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Today in the World Countries
- Birthday of Imam Ali is being celebrated in Iran
- Day of the Armed Struggle is being celebrated in Angola
- National Day is being celebrated in Sri Lanka
- Thaipusam (Many Regions) is being celebrated in Malaysia
Today in Astrology
- People born on this day are Aquarius as their zodiac sign.
Today in History
Happening Today
- EVENTS
- Chinese surveillance balloon shot down by US fighter jets off the US eastern seaboard, after drifting across the US for days and igniting a political storm.
- BIRTHS
- Akeem Chance, Pop Singer, born in Maloney, Trinidad And Tobago.
- Sarah Johnson, Talent Manager, born in New York City, NY.
On this day in 2022
- EVENTS
- XXIV Olympic Winter Games open in Beijing, China.
- Cyclone Batsirai strikes Madagascar less than a month after Cyclone Ana, causing widespread damage, killing at least 92 people and displacing 91,000.
- DEATHS
- Zolani Marali, South African boxer (IBO World Super Bantamweight title 2003–04; IBO Super Featherweight title 2009), who died at 44.
- ALBUMS
- Requiem was released by Korn.
The latest full-length release for nu metal band Korn was produced by Chris Collier. - See Through You was released by A Place to Bury Strangers.
The sixth full-length release for the Brooklyn post-punk band A Place to Bury Strangers is its first LP with John Fedowitz and Sandra Fedowitz. - Time Skiffs was released by Animal Collective.
The first new full-length studio release for Animal Collective in six years was mixed by Marta Salogni. - Pompeii was released by Cate Le Bon.
The sixth full-length release for Welsh singer-songwriter Cate Le Bon was co-produced with Samur Khouja. - Dope Don't Sell Itself was released by 2 Chainz.
The latest full-length release for Atlanta rapper 2 Chainz features guest appearances from 42 Dugg, Beatking, Jacquees, Swae Lee, Lil Baby, Lil Durk, Major Myjah, Moneybagg Yo, Roddy Ricch, Sleepy Rose, Stove God Cooks, Symba, and YoungBoy Never Broke Again. - Few Good Things was released by Saba.
The third full-length release for Chicago rapper Saba features guest appearances from 6LACK, Black Thought, Cheflee, Daoud, Fousheé, G Herbo, Eryn Allen Kane, Krayzie Bone, Mereba, Pivot Gang, Smino, and Benjamin Earl Turner. - Ants From Up There was released by Black Country, New Road.
The second full-length release for the British post-rock band Black Country, New Road is its last with frontman and co-founder Isaac Wood, who announced he was leaving the band in January 2022. - Give Me the Future was released by Bastille.
The fourth full-length studio release for British pop band Bastille features guest appearances from Riz Ahmed and BIM. - Glitch Princess was released by yeule.
The second full-length release for London-based artist yeule features a collaboration with Danny L Harle. - Laurel Hell was released by Mitski.
The sixth full-length release for New York City indie artist Mitski was produced by Patrick Hyland. - Let the Festivities Begin! was released by Los Bitchos.
The debut full-length release for the London-based all-female instrumental quartet Los Bitchos was produced by Franz Ferdinand's Alex Kapranos. - MOVIES
- Lingui, The Sacred Bonds - Not Rated is released.
On the outskirts of the capital of Chad, determined single mother Amina works tirelessly to provide for herself and her 15-year old daughter Maria. When Amina discovers Maria is pregnant and does not want a child, the two women begin to seek out an abortion, condemned by both religion and law. - Last Looks - R is released.
Charlie Waldo (Charlie Hunnam) is an ex-LAPD superstar who left the force and now lives a life of simplicity and solitude deep in the woods. Alistair Pinch (Mel Gibson) is an eccentric actor who spends his days drunk on the set of his TV show. When Pinch’s wife is found dead, he is the prime suspect and Waldo is convinced to come out of retirement to investigate what happened. The case finds Waldo contending with gangsters, Hollywood executives and pre-school teachers, all in pursuit of clearing Pinch’s name … or confirming his guilt. - Moonfall - PG-13 is released.
In Moonfall, a mysterious force knocks the Moon from its orbit around Earth and sends it hurtling on a collision course with life as we know it. With mere weeks before impact and the world on the brink of annihilation, NASA executive and former astronaut Jo Fowler (Halle Berry) is convinced she has the key to saving us all – but only one astronaut from her past, Brian Harper (Patrick Wilson) and a conspiracy theorist K.C. Houseman (John Bradley) believes her. These unlikely heroes will mount an impossible last-ditch mission into space, leaving behind everyone they love, only to find out that our Moon is not what we think it is. - Jackass Forever - R is released.
