DAYS: This Week in "Days" History: First Week of July

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This Week in "Days" History: First Week of July

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30 Years Ago: July 3-July 7, 1978 (Head Writer: Ann Marcus): Doug hired new singer Theresa Harper, who attracted Steve's attention and made Julie jealous. Donna lost her foster home and stood vigil while Don underwent surgery for internal bleeding. Marlena freaked when she learned Don must undergo another operation. Alice convinced Maggie that Janice is too young to learn Joann is her mother. Linda fumed that Chris accepted a job with Jim Bradley that would pit Chris against Bob's company in an environmental fight. Jeri agreed to care for Timmy while Trish films a European movie. Mike and Margo reconciled. Robert suspected that Theresa had stolen money from the club.

25 Years Ago: July 4-July 8, 1983 (Head Writers: Margaret DePriest & Sheri Anderson): Liz and Neil rekindled their old flame when they found themselves at the same resort. Liz tried explaining to Neil how she had shot Marie, but Roman arrived to arrest her. Marie was shocked that her husband had met with her assailant. Roman asked Bo to guard Marlena against tough hoods such as Pete Jannings at the Body Connection. Eugene disapproved at Alex's attentions toward Trista, who was arranging student nurses' mixers. Gwen left a doubt in Maggie's mind about the supposed kissing incident with Mickey. Don panicked that he wouldn't be able to defend Liz after Daphne spilled the beans.

20 Years Ago: July 4-July 8, 1988 (Head Writer: Leah Laiman): Patch and Shane rescued Kimberly and Kayla from Harper, who was arrested and later admitted that he was the Slasher. Determined to prevent Roman from testifying at Miguel's organized crime trial, Jose Torres planted a bomb in Roman's car. Roman, who hit his head after the car bomb exploded, suffered a partial memory loss and had more flashbacks to an island in the Caribbean. Jack was devastated when he learned that Harper was the Slasher. Kayla was relieved when Jack finally agreed to give her a divorce. Melissa's name was cleared of criminal charges when Harper admitted that he had poisoned Kayla. Eve realized that she had Kimberly pegged all wrong after Kimberly admitted that she was only posing as a hooker in order to help Shane catch the Slasher. Anjelica once again insisted to Justin that he's not the father of her baby, even though she said that Harper isn't the father either.

15 Years Ago: July 5-July 9, 1993 (Head Writer: James E. Reilly; Nielsen Ratings: 8th place/4.7 rating/14 share): Vivian decided Caroline was to be her next victim, as she incorrectly believed Caroline was terminally ill. Austin was compassionate and caring toward Jennifer when she tried to get answers about her family's medical history from her institutionalized mother, Laura. Laura said Jennifer's name after Jennifer left her hospital room. Kate told Lucas that she will not be blackmailed by him forever. Victor enters into business with Billie. Sami, wishing to be slim, started changing her eating pattern and made herself throw up. Carly and Bo continued to bicker about their different lifestyles. Abe continued his search for the anti-drug vigilante. Marlena nervously awaited the results of the DNA test. Using a computer to access Marlena's hospital file, Sami learned the results of the blood tests.

10 Years Ago: June 29-July 3, 1998 (Head Writer: Sally Sussman Morina; Nielsen Ratings: 3rd place/4.7 rating/15 share): Stefano continued to control Vivian's moods. Carrie and Marlena investigated Shelly, the woman who was in bed with Mike. They get her to tell the hospital board members the truth. An ecstatic Mike told Carrie that he's been named Chief of Staff and then kissed her. Roman and Billie grew closer. Hope told John that she's going to investigate her past in Lugano, Switzerland. Franco, being trailed by an INS agent and worried about being deported, announced his engagement to Sami at the Brady/Horton picnic. Lucas showed up drunk at the picnic. In New Orleans, Swamp Girl seemed to recognize Bo. Preempted Thursday, July 2 and Friday, July 3 for Wimbledon Tennis.

5 Years Ago: June 30-July 4, 2003 (Head Writer: Dena Higley; Nielsen Ratings: 8th place/2.6 rating/08 share): Kate and Roman were stunned to see Lucas comforting Sami. Before leaving town with the diamond machine, Tony apologized to Sami and gave her some diamonds. John snuck aboard Tony's yacht. Brady offered Nicole a job at the Blue Note. Larry instructed Nicole on how to purchase a gun. Belle told Shawn that Philip is more than just a Marine. Bo and Hope escaped from their captors. Bo told Hope that he sold the Fancy Face. Rex looked over the information that Mimi got from the hospital and found out that Kate is his and Cassie's mother. He and Mimi rushed off to stop Cassie from making love to Lucas (who is now her half-brother). Preempted Thursday, July 3 and Friday, July 4 for Wimbledon Tennis.