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Today in the World Countries
- Feast of St Paul's Shipwreck is being celebrated in Malta
Today in Astrology
- People born on this day are Aquarius as their zodiac sign.
Today in History
Happening Today
- EVENTS
- World War II era bomb found in Great Yarmouth, England explodes in "unplanned" detonation as experts attempt to disarm it.
- DEATHS
- Carlos Saura, Director.
- Hugh Hudson, Director.
- ALBUMS
- Norm was released by Andy Shauf.
The eighth full-length release from Canadian singer-songwriter Andy Shauf was mixed by Neal Pogue. - Breaking the Balls of History was released by Quasi.
The first full-length studio release from Portland, Oregon-based indie rock duo Quasi since 2013's Mole City was recorded in five days and was produced by John Goodmanson. - Girl in the Half Pearl was released by Liv.e.
The second full-length release for Los Angeles-based experimental R&B artist Liv.e features production from John Carroll Kirby, Aaron Liao, Mndsgn, and Solomonphonic. - This Is Why was released by Paramore.
The first full-length release since 2017's After Laughter for pop-punk trio Paramore was produced by Carlos de la Garza. - This Stupid World was released by Yo La Tengo.
The first full-length studio release for indie rock trio Yo La Tengo in five years was recorded in New Jersey. - Pollen was released by Tennis.
The sixth full-length release for indie-pop duo Tennis was self-produced and recorded. - Raven was released by Kelela.
The second full-length studio release for Kelela features contributions from such artists as s Junglepussy, Kaytranada, LSDXOXO, and Shygirl. - The Land, the Water, the Sky was released by Black Belt Eagle Scout.
The third full-length release for Katherine Paul as Black Belt Eagle Scout was mixed by Nicholas Wilbur. - MOVIES
- The Blue Caftan - Not Rated is released.
Halim and Mina who run a traditional caftan store in one of Morocco's oldest medinas. In order to keep up with demanding customers, they hire a talented young man as an apprentice. Slowly Mina realises how much her husband is moved by his presence. - The Outwaters - Not Rated is released.
Four travelers encounter menacing phenomena while camping in a remote stretch of the Mojave Desert. - Somebody I Used to Know - R is released.
Workaholic TV producer Ally (Alison Brie) faces a major professional setback, which sends her running to the comforts of her hometown. She spends a whirlwind evening reminiscing with her first love Sean (Jay Ellis), and starts to question everything about the person she's become. Things only get more confusing when she discovers Sean is getting married to Cassidy (Kiersey Clemons), whose confidence and creative convictions remind Ally of who she used to be. Directed by Dave Franco, and written by Franco & Alison Brie, Somebody I Used to Know is an unconventional love story about three people who unexpectedly help each other re-discover who they really are, where they came from, and where they're going. [Amazon Studios] - Seriously Red - R is released.
Red (Krew Boylan) lost her job as a real estate agent, but there’s something no one can take away from her: her dream of becoming the world’s greatest Dolly Parton impersonator! After her act attracts the attentions of an amorous Elvis impersonator (Rose Byrne) and a powerful booking agent (Bobby Cannavale), Red is catapulted into the top tier of copycat acts, becoming the onstage and romantic partner of the top Kenny Rogers impersonator. But when Red’s life as an imitator starts to feel false, she discovers true happiness comes when you’re being the best version of yourself. - Sharper - R is released.
A con artist takes on Manhattan's billionaires in a drama that unfolds within the secrets of New York City, from the penthouses of Fifth Avenue to the shadowy corners of Queens. Motivations are suspect and expectations are turned upside down when nothing is as it seems. [Apple] - Your Place or Mine - PG-13 is released.
Debbie (Reese Witherspoon) and Peter (Ashton Kutcher) are best friends and total opposites. She craves routine with her son in LA; he thrives on change in NY. When they swap houses and lives for a week they discover what they think they want might not be what they really need. - Cinema Sabaya - Not Rated is released.
