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Today in the World Countries
- Peace Memorial Day is being celebrated in Taiwan
Today in Astrology
- People born on this day are Pisces as their zodiac sign.
Today in History
Happening Today
- EVENTS
- Crash between a Greek passenger service and a freight train kills at least 57 people near town of Larissa, in one of the country's worst-ever rail disasters.
- FBI Director Christopher Wray confirms the bureau believes COVID-19 pandemic likely originated from a lab accident in Wuhan, China.
- BIRTHS
- Abdessamad Lamriq, Rapper, born in Safi, Morocco.
- Imperial, YouTube Star, born in Innsbruck, Austria.
- Jorge Hidalho, DJ, born in Mexico.
- Lis Pastel, Chef, born in Mexico.
- DEATHS
- Brian O'Brien, Irish rugby union centre (3 Tests; Munster RFC) and selector (Ireland, British & Irish Lions), who died at 83.
On this day in 2022
- EVENTS
- Russia shells the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, while a 40 mile Russian military convoy approaches capital city of Kyiv.
- TV SERIES
- Better Things: Season 5 is released.
The fifth and final season finds Sam juggling her career, her growing children and the difficulties of aging affecting her mother as well as herself.
On this day in 2021
- EVENTS
- Myanmar security forces open fire on protests around the country, killing at least 18, in bloodiest day since the military coup.
- Hong Kong charges 47 with "conspiracy to commit subversion" in harshest implementation of its new security laws imposed by China.
- 78th Golden Globes: Best film "Nomadland" (drama), "Borat" (comedy), Best TV series "The Crown", Chadwick Boseman posthumously wins film Best Actor.
- DEATHS
- Glenn Roeder, English soccer defender (QPR, Newcastle United), and manager (Watford, West Ham, Newcastle, Norwich), who died from a brain tumour at 65.
- Johnny Briggs, English actor (Mike Baldwin on Coronation Street), who died at 85.
- Irv Cross, American football cornerback (Pro Bowl 1964,65; Philadelphia Eagles) and broadcaster (CBS), who died from ischemic cardiomyopathy at 81.
- Milan Bandic, Politician.
- TV SERIES
- The Golden Globe Awards is released.
The COVID-19 pandemic delayed Golden Globes was hosted by Tina Fey in New York and by Amy Poehler in Los Angeles.
On this day in 2020
- EVENTS
- Court of Arbitration for Sport bans Chinese triple Olympic gold medallist Sun Yang from swimming for 8 years for breaking anti-doping rules.
- DEATHS
- Freeman Dyson, American physicist (known for his work in quantum electrodynamics, solid-state physics, astronomy and nuclear engineering), who died at 96.
- Stig-Göran Myntti, Finnish soccer midfielder (61 caps; Vasa IFK), who died at 94.
- Johnny Antonelli, American baseball pitcher (6 × MLB All-Star 1954,56–59²; World Series, NL ERA leader 1954; SF Giants), who died from colon cancer at 89.
- ALBUMS
- Rakka was released by Vladislav Delay.
The latest full-length release for the Finnish electronic producer Sasu Ripatti is his first credited under his Vladislav Delay moniker in six years. - Fungus II was released by Wasted Shirt.
The debut full-length release for the collaborative project of Lightning Bolt's Brian Chippendale and Ty Segall was recorded at Segall's house. - Everyday Nothing was released by Brooke Bentham.
The debut full-length release for the London-based singer-songwriter was produced by Bill Ryder-Jones. - color theory was released by Soccer Mommy.
The fourth full-length release for the Nashville singer-songwriter was produced by Gabe Wax and mixed by Lars Stalfors. - Disco Volador was released by The Orielles.
The second full-length release for the British indie-pop group was produced by Marta Salogni. - American Standard was released by James Taylor.
The singer-songwriters latest full-length release features some musical and jazz standards from such shows as Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Brigadoon, Guys and Dolls, Oklahoma!, and Show Boat as well as songs made famous by Billie Holiday and Glenn Miller. - Suddenly was released by Caribou.
The latest full-length release for Dan Snaith as Caribou was self-recorded and produced. - The Main Thing was released by Real Estate.
The fifth full-length release for the New Jersey indie rock band features a guest appearance from Sylvan Esso. - MOVIES
- The Whistlers - Not Rated is released.
Not everything is as it seems for Cristi, a police inspector in Bucharest who plays both sides of the law. Embarking with the beautiful Gilda on a high-stakes heist, both will have to navigate the twists and turns of corruption, treachery and deception. A trip to the Canary Islands to learn a secret whistling language might just be what they need to pull it off. - Wendy - PG-13 is released.
