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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 4 (UPI) -- "Singin' in the Rain" topped the American Film Institute's list of 25 Greatest Movie Musicals in a presentation by the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association.

Today is Monday, Aug. 28, the 240th day of 2006 with 125 to follow.

Today is Tuesday, Sept. 27, the 270th day of 2005 with 95 to follow.

Today is Sunday, Aug. 28, the 240th day of 2005 with 125 to follow.

Today is Monday, Sept. 27, the 271st day of 2004 with 95 to follow.

Today is Saturday, Aug. 28, the 241st day of 2004 with 125 to follow.

DANVILLE, Ill., June 6 (UPI) -- Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman appeared at a book signing last week for his book "Justice for None" in his hometown of Danville, Ill.