Eight women, Arab and Jewish, take part in a video workshop hosted by Rona, young filmmaker. With each camera take, the group dynamic forces the women to challenge their beliefs as they get to know one other. - Consecration - R is released.
After the suspicious death of her brother, a priest, Grace (Jena Malone) goes to the Mount Saviour Convent in Scotland to find out what really happened. Once there, she uncovers murder, sacrilege and a disturbing truth about her own past. - At Midnight - R is released.
Alejandro (Diego Boneta) is an ambitious hotel manager, and Sophie (Monica Barbaro) is a movie star navigating the politics of Hollywood. He’s focused on opening his own boutique hotel. She’s trying to focus on shooting her new superhero film, “Super Society 3, ” in hopes of getting her own spinoff, but catches her co-star (and boyfriend) Adam (Anders Holm) cheating. Fate strikes when the shoot brings them all to Alejandro’s hotel in Mexico. Despite their radically different lives, Alejandro and Sophie begin to secretly meet at midnight. - Magic Mike's Last Dance - R is released.
“Magic” Mike Lane (Channing Tatum) takes to the stage again after a lengthy hiatus, following a business deal that went bust, leaving him broke and taking bartender gigs in Florida. For what he hopes will be one last hurrah, Mike heads to London with a wealthy socialite (Salma Hayek Pinault) who lures him with an offer he can’t refuse...and an agenda all her own. With everything on the line, once Mike discovers what she truly has in mind, will he—and the roster of hot new dancers he’ll have to whip into shape—be able to pull it off? - Huesera: The Bone Woman - Not Rated is released.
Valeria's (Natalia Solián) joy at becoming pregnant with her first child is quickly taken away when she's cursed by a sinister entity. As danger closes in and relationships with her family become fractured, she's forced deeper into a chilling world of dark magic that threatens to consume her. A group of witches emerge that could be her only hope for safety and salvation, but not without grave risk.
On this day in 2022
- DEATHS
- Nikolai Manoshin, Russian soccer midfielder (8 caps; FC Torpedo Moscow, CSKA Moscow) and manager (Somalia, Yemen, Mali), who died at 83.
- Olsen Filipaina, New Zealand rugby league five eighth (28 Tests; Auckland RL, Balmain RLFC, Eastern Suburbs RLFC, North Sydney DRLFC), who died from kidney failure at 64.
- Stefan Zywotko, Polish soccer coach (JS Kabylie; 7 x Algerian league titles, African Cup Of Champions 1981,90; Algerian Cup 1986), who died at 102.
- MOVIES
- Kimi - R is released.
An agoraphobic Seattle tech worker (Zoë Kravitz) uncovers evidence of a crime. - TV SERIES
- The Girl Before is released.
Jane (Gugu Mbatha-Raw) moves into a house designed by architect (David Oyelowo), but there are very specific rules she must follow in this adaptation of JP Delaney’s novel of the same name.[Premiered originally in the UK on BBC One on 19 Dec 2021 and in the US on HBO Max on 10 Feb 2022]
On this day in 2021
- EVENTS
- 17,000 year old conch shell discovered to be oldest known wind instrument, after being reassessed by archaeologists, originally found in Marsoulas cave, Pyrenees.
- 17,000 year old couch shell discovered to be oldest known wind instrument, after being reassessed by archaeologists, originally found in Marsoulas cave, Pyrenees.
- Astronomers confirm the planetoid named Farfarout as the most distant orbiting the Sun, almost four times more distant than Pluto.
- DEATHS
- Larry Flynt, American magazine publisher (Hustler), who died of heart failure at 78.
- Katherine Creag, Journalist.
- Pachín, Spanish soccer defender (8 caps; Real Madrid) and manager (Osasuna, Levante, Granada), who died at 82.
- MOVIES
- Twilight's Kiss - February 10,2021 is released.
