Georges Méliès creates the legendary film A Trip to the Moon (Le Voyage dans la Lune), which in one scene features the animated human face of the moon being struck in the eye by a rocket.
April 1April 1 is the 91st day of the year (92nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 274 days remaining. Events 527 Byzantine Emperor Justin I names his nephew Justinian I as co-ruler and successor to the throne. 1789 In New York City, the United Stat - Mary Miles MinterMary Miles Minter ( April 1, 1902 August 4, 1984) was a US film actress in silent films. Born Juliet Reilly in Shreveport, Louisiana, she was the daughter of an ambitious but unsuccessful actress named Charlotte Shelby. Her mother pushed her towards a sta, actress (d. 1984)
May 2May 2 is the 122nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (123rd in leap years). There are 243 days remaining. Events 1194 King Richard I of England gives Portsmouth its first Royal Charter. 1335 Otto the Merry, Duke of Austria, becomes Duke of Carinth - Brian Aherne , actor (d. 1986See also 1985 in film, other events of 1986, 1987 in film, list of 'years in film'. Events April 12 Actor Morgan Mason marries The Go-Go's Belinda Carlisle Actor Arnold Schwarzenegger marries television journalist Maria Shriver. Turner Broadcasting begins)
May 3May 3 is the 123rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (124th in leap years). There are 242 days remaining. Events 1400-1899 1494 Christopher Columbus discovers Jamaica. 1791 The May Constitution of Poland (first modern constitution in Europe) is pr - Walter SlezakWalter Slezak ( May 3, 1902 April 21, 1983) was an Austrian actor. Slezak has many American films to his credit including Once Upon a Honeymoon ( 1942), The Princess and the Pirate ( 1944), The Miracle ( 1959), and Treasure Island ( 1972). He won a Tony A, actor (d. 1983See also 1982 in film 1983 1984 in film 1980s in film years in film film Events February 11 The Rolling Stones concert film Let's Spend the Night Together opens in New York Top grossing films :North America # Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi # Too)