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Today in the World Countries
- Independence Restoration Day is being celebrated in Estonia
- Revolution Day is being celebrated in Morocco
- State Foundation Day is being celebrated in Hungary
Today in Astrology
- People born on this day are Leo as their zodiac sign.
Today in History
Happening Today
- BIRTHS
- Bashar Al Jazzaf, Comedian, born in Kuwait.
On this day in 2022
- EVENTS
- 22 million now at risk of starvation in Horn of Africa, up 9 million since January, according to the UN, after worst drought in 40 years.
- WEDDINGS
- Modern Family actress Sarah Hyland at the age of 31 marries reality star Wells Adams at the age of 38 at Sunstone Winery near Santa Barbara, California.
- DEATHS
- Tom Weiskopf, American golfer (British Open 1973; US Senior Open 1995), who died from pancreatic cancer at 79.
On this day in 2021
- BIRTHS
- Gloria Parker [Rosenthal], American marimbist, glasspiel player, songwriter (Clap Your Hands and Shake Your Blues Away), and bandleader, born in Brooklyn, NYC (d. 2022).
- WEDDINGS
- Yusuf Buhari, son of Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, marries Zahra Nasir Bayero, daughter of the emir of Bichi, Nasiru Ado Bayero, in Bichi, in the country's celebrity wedding of the year.
- DEATHS
- Tom T. Hall, American country singer, songwriter (" Harper Valley PTA"), and author, who died at 85.
- ALBUMS
- The Ballad of Dood & Juanita was released by Sturgill Simpson.
The latest full-length release for the singer-songwriter is a concept album about Dood's search for his kidnapped wife and features a guest appearance from Willie Nelson. - The Horses and the Hounds was released by James McMurtry.
The first new full-length studio release for singer-songwriter in seven years was recorded in Santa Monica with producer Ross Hogarth. - Solar Power was released by Lorde.
The New Zealand pop star's third studio album finds her working again with producer Jack Antonoff. For environmental reasons, she has opted against a physical CD release in favor of a digital download. - Year of the Spider was released by Shannon and the Clams.
The sixth full-length release for the Oakland, California-based garage rock band was recorded in Nashville by producer Dan Auerbach. - Woman on the Internet was released by Orla Gartland.
The debut full-length release for the Irish singer-songwriter was produced by Pete Robertson. - Infinite Granite was released by Deafheaven.
The fifth full-length studio release for the San Francisco band was produced by Justin Meldal-Johnsen. - Into the Blue was released by The Joy Formidable.
The fifth full-length studio release for the Welsh alternative rock trio was recorded in Utah. - Love Will Be Reborn was released by Martha Wainwright.
The latest full-length studio release for the Canadian singer-songwriter was produced by Pierre Marchand. - Deep States was released by Tropical Fuck Storm.
This is the third full-length release for the Australian avant-punk band led by Gareth Liddiard. - Fever Dreams was released by Villagers.
The latest full-length release for the Irish folk band led by Conor O’Brien was mixed by David Wrench. - MOVIES
- Flag Day - R is released.
Jennifer Vogel’s father John was larger than life. As a child, Jennifer marveled at his magnetizing energy and ability to make life feel like a grand adventure. He taught her so much about love and joy, but he also happened to be the most notorious counterfeiter in US history. Based on a true story and directed by Sean Penn, Flag Day stars Penn and his real-life daughter Dylan Penn in an intimate family portrait about a young woman who struggles to rise above the wreckage of her past while reconciling the inescapable bond between a daughter and her father. - Cryptozoo - Not Rated is released.
Cryptids are creatures whose existence is disputed or unsubstantiated. When Amber and Matt get lost in the woods during a sex date, they stumble upon a high-security fence. On the other side, they find a cryptid—a unicorn—that would change their lives. Military brat Lauren spent her childhood nights in a nightmarish state, until a mythical baku came to eat her dreams, releasing her from nocturnal torment. Lauren decides to dedicate her life to rescuing and sheltering cryptids from those who seek to exploit them, so she becomes a cryptozookeeper. But when Lauren’s and Amber’s paths cross, Lauren begins to wonder if displaying these rare beasts in confinement is better than enabling these mythical creatures to remain hidden and unknown. - Demonic - NR is released.