Twilight's Kiss (Suk Suk) presents the story of two closeted married men in their twilight years. One day Pak,70, a taxi driver who refuses to retire, meets Hoi,65, a retired single father, in a park. Despite years of societal and personal pressure, they are proud of the families they have created through hard work and determination. Yet in that brief initial encounter, something is unleashed in them which had been suppressed for so many years. As both men recount and recall their personal histories, they also contemplate a possible future together. [Strand Releasing] - TV SERIES
- Crime Scene: The Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel: Season 1 is released.
The four-part documentary series from director Joe Berlinger looks into the 1993 disappearance of Elisa Lam from Los Angeles' Cecil Hotel.
On this day in 2020
- EVENTS
- More than 30 bushfires put out by heaviest rainfall for 30 years in New South Wales, Australia, helping end one of the worst bushfire seasons ever,46 million acres burnt, over 1 billion animals killed,34 people dead.
- DEATHS
- Claire Bretécher, French cartoonist (Les Frustrés), who died at 79.
- Abam Bocey, Comedian.
- Waqar Hasan, Pakistani cricket batsman (21 Tests, top score 189; member Pakistan's inaugural Test squad), who died at 87.
On this day in 2019
- EVENTS
- Number of women alleging sexual assault by former Costa Rica President Óscar Arias Sánchez grows to nine.
- Sexual abuse investigation into US Southern Baptist churches reveals 400 church members implicated with over 700 victims, according to The Houston Chronicle and the San Antonio Express-News.
- 61st Grammy Awards: Childish Gambino first rapper to win Best Song and Best Record for "This Is America" ; Best Album "Golden Hour" Kacey Musgraves.
- The eight centrally owned and operated team Alliance of American Football gets underway; Orlando Apollos beat Atlanta Legends,40-6 at Spectrum Stadium, Orlando, FL.
- 72nd British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs): "Roma" Best Film, Alfonso Cuarón Best Director, Olivia Coleman, Rami Malek best actors.
- 72nd British Film and Television Awards (BAFTAS): "Roma" Best Film, Alfonso Cuaron Best Director, Olivia Coleman, Rami Malek best actors.
- 72nd British Film and Television Awards (BAFTAS): "Roma" Best Film, Alfonso Cuarón Best Director, Olivia Coleman, Rami Malek best actors.
- Mine collapse at an illegal gold mine in north-eastern Liberia traps about 40 people underground.
- Minnesota senator Amy Klobuchar announces her 2020 presidential campaign.
- Insect populations are collapsing worldwide threatening a“catastrophic collapse of nature’s ecosystems” according to a global review saying 40% declining,30% endangered.
- DEATHS
- Jan-Michael Vincent, actor (Hooper, Tribes, Buster & Billie), who died of cardiac arrest at 74.
On this day in 2018
- EVENTS
- German biathlete Laura Dahlmeier wins women's 7.5k sprint gold medal at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics; also wins 10k pursuit gold.
- Swedish cross country skier Charlotte Kalla wins 3rd career Olympic gold medal in the 15k skiathlon in Pyeongchang; also wins 10k freestyle gold in Vancouver (2010) and 4 x 5k relay in Sochi (2014).
- Sochi (2014) Olympic large hill ski jump champion Andreas Wellinger of Germany wins the individual normal hill gold medal at Pyeongchang by just 0.2m from Norway's Johann André Forfang.
- Tottenham Hotspur edge Arsenal,1-0 at Wembley Stadium in front of English Premier League record single-game attendance of 83,222 fans.
- BIRTHS
- Calihan Gee, YouTube Star, born in United States.
- DEATHS
- Bevan Congdon, New Zealand cricket all-rounder and captain (61 Tests; 3448 runs @ 32.22,7 x 100; 59 wickets), who died at 79.
- Bevan Congdon OBE, New Zealand cricket all-rounder and captain (61 Tests; 3448 runs @ 32.22,7 x 100; 59 wickets), who died at 79.
- Mike Peters, Race Car Driver.
On this day in 2017
- EVENTS
- Universal Records struck a deal to release much of the late musician Prince's private archive. Universal said the deal gave it exclusive licensing rights to Prince's "highly anticipated trove of unreleased works". It had also acquired the rights to 25 albums that Prince released through NPG Records, the label that he founded..