Lost on a mysterious island where aging and time have come unglued, Wendy must fight to save her family, her freedom, and the joyous spirit of youth from the deadly peril of growing up. - The Invisible Man - R is released.
Trapped in a violent, controlling relationship with a wealthy and brilliant scientist, Cecilia Kass (Elisabeth Moss) escapes in the dead of night and disappears into hiding, aided by her sister (Harriet Dyer), their childhood friend (Aldis Hodge) and his teenage daughter (Storm Reid). But when Cecilia's abusive ex (Oliver Jackson-Cohen) commits suicide and leaves her a generous portion of his vast fortune, Cecilia suspects his death was a hoax. As a series of eerie coincidences turns lethal, threatening the lives of those she loves, Cecilia's sanity begins to unravel as she desperately tries to prove that she is being hunted by someone nobody can see. - The Jesus Rolls - R is released.
The Jesus rolls on. Hours after being released from prison, Jesus Quintana (John Turturro) pairs up with fellow misfits Petey (Bobby Cannavale) and Marie (Audrey Tautou), and embark on a freewheeling joyride of petty crime and romance. - Blood on Her Name - Not Rated is released.
A woman's panicked decision to cover up an accidental killing spins out of control when her conscience demands she return the dead man's body to his family. - All the Bright Places - TV-MA is released.
All The Bright Places tells the story of Violet Markey (Elle Fanning) and Theodore Finch (Justice Smith), who meet and change each other’s lives forever. As they struggle with the emotional and physical scars of their past, they come together, discovering that even the smallest places and moments can mean something. - Burden - R is released.
When a museum celebrating the Ku Klux Klan opens in a small South Carolina town, the idealistic Reverend Kennedy (Forest Whitaker) resolves to do everything in his power to prevent long-simmering racial tensions from boiling over. But the members of Kennedy’s congregation are shocked to discover that his plan includes sheltering Mike Burden (Garrett Hedlund), a Klansman whose relationships with both a single-mother (Andrea Riseborough) and a high-school friend (Usher Raymond) force him to re-examine his long-held beliefs. After Kennedy helps Mike leave behind his violent past, the Baptist preacher finds himself on a collision course with manipulative KKK leader Tom Griffin (Tom Wilkinson). In the face of grave threats to himself and his family, the resolute Kennedy bravely pursues a path toward peace, setting aside his own misgivings in the hopes of healing his wounded community. - Disappearance at Clifton Hill - NR is released.
Following the death of her mother, Abby (Tuppence Middleton), a troubled young woman with a checkered past, returns to her hometown of Niagara Falls and the dilapidated motel her family used to run. While there, she finds herself drawn once again into a mystery that has haunted her since childhood: what happened to the young boy she saw being violently abducted in the woods twenty-five years ago? As Abby sets out to find out the truth, she must confront both a shocking, long-buried conspiracy that runs as deep as the falls themselves as well as her own inner demons. [IFC Midnight] - Straight Up - Not Rated is released.
Todd is a hyper-articulate, obsessive compulsive gay twentysomething whose fear of dying alone leads him to a baffling conclusion: he might not be gay after all. When he meets Rory, a whip-smart struggling actress with her own set of insecurities, the two forge a relationship that’s all talk and no sex. - Saint Frances - Not Rated is released.
Flailing thirty-four-year-old Bridget (Kelly O'Sullivan) finally catches a break when she meets a nice guy and lands a much-needed job nannying six-year-old Frances (played by a scene-stealing Ramona Edith-Williams). But an unwanted pregnancy introduces an unexpected complication. To make matters worse, she clashes with the obstinate Frances and struggles to navigate a growing tension between Frances' moms. Amidst her tempestuous personal relationships, a reluctant friendship with Frances emerges, and Bridget contends with the inevitable joys and shit-shows of becoming a part of someone else's family. - Greed - R is released.
Self-made British billionaire Sir Richard McCreadie's (Steve Coogan) retail empire is in crisis. For 30 years he has ruled the world of retail fashion – bringing the high street to the catwalk and the catwalk to the high street – but after a damaging public inquiry, his image is tarnished. To save his reputation, he decides to bounce back with a highly publicized and extravagant party celebrating his 60th birthday on the Greek island of Mykonos. - Guns Akimbo - Not Rated is released.
Miles’ (Daniel Radcliffe) nerdy existence as a video game developer takes a dramatic turn when he inadvertently gets caught up as the next contestant with SKIZM, an underground gang live-streaming real-life death matches. While Miles excels at running away from everything, that won’t help him outlast Nix (Samara Weaving), a killer at the top of her game.
On this day in 2019
- EVENTS
- German-American pianist, composer, arranger, and conductor André Previn died at home in Manhattan at the age of 89. He is best known for arranging and composing Hollywood film scores for over 50 films over his entire career. He won four Academy Awards for his film work and ten Grammy Awards for his recordings..
