On this day in 1988, Mike and April (Michael Weiss and Lisa Howard) went on their first date on Days of our Lives. April would break off their engagement the following year after Mike's old flame, Robin (Derya Ruggles), returned to Salem along with she and Mike's infant son.
In 1999 - Matt Cedeno made his soap opera debut in the role of Brandon Walker on Days of our Lives. Cedeno was nominated three years in a row for an ALMA (American Latino Media Arts) Award for his work on DAYS.
In 2005 - As the World Turns' Jack Snyder (Michael Park) rescued Carly Tenney (Maura West) from Lily and Holden's house after Les Sweeney (Michael Lowry) set it on fire. Carly told Jack to save himself, but Jack refused to leave without her. After Carly was safe, Jack shot and killed Les.