Sunday, January 8, 2023

Tom Sito's Animation Almanac for Jan. 8, 2023


Birthdays: Elvis Presley would have been 88, Robert Schumann, Jose Ferrer, Shirley Bassey, Peter Arno, Yvette Mimieux, John Nierhardt, Bruce Sutter, Charles Osgood, Gen. James Longstreet, publisher Frank Doubleday, Saheed Jafray, Soupy Sales- born Milton Supman, David Bowie, Kim Jong Un, Larry Storch, Steven Hawking

1962- The Mona Lisa traveled to America and went on display today at the National Gallery in Washington. It was loaned in a deal brokered by Jackie Kennedy and French cultural minister Andre Malraux.



1936- Walt Disney was awarded Frances highest medal. The Legion of Honor. “ In recognition of Disney’s work in creating a new art form in which good will is spread throughout the world.” -French Consul in LA, Jean-Joseph Viala


1973- Carly Simon got a gold record for "You’re So Vain". 


2016- According to the 1982 movie Blade Runner, this is the day Rutger Hauers character Roy was born (activated) Replicant (M) Des: BATTY (Roy)

NEXUS 6 N6MAA10816

Incept Date: 8 JAN, 2016

Func: Combat, Colonization Defense Prog. 


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