May 11 †¦ What occurred in movie-land today in years past?

Events on this day:

1927 – The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences was founded.
1980 – The original Friday the 13th records box office take of $5,816,321 on opening weekend.
1997 – Luc Besson’s The Fifth Element records disappointing box office take of $17,031,345 on opening weekend.

Born on this day:

1892 – Margaret Rutherford (Oscar-Winning Actress)
1928 – Marco Ferreri (Italian Writer/Director)
1930 – Bud Ekins (Stuntman: The Great Escape, Bullitt)
1963 – Natasha Richardson (Actress: Gothic, Haven)

Died on this day:

1994 – Timothy Carey (Actor: Paths of Glory, East of Eden)