- DEATHS
- Mike Ilitch, American businessman (founded Little Caesars Pizza, owner Detroit Red Wings, Tigers), who died at 87.
- ALBUMS
- Memories Are Now was released by Jesca Hoop.
The fourth full-length solo release for singer-songwriter the was produced by Blake Mills. - Impressions was released by Tall Ships.
The second full-length release for the British indie rock band was self-recorded. - Life & Livin' It was released by Sinkane.
The fifth full-length release of African-influenced music for Ahmed Gallab was self-produced. - Northern Passages was released by The Sadies.
The 10th full-length release for the Canadian alt-country band features a guest appearance from Kurt Vile. - Human was released by Rag 'n' Bone Man.
The debut full-length release for the 2017 BRITs Critics' Choice Award winner Rory Graham was produced by Jonny Coffer, Mark Crew, and Two Inch Punch. - II was released by Vermont.
The second full-length release for the collaboration between electronic producers Danilo Plessow (aka Motor City Drum Ensemble) and Innervisions' Marcus Worgull features guest contributions from Tadhg Murphy, Dermot O'Mahony, and Robbert Van Der Bildt. - Bobby Fuller Died for Your Sins was released by Chuck Prophet.
The latest release was inspired in part by the mysterious death of rock artist Bobby Fuller in Los Angeles in 1966 as well as songs about the death of David Bowie, and a San Francisco security guard named Alex Nieto. - Heba was released by Lowly.
The debut full-length release for the Danish indie pop band was co-produced with Anders Boll. - Drogas Light was released by Lupe Fiasco.
The first of a planned trilogy of albums for the rapper features guest appearances from Big K.R.I.T., Gizzle, Victoria Monet, Rondo, Rick Ross, RXMN, Salim, Simon Sayz, Bianca Sings, Jake Torrey, and Ty Dolla $ign. - Elwan was released by Tinariwen.
The seventh full-length release for the Tuareg blues-rock band features guest appearances from Alain Johannes, Mark Lanegan, Matt Sweeney, and Kurt Vile. - Unfold was released by The Necks.
The 19th full-length release for the Australian experimental jazz trio was self-produced. - Themes for Dying Earth was released by Teen Daze.
The sixth full-length release for the ambient pop project of Jamison Isaak features contributions from Jon Anderson, Sean Carey, Nadia Hulett, Sound Of Ceres, and Dustin Wong. - Pink Sunset for No One was released by Noveller.
This is the eighth full-length release for the solo electric guitar project of Sarah Lipstate. - Temple of I & I was released by Thievery Corporation.
The 10th full-length release for the Washington D.C. electronic duo features guest appearances from Lou Lou Ghelichkhani, Shana Halligan, Raquel Jones, Mr. Lif, Elin Melgarejo, Notch, Puma, and Zee. - MOVIES
- Speed Sisters - Not Rated is released.
The Speed Sisters are the first all-woman race car driving team in the Middle East. Grabbing headlines and turning heads at improvised tracks across the West Bank, these five women have sped their way into the heart of the gritty, male-dominated Palestinian street car-racing scene. - The LEGO Batman Movie - PG is released.
In the irreverent spirit of The LEGO® Movie, the self-described leading man of that ensemble – LEGO Batman – stars in his own big-screen adventure. But there are big changes brewing in Gotham, and if he wants to save the city from The Joker’s hostile takeover, Batman may have to drop the lone vigilante thing, try to work with others and maybe, just maybe, learn to lighten up. - David Brent: Life on the Road - Not Rated is released.
Twelve years ago, David Brent (Ricky Gervais) was a regional manager for a mid-level paper merchants. Now working as a rep selling cleaning (and ladies personal hygiene) products up and down the country, Brent hasn’t given up his dream of becoming a rock star – or more specifically, singer/songwriter for fledgling rock band ‘Foregone Conclusion’. As he assembles a group of mercenary session musicians, a talented sidekick for street cred and an overpriced yet underwhelmed tour manager, he embarks upon a self-financed UK tour. - Fifty Shades Darker - R is released.
