It was the day the wraps came off the long awaited Eric Morecambe statue on central promenade.
Residents and visitors turned out in their hundreds to witness the unveiling of the bronze sculpture.
And since that day, thousands of visitors have descended on the town to strike a pose with Eric and have their picture taken.
The comedian, who died in 1984, remains a household name for his comic partnership with Ernie Wise, and his statue will continue to draw visitors for many years to come.
Here are just some of the pictures from our archives which show famous people and local people posing with Eric, plus some photos from that very grand unveiling and others that trace the statue’s last 25 years.
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Eric Morecambe's widow Joan poses with the statue during its return to Morecambe in 2014. Photo: Julian Brown
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Graham Ibbeson sculpting new miniatures of the Eric Morecambe Statue. The limited edition pieces were sold to raise funds for the Morecambe Gets Wise appeal. Photo: Submit
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Postman David Carr and singer Ashleigh Wood, whose release of Bring Me Sunshine was due out, with the Morecambe and Wise stamp at the Eric Morecambe statue. Photo: Submit
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A stunning sunset over the Eric Morecambe statue on Morecambe promenade. Photo: Steven Feasey