'Die Hard 2' opened in theaters across the United States on this day in 1990. Bruce Willis returned as John McClane, this time attempting to avert disaster after rogue military operatives seize control of Dulles International Airport in Washington, D.C.

Filmed on a budget of $70 million, the film exceeded all expectations making more than $240 million at the box office worldwide, nearly twice the profit made by the first 'Die Hard' movie.