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nov 25, 1927 - The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences was founded

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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) was founded, with 36 members (composed of actors, directors, writers, technicians, and producers). The organization's first president was Douglas Fairbanks, Sr., and its first awards ceremony was held in 1929, to honor films in 1927 and 1928.

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nov 25, 1927
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~ 97 years ago