Celebrating the joy of being back together with your best friends and a perfectly executed shot to the dingdong, the original jackass crew return for another round of hilarious, wildly absurd, and often dangerous displays of comedy with a little help from some exciting new cast. Johnny and the team push the envelope even further in Jackass Forever. - Air Doll (2009) - Unrated is released.
A life-size blow-up doll develops a soul and falls in love with a video store clerk. - The Worst Person in the World - Not Rated is released.
Director Joachim Trier returns with another modern twist on a classically constructed character portrait of contemporary life in Oslo. Chronicling four years in the life of Julie, The Worst Person in the World examines one woman’s quest for love and meaning in the modern world. Fluidly told in twelve chapters, the film features a breakout performance by Cannes Best Actress winner Renate Reinsve as she explores new professional avenues and embarks on relationships with two very different men (Anders Danielsen Lie and Herbert Nordrum) in her search for happiness and identity. [Neon] - TV SERIES
- Reacher: Season 1 is released.
Based on Lee Child's first Reacher novel, retired Military Police Officer Jack Reacher (Alan Ritchson) is arrested for murder just as he arrives at the small Georgia town of Margrave in this drama series from Nick Santora. - Suspicion (2022): Season 1 is released.
When the 21-year-old son of a well-known American businesswoman (Uma Thurman) is kidnapped from his New York hotel, four British citizens staying at the same hotel become suspects in this adaptation of the Israeli drama False Flag.
On this day in 2021
- EVENTS
- Sir Elton John said he had "very positive"talks with British Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden about EU travel for UK musicians, but said visa-free touring was not currently "on the cards". John was one of many stars that had signed a letter demanding action to cut red tape and fees for musicians after Brexit saying that the matter was "swept under the carpet"before the UK left the EU..
- US President Joe Biden announces an end to US support for the Saudi-led offensive in Yemen's civil war.
- American R&B singer and songwriter Nolan Porter died age 71. He recorded two albums and six singles in the early 1970s. His best known song is "Keep On Keeping On", which became popular on the northern soul scene. In 1978 Joy Division used the guitar riff from Porter's song for their song "Interzone"on their debut album Unknown Pleasures..
- American soul singer Gil Saunders died. He came to fame as lead singer with Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes and sang lead on the international 1984 dance music hit "Today's Your Lucky Day"..
- Denmark approves plans for world's first energy island in the North Sea to provide power to 3 million Europeans.
- International Criminal Court convicts Ugandan Lord’s Resistance Army commander Dominic Ongwen of war crimes and crimes against humanity including forced pregnancy in legal first.
- First successful face and double hand transplant announced performed on 22 year-old Joe DiMeo in New York.
- DEATHS
- Gil Saunders, American soul singer (Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes), who died of lung cancer at 68.
- Millie Hughes-Fulford, Astronaut.
- Nolan Porter, American R& B singer-songwriter (" Keep On Keeping On"), who died at 71.
- Santiago Garcia, Soccer Player.
On this day in 2020
- EVENTS
- Radio personality Rush Limbaugh is presented the Presidential Medal of Freedom by Donald Trump during the State Of The Union Address.
- Charles McGee, American retired US Air Force officer and fighter pilot of the Tuskegee Airmen promoted from colonel to brigadier general.
- Beach Boys co-founder Brian Wilson asked fans to boycott the band he helped start because of a forthcoming performance at a hunting event in Nevada. In a tweet Wilson said there was nothing he could do to stop the concert at Safari Club International's annual convention in Reno, Nevada, which would feature the touring group led by co-founder Mike Love. The convention would also include a keynote speech by Donald Trump Jr. Animal rights activists described the annual convention as one of the world's largest gatherings for trophy hunters and a celebration of the "senseless killing"of hundreds of animals..
- DEATHS
- Benito Sarti, Italian soccer defender (6 caps; Juventus, Sampdoria), who died at 83.
- Alexander Skvortsov, Russian ice hockey left wing (Olympic gold 1984; World C'ship gold 1979,81,83), who died at 65.
- Daniel Arap Moi, Kenya's longest serving President (1978-2002), who died at 95.
- Daniel Arap Moi, World Leader.
- Edward Kamau Brathwaite, Caribbean poet (Born to Slow Horses) and academic, who died at 89.
- Giancarlo Bergamini, Italian fencer (Olympic gold foil, team 1956; silver foil team 1952, individual 1956), who died at 93.
- Nadia Lutfi, Movie Actress.
On this day in 2019
- DEATHS
- Zbigniew Penherski, Polish composer (Little Music for the End of Century), who died at 84.
- Matti Nykanen, Skier.