- Lost Caravaggio painting "Judith and Holofernes" (1607) announced rediscovered in a Toulouse attic in 2014 to be auctioned worth $171 million.
- Summit between North Korea's Kim Jong-un and US President Donald Trump collapses without agreement.
- YouTube announces it will stops all comments on videos featuring children because of paedophiles leaving inappropriate comments.
- DEATHS
- André Previn [Andreas Priwin], German-American conductor (London Symphony,1968-79; Pittsburgh Symphony,1975-85), film score composer (My Fair Lady), and jazz pianist, who died at 89-ish.
- Andre Previn, Composer.
- André Previn, German-American conductor (London Symphony), film score composer (My Fair Lady), and jazz pianist, who died at 89.
- André Previn, German born American conductor (London Symphony), film scorer (My Fair Lady) and pianist, who died at 89.
- Anna Cunningham, TikTok Star.
- TV SERIES
- Better Things: Season 3 is released.
Co-creator/writer/star Pamela Adlon will again direct all 12 episodes which will include appearances from Matthew Broderick, Janina Gavankar, Doug Jones, Judy Reyes, Charlie Robinson, Sharon Stone, Cree Summer, Marsha Thomason, and Glynn Turman.
On this day in 2018
- EVENTS
- 700 illegal churches closed in Rwanda for being too noisy and lacking building permits.
- DEATHS
- Jayendra Saraswathi, Hindu religious leader (69th Shankaracharya Guru), who died at 82.
- Harvey Schmidt, American musical theatre composer and illustrator (The Fantasticks), who died of complications of congestive heart failure at 88.
- Harvey Schmidt, American musical theatre composer (The Fantasticks), and illustrator, who died of complications of congestive heart failure at 88.
- MOVIES
- Did You Wonder Who Fired the Gun? - NR is released.
In 1946, my great-grandfather murdered a black man named Bill Spann and got away with it."So begins Did You Wonder Who Fired the Gun?, filmmaker Travis Wilkerson critically acclaimed investigation into the murder, family history, and the societal mores that allowed it to happen. Wilkerson tells a frightening and troubling story, incorporating scenes from To Kill a Mockingbird, the music of Janelle Monáe and Phil Ochs, and a dogged search for the truth — one that unearths long-buried secrets, destroyed records, and real threats of violence. - TV SERIES
- The Looming Tower: Season 1 is released.
CIA analyst Martin Schmidt (Peter Sarsgaard) defies orders to share information about potential terrorists with John O'Neill (Jeff Daniels), the head of the New York FBI's Counter-Terrorism unit, believing only the CIA can handle terrorist threats in this 10-part drama based on Lawrence Wright's non-fiction book about how infighting between FBI and CIA may have led to the rise of Osama Bin Laden and Al-Qaeda in the late 1990s.
On this day in 2017
- DEATHS
- Claude Rene Georges Pascal, French composer, who died at 96.
- Gary Sharp, Race Car Driver.
- Leoncjusz Ciuciura, Polish classical composer (Spirals), who died at 86 [2].
- Leoncjusz Ciuciura, Polish classical composer (Spirals), who died at 86.
- Nicholas Mosley, British novelist, biographer and son of Oswald Mosley, who died at 93.
On this day in 2016
- EVENTS
- Explosion at Severnaya coal mine in Vorkuta, Russia kills 36, including 5 rescuers.
- Adele was at No.1 on the UK and US album chart with her third studio album 25. The album was a massive commercial success, debuting at No.1 in more than 25 markets. 25 received the BRIT Award for British Album of the Year and also won the 2017 Grammy Awards for Album of the Year, and Best Pop Vocal Album..
- 88th Academy Awards: Best Picture "Spotlight", Best Director Alejandro G. Iñárritu, Best Actor/Actress Leonardo DiCaprio, Brie Larson.
- 88th Academy Awards: Best Picture - "Spotlight", Best Director - Alejandro G. Iñárritu (" The Revenant"), Best Actor - Leonardo DiCaprio (" The Revenant"), Best Actress - Brie Larson (" Room").
- 36th Razzies Awards: "Fifty Shades of Grey" wins worst film, worst actor and actress.
- DEATHS
- Frank Kelly, Irish stage and screen actor (Father Ted), who died at 77.
- Frank Kelly, TV Actor.
On this day in 2015
- BIRTHS
- Beckham Nelson, YouTube Star, born in United States.
- DEATHS
- Alex [Alexander] Johnson, American professional baseball player, who died at 72.
- Alex Johnson, American baseball outfielder (MLB All Star, AL batting champion 1970, California Angels), who died from prostate cancer at 72.
