Murder on the Orient Express (1974)

On this day in 1915, legendary actress Ingrid Bergman was born. On this day in 1982, legendary actress Ingrid Bergman died. It was not the best result for a 67th birthday party. Bergman died from breast cancer.
She won lots of awards over her career and some folks consider her the best ever. The obvious pick for today would be "Casablanca," but a) it's too obvious and b) I think it's overrated. Instead, I'm going with one of her later films, "Murder on the Orient Express." Granted, she wasn't the lead, but she did win the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for this film (the only award this film won out of 6 nominations). Double points for the Bogart connection where Bergman appears with her Casablanca co-star's last wife, Lauren Bacall.

That's Harsh, Man - It's the Christian Feast Day for the beheading of John the Baptist! How about a salami sandwich and a viewing of "Godspell"?

Now You're Just Being Silly - 1825: Portugal recognizes Brazil's independence. Terry Gilliam's film "Brazil" has absolutely nothing to do with that.

Ingrid Bergman's Bacon number is 2
Lauren Bacall's Bacon number is 2
Terry Gilliam's Bacon number is2

To Kill a King (2003)

 On August 28, 1648, the Siege of Colchester concluded, essentially ending the English Civil War. Four days before, Oliver Cromwell's Parliamentary forces defeated the Royalists at the Battle of Preston and when word reached the Parliamentary & Royalist forces at Colchester, the Royalists surrendered.
This, of course, led to the installation of Cromwell as Lord Protector and thus did the wacky hijinks ensue!
"To Kill a King" recounts the fun times after the Siege and the relationship between Sir Thomas Fairfax (Dougray Scott) and Cromwell (Tim Roth) along with King "Loser" Charles I (Rupert Everett).

That's Harsh, Man - Robert Shaw died on this day in 1978. In 1975, he (SPOILERS) died at the end of "Jaws". 

Now You're Just Being Silly - It's the Feast of St. Augustine! Go outside and watch your grass grow!

Dougray Scott's Bacon number is 2
Tim Roth's Bacon number is 2
Rupert Everett's Bacon number is 2
Robert Shaw's Bacon number is2