On this day in 2018
- EVENTS
- Super Bowl LII, US Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN: Philadelphia Eagles defeat New England Patriots,41-33; MVP: Nick Foles, Philadelphia, QB.
- DEATHS
- John Mahoney, British-born American actor (Fraiser, Frantic,8 Men Out), who died of throat cancer at 77.
- Kenneth Haigh, British actor (Look Back in Anger, Search for the Nile), who died at 86.
- MOVIES
- The Cloverfield Paradox - TV-MA is released.
In the near future, a group of international astronauts on a space station are working to solve a massive energy crisis on Earth. The experimental technology aboard the station has an unexpected result, leaving the team isolated and fighting for their survival.
On this day in 2017
- EVENTS
- Black Sabbath the band credited with inventing heavy metal music, played their last concert. The two-hour gig at the NEC Arena in their home city of Birmingham saw the rock veterans play 15 songs ending with their first hit, 'Paranoid'. Ticker tape and balloons fell as singer Ozzy Osbourne,68, thanked fans for nearly five decades of support. Sabbath's The End Tour began in the US in January last year and took in 81 dates across the world..
- WEDDINGS
- American singer-songwriter Lyle Lovett at the age of 59 weds April Kimble in Harris County, Texas.
- DEATHS
- Gervase de Peyer, British clarinetist, who died at 89.
- Steve Lang, Canadian rock bassist (April Wine,1976-84 - "Just Between You And Me"), who died at 67.
On this day in 2016
- EVENTS
- Morocco's Mohammed VI switches on world's largest solar plant near Ouarzazate. Planned to power 1 million homes when fully completed 2018.
- Van Morrison described becoming a Sir as "amazing"and "exhilarating"after receiving a knighthood from the Prince of Wales at Buckingham Palace. He received his knighthood for services to the music industry and tourism in Northern Ireland..
- Northern Irish singer-songwriter Van Morrison knighted by the Prince of Wales at Buckingham Palace.
- American singer-songwriter, musician, record producer, arranger and bandleader Maurice White died. With Earth, Wind & Fire, he had the 1975 US No.1 single 'Shining Star', and the 1981 UK No.3 single 'Let's Groove'. White won seven Grammys, and was nominated for a total of twenty Grammys and also worked with Deniece Williams, The Emotions, Barbra Streisand and Neil Diamond..
- Fifth Democratic presidential candidates debate, broadcast on MSNBC, held in Durham, New Hampshire.
- DEATHS
- Edgar Mitchell, american NASA astronaut (Apollo 14), who died at 85.
- Edgar Whitcomb, American politician and Governor of Indiana (1969-73), who died at 98.
- Dave Mirra, American BMX rider, commits suicide at 41.
- Dave Mirra, Race Car Driver.
- Maurice White, American singer-songwriter (Earth, Wind & Fire - "Shining Star"), who died at 74.
- Maurice White, American singer-songwriter (Earth, Wind & Fire), who died at 74.
- Katie May, Snapchat Star.
- Leslie Bassett, American classical composer (Variations for Orchestra - Pulitzer Prize 1966), and educator (University of Michigan,1952-92), who died at 93.
- Leslie Bassett, American classical composer (Variations for Orchestra - Pulitzer Prize 1966), who died at 93.
- Jimmie Haskell [Sheridan Pearlman], American arranger (Ricky Nelson, Chicago, Sheryl Crow), and film and television score composer, who died at 89.
- Ulf Söderblom, Finnish conductor (Finnish National Opera,1973-93), who died at 85.
On this day in 2015
- EVENTS
- Post Malone first uploads his debut single "White Iverson" to his SoundCloud account.
- Post Malone uploads his debut single "White Iverson" to his SoundCloud account.
- WEDDINGS
- Actress Riley Keough at the age of 25 weds stuntman Ben-Smith Petersen in Napa, California.
- DEATHS
- John Barber, Race Car Driver.
- TV SERIES
- Fresh Off the Boat: Season 1 is released.
11-year-old Eddie Huang (Hudson Yang) and his family move from Washington D.C.'s Chinatown to the suburbs of Orlando in 1985 in this comedy inspired by Eddie Huang's memoirs.
On this day in 2014
- EVENTS
- 10 people are killed & 35 injured after a bus falls into a ravine in Pune, India.
- Same-sex marriage is legalized in Scotland.
- Satya Nadella succeeds Steve Ballmer as CEO of Microsoft.
- ALBUMS
- So Long, See You Tomorrow was released by Bombay Bicycle Club.
Produced by lead singer Jack Steadman, the fourth release for the indie band was written while traveling in Asia and Europe. - The Satanist was released by Behemoth.
The tenth studio release for the Polish black/death metal band was produced with Daniel Bergstrand, Slawek Wieslawscy and Wojtek Wieslawscy. - Terrestrials was released by Ulver.