A young woman unleashes terrifying demons when supernatural forces at the root of a decades old rift between mother and daughter are revealed. - Paw Patrol: The Movie - G is released.
The PAW Patrol is on a roll! When their biggest rival, Humdinger, becomes Mayor of nearby Adventure City and starts wreaking havoc, Ryder and everyone’s favorite heroic pups kick into high gear to face the challenge head on. While one pup must face his past in Adventure City, the team finds help from a new ally, the savvy dachshund Liberty. Together, armed with exciting new gadgets and gear, the PAW Patrol fights to save the citizens of Adventure City! - Last Man Standing: Suge Knight and the Murders of Biggie & Tupac - Not Rated is released.
Last Man Standing takes at look at Death Row Records and how L.A.'s street gang culture had come to dominate its business workings, as well as an association with corrupt L.A. Police Officers who were also gang affiliated. It would be this world of gang rivalry and dirty cops that would later claim the lives of the world's two greatest rappers: Tupac Shakur and Biggie Smalls. - Rare Beasts - Not Rated is released.
Mandy (Billie Piper) a nihilistic young writer and mother who, while navigating her dysfunctional family and misogynistic workplace, falls for Pete (Leo Bill), a charming traditionalist searching for "restored"male identity. - Reminiscence - PG-13 is released.
Nick Bannister (Hugh Jackman), a private investigator of the mind, navigates the darkly alluring world of the past by helping his clients access lost memories. Living on the fringes of the sunken Miami coast, his life is forever changed when he takes on a new client, Mae (Rebecca Ferguson). A simple matter of lost and found becomes a dangerous obsession. As Bannister fights to find the truth about Mae's disappearance, he uncovers a violent conspiracy, and must ultimately answer the question: how far would you go to hold on to the ones you love? - The Night House - R is released.
Reeling from the unexpected death of her husband, Beth (Rebecca Hall) is left alone in the lakeside home he built for her. She tries as best she can to keep it together – but then nightmares come. Disturbing visions of a presence in the house calling to her, beckoning her with a ghostly allure. Against the advice of her friends, she begins digging into her husband’s belongings, yearning for answers. - The Protégé - R is released.
Rescued as a child by the legendary assassin Moody (Samuel L. Jackson) and trained in the family business, Anna (Maggie Q) is the world’s most skilled contract killer. But when Moody – the man who was like a father to her and taught her everything she needs to know about trust and survival – is brutally killed, Anna vows revenge. As she becomes entangled with an enigmatic killer (Michael Keaton) whose attraction to her goes way beyond cat and mouse, their confrontation turns deadly and the loose ends of a life spent killing will weave themselves even tighter. - Sweet Girl - R is released.
A devastated husband (Jason Momoa) vows to bring justice to the people responsible for his wife’s death while protecting the only family he has left, his daughter (Isabela Merced). - TV SERIES
- The Chair (2021): Season 1 is released.
Dr. Ji-Yoon Kim (Sandra Oh) becomes the first woman of color named Chair of the English department at Pembroke University in this dramedy series written by Amanda Peet.
On this day in 2020
- EVENTS
- Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny falls into a coma after a suspected poisoning.
- Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny falls into a coma after a suspected poisoning (later confirmed to be Novichok poisoning).
- Kamala Harris accepts her nomination for vice-president, becoming the 1st US woman of color on a major-party ticket saying "there is no vaccine for racism".
- Former adviser to Donald Trump, Steve Bannon arrested and charged with fraud over a fundraising campaign to build a wall on the Mexican border.
- DEATHS
- Frankie Banali, American heavy metal drummer (Quiet Riot -" Cum on Feel the Noize"), who died of pancreatic cancer at 68.
- Chi Chi Devayne, Reality Star.
