Today in Soap Opera History (January 30)

1996: GH's Brenda called Miguel for help stopping Sonny's wedding.
2004: Days of our Lives' Tony "died" following a tiger attack.
2007: All My Children's Dixie "died" after eating poisoned pancakes.
2014: Billy and Adam were involved in a fiery crash on The Young and the Restless.

"History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into different and unexpected images."
― Anselm Kiefer

"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.

On this date in...

1958: On The Edge of Night, Bill (Carl Frank) and Mike (John Larkin) tried to convince Dalton there may be mitigating circumstances in the case, but he insisted on moving forward with the prosecution as quickly as possible.

1967: On Peyton Place, Rita (Patricia Morrow) didn't want Norm (Christopher Connelly) to get involved in the Webber's problems. Meanwhile, Elliot (Tim O'Connor) brought flowers to Constance (Dorthy Malone, who turns 90 today) to celebrate the early opening of the bookstore.

Thaao Penghlis Returning to 'Days of our Lives'

Thaao Penghlis, who has played Tony DiMera and Andre DiMera off and on since the early 1980s on Days of our Lives, is back filming at the iconic soap opera.

Penghlis' Andre was killed off Days earlier this year but he has made sporadic appearances since then.

Penghlis revealed on social media that he was back filming at the set once again.

"Loved being with Deidre Hall this week," he posted. "Vets make a difference in case some people have forgotten. We build a great foundation on Days that was years in the making. Walk through the door and speak truth. Next. #days Opens a New Window. ⁦@DeidreHall Opens a New Window. ⁩ thank you."

Today in Soap Opera History (January 30)

1996: GH's Brenda called Miguel for help stopping Sonny's wedding.
2004: Days of our Lives' Tony "died" following a tiger attack.
2007: All My Children's Dixie "died" after eating poisoned pancakes.
2014: Billy and Adam were involved in a fiery crash on The Young
and the Restless.

"Whoever wishes to foresee the future must consult the past; for human events ever resemble those of preceding times. This arises from the fact that they are produced by men who ever have been, and ever shall be, animated by the same passions, and thus they necessarily have the same results."
― Machiavelli

"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.

On this date in...

1958: On The Edge of Night, Bill (Carl Frank) and Mike (John Larkin) tried to convince Dalton there may be mitigating circumstances in the case, but he insisted on moving forward with the prosecution as quickly as possible.

1967: On Peyton Place, Rita (Patricia Morrow) didn't want Norm (Christopher Connelly) to get involved in the Webber's problems. Meanwhile, Elliot (Tim O'Connor) brought flowers to Constance (Dorthy Malone, who turns 90 today) to celebrate the early opening of the bookstore.

Today in Soap Opera History (January 30)

1996: GH's Brenda called Miguel for help stopping Sonny's wedding.
2004: Days of our Lives' Tony "died" following a tiger attack.
2007: All My Children's Dixie "died" after eating poisoned pancakes.
2014: Billy and Adam were involved in a fiery crash on The Young
and the Restless.

"All true histories contain instruction; though, in some, the treasure may be hard to find, and when found, so trivial in quantity that the dry, shrivelled kernel scarcely compensates for the trouble of cracking the nut."
― Anne Brontë in "Agnes Grey"

"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.

On this date in...

1958: On The Edge of Night, Bill (Carl Frank) and Mike (John Larkin) tried to convince Dalton there may be mitigating circumstances in the case, but he insisted on moving forward with the prosecution as quickly as possible.

1967: On Peyton Place, Rita (Patricia Morrow) didn't want Norm (Christopher Connelly) to get involved in the Webber's problems. Meanwhile, Elliot (Tim O'Connor) brought flowers to Constance (Dorthy Malone, who turns 90 today) to celebrate the early opening of the bookstore.

'Days of our Lives' Spoilers (April 18-22, 2016)

Andre calls Hope from jail, and warns her he'll go after her and Rafe
once he's freed. © jpistudios.com

Check out the day-to-day spoilers and a sneak peek below to find out what's happening on NBC soap opera Days of our Lives during the week of April 18-22, 2016.

