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August 16, 2026

August 16: Happy birthday to Madonna, whose interesting life in the 1980s made the pages of The Daily Planet in SUPERMAN IV.

August 16, 1985: This is the date that appears on the newspaper Mariel Hemingway as Lacy Warfield holds up in the staff meeting sequence of SUPERMAN IV.
PICTURED: Screenshots from the film.

SUPERMAN IV- August 16, 1985. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

August 16, 1999: Christopher Reeve begins work with the New York State Spinal Cord Injury Research Board.
PICTURED: Article from the time.

More from August 16

August 16, 1985: THE RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer*.

RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD- Theatrical trailer. Released August 16, 1985.

August 16, 1989: UNCLE BUCK opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer*.

UNCLE BUCK- Theatrical trailer. Released August 16, 1989.

LEGEND OF BOGGY CREEK- Newspaper ad. August 16, 1976. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 16, 1976**

AIRPLANE- Newspaper ad. August 16, 1980. — AUGUST 16, 1980*

10- Television guide ad. August 16, 1980. — AUGUST 16, 1980*

THE BLUES BROTHERS- Television guide ad. August 16, 1981. — AUGUST 16, 1981*

GHOSTBUSTERS- Newspaper ad. August 16, 1984. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 16, 1984**

GREMLINS- Newspaper ad. August 16, 1984. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 16, 1984**

BACK TO THE FUTURE- Newspaper ad. August 16, 1985. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 16, 1985**

JAWS THE REVENGE- Newspaper ad. August 16, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 16, 1987**

STAKEOUT- Newspaper ad. August 16, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 16, 1987**

LICENCE TO KILL- Newspaper ad. August 16, 1989. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 16, 1989**

INDEPENDENCE DAY- Newspaper ad. August 16, 1996. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 16, 1996**

August 15, 2026

August 15, 1979: Christopher Reeve arrives in London to begin preparations to complete SUPERMAN II under Richard Lester’s direction.
PICTURED: Christopher Reeve arrives at Heathrow airport and is greeted by girlfriend Gae Exton.

SUPERMAN II- August 15, 1979. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

August 15, 1980: SUPERMAN THE MOVIE is available on VHS and Betamax.
PICTURED: Newspaper ad.

SUPERMAN THE MOVIE- August 15, 1980. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

August 15, 1980: Christopher Reeve sings his way through two performances of “Of Thee I Sing” in Williamstown, Massachusetts.
PICTURED: Newspaper article.

August 15, 1982: SUPERMAN THE MOVIE is available on RCA videodisc.
PICTURED: Newspaper ad.

SUPERMAN THE MOVIE- August 15, 1982. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

August 15, 1987: SUPERMAN THE MOVIE is available on VHS and Betamax.
PICTURED: Newspaper ad.

SUPERMAN THE MOVIE- August 15, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

August 15, 1996: Christopher Reeve serves as master of ceremonies for the opening of the Paralympics in Atlanta, Georgia.
PICTURED: Newspaper ad.

SUPERMAN THE MOVIE- August 15, 1996. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

More from August 15

August 15, 1979: APOCALYPSE NOW opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer*.

APOCALYPSE NOW- Theatrical trailer. Released August 15, 1979.

August 15, 1980: SMOKEY AND THE BANDIT II opens theatrically in the U.S.
PICTURED: Newspaper ad*.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer*.

SMOKEY AND THE BANDIT II- Newspaper ad. August 15, 1980.

SMOKEY AND THE BANDIT II- Theatrical trailer. Released August 15, 1980.

August 15, 1980: PROM NIGHT opens theatrically in wide release in the U.S. after a four week limited run.
PICTURED: Newspaper ad*.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer*.

PROM NIGHT- Newspaper ad. August 15, 1980.

PROM NIGHT- Theatrical trailer. Released August 15, 1980.

August 15, 1986: THE FLY opens theatrically in the U.S.
PICTURED: Newspaper ad.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.