While Christian wrestles with his inner demons, Anastasia must confront the anger and envy of the women who came before her. - A United Kingdom - PG-13 is released.
A United Kingdom is the true story of the forbidden love of King Seretse Khama of Botswana (David Oyelowo) and Ruth Williams (Rosamund Pike), a white woman from London, which caused an international uproar when they decided to marry in the late 1940s just as apartheid was being introduced into South Africa. It was a decision that altered the course of African history. [Fox Searchlight] - John Wick: Chapter 2 - R is released.
Legendary hitman John Wick is forced to back out of retirement by a former associate plotting to seize control of a shadowy international assassins’ guild. Bound by a blood oath to help him, John travels to Rome where he squares off against some of the world’s deadliest killers. - Keep Quiet - February 10,2017 is released.
As vice-president of Hungary’s far-right extremist party, Csanad Szegedi espoused anti-Semitic rhetoric and Holocaust denials, and founded the Hungarian Guard, a now-banned militia inspired by a pro-Nazi group complicit in the murder of thousands of Jews during WWII. But his life was soon upended when Szegedi’s maternal grandparents were revealed to be Jewish and his beloved grandmother an Auschwitz survivor who had hidden her faith, fearing further persecution. Keep Quiet depicts Szegedi’s three-year journey to embrace his newfound religion. But is his transformation genuine? Or does he simply have nowhere else to turn? [Kino Lorber]
On this day in 2016
- EVENTS
- Republican presidential candidates Carly Fiorina and Chris Christie suspend their campaigns.
- Venezuelan government orders more than 100 malls to close early to save electricity, due to drought caused by El Niño.
- DEATHS
- Lennie Pond, Race Car Driver.
On this day in 2015
- EVENTS
- American comedian Jon Stewart announces he will be leaving late-night talk and satirical news program "The Daily Show" at the end of the year.
- Comedian Jon Stewart announces he will be leaving "The Daily Show" at the end of the year.
- ALBUMS
- Fifty Shades of Grey [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack] was released by Various Artists.
The soundtrack to the film adaptation of E.L. James' book includes songs from AWOLNATION, Beyonce, Danny Elfman, Skylar Grey, Ellie Goulding, Annie Lennox, Sia, The Vaults, Jesse Ware, The Weeknd, Laura Welsh, as well as classics from Frank Sinatra and the Rolling Stones. - Holding All the Roses was released by Blackberry Smoke.
The fourth full-length studio release for the Georgia country rock was produced by Brendan O'Brien - Heavy Love was released by Duke Garwood.
Produced by Alain Johannes and Mark Lanegan, the fifth full-length solo release for the London-based artist features contributions from Johannes, Paul May, Jehnny Beth and Johnny Hostile of Savages. - A Flourish and a Spoil was released by The Districts.
The debut full-length release for the Pennsylvania indie rock band was produced by John Congleton. - Blackbirds was released by Gretchen Peters.
The eighth studio release from the Nashville singer-songwriter was co-produced with Doug Lancio and Barry Walsh. - Late Night Endless was released by Sherwood & Pinch.
This is the debut full-length collaboration between Adrian Sherwood and Rob Ellis. - I Love You, Honeybear was released by Father John Misty.
The second full-length release from Josh Tillman as Father John Misty was co-produced with Jonathan Wilson. - Into Colour was released by Rumer.
The third full-length release for the British singer-songwriter was produced by Rob Shirakbari. - Let the Good Times Roll was released by JD McPherson.
The second full-length release for the Oklahoma-born singer-songwriter was produced with Mark Neill. - Levon Vincent was released by Levon Vincent.
The Berlin-based electronic artist released his debut full-length release for free online the day before its official date. - Tomorrow Is My Turn was released by Rhiannon Giddens.