[SPOILER ALERT]

Monday, April 18
Andre (Thaao Penghlis) calls Hope (Kristian Alfonso) from jail and warns her he'll go after her and Rafe (Galen Gering) once he's freed; Belle (Martha Madison) gives Shawn (Brandon Beemer) the signed divorce papers - it's over; Shawn is uncomfortable with Lani's ((Sal Stowers) possessive behavior; Ciara (Vivian Jovanni) decides she's not going to the prom, but Claire (Olivia Rose Keegan) insists.

'Days of our Lives' Spoilers (February 22-26, 2016)

Brady leaps into action in hopes of saving Summer from drowning.
© jpistudios.com

Check out the day-to-day spoilers and a sneak peek video below to find out what's happening on NBC soap opera Days of our Lives during the week of February 22-26, 2016.

[SPOILER ALERT]

Monday, February 22
Brady (Eric Martsolf) tries to save Summer (Marie Wilson) from drowning; Ava (Tamara Braun) instigates an attack from Kayla (Mary Beth Evans); Steve (Stephen Nichols) admits to sleeping with Ava; Hope (Kristian Alfonso) catches Ciara (Vivian Jovanni) acting out with Theo (Kyler Pettis).

'Days of our Lives' Spoilers (February 15-19, 2016)

Eric receives devastating news and ends up seeking comfort from Jennifer.

Check out the day-to-day spoilers and a sneak peek video below to find out what's happening on NBC soap opera Days of our Lives during the week of February 15-19, 2016.

[SPOILER ALERT]

Monday, February 15
Brady (Eric Martsolf) gets answers from Fynn (Alexander Bruszt) about the mystery woman; Eduardo (A Martinez) witnesses Deimos (Vincent Irizarry) moving in on Kate (Lauren Koslow); John (Drake Hogestyn) gives Philip (John-Paul Lavoisier) surprising information about Deimos; Belle (Martha Madison) comes to a decision about Philip.

'Days of our Lives' Spoilers (February 8-12, 2016)

John resolves to bring down the agency that made him an assassin - much
to Marlena's dismay.

Check out the day-to-day spoilers and a sneak peek video below to find out what's happening on NBC soap opera Days of our Lives during the week of February 8-12, 2016.

[SPOILER ALERT]

Monday, February 8
Steve (Stephen Nichols) and Ava (Tamara Braun) receive stunning news about their son; Andre (Thaao Penghlis) closes in on a new way to reach Hope (Kristian Alfonso); Theo (Kyler Pettis) tells Ciara (Vivian Jovanni) he has feelings for her; Abigail (Kate Mansi) questions Chad (Billy Flynn) about the real reason he wants to elope.

Today in Soap Opera History (January 30)

1996: GH's Brenda called Miguel for help stopping Sonny's wedding.
2004: Days of our Lives' Tony "died" following a tiger attack.
2007: All My Children's Dixie "died" after eating poisoned pancakes.
2014: Billy and Adam were involved in a fiery crash on The Young
and the Restless.

"The present contains nothing more than the past, and what is found in the effect is already in the cause."
― Henri Louis Bergson

"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.

On this date in...

1958: On The Edge of Night, Bill (Carl Frank) and Mike (John Larkin) tried to convince Dalton there may be mitigating circumstances in the case, but he insisted on moving forward with the prosecution as quickly as possible.

1967: On Peyton Place, Rita (Patricia Morrow) didn't want Norm (Christopher Connelly) to get involved in the Webber's problems. Meanwhile, Elliot (Tim O'Connor) brought flowers to Constance (Dorthy Malone, who turns 90 today) to celebrate the early opening of the bookstore.

'Days of our Lives' Spoilers (February 1-5, 2016)

"If you want Kayla free, you know what you have to do," Ava tells Steve.