THE FLY- Newspaper ad. August 15, 1984. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

THE FLY- Theatrical trailer. Released August 15, 1986. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

MIDWAY- Newspaper ad. August 15, 1976. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 15, 1976**

DREAMSCAPE- Newspaper ad. August 15, 1984. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 15, 1984**

REVENGE OF THE NERDS- Newspaper ad. August 15, 1984. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 15, 1984**

THE WOMAN IN RED- Newspaper ad. August 15, 1984. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 15, 1984**

COCOON- Newspaper ad. August 15, 1985. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 15, 1985**

ET THE EXTRATERRESTRIAL- Newspaper ad. August 15, 1985. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 15, 1985**

THE LIVING DAYLIGHTS- Newspaper ad. August 15, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 15, 1987**

MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE- Newspaper ad. August 15, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 15, 1987**

ROBOCOP- Newspaper ad. August 15, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 15, 1987**

FRIDAY THE 13TH PART VIII JASON TAKES MANHATTAN- Newspaper ad. Caped Wonder Stuns City! August 15, 1989. — **AUGUST 15, 1989**

LETHAL WEAPON 2- Newspaper ad. August 15, 1989. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 15, 1989**

August 14, 2026

August 14, 1987: SUPERMAN IV opens theatrically in Spain.
PICTURED: Newspaper ad.

SUPERMAN IV August 14, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

More from August 14

August 14, 1987: THE MONSTER SQUAD opens theatrically in the U.S.
PICTURED: Newspaper ad.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.

THE MONSTER SQUAD- Newspaper ad. August 14, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

THE MONSTER SQUAD- Theatrical trailer. Released August 14, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

August 14, 2007: TAXI DRIVER Limited Collector’s Edition DVD is released on home video in the U.S.
VIDEO: Home video ad.

TAXI DRIVER- Limited Collector's Edition DVD home video ad. Released August 14, 2007.

THE OMEN- Newspaper ad. August 14, 1976. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 14, 1976**

STARSKY & HITCH- Television guide ad. August 14, 1980. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — AUGUST 14, 1980*

SOLID GOLD- Television guide ad. August 14, 1980. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — AUGUST 14, 1980*

THE GODFATHER PART II- Television guide ad. August 14, 1981. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — AUGUST 14, 1981*

THE NEVERENDING STORY- Newspaper ad. August 14, 1984. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 14, 1984**

REVENGE OF THE NERDS- Newspaper ad. August 14, 1984. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 14, 1984**

MAD MAX BEYOND THUNDERDOME- Newspaper ad. August 14, 1985. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 14, 1985**

PEE-WEE'S BIG ADVENTURE- Newspaper ad. August 14, 1985. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 14, 1985**

ADVENTURES IN BABYSITTING- Newspaper ad. August 14, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 14, 1987**

CAN'T BUY ME LOVE- Newspaper ad. August 14, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 14, 1987**

DIRTY DANCING- Newspaper ad. August 14, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 14, 1987**

MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE- Newspaper ad. August 14, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 14, 1987**

ROBOCOP- Newspaper ad. August 14, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 14, 1987**

THE ABYSS- Newspaper ad. August 14, 1989. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 14, 1989**

LETHAL WEAPON 2- Newspaper ad. August 14, 1989. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 14, 1989**

CHAIN REACTION- Newspaper ad. August 14, 1996. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 14, 1996**

August 13, 2026

August 13, 1984: SUPERGIRL opens theatrically nationwide in Spain
PICTURED: Newspaper ad.

SUPERGIRL August 13, 1984. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

More from August 13

FUTUREWORLD- Newspaper ad. August 13, 1976. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 13, 1976**

SHIRLEY BASSEY- Newspaper ad. August 13, 1980. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 13, 1980**

CLOAK & DAGGER- Newspaper ad. August 13, 1984. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 13, 1984**

GREMLINS- Newspaper ad. August 13, 1984. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 13, 1984**

THE KARATE KID- Newspaper ad. August 13, 1984. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 13, 1984**

RED DAWN- Newspaper ad. August 13, 1984. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 13, 1984**

NATIONAL LAMPOON'S EUROPEAN VACATION- Newspaper ad. August 13, 1985. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 13, 1985**

BEVERLY HILLS COP II/THE UNTOUCHABLES- Newspaper ad. August 13, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 13, 1987**

LA BAMBA- Newspaper ad. August 13, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 13, 1987**

THE LIVING DAYLIGHTS- Newspaper ad. August 13, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 13, 1987**

THE LOST BOYS- Newspaper ad. August 13, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 13, 1987**

UNCLE BUCK- Newspaper ad. August 13, 1989. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 13, 1989**

August 12, 2026

August 12, 1984: SUPERMAN THE MOVIE is available on RCA videodisc.
PICTURED: Newspaper ad.

