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Today in the World Countries
- Abolition of Slavery is being celebrated in Mauritius
- Independence Day Holiday is being celebrated in Nauru
- National Heroes Day is being celebrated in Rwanda
Today in Astrology
- People born on this day are Aquarius as their zodiac sign.
Today in History
Happening Today
- EVENTS
- At age 45, Tom Brady, regarded as the greatest NFL quarterback of all time, announces his re-retirement after a 23 year career and a record 7 Super Bowl titles with the NE Patriots and TB Buccaneers.
- Rock singer Ozzy Osbourne announces cancellation of upcoming concerts and his retirement from touring via social media due to health issues.
- DEATHS
- Joanne Bracker, American college basketball coach (Midland University 1970-2012; Women's Basketball HOF), who died at 77.
On this day in 2022
- EVENTS
- Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering, 'Nobel Prize for Engineering'awarded to Masato Sagawa for inventing the neodymium-iron-boron (Nd-Fe-B) magnet.
- 60 people killed in attack by militants on Plaine Savo camp for displaced persons in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
- At age 44, Tom Brady, regarded as the greatest NFL quarterback of all time, announces his retirement after a 22 year career and a record 7 Super Bowl titles with the NE Patriots and TB Buccaneers.
- DEATHS
- Easton McMorris, West Indian cricket batsman (13 Tests,1 x 100; Jamaica), who died at 86.
- Joeli Vidiri, Rugby Player.
- Maurizio Zamparini, Italian football executive (owner/director Palermo FC 2002–18), who died from complications of peritonitis at 80.
On this day in 2021
- EVENTS
- Military stage a coup in Myanmar, detaining civilian leaders including Aung San Suu Kyi and declare a one-year state of emergency.
- Wildfires ignite on the outskirts of Perth, Australia, forcing evacuations amid five-day COVID-19 pandemic lockdown.
- Wisdom the albatross, the world's oldest known bird, hatches a chick at 70 at the Midway Atoll national wildlife refuge, North Pacific.
- Wisdom the albatross, the world's oldest known bird, hatches at chick at 70 at the Midway Atoll national wildlife refuge, North Pacific.
- DEATHS
- Dustin Diamond, American actor (Saved By Bell - "Screech"), who died of cancer at 44.
- Dustin Diamond, TV Actor.
On this day in 2020
- EVENTS
- Andy Gill, the founding member and guitarist of British post-punk band Gang Of Four, died aged 64. The musician's scratchy, staccato riffs provided the band with their signature sound, and influenced the likes of Nirvana, Fugazi and Franz Ferdinand. He also produced albums for artists such as the Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Stranglers, Michael Hutchence and Killing Joke..
- Australian Open Women's Tennis: 21 year old American Sofia Kenin wins her first Grand Slam title with a 4–6,6–2,6–2 victory over Garbiñe Muguruza of Spain.
- Mohammed Tawfiq Allawi, appointed the new Prime Minister of Iraq by President Barham Salih after 4 months of protests.
- Largest swarm of locusts across East Africa leads Somalia to declare national emergency.
- Locusts swarm across East Africa leads Somalia to declare national emergency, largest in 25 years.
- DEATHS
- Peter Serkin, American concert pianist (TASHI quartet), and pedagogue (Juilliard; Curtis Institute; Yale; Bard College), who died from pancreatic cancer at 72.
- Peter Serkin, American pianist (Tashi), who died at 72.
- Andy Gill, British guitarist and record producer (Gang of Four - "Damaged Goods"), who died from multiple organ failure and pneumonia at 64.
On this day in 2019
- EVENTS
- January 2019 was Australia's hottest month on record according to the Bureau of Meteorology.
- US President Donald Trump confirms US withdrawal from the Intermediate-range Nuclear Forces Treaty because of Russia's violation of the treaty.
- DEATHS
- Wade Wilson, American NFL quarterback,1981-1998 (Dallas Cowboys - Super Bowl 1995, Minnesota Vikings - Pro Bowl 1988, and 3 other teams), who died of complications from Type 1 diabetes on his 60th birthday.
- Wade Wilson, American NFL quarterback (Super Bowl 1995, Dallas Cowboys; Pro Bowl 1988, Minnesota Vikings), who died of complications from Type 1 Diabetes at 60.
- Clive Swift, British stage, wireless, and screen actor (Frenzy; A Passage to India; Keeping Up Appearances), who died at 82.
On this day in 2018
- EVENTS
- Archaeologists announce discovery of thousands of undetected structures in Mayan lowland civilisation, Guatemala, using Lidar, suggests population of 10 million.
- The Indian government announces plan to give 500 million people free healthcare.
- BIRTHS
- Stormi Webster, Family Member, born in Los Angeles, CA.
- DEATHS
- Alan Stout, American composer, who died at 85.
- Dennis Edwards, American lead singer of The Temptations (Papa was a Rollin'Stone), who died following a stroke at 74.
- Dennis Edwards, American pop and soul singer (The Temptations - "Papa Was a Rollin'Stone"), who died following a stroke at 74.
- Patricia Lindop, British radiobiologist and physician, who died at 87.
- Patricia Lindop, British radiobiologist & physician, who died at 87.
- Mowzey Radio, World Music Singer.
On this day in 2017
- EVENTS
- Rex Tillerson confirmed as 69th US Secretary of State.
