Today in News History
On June 26, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1932, Don Valentine, American venture capitalist (died 2019) was born. In 1970, Nick Offerman, American actor was born. In 1970, Matt Letscher, American actor and playwright was born. In 1970, Sean Hayes, American actor was born. In 1970, Irv Gotti, American record producer, co-founded Murder Inc Records (died 2025) was born. In 1974, The Universal Product Code is scanned for the first time to sell a package of Wrigley's chewing gum at the Marsh Supermarket in Troy, Ohio. In 1983, Antonio Rosati, Italian footballer was born. In 1984, Aubrey Plaza, American actress was born. In 1984, Elijah Dukes, American baseball player was born. In 2012, Mario O'Hara, Filipino director, producer, and screenwriter (born 1944) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
‘Before I Do,’ LGBTQ+ Rom-Com Starring Cole Doman and Michael Hsu Rosen, Boarded by Rapt Films for Worldwide Sales (EXCLUSIVE)
U.K.-based Rapt Films has acquired worldwide sales rights for “Before I Do,” Gary Jaffe’s LGBTQ+ rom-com starring Cole Doman and Michael Hsu Rosen. The film, which is world premiering at Frameline festival on Friday, follows a “lakeside bachelor party weekend that devolves into riotous chaos when the groom realizes his latent romantic feelings for an []
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