SUPERMAN THE MOVIE
August 12, 1984.
Caped Wonder Stuns City!

More from August 12

August 12, 1977: SINBAD AND THE EYE OF THE TIGER opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.

SINBAD AND THE EYE OF THE TIGER- Theatrical trailer. Released August 12, 1977. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

SILENT MOVIE- Newspaper ad. August 12, 1976. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 12, 1976**

CLOAK & DAGGER- Newspaper ad. August 12, 1984. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 12, 1984**

THE KARATE KID- Newspaper ad. August 12, 1984. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 12, 1984**

RED DAWN- Newspaper ad. August 12, 1984. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 12, 1984**

DIANA ROSS- Newspaper ad. August 12, 1984. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 12, 1984**

WEIRD SCIENCE- Newspaper ad. August 12, 1985. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 12, 1985**

ADVENTURES IN BABYSITTING- Newspaper ad. August 12, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 12, 1987**

DRAGNET/JAWS THE REVENGE- Newspaper ad. August 12, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 12, 1987**

FULL METAL JACKET- Newspaper ad. August 12, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 12, 1987**

ROBOCOP- Newspaper ad. August 12, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 12, 1987**

STAKEOUT- Newspaper ad. August 12, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 12, 1987**

SUMMER SCHOOL- Newspaper ad. August 12, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 12, 1987**

MATILDA- Newspaper ad. August 12, 1996. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 12, 1996**

August 11, 2026

August 11, 1983: SUPERGIRL wraps principal photography.
PICTURED: Trade ad.

SUPERGIRL- August 11, 1983. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

More from August 11

ALL THE PRESIDENT'S MEN- Newspaper ad. August 11, 1976. — **AUGUST 11,1976**

THE ADVENTURES OF BUCKAROO BANZAI ACROSS THE 8TH DIMENSION- Newspaper ad. August 11, 1984. — **AUGUST 11,1984**

GHOSTBUSTERS- Newspaper ad. August 11, 1984. — **AUGUST 11,1984**

SHENNA- Newspaper ad. August 11, 1984. — **AUGUST 11,1984**

REAL GENIUS- Newspaper ad. August 11, 1985. — **AUGUST 11,1985**

THE LOST BOYS- Newspaper ad. August 11, 1987. — **AUGUST 11,1987**

ROBOCOP- Newspaper ad. August 11, 1987. — **AUGUST 11,1987**

WHO'S THAT GIRL- Newspaper ad. August 11, 1987. — **AUGUST 11,1987**

CROCODILE DUNDEE- Home video ad. August 11, 1987. — **AUGUST 11,1987**

THE ABYSS- Newspaper ad. August 11, 1989. — **AUGUST 11,1989**

INDEPENDENCE DAY- Newspaper ad. August 11, 1996. — **AUGUST 11,1996**

August 10, 2026

August 10. 1978: Starlog magazine gives readers an update on SUPERMAN THE MOVIE.
PICTURED: Starlog article from the August 1978 issue.

SUPERMAN THE MOVIE August 10, 1978. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

More from August 10

August 10, 1950: SUNSET BOULEVARD opens theatrically in New York.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.

SUNSET BOULEVARD- Theatrical trailer. Released August 10, 1950. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

August 10, 1984: REVENGE OF THE NERDS opens theatrically in the U.S.
PICTURED: Newspaper ad.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.

REVENGE OF THE NERDS- Newspaper ad. August 10, 1984. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

REVENGE OF THE NERDS- Theatrical trailer. Released August 10, 1984 Caped Wonder Stuns City!

