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This Day in Pop Culture for October 13

It was on this day in 2010, 33 miners were rescued at a copper and gold mine located in northern Chile.

October 13, 2020

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2010: 33 Miners are Rescued

On Thursday, August 5, 2010, a “significant” cave-in occurred at the San Jose copper and gold mine located in northern Chile trapping 33 miners. On this day, 69 days later in what is now known as the Copiapo Mining Accident, all were rescued in what many see as an absolute miracle.

The miners were trapped 2,300 feet underground and about three miles away from the mine’s entrance. 17 days after the event occurred, a drill bit used in an exploratory borehole came back to the surface with a note from the miners below that read, “We are well in the shelter, the 33 of us.” While a new plan was developed to get the men out, rescuers were able to send food, drink and other supplies to the miners until they were able to get the men out.

On November 13, 2015, the movie, The 33 was released sharing this incredible journey. (Image: Wikimedia)

1893: ‘Happy Birthday to You’ is Copyright Registered

As of 1988 and according to Guinness Book of World Records the “Happy Birthday” song is the most recognized song in the English language. (It is followed by “For He’s a Jolly Good Fellow.”)

Copyrighted on this day, the song’s melody comes from the song, “Good Morning to All” and was written by Patty and Mildred Hill in 1893. In 1988, Warner/Chappell Music purchased the company owning the copyright for $25 million. The song had a value estimated at $5 million and the copyright shouldn’t have expired until 2030. Any time the song has been sung in a movie, a royalty needed to be paid. On September 22, 2015, a U.S. District Court Judge George H. King ruled in favor of filmmakers by putting the song into public domain.

1950: Apparently, it Wasn’t All About Eve After All

The dramatic film All About Eve starred Bette Davis who played Margo, an aging Broadway star and Anne Baxter who played a young Eve who begins as a big fan and slowly becomes a threat to Margo’s career.

At the Academy Awards, the movie made history at the Academy Awards to become the only film where four nominations went to four female actors: Davis and Baxter (for Best Actress); and Celeste Holm and Thelma Ritter (for Best Supporting Actress). Sadly though, none of four won an Oscar for their roles. The movie also starred George Sanders, Gary Merrill, Hugh Marlowe and Marilyn Monroe.

All About Eve earned 14 Oscar nominations and won six for Best Picture, Best Director and Screenplay (Joseph L. Mankiewicz), Best Supporting Actor (Sanders), Best Costume Design-Black and White (Edith Head and Charles LeMaire) and Best Sound Recording.