life: 45 years ago today, “2001: A Space Odyssey,” premiered at the Uptown Theater in Washington D.C. See amazing photos from the set of the film here. (Dmitri Kessel

life: 45 years ago today, “2001: A Space Odyssey,” premiered at the Uptown Theater

life: 45 years ago today, “2001: A Space Odyssey,” premiered at the Uptown Theater in Washington D.C. See amazing photos from the set of the film here. (Dmitri Kessel—Time & Life Pictures/Getty Images)

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