- British MPs vote in favour of the European Union Bill, allowing the government to begin Brexit.
- DEATHS
- Desmond Carrington, British radio host (The Music Goes Round), who died at 90.
- Étienne Tshisekedi, Congolese opposition leader, who died at 84.
- Etienne Tshisekedi, Politician.
- Lennie Waldo, Race Car Driver.
- Ken Morrison, English supermarket tycoon (Morrisons), who died at 85.
- Ken Morrison, Entrepreneur.
On this day in 2016
- EVENTS
- Myanmar's first freely elected parliament in 50 years has its opening session in Nay Pyi Taw.
- Poor weather conditions strand 100,000 Chinese New Year travelers at a railway station in Guangzhou, China.
- Iowa Caucuses: Republican Ted Cruz defeats Donald Trump and Democrat Hillary Clinton beats Bernie Sanders by a coin toss.
- Alphabet, Google's parent company surpasses Apple as the world's most valuable company ($568bn vs $535bn), after releasing income results.
- WHO declares a global public health emergency over the rapid spread of zika-linked conditions.
- DEATHS
- Israr Ali, Pakistan cricket all-rounder (4 Tests; member of Pakistan's first Test team that played against India 1952–53), who died of pneumonia at 88.
- Kelly Mcgarry, Mountain Biker.
On this day in 2015
- EVENTS
- France defeats Qatar,25-22 to win the World Men's Handball Championship in Lusail, Qatar.
- Australian Open Men's Tennis: Serbian ace Novak Ðokovic wins an Open era record 5th men's singles crown, beating Scotsman Andy Murray 7-6,6-7,6-3,6-0.
- 31st Sundance Film Festival: "Me and Earl and the Dying Girl" wins Grand Jury Prize Dramatic.
- Super Bowl XLIX, University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale, AZ: New England Patriots beat Seattle Seahawks,28-24; MVP: Tom Brady, New England, QB.
- DEATHS
- Aldo Ciccolini, Pianist.
- Beryl Platt, Baroness Platt of Writtle, British engineer, politician and CEO (Equal Oppurtunities Comm), who died at 91.
- Beryl Platt, Baroness Platt of Writtle, British engineer, politician and CEO of the Equal Opportunities Commission, who died at 91.
- Monty Oum, American Animator (RWBY), who died of an allergic reaction at 33.
- Monty Oum, Cartoonist.
On this day in 2014
- EVENTS
- Ray Guy (Oakland/LA Raiders) becomes second pure kicker, and first pure punter to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
- 14 people are killed after Mount Sinabung erupts in Indonesia.
- American businessman and lawyer Adam Silver becomes the 5th NBA Commissioner.
- Janet Yellen becomes Chair of the US Federal Reserve, succeeding Ben Bernanke.
- Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning becomes all-time record-holder for MVP trophies, winning his 5th at the NFL Honours in New York; also 2013 Offensive Player of the Year.
- Syrian civil war death toll reaches 130,000, while 4 million are displaced.
- DEATHS
- Maximilian Schell, Movie Actor.
- Maximilian Schell, Swiss-Austrian actor (Judgment at Nuremberg, The pedestrain), who died at 83.
- Luis Aragonés, Soccer Coach.
- Luis Aragonés, Spanish soccer forward (11 caps; Atlético Madrid) and manager (Spain 2004-08; Atlético Madrid, Barcelona), who died from leukemia at 75.
On this day in 2013
- EVENTS
- John Kerry succeeds Hillary Clinton as US Secretary of State.
- 21 people are killed and 30 are wounded by a market suicide bombing in Hangu, Pakistan.
- " House of Cards", starring Kevin Spacey as Frank Underwood and Robin Wright as his wife, is released on Netflix.
- 26 people are killed after a fireworks truck explodes and causes a highway to collapse in Henan, China.
- The Nigerian Army bombs a Boko Haram camp, killing 18 people.
- 44th NAACP Image Awards: "Red Tails" wins Outstanding Motion Picture.
- Zenit-3SL, a Ukrainian-Russian carrier rocket, fails 40 seconds after liftoff and crashes into the Pacific Ocean.
- Zenit-3SL, a Ukranian-Russian carrier rocket, fails 40 seconds after liftoff and crashes into the Pacific Ocean.
- BIRTHS
- Miss Katy, YouTube Star, born in Russia.
- Cooper Lunde, Instagram Star, born in South Korea.
- DEATHS
- Dag Schjelderup-Ebbe, Norwegian composer, who died at 86.
- Dag Schjelderup-Ebbe, Norwegian musicologist, educator, and composer, who died at 86.
- Ed Koch, American congressman and New York City Mayor (1977-89), who died from heart failure at 88.
- Ed Koch, American congressman and New York City Mayor (1977-89), who died of heart failure at 88.
- Ed Koch, American congressman & New York City Mayor (1977-89), who died from heart failure at 88.
- Huck Spaulding, Race Car Driver.
- Paul Holmes, New Zealand radio and TV broadcaster, who died from prostate cancer and heart problems at 62.
- Sir Paul Holmes, New Zealand media broadcaster, who died from prostate cancer and heart problems at 62.
- Vladimir Yengibaryan, Armenian boxer (Olympic gold light welterweight 1956), who died from Alzheimer's disease at 80.