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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29. Eric statue through the years
The Eric Morecambe statue in the snow. Photo: Garth Hamer
30. Eric statue through the years
Clowns Rachel Dickson, Carole Elder and Mel Smallman from Tuk Tuks celebrate Morecambe Day at the Eric Morecambe statue. Photo: Garth Hamer
31. Eric statue through the years
Support group organisers Andrea Brown and Graham Bailey at the Eric Morecambe statue to promote a Cardiomyopathy Association charity walk. Photo: Submit
32. Eric statue through the years
Clowns Rachel Dickson and Carole Elder from Tuk Tuks celebrating Morecambe Day. Photo: Garth Hamer