Back to the Future is a 1985 American science fiction film directed by Robert Zemeckis, and starring Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson, Crispin Glover, and Thomas F. Wilson. Set in 1985, the story follows Marty McFly (Fox), accidentally sent back to 1955 in a time- traveling DeLorean automobile. While there, Marty prevents his parents from falling in love, threatening his existence unless he reconciles the pair. Eric Stoltz was initially cast as Marty, but after filming began, Zemeckis determined he was not right for the part and hired Fox, re- filming scenes already shot. The film was the highest-grossing film of 1985 worldwide, earning $381.1 million. Critics praised the story, humorous elements, and the cast. It won an Academy Award, three Saturn Awards, and a Hugo Award. Its theme song, "The Power of Love" by Huey Lewis and the News, was also a success. Two sequels, video games, theme park rides, an animated television series, and a stage musical testify to its enduring popularity.

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_______________________________ Today's selected anniversaries:

1943:

The core members of the White Rose, an anti-Nazi resistance group, were arrested by the Gestapo in Munich, bringing the group's activities to an end. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_Rose

1977:

NASA's first Space Shuttle, Enterprise, made its first test flight on top of the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (both pictured). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space_Shuttle_Enterprise

2013:

Eight gunmen stole approximately US$50,000,000 worth of diamonds from a Swiss-bound aircraft at Brussels Airport, Belgium. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brussels_Airport_diamond_heist

_____________________________ Wiktionary's word of the day:

balloon goes up: (idiomatic) Chiefly preceded by the: something exciting, risky, or troublesome begins. https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/balloon_goes_up

___________________________ Wikiquote quote of the day:

It's a pretty good world. I'm glad we saved it. Do I miss the action? Sometimes. … For the rest of you kids out there — word of advice: Look out for the little guy. Make mistakes. Take chances. For if there's one thing life's taught me: There's always room to grow.   --Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania https://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Ant-Man_and_the_Wasp:_Quantumania