- MOVIES
- Random Acts of Violence - Not Rated is released.
Comic book creator Todd Walkley, his wife, assistant and best friend, are heading to NYC Comic Con when bad things start to happen—people start getting killed. It soon becomes clear that a crazed fan is using his Slashman comic as inspiration for the killings. And as the bodies pile up, and Todd’s friends become victims themselves, he is forced to face the killer and put an end to his notorious comic once and for all.
On this day in 2019
- EVENTS
- Computer systems in 22 small Texas towns hacked and held to ransom in coordinated attack prompts FBI investigation.
- Italian PM Giuseppe Conte resigns after Matteo Salvini calls for co-confidence vote.
- Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte resigns after Matteo Salvini calls for a no-confidence vote.
- NASA confirms mission to Jupiter's ice-covered moon Europa to search for alien life, to launch 2025.
- DEATHS
- Clive Benson-Brown, Race Car Driver.
- Russ Conway, American sports journalist (Eagleson NHL scandal), who died of heart disease at 70.
On this day in 2018
- EVENTS
- Polish immigrant and former volunteer Nazi guard Jakiw Palij (95) is deported from the US in New York to Germany.
- Pope Francis releases letter to all Catholics condemning sexual abuse atrocities and clerical cover-ups "We showed no care for the little ones; we abandoned them".
- Venezuela issues new currency the "Bolivar Soberano" in attempt to stop runaway hyperinflation.
- Colorado man Christopher Lee Watts is charged with the murder of his wife and two daughters.
- Measles cases reach record high in Europe with 41,000 infected first six months of 2018 with 37 deaths according to WHO.
- DEATHS
- Brian Murray, Stage Actor.
- Eddie Willis, American guitar and sitar player (The Funk Brothers), who died of polio complications at 82.
On this day in 2017
- EVENTS
- Solheim Cup Women's Golf, Des Moines G & CC: US retains Cup 16½- 11½; down by 5, Europe can only halve the singles 6-6.
- DEATHS
- Wilhelm Killmayer, German composer, who died at 89.
- Fredell Lack, American concert violinist, and teacher (University of Houston,1959-2009), who died at 95.
- Colin Meads 'Pinetree', New Zealand rugby union player (All Black great), who died at 81.
- Colin Meads, Rugby Player.
- Jerry Lewis [Joseph Levitch], American comedian (Martin and Lewis, MDA Telethon), who died at 91.
- Jerry Lewis, Movie Actor.
On this day in 2016
- EVENTS
- In a blanket finish American triathlete Gwen Jorgensen takes the Olympic gold medal at the Rio de Janeiro Games in 1:56.16; 0.40 ahead of Nicola Spirig Hug of Switzerland, and Great Britain's Vicky Holland by 0:45.
- Canoeists Max Rendschmidt and Marcus Gross part of winning German crew in K-4 100m at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics; wrap up K-2 / K-4 1,000m double.
- Chinese diver Chen Aisen does the Olympic 10m platform double in Rio de Janeiro; having already won the synchronised event, he wins the individual gold by a comfortable margin.
- German canoeist Sebastian Brendel teams with Jan Vandrey to win the C-2 1,000m at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics; wraps up C-1 / C-2 1,000m double.
- Controversial South African middle distance runner Caster Semenya retains her Olympic women's 800m title in a time of 1:55.28 in the final in Rio de Janeiro.
- 4 women's high jump competitors tie at clearing winning height 1.97m at the Rio Olympics; all then fail at 2.00m; Ruth Beitia of Spain wins the gold based on having no misses prior to bar being raised to 2.00m.
- South Korean golfer Inbee Park wins the inaugural Olympic women's individual gold with a final score of 16 under par in Rio de Janeiro; Lydia Ko (New Zealand) 11 under par; Shanshan Feng (China) 10 under par.
- Star British runner Mo Farah wins the men's 5,000m in 13:03.30 at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics; wraps up 5k/10k double which he also completed in London 2012.
- Rio de Janeiro Olympics: team sports - China beats Serbia,3-1 for the women's indoor volleyball gold; in the men's water polo final, Serbia downs Croatia,11-7 for first Olympic title.
- Suicide bombing in Turkish city Gaziantep during a wedding party kills at least 51.
- The Hungarian crew wins canoe sprint K-4 500m at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics; Danuta Kozák becomes the only female to win K1, K2 and K4 at the same Olympics.
- BIRTHS
- Roswell Dyches, YouTube Star, born in Utah.
- WEDDINGS
- Stand-up comedian Chris Hardwick at the age of 31 weds actress Lydia Hearst at the age of 44 in Pasadena, California.
- Olympic figure skater Sasha Cohen at the age of 31 weds Tom May in Cape Cod, Massachusetts.
- DEATHS
- Louis Stewart, Guitarist.
- Matt Roberts, American rock guitarist (3 Doors Down - "When I'm Gone") dies of prescription drug overdose at 38.
- Irving Fields, American composer and pianist (Miami Beach Rhumba), who died at 101.
- Irving Fields [Yitzhak Schwartz], American lounge pianist and composer (Ilona Massey Show; Bagels & Bongos), who died at 101.
- Brian Rix [Lord Rix], British actor and activist (Mencap), who died at 92.
- ALBUMS
- Blonde was released by Frank Ocean.
Just a a day after he released his Visual album Endless, Ocean releases a 17-track album on Apple Music (and a 12-track version at pop-up stores included a Boys Don't Cry artbook/magazine) featuring contributions from Beyonce, Jonny Greenwood of Radiohead, Kendrick Lamar, Rick Rubin, and Kanye West.
On this day in 2015
- EVENTS
- 30 students at West Point Military Academy are injured in a mass pillow fight.
- DEATHS
- Egon Bahr, German journalist and politician (Ostpolitik policy), who died at 93.
- Melody Patterson, American actress (F Troop) dies at 66.
- TV SERIES
- Documentary Now!: Season 1 is released.
Hosted by Helen Mirren, the six-episode documentary spoof series was created by Fred Armisen, Bill Hader, and Seth Meyers.
On this day in 2014
- DEATHS
- B.K.S. Iyengar, Indian yoga advocate, who died at 95.
- Bks Iyengar, Teacher.
- MOVIES
- Expedition to the End of the World - Not Rated is released.
On a three-mast schooner packed with artists, scientists and ambitions worthy of Noah or Columbus, we set off for the end of the world: the rapidly melting massifs of North-East Greenland. An epic journey where the brave sailors on board encounter polar bear nightmares, Stone Age playgrounds and entirely new species. But in their encounter with new, unknown parts of the world, the crew of scientist and artists also confronted the existential questions of life. - Winter in the Blood - Not Rated is released.
Virgil First Raise (Chaske Spencer) embarks on a wild and darkly comic odyssey to retrieve his renegade wife and the beloved rifle she stole.
On this day in 2013
- EVENTS
- " One Direction: This Is Us" 3D concert film of One Direction directed by Morgan Spurlock premieres in London.
- 9 Islamist militants are killed by Russian police in North Caucasus.
- WEDDINGS
- Actor Maximilian Schell at the age of 82 weds opera singer Iva Mihanovic at the age of 35 in Carinthia, Austria.
- DEATHS
- Elmore Leonard, American author (Glitz, Mr Majestyk, Touch,52 Pick-Up), who died from complications from a stroke at 87.
- Marian McPartland, British jazz pianist, and radio host (Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz), who died at 95.
- Marian McPartland, British jazz pianist (Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz), who died at 95.
- Marian Mcpartland, Pianist.
- Richard Angas, British operatic bass singer (English National Opera,1980-2000), who died at 71.
- ALBUMS
- Sleeper was released by Ty Segall.
The semi-acoustic release for the rock musician was written after the death of his father. - So You Are... So You'll Be was released by White Hills.
The seventh full-length release for the Brooklyn-based space rock trio was produced by Martin Bisi. - Versions was released by Zola Jesus.
The recording of songs reworked by JG Thirlwell with the Mivos Quartet was originally performed at the Guggenheim Museum. - Warp & Weft was released by Laura Veirs.
Produced by Tucker Martine, the ninth full-length studio release for the singer-songwriter features guest appearances from Neko Case, My Morning Jacket's Jim James, and members of the Decemberists. - Where You Stand was released by Travis.
Produced with Michael Ilbert, the Scottish alternative rock band returns with its first studio release in five years. - Trap Lord was released by A$AP Ferg.
The A$AP Mob's rapper debut studio solo release includes guest appearances from such artists as A$AP Rocky, Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, French Montana, and Waka Flocka Flame. - Made Up Mind was released by Tedeschi Trucks Band.
The second studio release for the 11-piece band led by Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks was co-produced by Trucks and Jim Scott. - Paradise Valley was released by John Mayer.
Produced by Don Was, the second Americana-influenced release from the singer-songwriter includes guest appearances from Frank Ocean and Katy Perry. - Permanent Signal was released by Porcelain Raft.
The second full-length release for Italian New York-based producer Mauro Remiddi includes contributions from Antlers bassist Darby Cicci, cellist Gaspar Claus and Yuck drummer Jonny Rogoff. - Perpetual Surrender was released by DIANA.
The debut full-length release for the Canadian quartet of Kieran Adams, Carmen Elle, Paul Mathew, and Joseph Shabason was co-produced with Roger Leavens. - Nepenthe was released by Julianna Barwick.
The second full-length release for the New York-based singer-songwriter was recorded in Iceland with Alex Somers. - No Better Time Than Now was released by Shigeto.
The third full-length release from Detroit-based electronic producer Zach Saginaw was written after a move back to Michigan and the end of a long-term relationship. - Moon Tides was released by Pure Bathing Culture.
The full-length debut for Vetiver's Daniel Hindman and Sarah Versprille was produced by Richard Swift of The Shins. - Golden Suits was released by Golden Suits.
The debut solo release for the Department of Eagles co-founder Fred Nicolaus was produced with Fraser McCulloch. - Hero Brother was released by Sarah Neufeld.
The debut solo release for the violinist best known for her work with Arcade Fire and Bell Orchestre was produced with Nils Frahm. - I Hate Music was released by Superchunk.
The tenth full-length studio release for the North Carolina Alternative rock band led by Mac McCaughan is said to be a darker album than 2010's Majesty Shredding. - I'm Rich Beyond Your Wildest Dreams was released by Diarrhea Planet.
The second full-length release for the Nashville pop-punk six-piece band was produced by Kevin McMahon. - Loud City Song was released by Julia Holter.
The third full-length release for the Los Angeles artist was influenced in part by the film "Gigi." - Doris was released by Earl Sweatshirt.
The debut solo studio release for the Odd Future rapper includes guest appearances from such guests as Domo Genesis, Mac Miller, Frank Ocean, RZA, Vince Staples, and Tyler, The Creator. - Crimes of Passion was released by Crocodiles.
The fourth full-length release for the San Diego duo of Charles Rowell and Brandon Welchez was produced by Sune Rose Wagner of The Raveonettes. - Deep Trip was released by Destruction Unit.
The latest release for the psychedelic rock band originally formed by Ryan Rousseau with Jay Reatard and Alicja Trout, now features Rousseau, his brother Rusty, N. Nappa, J. Aurelius, and A. Flores. - Flourish // Perish was released by Braids.
Keyboardist Katie Lee left the band before the completion of the Canadian trio's mostly guitar-less second full-length release. - An Object was released by No Age.
The fourth full-length release for the rock band was produced and recorded with Facundo Bermudez. - Big TV was released by White Lies.
The changing dynamics of the relationship between a small town couple when they move to the big city is the concept behind the third full-length release for the British rock band led by Harry McVeigh. - Blue Gardens was released by E.M.M.A..
The debut full-length release for the Keysound contributor features guest appearances from Rebel MC and Sully.