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"Toy Story 3," directed by Lee Unkrich and starring Tom Hanks and Tim Allen, premieres at the Taormina Film Fest in Ital

"Toy Story 3," directed by Lee Unkrich and starring Tom Hanks and Tim Allen, premieres at the Taormina Film Fest in Italy - first animated film to earn $1 billion

"Toy Story 3," directed by Lee Unkrich and starring Tom Hanks and Tim Allen, premieres at the Taormina Film Fest in Italy - first animated film to earn $1 billion

Key People

Woody Strode

athlete and actor

American athlete and actor

Tom Hanks

actor and filmmaker

American actor and filmmaker

– present

Tim Allen

actor and comedian

American actor and comedian

– present

Events Before

  1. 67 people die and 222 are injured in a nightclub fire at Santika Club in Bangkok, Thailand

    A fireworks accident and nightclub fire occurred on 1 January 2009 in the Santika Club in Ekkamai, Watthana, Bangkok, where New Year celebrations were taking place.

  2. Cristiano Ronaldo is awarded the FIFA World Player of the Year for the first time at a ceremony in Zürich

    Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro, nicknamed CR7, is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a forward for and captains both Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr and the Portugal national team.

  3. Chesley Sullenberger lands US Airways Flight 1549 on the Hudson River shortly after takeoff from LaGuardia Airport in NY

    Chesley Sullenberger lands US Airways Flight 1549 on the Hudson River shortly after takeoff from LaGuardia Airport in NYC. All passengers and crew survive in what becomes known as the "Miracle on the Hudson."

  4. Barack Obama is inaugurated as the 44th president of the United States, becoming the first African American to hold the

    Barack Obama is inaugurated as the 44th president of the United States, becoming the first African American to hold the office. Joe Biden becomes the 47th Vice President.

  5. International Criminal Court issues an arrest warrant for Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir for war crimes and crimes ag

    International Criminal Court issues an arrest warrant for Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir for war crimes and crimes against humanity in Darfur, becoming the first sitting head of state to be indicted

Events After

  1. Tunisian President Ben Ali flees to Saudi Arabia after popular protests known as the Jasmine Revolution

    The Tunisian revolution, also called the Jasmine Revolution and Tunisian Revolution of Dignity, was an intensive 28-day campaign of civil resistance.

  2. Actress Jaime Pressly (35) divorces entertainment lawyer Simran Singh (33) due to irreconcilable differences after more

    Actress Jaime Pressly (35) divorces entertainment lawyer Simran Singh (33) due to irreconcilable differences after more than 1 year of marriage

  3. "21" second studio album by Adele is released (Grammy Award for Album of the Year 2012, Brit Award for British Album of

    "21" second studio album by Adele is released (Grammy Award for Album of the Year 2012, Brit Award for British Album of the Year, 2011 Billboard Album of the Year)

  4. Egyptian Revolution of 2011 begins with a series of street demonstrations, rallies, acts of civil disobedience, labor st

    Egyptian Revolution of 2011 begins with a series of street demonstrations, rallies, acts of civil disobedience, labor strikes and violent clashes in Cairo, Alexandria and other major cities

  5. "Desperate Housewives" actress Eva Longoria (36) divorces NBA player Tony Parker (29) due to irreconcilable differences

    "Desperate Housewives" actress Eva Longoria (36) divorces NBA player Tony Parker (29) due to irreconcilable differences 3 years after a storybook wedding

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"Toy Story 3," directed by Lee Unkrich and starring Tom Hanks and Tim Allen, premieres at the Taormina Film Fest in Italy - first animated film to earn $1 billion
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Key figures include Woody Strode (athlete and actor), Tom Hanks (actor and filmmaker), Tim Allen (actor and comedian).

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