July 27, 1978 –
National Lampoon’s Animal House, the grandfather of all gross-out comedies, opened in New York City on this date.
The hole John Belushi makes in the wall with the guitar was the only physical damage incurred to the house during the entire production. Instead of repairing it, the fraternity placed a frame around the hole with an engraved brass tag to commemorate it.
The Haus of Dcaligari 