Check out the day-to-day spoilers and a sneak peek video below to find out what's happening on NBC soap opera Days of our Lives during the week of February 1-5, 2016.

[SPOILER ALERT]

Monday, February 1
Steve (Stephen Nichols) works to make a deal with Ava (Tamara Braun); Ciara (Vivian Jovanni) tears into Chase (Jonathon McClendon); Philip (John-Paul Lavoisier) talks to Belle (Martha Madison) about Deimos' (Vincent Irizarry) blackmail; Eve (Kassie DePaiva) becomes Claire's (Olivia Rose Keegan) mentor.

'Days of our Lives' Spoilers (January 25-29, 2016)

"They will pay for what they did," Andre vows after finding the gun that
was used to murder Stefano.

Check out the day-to-day spoilers and a sneak peek video below to find out what's happening on NBC soap opera Days of our Lives during the week of January 25-29, 2016.

[SPOILER ALERT]

Monday, January 25
Realizing Kayla (Mary Beth Evans) is missing, Steve (Stephen Nichols) confronts Ava (Tamara Braun); Andre (Thaao Penghlis) learns Hope's (Kristian Alfonso) secret; Ciara (Vivian Jovanni) invites Rafe (Galen Gering) on a family getaway; Chad (Billy Flynn) makes a suggestion about where he and Abigail (Kate Mansi) should live.

'Days of our Lives' Spoilers (January 18-22, 2016)

Victor is reunited with his brother, Deimos.

Check out the day-to-day spoilers and a sneak peek video below to find out what's happening on NBC soap opera Days of our Lives during the week of January 18-22, 2016.

[SPOILER ALERT]

Monday, January 18
Hope (Kristian Alfonso) confesses to murder; Victor (John Aniston) is reunited with his brother, Deimos (Vincent Irizarry); Claire (Olivia Rose Keegan) tries to keep Belle (Martha Madison) and Philip (John-Paul Lavoisier) apart; Eve (Kassie DePaiva) asks Justin (Wally Kurth) where their relationship stands.

'Days of our Lives' Spoilers (January 11-15, 2016)

Rafe finds Stefano's dead body.  "I killed him," Hope tells Rafe. Is
Stefano really dead this time?

Check out the day-to-day spoilers and a sneak peek video below to find out what's happening on NBC soap opera Days of our Lives during the week of January 11-15, 2016.

[SPOILER ALERT]

Monday, January 11
Chad (Billy Flynn) asks Abigail (Kate Mansi) to marry him; Rafe (Galen Gerin) offers help to Hope (Kristian Alfonso); Nicole (Arianne Zucker) blames Eric (Greg Vaughan) for Daniel's death; Victor (John Aniston) comforts a grieving Maggie (Suzanne Rogers).

'Days of our Lives' Spoilers (December 7-11, 2015)

Andre targets Belle to get to Sami.

Check out the day-to-day spoilers and a sneak peek video below to find out what's happening on NBC soap opera Days of our Lives during the week of December 7-11, 2015.

[SPOILER ALERT]

Monday, December 7
As the cabin burns around them, Abigail (Kate Mansi) and Chad (Billy Flynn) desperately try to escape; JJ (Casey Moss) and Lani (Sal Stowers) track down Ben (Robert Scott Wilson); Hope (Kristian Alfonso) surprises Roman (Josh Taylor); Theo (Kyler Pettis) receives a cruel, anonymous text.

'Days of our Lives' Spoilers (November 23-27, 2015)

Belle and Claire arrive in Salem just in time to celebrate Thanksgiving.

Check out the day-to-day spoilers and a sneak peek video below to find out what's happening on NBC soap opera Days of our Lives during the week of November 23-27, 2015.

[SPOILER ALERT]

Monday, November 23
Hope (Kristian Alfonso) lashes out at Steve (Stephen Nichols) and Kayla (Mary Beth Evans); Ciara (Vivian Jovanni) tries her best to comfort an anguished Chase (Jonathon McClendon); Abigail (Kate Mansi) begs Ben (Robert Scott Wilson) to take her to the hospital; John (Drake Hogestyn) makes a deal with Andre (Thaao Penghlis) for Sami's (Alison Sweeney) safe return... but it doesn't quite play out as expected.