ELVIS PRESLEY- Newspaper ad. August 10, 1971. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 10 1971**

THE GUMBALL RALLY- Newspaper ad. August 10, 1976. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 10 1976**

THE ADVENTURES OF BUCKAROO BANZAI ACROSS THE 8TH DIMENSION- Newspaper ad. August 10, 1984. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 10 1984**

CLOAK & DAGGER- Newspaper ad. August 10, 1984. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 10 1984**

GHOSTBUSTERS- Newspaper ad. August 10, 1984. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 10 1984**

RED DAWN- Newspaper ad. August 10, 1984. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 10 1984**

FRIGHT NIGHT- Newspaper ad. August 10, 1985. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 10 1985**

ADVENTURES IN BABYSITTING- Newspaper ad. August 10, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 10 1987**

CAN'T BUY ME LOVE- Newspaper ad. August 10, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 10 1987**

THE LIVING DAYLIGHTS- Newspaper ad. August 10, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 10 1987**

BEVERLY HILLS COP II/THE UNTOUCHABLES- Newspaper ad. Caped Wonder Stuns City! August 10, 1987. — **AUGUST 10 1987**

DRAGNET/JAWS THE REVENGE- Newspaper ad. August 10, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 10 1987**

MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE- Newspaper ad. August 10, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 10 1987**

THE MONSTER SQUAD- Newspaper ad. August 10, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 10 1987**

NO WAY OUT- Newspaper ad. August 10, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 10 1987**

ROXANNE- Newspaper ad. August 10, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 10 1987**

WHO'S THAT GIRL- Newspaper ad. August 10, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 10 1987**

August 9, 2026

August 9, 1979: SOMEWHERE IN TIME update.
PICTURED: Article from the time.

August 9, 1987: SUPERMAN IV is in theaters, SUPERMAN THE MOVIE is on home video.
PICTURED: Newspaper ads.

SUPERMAN IV August 9, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

SUPERMAN THE MOVIE August 9, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

More from August 9

August 9, 1985: PEE-WEE’S BIG ADVENTURE opens theatrically in the U.S.
PICTURED: Newspaper ad.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.

PEE-WEE'S BIG ADVENTURE- Newspaper ad. August 9, 1985.

PEE-WEE'S BIG ADVENTURE- Theatrical Trailer. Released August 9, 1985. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

August 9, 1989: THE ABYSS opens theatrically in wide release in the U.S.
PICTURED: Newspaper ad.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.

THE ABYSS- Newspaper ad. August 9, 1989.

THE ABYSS- Theatrical trailer. Released August 9, 1989. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

August 9, 1996: ESCAPE FROM L.A. opens theatrically in the U.S.
PICTURED: Newspaper ad.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.

ESCAPE FROM L.A.- Newspaper ad. August 9, 1996.

ESCAPE FROM LA.A.- Theatrical trailer. Released August 9, 1996. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

THE ANDROMEDA STRAIN- Newspaper ad. August 9, 1971. — **AUGUST 9, 1971**

MURDER BY DEATH- Newspaper ad. August 9, 1976. — **AUGUST 9, 1976**

THE ADVENTURES OF BUCKAROO BANZAI ACROSS THE 8TH DIMENSION- Newspaper ad. August 9, 1984. — **AUGUST 9, 1984**

CLOAK & DAGGER- Newspaper ad. August 9, 1984. — **AUGUST 9, 1984**

RED DAWN- Newspaper ad. August 9, 1984. — **AUGUST 9, 1984**

SUMMER RENTAL- Newspaper ad. August 9, 1985. — **AUGUST 9, 1985**

THE LIVING DAYLIGHTS- Newspaper ad. August 9, 1987. — **AUGUST 9, 1987**

LA BAMBA- Newspaper ad. August 9, 1987. — **AUGUST 9, 1987**

STAKEOUT- Newspaper ad. August 9, 1987. — **AUGUST 9, 1987**

THE WITCHES OF EASTWICK- Newspaper ad. August 9, 1987. — **AUGUST 9, 1987**

DAVID BOWIE- Newspaper ad. August 9, 1987. — **AUGUST 9, 1987**

FRANK SINATRA- Newspaper ad. August 9, 1991. — **AUGUST 9, 1991**

LIZA MINNELLI- Newspaper ad. August 9, 1995. — **AUGUST 9, 1995**

August 8, 2026

August 8, 1990: The theatrical version of SUPERMAN THE MOVIE is released in widescreen on laserdisc.

