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Bonnie and Clyde: Love Hurts (May 23)

Despite their horrendous crimes, Bonnie and Clyde are often remembered fondly. Perhaps it had to do with their “brand”.

May 23, 2026

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Despite their crimes, Bonnie and Clyde are almost remembered in a positive light. This couple and their gang committed terrible acts of violence. But the photos they made together make them look like a cute couple. The 1967 Bonnie and Clyde movie, with Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway didn’t help much. It only helped to glamorize the couple.

1934: Bonnie and Clyde’s Story Comes to an End

On this day in 1934, the infamous duo of Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow were shot to death by both Texas and Louisiana state police riddling their stolen car with a spray of bullets.

Bonnie met Clyde when her husband was serving time for murder. During the relatively short romance, both were convicted of crimes and served time in jail. During a two-year spree, the couple met up with other unsavory types and robbed a string of banks and stores across five states.

The couple were famous for basically two reasons: Bonnie being a woman on a crime spree and the two posed for a many playful photos during their “time on the road.” It is believed that the Barrow Gang are responsible for the death of 13 people.

2003: Bruce

Morgan Freeman and Jim Carrey in "Bruce Almighty" — *(TVDB)*

In Bruce Almighty, God (Morgan Freeman) calls Bruce (Jim Carrey) using a real phone number. After the movie came out, several people who had that same phone number (but different area codes) got calls from folks wanting to talk to Bruce.

1980: Jack

Jack Nicholson poking his head through a door in "The Shining" — *(TVDB)*

Jack Nicholson was always Stanley Kurick’s first choice to play Jack Torrance in The Shining, both other actors were considered including Robert De Niro, Robin Williams and Harrison Ford. Kris Kristofferson was Kubrick’s backup if Nicholson refused.

1984: Indiana

Kate Capshaw and Harrison Ford in "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" — *(TVDB)*

One of Harrison Ford’s least favorite co-stars was Kate Capshaw in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. Even Capshaw wasn’t happy with her who described the character as “not much more than a dumb screaming blonde”.