'Days of our Lives' Spoilers (November 16-20, 2015)

Bo Brady receives devastating news.

Check out the day-to-day spoilers and a sneak peek video below to find out what's happening on NBC soap opera Days of our Lives during the week of November 16-20, 2015.

[SPOILER ALERT]

Monday, November 16
Bo (Peter Reckell) gets devastating news; Chase (Jonathon McClendon) is upset when he overhears Ciara (Vivian Jovanni) trashing his father; Brady (Eric Martsolf) feels caught between Theresa (Jen Lilley) and Victor (John Aniston); Abigail (Kate Mansi) gets closer to escaping.

'Days of our Lives' Spoilers (November 2-6, 2015)

Salem gathers for Aiden and Hope's wedding.

Check out the day-to-day spoilers and a sneak peek video below to find out what's happening on NBC soap opera Days of our Lives during the week of November 2-6, 2015.

[SPOILER ALERT]

Monday, November 2
All of Salem gathers at the Martin House to celebrate the town's Bicentennial Gala - a night that promises to be full of romance, mystery and danger; Abigail (Kate Mansi) stumbles upon incriminating evidence against Ben (Robert Scott Wilson); Caroline (Peggy McCay) tries to get Victor to see the truth about Bo (Peter Reckell); Stefano (Joseph Mascolo) and Andre (Thaao Penghlis) wish Hope (Kristian Alfonso) an ominous "good luck" with her wedding.

PHOTOS: 'Days of our Lives' Cast Signs "Days of our Lives: 50 Years" in New Jersey

Kristian Alfonso, Galen Gering, Stephen Nichols, Lauren Koslow, Deidre Hall, Billy Flynn, Kate Mansi and Thaao Penghlis. Photo Credit: Sue Coflin/Max Photos

Days of our Lives stars Kristian Alfonso (Hope Brady), Galen Gering (Rafe Hernandez), Stephen Nichols (Steve Johnson), Lauren Koslow (Kate Roberts), Deidre Hall (Dr. Marlena Evans), Billy Flynn (Chad DiMera), Kate Mansi (Abigail Deveraux), Thaao Penghlis (Andre DiMera), and executive producer Greg Meng were at Books & Greetings in Northvale, New Jersey on Tuesday evening to sign Meng's "Days of our Lives: 50 Years."

Check out more photos below:

'Days of our Lives' Cast Visits 'Today' (Video)

The cast of Days of our Lives on Today.

Hosts Hoda Kotb and Kathie Lee Gifford welcomed the cast of Days of our Lives on the fourth hour of Today on Tuesday.

Deidre Hall (Dr. Marlena Evans), Galen Gering (Rafe Hernandez), Kristian Alfonso (Hope Brady), Billy Flynn (Chad DiMera), Thaao Penghlis (Andre DiMera), Lauren Koslow (Kate Roberts) and Stephen Nichols (Steve "Patch" Johnson) appeared to talk about Days of our Lives' 50th anniversary, and the newly-released book commemorating the milestone, "Days of our Lives: 50 Years."

Watch the segment featuring the Days cast below:

'Days of our Lives' Spoilers (October 26-30, 2015)

Shawn questions Hope's decision to marry Aiden.

Check out the day-to-day spoilers below to find out what's happening on NBC soap opera Days of our Lives during the week of October 26-30, 2015.

[SPOILER ALERT]

Monday, October 26
Steve (Stephen Nichols) tells Bo (Peter Reckell) about Hope's (Kristian Alfonso) wedding; Shawn (Jason Cook) questions Hope's decision regarding Aiden (Daniel Cosgrove); Kayla (Mary Beth Evans) and Joey (James Lastovic) butt heads; something on Lani's (Sal Stowers) computer unsettles Abe (James Reynolds).