John Wilden Hughes, Jr was born on this day, February 18, 1950 in Lansing, Michigan. Although you may not familiar with his name (as it appears) if you grew up in the 1980s and ‘90s you are no doubt familiar with his films. An American film director, producer, and screenwriter, Hughes directed and scripted some of the most successful comedy films of that era. Hughes’ … Continue reading #M(ichigan)M(ovie)H(istory) On this day, February 18, 1950: film director John Hughes was born