on January 5. OK?"
January 5, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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Jan 5th - During the trial for the murder of Andrew Marsh, it is revealed his secretary was a patient at a substance abuse centre from this date, for cocaine abuse and that cocaine was a contributing factor in Andrew's death.

📽️📅 Body of Evidence (1993)
3 Screenshots from the movie "Body of Evidence" (1993): First, a man with glasses looks down, appearing contemplative, with the subtitle "Weren't you a patient at the Mount Hood Substance Abuse Center." Second, a woman with red hair sits in a courtroom setting, looking somewhat distressed, accompanied by the subtitle "from January 5th to February 5th, two years ago?" Third, a blonde woman with a thoughtful expression rests her chin on her hand, seated in what seems to be the same courtroom, with blurred figures in the background.
January 5, 2026 at 12:45 PM
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Jan 5th 1965 - Raymond & Charlie's mother, Eleanor Babbitt passed away after a short and sudden illness.

📽️📅 Rain Man (1988)
2 Screenshots from the movie "Rain Man" (1988): First, two men are outdoors under a clear blue sky with trees in the background, one wearing sunglasses and the other holding a camera. Subtitles read, "Who's your mother?" and "Eleanor Babbitt." Second, the same two men continue talking. Subtitles read, "Eleanor?" and "Died January 5th, 1965."
January 5, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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Jan 5th 1962 - #JamesBond landed in Jamaica to investigate the disappearance of MI6 station chief, John Strangways.

📽️📅 Dr. No (1962)
3 Screenshots from the movie "Dr. No" (1962): First, inside an airport control room, two men in uniforms, one on the phone, manage flight operations with visible dials and instruments. Subtitle reads, "Hello, New York. Your Pan Am 323 just landed in Kingston, Jamaica." Second, a man in sunglasses holds a newspaper in an airport lounge with people in the background, adding a sense of mystery. Third, a well-dressed man speaks on a phone in a phone booth with a confident expression. Subtitle reads, "By the way, have you sent a car for me?"
January 5, 2026 at 12:15 PM
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Jan 5th 1900 - George invited 4 friends to dinner. He tells them about the time machine he built and the things he had seen.

📽️📅 The Time Machine (1960)
2 Screenshots from the movie "The Time Machine" (1960): First, a display panel with illuminated indicators showing the date January 5, 1900, against a backdrop of small lights. Second, a group of men seated around a dining table, engaged in conversation, as one man exclaims, "It's the most ridiculous story I've ever heard. Preposterous!"
January 5, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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Jan 4th - Paul Conroy was hired by CRT, to work in Iraq. 10 months later, he and his team were ambushed, and Paul was buried alive.

📽️📅 Buried (2010)
3 Screenshots from the movie "Buried" (2010): First, a dimly lit scene shows a man lying in a confined wooden box holding a phone, with text, "Now, Mr. Conroy, when were you hired by CRT?" Second, the man responds anxiously, "I don't... Nine months ago. Around January. What is all this?" Third, the voice replies, "I have your official date of hire as January 4th," while the man continues to hold the phone, lit by a small light.
January 4, 2026 at 3:00 PM