- Anthony Mason, American NBA forward (NY Knicks, Charlotte Hornets), who died at 48 of a heart attack.
- Ezra Laderman, American composer (Jacob & the Indians), who died at 90.
- Maxee Maxwell, R& B Singer.
- Yasar Kemal, Activist.
- Yasar Kemal, Turkish writer (Memed, My Hawk), who died at 91.
On this day in 2014
- EVENTS
- Russia moves troops into the Crimea to protect its interests against Ukraine.
- DEATHS
- Rostislav Belyakov, Russian chief designer of the MiG fighter jet, who died at 94.
- Hugo Brandt Corstius, Dutch essayist and mathematician, who died at 78.
- MOVIES
- HairBrained - PG-13 is released.
When 14-year-old genius Eli Pettifog (Alex Wolff) is rejected from Harvard, he ends up at Ivy League wannabe Whittman College. It's hate at first sight. At Whittman, Eli meets 41-year-old freshman Leo Searly (Brendan Fraser). Leo, a gambler whose world has imploded, has dropped out of life to enroll in college. This odd duo become unlikely friends. - Non-Stop - PG-13 is released.
During a transatlantic flight from New York City to London, U.S. Air Marshal Bill Marks receives a series of cryptic text messages demanding that he instruct the government to transfer $150 million into an off-shore account. Until he secures the money, a passenger on his flight will be killed every 20 minutes. [Universal Pictures] - Odd Thomas - PG-13 is released.
Small-town fry cook Odd Thomas (Anton Yelchin) is an ordinary guy with a paranormal secret: he sees dead people, everywhere. When a creepy stranger appears with an entourage of ghostly bodachs - predators who feed on pain and portend mass destruction – Odd knows that his town is in serious trouble. Teaming up with his sweetheart Stormy (Addison Timlin) and the local sheriff (Willem Dafoe), Odd plunges into an epic battle of good vs evil to try to stop a disaster of apocalyptic proportions. - Son of God - PG-13 is released.
The life story of Jesus is told from his humble birth through his teachings, crucifixion and resurrection. - Stalingrad - R is released.
Stalingrad is an epic look at the battle that turned the tide of World War II. A band of determined Russian soldiers fight to hold a strategic building in their devastated city against a ruthless German army, and in the process become deeply connected a Russian woman who has been living there. Presented in IMAX® 3D, the scale of the battle contrasts dramatically with the human drama of the Russian soldiers, the few remaining civilians and their invaders into Stalingrad. - Ernest & Célestine - PG is released.
Deep below snowy, cobblestone streets, tucked away in networks of winding subterranean tunnels, lives a civilization of hardworking mice, terrified of the bears who live above ground. Unlike her fellow mice, Celestine is an artist and a dreamer – and when she nearly ends up as breakfast for ursine troubadour Ernest, the two form an unlikely bond. But it isn’t long before their friendship is put on trial by their respective bear-fearing and mice-eating communities. - Chlorine - Not Rated is released.
Struggling to maintain their well-to-do lifestyle in their overly materialistic New England community, Georgie (Kyra Sedgwick) pushes her husband Roger (Vincent D'Onofrio) into a bad real estate deal. - The Bag Man - R is released.
Jack (John Cusack), a tough guy with chronic bad luck is hired by Dragna (Robert De Niro), a legendary crime boss to complete a simple but unusual task. Over the course of a long and violently eventful night awaiting Dragna’s arrival, Jack’s path crosses that of Rivka (Rebecca Da Costa), a stunningly beautiful woman whose life becomes physically and emotionally entangled with Jack’s. When Dragna finally arrives on the scene there are sudden and extreme consequences for all. - The Lunchbox - PG is released.
A mistaken delivery in Mumbai's famously efficient lunchbox delivery system connects a young housewife to an old man in the dusk of his life as they build a fantasy world together through notes in the lunchbox. Gradually, this fantasy threatens to overwhelm their reality. - TV SERIES
- Hannibal: Season 2 is released.
Will Graham (Hugh Dancy) must find a way to get himself out of the situation he ends up in due to what happened at the end of the first season.
On this day in 2013
- EVENTS
- 28 people are killed and 60 are injured after a series of bombings across Baghdad, Iraq.
- 35 people are killed in violent demonstrations across Bangladesh.
- Pope Benedict XVI resigns. The pope whose birth name is Joseph Ratzinger was the first leader of the Catholic Church to resign since 1415..
- The brains of two rats successfully connected so that they share information.
- DEATHS
- Bruce Reynolds, English criminal, who died at 81.
- Donald A. Glaser, American physicist (Nobel 1960), who died at 86.