The debut solo release for the Carolina Chocolate Drops co-founder was produced by T Bone Burnett. - Shake Shook Shaken was released by The Dø.
The third full-length release for the French-Finnish duo of Olivia Merilahti and Dan Levy was recorded at their personal studio.
On this day in 2014
- EVENTS
- " This Is How We Roll" single released by Florida Georgia Line featuring Luke Bryan (Billboard Song of the Year 2014).
- Netherlands sweeps the medals in the men's 500m speed skating at the Sochi Winter Olympics; Michel Mulder wins gold ahead of team mates Jan Smeekens and Ronald Mulder.
- Netherlands sweeps the medals in the men's 500m speed skating at the Sochi Winter Olympics; Michel Mulder wins gold ahead of teammates Jan Smeekens and Ronald Mulder.
- Canadian short track speed skater Charles Hamelin wins his 3rd career Olympic gold medal in the 1,500m in Sochi; Vancouver (2010) 500m and 5,000m relay champion.
- After winning Vancouver (2010) Olympic moguls title, Canadian freestyle skier Alexandre Bilodeau wins 2nd consecutive Olympic gold medal in Sochi; beats team mate Mikaël Kingsbury.
- After winning Vancouver (2010) Olympic moguls title, Canadian freestyle skier Alexandre Bilodeau wins 2nd consecutive Olympic gold medal in Sochi; beats teammate Mikaël Kingsbury.
- A Seattle woman was charged for allegedly sending Soundgarden singer Chris Cornell a number of chilling death threats and threats to harm his children. The singer was sent over 100 different messages by Elizabeth Walden who had nine different Twitter accounts. Prosecutors said the tweets constituted cyber-stalking and filed criminal charges against her..
- German alpine skier Maria Höfl-Riesch retains her Olympic combined title (Vancouver 2010) when she Nicole Hosp beats of Austria by 0.4s.
- BIRTHS
- Doris Deakin, Family Member, born in England.
- Ernest Deakin, Family Member, born in England.
- DEATHS
- Shirley Temple, American actress and diplomat, famous 1930s child star (Bright Eyes, Heidi), who died of natural causes at 85.
- Shirley Temple, Movie Actress.
- Stuart Hall, Novelist.
- ALBUMS
- Let's Wrestle was released by Let's Wrestle.
The third full-length release for the British indie rock band was produced by Rory Atwell.
On this day in 2013
- EVENTS
- Nigeria defeat Burkina Faso 1-0 to win the football 2013 Africa Cup of Nations.
- 66th British Academy Awards:" Argo", Ben Affleck, Daniel Day-Lewis and Emmanuelle Riva win.
- 66th British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs): "Argo", Ben Affleck (Director); Daniel Day-Lewis and Emmanuelle Riva win.
- 66th British Film and Television Awards (BAFTAS): "Argo", Ben Affleck (Director), Daniel Day-Lewis and Emmanuelle Riva win.
- 66th British Film and Television Awards (BAFTAS): "Argo" Best Film, Ben Affleck Best Director.
- 55th Grammy Awards: "Somebody That I Used To Know" (Goyte), "We Are Young" (fun), and "Babel" (Mumford & Sons) win.
- 55th Grammy Awards: Somebody That I Used To Know (Goyte), We are Young (Fun), and Babel (Mumford & Sons) win.
- 55th Grammy Awards: Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross win for Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media for "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo".
- 55th Grammy Awards: Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross win the Grammy Award for Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media for the 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo'.
- 36 people are killed and 39 are injured in a stampede at a train station in Allahabad, India.
- 5 people are killed by a falling lifeboat from the cruise ship Thomson Majesty in the Canary islands.
- DEATHS
- W. Watts Biggers, American novelist and animator, who died at 85.
- W. Watts Biggers, American novelist (The Man Inside) and animator (Underdog), who died of a heart attack at 85.
- Eugenio Trías Sagnier, Spanish philosopher, who died at 70.
- Eugenio Trias, Spanish philosopher, who died at 70.
- Chet Jaworski, Race Car Driver.