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1995: Another World's Ryan Harrison died.

2001: As the World Turns' Molly and Jake married.

2003: The final episode of Port Charles aired on ABC.

2005: Passions' Alistair married Theresa."The best prophet of the future is the past."

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"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.

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1977: Murder in Peyton Place aired on NBC Monday Night at the Movies. The film focused on the mysterious killings of Rodney Harrington and Allison MacKenzie (Ryan O'Neal and Mia Farrow in the original series) as part of a diabolical plot to tear the community apart by a former resident, now powerful and wealthy, who had secretly returned seeking revenge.

1979: On As the World Turns,...

Now that the secret’s out about Blair’s royal wedding to Prince Louis taking place during Gossip Girl‘s 100th episode on Jan. 30, it’s time to turn our attention to what is arguably the most important element of the big event: The coveted guest list! Executive producer Josh Safran gave TVLine the scoop on some of the familiar faces that will — and more intriguingly won’t — be making the trek to Manhattan for the nups.

In | Georgina. TVLine already reported that the wicked witch of the Upper East Side will be back for the wedding of the year,...

The Big Apple has hosted the world premiere of "Confessions of a Shopaholic". On Thursday, February 5, Walt Disney Pictures rolled down red carpet in front of the Ziegfeld Theatre in New York City to welcome stars for the special screening event of their upcoming romantic comedy about a fashionista financial columnist whose shopping addiction has put her in major debts.

Despite the frigid temperatures of the particular night, stars were bracing the cold to join the celebration. Hugh Dancy, Isla Fisher, Joan Cusack, John Goodman, Krysten Ritter, Leslie Bibb, Nick Cornish and Wendie Malick were among the film's cast ensemble seen attending the premiere.

Some of the cast members even made time to answer questions from the press. While Hugh Dancy spoke of the cold temperature, leading actress Isla Fisher who was dressed in a green beaded dress by Matthew Williamson recalled her crazy ways of making cold cash. "I...

Check out new images from Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures' "Confessions of a Shopaholic," starring Isla Fisher, Hugh Dancy, Krysten Ritter, Joan Cusack, John Goodman, Leslie Bibb, Nick Cornish and Stephen Guarino. A Jerry Bruckheimer and Touchstone Pictures' production, this is due out the day before Valentine's day on February 13th and is directed by P.J. Hogan ("My Best Friend's Wedding," "Muriel's Wedding," "Peter Pan"). Travey Jackson, Tim Firth and Kayla Alpert adapt the screenplay based on the books "Confessions of a Shopaholic" and "Shopaholic Takes Manhattan" written by Sophie Kinsella.

Check out new images from Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures' "Confessions of a Shopaholic," starring Isla Fisher, Hugh Dancy, Krysten Ritter, Joan Cusack, John Goodman, Leslie Bibb, Nick Cornish and Stephen Guarino. A Jerry Bruckheimer and Touchstone Pictures' production, this is due out the day before Valentine's day on February 13th and is directed by P.J. Hogan ("My Best Friend's Wedding," "Muriel's Wedding," "Peter Pan"). Travey Jackson, Tim Firth and Kayla Alpert adapt the screenplay based on the books "Confessions of a Shopaholic" and "Shopaholic Takes Manhattan" written by Sophie Kinsella.

Check out new images from Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures' "Confessions of a Shopaholic," starring Isla Fisher, Hugh Dancy, Krysten Ritter, Joan Cusack, John Goodman, Leslie Bibb, Nick Cornish and Stephen Guarino. A Jerry Bruckheimer and Touchstone Pictures' production, this is due out the day before Valentine's day on February 13th and is directed by P.J. Hogan ("My Best Friend's Wedding," "Muriel's Wedding," "Peter Pan"). Travey Jackson, Tim Firth and Kayla Alpert adapt the screenplay based on the books "Confessions of a Shopaholic" and "Shopaholic Takes Manhattan" written by Sophie Kinsella. See more images here! What's it about? In the glamorous world of New York City, Rebecca Bloomwood is a fun-loving girl who is really good at shopping—a little too good, perhaps. She dreams of working for her favorite fashion magazine, but can’t quite get her foot in the door—until ironically, she snags a job as a...

Check out new images from Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures' "Confessions of a Shopaholic," starring Isla Fisher, Hugh Dancy, Krysten Ritter, Joan Cusack, John Goodman, Leslie Bibb, Nick Cornish and Stephen Guarino. A Jerry Bruckheimer and Touchstone Pictures' production, this is due out the day before Valentine's day on February 13th and is directed by P.J. Hogan ("My Best Friend's Wedding," "Muriel's Wedding," "Peter Pan"). Travey Jackson, Tim Firth and Kayla Alpert adapt the screenplay based on the books "Confessions of a Shopaholic" and "Shopaholic Takes Manhattan" written by Sophie Kinsella.