SUPERMAN THE MOVIE August 7, 1990. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

More from August 8

WILLY WONKA AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY- Newspaper ad. August 8, 1971. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 8, 1971**

KING KONG- Newspaper ad. August 8, 1976. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 8, 1976**

HELEN REDDY- Newspaper ad. August 8, 1976. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 8, 1976**

FRANK SINATRA- Newspaper ad. August 8, 1978. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 8, 1978**

STAND BY ME- Newspaper ad. August 8, 1986. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 8, 1986**

BEVERLY HILLS COP II/THE UNTOUCHABLES- Newspaper ad. August 8, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 8, 1987**

INNERSPACE- Newspaper ad. August 8, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 8, 1987**

THE LIVING DAYLIGHTS- Newspaper ad. August 8, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 8, 1987**

THE LOST BOYS- Newspaper ad. August 8, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 8, 1987**

ROBOCOP- Newspaper ad. August 8, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 8, 1987**

SUMMER SCHOOL- Newspaper ad. August 8, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 8, 1987**

SHIRLEY MACLAINE- Newspaper ad. August 8, 1990. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 8, 1990**

August 7, 2026

August 7,1977: Director Richard Donner films the Smallville sequences for SUPERMAN THE MOVIE in Beynon, Alberta, Canada.
VIDEO: Behind the scenes footage.

August 7, 1984: SUPERMAN III airs on the Cinemax premium cable channel.
PICTURED: Article from the time.

SUPERMAN III August 7, 1984. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

August 7, 1985: Cannon Films is planning on making SUPERMAN IV, will they secure Christopher Reeve for the role.
PICTURED: Article from the time.

SUPERMAN IV August 7, 1985. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

August 7, 1985: Christopher Reve auctions his flight time for charity in Edgartown, Massachusetts.
PICTURED: Article from the time.

SUPERMAN THE MOVIE August 7, 1985. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

August 7, 1987: SUPERMAN IV is in theatrical release.
PICTURED: Newspaper ads.

SUPERMAN IV August 7, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

More from August 7

August 7, 1987: MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE opens theatrically in the U.S.
PICTURED: Newspaper ad.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.

MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE- Newspaper ad. August 7, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE- Theatrical trailer. Released August 7, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

August 7, 1987: WHO’S THAT GIRL opens theatrically in the U.S.
PICTURED: Newspaper ad.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.

WHO'S THAT GIRL- Newspaper ad. August 7, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

WHO'S THAT GIRL- Theatrical trailer. Released August 7, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

August 6, 2026

August 6, 1983: SUPERMAN III is in theatrical release.
Ilya Salkind interviews.
PICTURED: Article from the time.

SUPERMAN III
August 6, 1983.
Caped Wonder Stuns City!

August 6, 1983: Margot Kidder marries French director Philippe de Broca.
They would divorce a year later.
PICTURED: Article from the time.

August 6, 1987: SUPERMAN IV is in theatrical release.
PICTURED: Newspaper ad.

SUPERMAN IV August 6, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

More from August 6

HELEN REDDY- Newspaper ad. August 6, 1975. — **AUGUST 6, 1975**

DIANA ROSS- Newspaper ad. August 6, 1984. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 6, 1984**

JUMPIN' JACK FLASH- WNUV television guide ad. August 6, 1991. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 6, 1991**

LETHAL WEAPON 3- Newspaper ad. August 6, 1992. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 6, 1992**

August 5, 2026

August 5, 1980: A condensed version of SUPERMAN THE MOVIE is available on home video.
PICTURED: Newspaper ad.

August 5, 1981: SUPERMAN II is in theatrical release.
Zorin Perisic interviews.
PICTURED: Article from the time.

August 5, 1987: Christopher Reeve interviews promoting SUPERMAN IV.
PICTURED: Article from the time.

