On This Day in Simpsons History
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#OnThisDay in #TheSimpsons history, Simpsons-related news and memes. NOT AN OFFICIAL FOX/DISNEY ACCOUNT.
Happy 105th (or 65th) birthday to Hans Moleman (aka Ralph Melish in his first appearance), born #OnThisDay August 2, 1921 (or 1961). #TheSimpsons
Happy 78th birthday to Brian McGee, born #OnThisDay August 2, 1948. #TheSimpsons
Lisa Simpson’s wedding, which took place 15 years in the future at the time it aired, now takes place 16 years in the past. #TheSimpsons
19 years ago today, July 27, 2007, “The Simpsons Movie” was released worldwide in theaters. #TheSimpsons
32 years ago today, July 22, 1994, the events of Apu’s short film “Bright Lights, Beef Jerky” took place. #TheSimpsons
39 years ago today, July 12, 1987, #TheSimpsons short “Eating Dinner” (aka “Dinnertime”) first aired on The Tracey Ullman Show on Fox.
35 years ago today, July 11, 1991, “Blood Feud” first aired on Fox. It is still the only episode of #TheSimpsons to ever premiere in the month of July.
30 years ago this month, July 1996, “The Simpsons Cartoon Studio” was released by Fox Interactive for PC and Mac computers.
Lisa and Bart Simpson on the cover of Entertainment Weekly, June 28, 1991. Bart is wearing a rare purple shirt to contrast with the blue of the Earth.
June 28, 1990: Bart Simpson appeared on the cover of @rollingstone.com. The magazine featured an “interview” with the family (“At Home With #TheSimpsons”) along with an interview by Bill Zehme with Matt Groening, Sam Simon and James L. Brooks.
39 years ago today, June 28, 1987, “Burp Contest” first aired on The Tracey Ullman Show on Fox. #TheSimpsons
“And so, goodbye, from Mr. Good Guy.” RIP Gene Shalit, who did not do a guest voice on The Simpsons, but did appear as himself 3 times on The Critic, including in the pilot episode.
TV Guide, June 9, 1990. Artwork by Michael Smollin. Bart Simpson (missing an ear) appeared on the cover of with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and The Little Mermaid.
39 years ago today, May 31, 1987, #TheSimpsons short “Babysitting Maggie” first aired on The Tracey Ullman Show on Fox.
26 years ago today, May 21, 2000, #TheSimpsons episode “Behind the Laughter” first aired on Fox.
31 years ago today, May 21, 1995, #TheSimpsons episode “Who Shot Mr. Burns? (Part One)” first aired on Fox.
32 years ago today, Moe Szyslak declared his intentions to move in on Homer’s territory. #TheSimpsons episode “Secrets of a Successful Marriage” first aired May 19, 1994.
30 years later and I understand this line now more than ever. #TheSimpsons episode “Homerpalooza” first aired May 19, 1996.
30 years ago today, Bart Simpson got the “dud” while playing a game of Mystery Date with Milhouse and his parents. #TheSimpsons episode “Summer of 4 Ft. 2” first aired May 19, 1996.
32 years ago today, Moe Szyslak taught his first class on Funk Dancing for Self Defense. “Secrets of a Successful Marriage” first aired May 19, 1994.
30 years ago today, May 19, 1996, #TheSimpsons episode “Homerpalooza” first aired on Fox.
29 years ago today, May 18, 1997, #TheSimpsons episode “The Secret War of Lisa Simpson,” the finale of Season 8, first aired on Fox.
28 years ago today, May 17, 1998, #TheSimpsons episode “Natural Born Kissers” first aired on Fox.
27 years ago today, May 16, 1999, #TheSimpsons episode “Thirty Minutes over Tokyo,” the Season 10 finale, first aired on Fox.
33 years ago today, May 16, 1993, Homer Simpson woke up from his April Fool’s Day beer explosion/candy machine-induced coma/clip show. #TheSimpsons
18 years ago today, May 15, 2008, The Simpsons Ride officially opened at Universal Studios Florida, replacing Back to the Future: The Ride. #TheSimpsons