The three tracks from the collaboration between Sunn O))) and Ulver was recorded over one night in 2008. - The Age of Fracture was released by Cymbals.
Produced by Dreamtrak, the latest release from the British quartet was inspired by Princeton professor Daniel T. Rodgers' book of the same name. - Parker Millsap was released by Parker Millsap.
This is the debut full-length release for the Oklahoma singer-songwriter. - Wonderland was released by CEO.
This is the second full-length solo release from the former member of The Former Alliance, Erick Berglund. - Four Foot Shack was released by Les Claypool's Duo De Twang.
The debut country/bluegrass-inspired release for this Primus frontman's project with Bryan Kehoe includes the title track original, songs from Les Claypool's other projects/bands, and covers such as the Bee Gee's "Stayin' Alive." - In the Silence was released by Ásgeir.
The English-language version of the Icelandic singer-songwriter's debut release which went triple platinum in his native country was translated by John Grant. - Kin <--> was released by Pat Metheny Unity Group.
The second release for the Pat Metheny band that includes Chris Potter, Antonio Sanchez, and Ben Williams is its first with new member Giulio Carmassi. - July was released by Marissa Nadler.
The sixth studio release for the Boston singer-songwriter is her first on the Sacred Bones label. - Nothin' But Blood was released by Scott H. Biram.
The eighth full-length release for the Texas artist was recorded in his home studio. - Moon was released by Snowbird.
The debut collaborative release from Stephanie Dosen and Cocteau Twins' Simon Raymonde was supported by Philip Selway and Ed O'Brien of Radiohead, Eric Pulido and McKenzie Smith of Midlake, Lanterns on the Lake's Paul Gregory, and Jonathan Wilson. - After the Disco was released by Broken Bells.
The second full-length album for the duo of James Mercer and Brian Burton follows the release of a short film with Kate Mara as an astronaut and Anton Yelchin as her lover, Oliver. - Along the Way was released by Mark McGuire.
This is the third full-length solo release for the former Emeralds guitarist. - Augustines was released by Augustines.
The second studio release for the Brooklyn indie rock band (previously known as We Are Augustines) was co-produced with Peter Katis. - Angel Guts: Red Classroom was released by Xiu Xiu.
Produced by John Congleton, the ninth full-length release for the Jamie Stewart project was influenced by his move to Los Angeles and a Japanese erotic film of the same name as the album. - Dead was released by Young Fathers.
This is the second full-length studio release for the Edinburgh-based hip-hop trio of Alloysious Massaquoi, Kayus Bankole, and Graham Hastings. - Dunes was released by Gardens & Villa.
Produced by Tim Goldsworthy, the second full-length release for the Santa Barbara indie band was inspired by Lake Michigan.
On this day in 2013
- EVENTS
- Europol announces it will investigate over 680 football matches alleged to involve match fixing.
- Paris, France annuls 213 year old law banning women from wearing trousers.
- 20 people are killed after an apartment building was struck by a rocket in Aleppo, Syria.
- 22 people are killed and 24 are injured after a bus and a truck collide in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates.
- 8 people are killed and 30 are injured after a bus collides with two vehicles and flips in Yucaipa, California.
- 22 people are killed and 44 are injured after a suicide bombing in Taji, Iraq.
- Reg Presley lead singer with the Sixties rock and roll band The Troggs, died aged 71. Hit singles, included 'Wild Thing', 'I Can't Control Myself' and the UK No.1 'With a Girl Like You'. He also wrote the song 'Love Is All Around', which featured in the film Four Weddings and a Funeral and was a No.1 hit for Wet Wet Wet in 1994. Presley used his royalties from that cover to fund research subjects such as alien spacecraft, lost civilisations, alchemy, and crop circles, and outlined his findings in the book Wild Things They Don't Tell Us, published in October 2002..
- DEATHS
- Reg Presley [Reginald Ball], English rock vocalist (Troggs - "Wild Thing" ; "Love Is All Around"), and songwriter, who died from lung cancer at 71.
- Reg Presley [Reginald Maurice Ball], English rock vocalist (Troggs-Wild Thing) and songwriter, who died from lung cancer at 71.
- Pat Halcox, British trumpeter, who died at 82.
- Theresia van der Pant, Dutch sculptor, who died at 88.
- Donald Byrd, American jazz trumpeter (Black Byrd), who died at 80.
- Donald Byrd, Trumpet Player.
- ALBUMS
- Anna was released by The Courteeners.
The third full-length release from the Manchester indie rock band adds dance elements to their sound. - A Moving Picture was released by Devlin.
The second full-length studio release from the British grime artist features guest appearances from Katy B, