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Today in the World Countries
- Battle Day is being celebrated in Falkland Islands
- Constitution Day is being celebrated in Northern Mariana Islands
- Feast of the Immaculate Conception is being celebrated in Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Peru
- Immaculate Conception is being celebrated in Andorra, Austria, Equatorial Guinea, Liechtenstein, Macau, Malta, Monaco, Nicaragua, Portugal, Seychelles, Timor Leste, Vatican City
- Immaculate Conception Day is being celebrated in Italy, Spain
- Mother's Day is being celebrated in Panama
- National Youth Day is being celebrated in Albania
- Saint Clement of Ohrid Day is being celebrated in North Macedonia
- Santa Marian Kamalen Day is being celebrated in Guam
- The Constitution Day is being celebrated in Uzbekistan
Today in Astrology
- People born on this day are Sagittarius as their zodiac sign.
Today in History
Happening Today
- BIRTHS
- Neville Shah, Comedian, born in India.
- MOVIES
- Magazine Dreams - Not Rated is released.
An amateur bodybuilder struggles to find human connection as his relentless drive for recognition pushes him to the brink.
On this day in 2022
- EVENTS
- Singer Celine Dion reveals she has been diagnosed with Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS), a rare neurological disorder on Instagram.
- Trevor Noah hosts his final episode of late-night talk and satirical news television program "The Daily Show".
- American basketball star Brittany Griner is released by Russian authorities in a prisoner exchange for Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout; Griner detained on drug smuggling charges since February 2022.
- Documentary series "Harry & Meghan" about Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex begins streaming on Netflix.
- DEATHS
- Jackie McLeod, Canadian ice hockey right wing (World C'ship gold 1961; New York Rangers) and coach (Canada 1966-69, Olympic bronze 1968), who died at 92.
- Yoshishige Yoshida, Director.
- TV SERIES
- Harry & Meghan: Season 1 is released.
The first three episodes of the six-part documentary series directed by Liz Garbus features interviews, personal videos and pictures about how Duke and Duchess of Sussex, better known as Prince Harry and Meghan, met, fell in love and the challenges that led to move to the United States.
On this day in 2021
- EVENTS
- Gil Bridges, the last surviving member of the original line-up from American band Rare Earth died aged 80, of complications arising from COVID-19 pandemic. Rare Earth was the first big hit-making act signed by Motown that consisted only of white members..
- American bass guitarist and record producer Robbie Shakespeare died age 68. He is best known as one half of the reggae rhythm section and production duo Sly and Robbie, with drummer Sly Dunbar. Regarded as one of the most influential reggae bassists, Shakespeare's work extended beyond the reggae genre, covering various pop and rock artists such as Mick Jagger, Bob Dylan, Jackson Browne, Cyndi Lauper, Joe Cocker, Yoko Ono, Serge Gainsbourg, and Grace Jones..
- Olaf Scholz is sworn as the new Chancellor of Germany, replacing Angela Merkel after 16 years.
- Ralph Tavares died two days before his 80th birthday. He was a member of American R&B, funk and soul music group Tavares best known for their 1976 hit ‘Heaven Must Be Missing an Angel’..
- BIRTHS
- London Correia, Reality Star, born in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
- DEATHS
- Kristina Dukic, YouTube Star.
- Slim 400, Rapper.
- Barry Harris, American bebop jazz pianist (Cannonball Adderly; Lee Morgan; "The Bird of Red and Gold"), and educator, who died of COVID-19 pandemic complications at 91.
On this day in 2020
- EVENTS
- Former Israeli space security chief Haim Eshed says Aliens and a Galactic Federation exist and Donald Trump knows about it, in article published in the Jerusalem Post.
- The UK begins vaccinating for COVID-19 pandemic using the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine.
- DEATHS
- Harold Budd, American avant-garde ambient pianist and composer (The Pavilion of Dreams), who died of COVID-19 pandemic at 84.
- Alejandro Sabella, Argentine soccer midfielder (8 caps; River Plate, Sheffield United, Estudiantes) and manager (Argentina 2011-14), who died from heart disease at 66.
- Alejandro Sabella, Soccer Coach.
- Walter Lechner, Race Car Driver.
On this day in 2019
- EVENTS
- Fire in an illegal bag factory in Delhi, India, kills 43.
- In 2019, superstar MC and emo-rap pioneer, Juice WRLD, died tragically at just 21-years-old. The Chicago-born artist was a vital part of the wildly influential SoundCloud movement, parlaying his internet celebrity into a record deal with Grade A Productions and Interscope Records in 2017. In 2020, his third studio album, Legends Never Die, debuted at No.1 on the Billboard 200, becoming one of the most successful posthumous albums of all time..
- Polar explorers Mike Horn and Børge Ousland complete an 1,800 km (1,118 miles) journey on drifting ice in darkness in the Arctic.
- Polar explorers Mike Horn and Børge Ousland complete 1,800 km (1,120 mile) journey on drifting ice in darkness in the Arctic.
- Vienna State Opera stages its first show by a female composer in 150 years - Olga Neuwirth’s opera, “Orlando”.
- South African Zozibini Tunzi crowned Miss Universe in Atlanta.
- Sanna Marin becomes Finland's youngest-ever Prime Minister at the age of 34.
- DEATHS
- Paul Volcker, American economist and Chairman of the US Federal Reserve (1979-87), who died at 92.
- Rene Auberjonois, American actor and voice artist (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, God of War), who died of lung cancer at 79.
- Rogério Pipi, Portuguese soccer forward (15 caps; Benfica), who died at 97.
- Juice Wrld [Jarad Higgins ], American rapper and singer-songwriter (All Girls Are the Same, Lucid Dreams), who died of a seizure at Chicago airport at 21.
- Juice Wrld, Rapper.
- Caroll Spinney, American puppeteer behind Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch on Sesame Street (1969-2018), who died at 85.
- Caroll Spinney, Puppeteer.
- TV SERIES
- Harley Quinn: Season 1 is released.
The animated comedy series follows Harley Quinn (voiced by Kaley Cuoco) after her break up with the Joker as she looks to become the "Queenpin"of Gotham and join the Legion of Doom with the help from Poison Ivy (voiced by Lake Bell). - The L Word: Generation Q: Season 1 is released.
The sequel to the 2004-09 drama The L Word introduces PR exec Dani Nùñez (Arienne Mandi), adjunct professor Micah Lee (Leo Sheng), assistant Sarah Finley (Jacqueline Toboni), and TV producer Sophie Suarez (Rosanny Zayas) to Bette Porter (Jennifer Beals), Alice Pieszecki (Leisha Hailey) and Shane McCutcheon (Katherine Moennig). - Work in Progress: Season 1 is released.
Life was not going well for Abby (Abby McEnany), but her life is changed when she starts dating a younger trans-man (Theo Germain) in this comedy created by McEnany and Tim Mason.
On this day in 2018
- EVENTS
- 84th Heisman Trophy Award: Kyler Murray, Oklahoma (QB).
- US President Donald Trump announces John Kelly will be stepping down as White House Chief of Staff at the end of the year.
- DEATHS
- Roger the ripped kangaroo, famous for crushing a metal bucket like a paper cup, who died at 12 in Alice Springs of old age.
- Rosanell Eaton, American voting rights advocate, who died at 97.
- Lyudmila Alexeyeva, Russian 'Grandmother of Russian Human Rights', who died at 91.
- Evelyn Berezin, American computer pioneer, invented first word processor, who died at 93.
On this day in 2017
- DEATHS
- Edwin Abate, Race Car Driver.
- ALBUMS
- Goin' Platinum! was released by Robert Finley.
The second full-length release from the Louisiana-based blues singer-songwriter was produced by Dan Auerbach. - Finding Shore was released by Tom Rogerson.
The second solo release for the Three Trapped Tigers pianist is a collaboration with Brian Eno, who suggested they use a device called the Moog Piano Bar to translate piano notes into MIDI sounds. - QTY was released by QTY.
The debut full-length release for the New York City indie rock band led by Dan Lardner and Alex Niemetz was produced by Suede's Bernard Butler. - Tribute to 2 was released by Jim James.
The second covers release for the singer-songwriter features songs by such artist as The Beach Boys, Irving Berlin, Bob Dylan, Emerson, Lake & Palmer, Willie Nelson, and Sonny & Cher. - MOVIES
- The Pirates of Somalia - Not Rated is released.
When rookie journalist Jay Bahadur (Evan Peters) has an inspiring chance encounter with his idol (Al Pacino), he uproots his life and moves to Somalia looking for the story of a lifetime. Hooking up with a local fixer (Barkhad Abdi), he attempts to embed himself with the local Somali pirates, only to find himself quickly in over his head. - The Rape of Recy Taylor - December 8,2017 is released.
The Rape of Recy Taylor is the epic story of sexual violence in Jim Crow South. It is the little-known story of courageous black women who waged war to take back their bodies and their dignity, and whose vocal protests helped inspire the Civil Rights Movement 10 years later. Boldly speaking up against her rapists and putting her life and that of her family’s in grave danger, Recy Taylor attracted the attention of the NAACP and their chief investigator Rosa Parks. Parks, commonly believed to be a tired seamstress who refused to give up her seat on the bus in 1955 triggering the Montgomery Bus Boycott, was, in fact, an activist, working for years to undo years of criminal rapes and physical abuse against black women. - Quest - Not Rated is released.
Filmed with vérité intimacy for nearly a decade, Quest is the moving portrait of the Rainey family living in North Philadelphia. Beginning at the dawn of the Obama presidency, Christopher "Quest"Rainey, and his wife, Christine'a "Ma Quest"raise a family while nurturing a community of hip hop artists in their home music studio. It's a safe space where all are welcome, but this creative sanctuary can't always shield them from the strife that grips their neighborhood. Epic in scope, Quest is a vivid illumination of race and class in America, and a testament to love, healing and hope. [First Run Features] - Bullet Head - R is released.
