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Film and TV History in June 1996

Film & TV History

Jun 1 American actor Woody Harrelson is arrested in Lee County, Kentucky, after he symbolically planted four hemp seeds to challenge the state law which did not distinguish between industrial hemp and marijuana

Film & TV History

Jun 10 Variety talk show "The Rosie O'Donnell Show" hosted by Rosie O'Donnell premieres

Cable Guy

Jun 14 "Cable Guy" starring Jim Carrey is released

  • Jun 23 Nintendo 64 goes on sale in Japan

Independence Day

Jun 25 "Independence Day", directed by Roland Emmerich, and starring Will Smith, Bill Pullman and Jeff Goldblum premieres in Westwood, California

The Nutty Professor

Jun 28 Remake of "The Nutty Professor" starring Eddie Murphy opens in theaters in the USA