anniversary
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He also spoke briefly about his upcoming episodic HBO series, “Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Happiness,” a historical spoof that will retrace United States history for the country’s 250th founding anniversary.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026
In 1996, on the first anniversary of the bombing, a number of journalists checked in on Ahmad.
From Slate • Apr. 19, 2026
Though the film is approaching its 50th anniversary, “Up in Smoke” has remarkably avoided the ravages of time.
From Salon • Apr. 18, 2026
England women played at Wembley Stadium for the first time in 1989, taking on old rivals Sweden to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the WFA.
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026
Not only was he getting married, his country was having its five hundredth anniversary.
From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman
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