After a heist gone tragically wrong, three career criminals find themselves trapped in a warehouse with the law closing in. But, inside the warehouse, a more dangerous threat awaits—as the fugitives are plunged into a furious battle for their lives. - Foxtrot - Not Rated is released.
Michael and Dafna experience gut-wrenching grief when army officials show up at their home to announce the death of their son Jonathan. Michael becomes increasingly frustrated by overzealous mourning relatives and well-meaning army bureaucrats. While his sedated wife rests, Michael spirals into a whirlwind of anger only to experience one of life's unfathomable twists – a twist that can only be rivaled by the surreal military experiences of his son. [Sony Pictures Classics] - Just Getting Started - PG-13 is released.
Duke Diver (Morgan Freeman) is the freewheeling manager of the luxury Palm Springs resort, the Villa Capri. Diver may have a mysterious past, but he’s a pro at making sure that life for the high-spirited residents is one big, non-stop party. But the status quo is challenged when ex-military charmer Leo (Tommy Lee Jones) checks in, triggering a competition between Duke and Leo for the top spot of Alpha male, as well as for the affections of the newly-arrived Suzie (Rene Russo). When Duke’s past suddenly catches up with him, the rivals put aside their differences and the two men reluctantly team up to stop whoever is trying to kill Duke, and also save the Villa Capri. - Kaleidoscope - NR is released.
Recently released from prison, mild-mannered Carl (Toby Jones) quietly attempts to move on with his life. Just as he embarks on his first date in 15 years, Carl’s fresh start is shattered by the sudden reappearance of his domineering mother (Anne Reid), whose presence awakens within him a deep-seated trauma. What unfolds is a brain-warping puzzle as reality and illusion, past and present collide and explode in violence. [IFC Midnight] - I, Tonya - Not Rated is released.
Based on unbelievable but true events, I, Tonya is the darkly comedic tale of American figure skater Tonya Harding and one of the most sensational scandals in sports history. Though Harding was the first American woman to complete a triple axel in competition, her legacy has forever been defined by her association with an infamous, ill-conceived and worse-executed attack on fellow Olympic competitor Nancy Kerrigan. [Neon] - TV SERIES
- The Crown: Season 2 is released.
The second season of the drama about the reign of Queen Elizabeth II (Claire Foy) includes the 1956 Suez crisis, meeting President Kennedy (Michael C. Hall), Princess Margaret's relationship with future husband Tony Armstrong-Jones (Matthew Goode), and the resignation of her Prime Minister, Harold Macmillan.
On this day in 2016
- EVENTS
- Sir Mick Jagger became a father again at the age of 73, after his 29-year-old girlfriend, American ballerina Melanie Hamrick, gave birth to a boy in New York City. The singer already had seven children, whose ages range from 17 to 45 and he became a great-grandfather in 2014..
- DEATHS
- Sheila Quinn, British nurse and adviser (British Red Cross), who died at 96.
- John Glenn, American astronaut (1st American to orbit the earth) and politician (Senator D-Ohio), who died at 95.
- John Glenn, Astronaut.
- Joseph Mascolo, American actor (Days of Our Lives), who died at 87.
- Florence Finch, Filipino-American war hero who fought against the Japanese occupation of the Philippines during World War II, who died at 101.
On this day in 2015
- BIRTHS
- Brody Schaffer, Dancer, born in San Diego, CA.
- DEATHS
- Bonnie Lou [Mary Joan Okum] American rockabilly musician (" Tennessee Mambo"), who died at 91.
- Bonnie Lou [Mary Joan Okum] American Rockabilly musician, who died at 91.
- Mattiwilda Dobbs, American soprano, who died at 90.
On this day in 2014
- DEATHS
- Knut Nystedt, Norwegian composer, who died at 99.
- Knut Nystedt, Norwegian organist, choral composer, and conductor, who died at 99.
On this day in 2013
- EVENTS
- Metallica played a gig inside a dome at the Argentine Antarctic Base Carlini, thus becoming the first band ever to play on all seven continents. During the concert audio was transmitted to an audience made up of competition winning fans from Latin America through headphones. Staged in conjunction with Coca Cola Zero, it was only the second ever gig to take place on the continent, following a performance in 2007 from a group of musical scientists, called Nunatak, at British Antarctic Survey's Rothera Research Station as part of the Live Earth climate change awareness concerts..
- DEATHS
- Sándor Szokolay, Hungarian composer and pedagogue, who died at 82.
- John Cornforth, Australian-British chemist (Nobel Prize 1975), who died at 96.
- Don Mitchell, American actor, who died at 70.
- TV SERIES
- Bonnie & Clyde: Season 1 is released.
The two-part miniseries about the infamous 1930s outlaws Bonnie (Holliday Grainger) and Clyde (Emile Hirsch) airs simultaneously on A&E, History and Lifetime.