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Jan 11th - Members of the public born on this day would be in the 144th group of people to receive the ME V-1 vaccine.

📽️📅 Contagion (2011)
3 Screenshots from the movie "Contagion" (2011): First, a woman with a calm expression speaks, saying, "The next citizens to receive the ME V-1 vaccination..." in a well-lit room with a neutral background. Second, a television screen displays a press conference with the text "NATIONAL VACCINE LOTTERY" and "Random Drawing in Progress," as someone watches from a dimly lit living room. Third, the television screen shows "DAY 144" alongside a government official speaking, with the caption "What is that? January 11th."
January 11, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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Jan 11th - Elias Hanniger, father of Tom Hanniger (Jensen Ackles) was cremated.

📽️📅 My Bloody Valentine (2009)
1 Screenshot from the movie "My Bloody Valentine" (2009): First, a wooden box with a label from "Dowdle Bros. Mortuary" sits on a dark surface, surrounded by books and papers, evoking a somber and mysterious atmosphere.
January 11, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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Jan 11th - News breaks that Mortgage defaults have "gone through the roof".

📽️📅 The Big Short (2015)
3 Screenshots from the movie "The Big Short" (2015): First, a scrolling news ticker in red text on the facade of a building reads "Mortgage delinquencies" with a Fox Business HD logo visible in the background. Second, the continuation of the news ticker displays "hit new high nearly 1 million" beneath large windows of the building. Third, a crowded city street with people walking; a man in a gray suit and tie is talking on his phone with a serious expression, and the text "January 11 (2007)" appears in the bottom right corner.
January 11, 2026 at 2:30 PM
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Jan 11th 2002 - Adrian Balboa (Talia Shire), aged 51, passed away a few months after being diagnosed with cancer.

📽️📅 Rocky Balboa (2006)
4 Screenshots from the movie "Rocky Balboa" (2006): First, a woman at a bar speaks seriously, saying, "Listen... I don't mean to cross the line or anything," while looking at someone offscreen. Second, the same woman continues, "but I read about your wife's passin' a few years back," as she talks to an older man in a hat seated at the bar. Third, the man responds somberly, "Yeah, it was woman cancer," while both sit in the dimly lit bar with bottles and neon lights in the background. Fourth, the man kneels at a gravestone in a quiet cemetery marked "Adrian Balboa" with other headstones visible nearby.
January 11, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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Jan 11th 1987 - Detective Joe Friday spent the evening in the company of Connie Swail.

📽️📅 Dragnet (1987)
4 Screenshots from the movie "Dragnet" (1987): First, two men in suits, one wearing a fedora, are walking together on a sunny day as a motorcycle officer passes in the background, with one man asking, "Late night last night, partner?" Second, the two continue walking near a parking lot, with the man in the hat explaining, "but I had the pleasure of spending the evening in the company of Connie Swail." Third, a close-up of the other man responding with a smirk, "Don't you mean the virgin Connie Swail?" Fourth, a reaction shot of the man in the fedora giving a skeptical, raised eyebrow expression.
January 11, 2026 at 1:30 PM
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Jan 11th 1974 - Large Marge died in truck crash

📽️📅 Pee-wee's Big Adventure (1985)
4 Screenshots from the movie "Pee-wee's Big Adventure" (undefined): First, a man in a plaid shirt gestures in a dimly lit room with a wooden wall featuring a memorial plaque reading "In Memoriam Marge" adorned with candles. Second, a close-up of an older woman in a plaid shirt smiling mischievously while sitting in a vehicle at night. Third, a sudden grotesque transformation showing the woman's face with exaggerated, bulging cartoonish eyes and wild hair in a dark, eerie setting. Fourth, Pee-wee Herman sits in a vehicle, visibly startled and screaming with his hands raised.
January 11, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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Jan 10th - The National Ballet Center ends it's production of The Nutcracker, starring Heather Darcy.

📽️📅 Scary Movie 5 (2013)
2 Screenshots from the movie "Scary Movie 5" (2013): First, a close-up of a poster for "The Nutcracker" performance presented by the National Ballet Center, featuring a dancer in a dramatic pose with a large Nutcracker figure in the background. The poster lists dates from November 23 to January 10 and highlights "Starring Heather Darcy." Second, a scene inside a dance studio with two characters; on the left, a man wearing a white shirt and a sweater draped over his shoulders gestures with a tense expression, while on the right, a woman in a black dress and elaborate necklace holds a martini glass and strikes a haughty pose.
January 10, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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Jan 10th 1956 - Hazel Dobkins, for no apparent reason, took knife she received as a wedding gift and murdered her husband and 3 children. She went to prison 9 years and 6 months, and later became friends with Catherine Tramell.

📽️📅 Basic Instinct (1992)
3 Screenshots from the movie "Basic Instinct" (1992): First, a nighttime scene featuring two women standing outside near a sleek black sports car parked on a suburban street, one leaning casually on the car and the other walking toward it. Second, a close-up of a computer screen displaying text about "Hazel Dobkins," detailing a release from San Quentin and a prior arrest record for homicide on January 10, 1956, in San Francisco. Third, a tense scene inside a dimly lit office, where a man in a blue shirt and tie looks intensely at something off-screen, with desks and equipment visible in the background.
January 10, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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Jan 10th - The date Julia wants to marry Johnny.

📽️📅 Holiday (1938)
1 Screenshots from the movie "Holiday" (1938): First, a black-and-white scene featuring three characters in a formal indoor setting with a decorative mantelpiece in the background. On the left, a woman with shoulder-length dark hair in a white blouse gestures animatedly while speaking. In the center, an older man in a suit bends slightly forward. On the right, a woman with light-colored hair wearing a dark dress and pearl necklace watches attentively with a subtle smile. The caption reads, "I want to be married on January 10. That's two weeks from this Tuesday."
January 10, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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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