More from August 5

BLUE THUNDER- Newspaper ad. August 5, 1983. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 5, 1983**

OCTOPUSSY- Newspaper ad. August 5, 1983. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 5, 1983**

BATMAN RETURNS- Newspaper ad. August 5, 1992. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 5, 1992**

BATMAN FOREVER- Newspaper ad. August 5, 1995. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 5, 1995**

August 4, 2026

August 4, 1983: SUPERMAN II is available on CED.
PICTURED: Newspaper ad.

SUPERMAN II
August 4, 1983.
Caped Wonder Stuns City!

August 4, 1987: The always too honest Margot Kidder appears as a last minute guest on Late Night With David Letterman to promote SUPERMAN IV.
VIDEO: Margot Kidder on Late Night With David Letterman segment.

SUPERMAN IV- Margot Kidder on Late Night With David Letterman. August 4, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

More from August 4

HELEN REDDY- Newspaper ad. August 4, 1975. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 4, 1975**

MR. MOM- Newspaper ad. August 4, 1983. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 4, 1983**

WARGAMES- Newspaper ad. August 4, 1983. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 4, 1983**

INDIANA JONES AND THE TEMPLE OF DOOM- Newspaper ad. August 4, 1984. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 4, 1984**

LICENSE TO DRIVE- Newspaper ad. August 4, 1988. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 4, 1988**

SISTER ACT- Newspaper ad. August 4, 1992. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 4, 1992**

WATERWORLD- Newspaper ad. August 4, 1995. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 4, 1995**

August 3, 2026

Early August 1977: Director Richard Donner films the first missile hijack sequence for SUPERMAN THE MOVIE in Kananaskis Country, Alberta, Canada.
PICTURED: Article from the time.
VIDEO: Behind the scenes footage.

SUPERMAN THE MOVIE August 3, 1977. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

August 3, 1980: SUPERMAN THE MOVIE is available at on VHS and Betamax at video stores everywhere.
PICTURED: Newspaper ad.

SUPERMAN THE MOVIE August 3, 1980. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

More from August 3

August 3, 1977: THE SPY WHO LOVED ME opens theatrically in wide release in the U.S.
PICTURED: Newspaper ad.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.

THE SPY WHO LOVED ME- Newspaper ad. August 3, 1977.

THE SPY WHO LOVED ME- Theatrical trailer. UK release July 8, 1977. Limited release July 13, 1977. Wide release August 3, 1977. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

August 3, 1984: THE PHILADELPHIA EXPERIMENT opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.

THE FINAL COUNTDOWN- Theatrical trailer. Released August 3, 1984. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

SINBAD AND THE EYE OF THE TIGER- Newspaper ad. August 3, 1977. — **AUGUST 3, 1977**

THE CONCORDE AIRPORT '79- Newspaper ad. August 3, 1979. — **AUGUST 3, 1979**

GHOSTBUSTERS- Newspaper ad. August 3, 1984. — **AUGUST 3, 1984**

GREMLINS- Newspaper ad. August 3, 1984. — **AUGUST 3, 1984**

INDIANA JONES AND THE TEMPLE OF DOOM- Newspaper ad. August 3, 1984. — **AUGUST 3, 1984**

LA BAMBA- Newspaper ad. August 3, 1987. — **AUGUST 3, 1987**

BEVERLY HILLS COP II- Newspaper ad. August 3, 1987. — **AUGUST 3, 1987**

COMING TO AMERICA- Newspaper ad. August 3, 1988. — **AUGUST 3, 1988**

DEATH BECOMES HER- Newspaper ad. August 3, 1992. — **AUGUST 3, 1992**

THE SHADOW- Newspaper ad. August 3, 1994. — **AUGUST 3, 1994**

UNDER SIEGE 2 DARK TERRITORY- Newspaper ad. August 3, 1995. — **AUGUST 3, 1995**

August 2, 2026

August 2, 1981: SUPERMAN II is in theatrical release in North America.
Christopher Reeve interviews.
PICTURED: Article from the time.

SUPERMAN II- August 2, 1981. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

August 2, 1987: SUPERMAN IV is in theatrical release in North America.
PICTURED: Newspaper ad.

SUPERMAN IV August 2, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

August 2, 1999: Christopher Reeve and family attend the Talk magazine premiere party on Liberty Island in New York Harbor.
PICTURED: Article from the time.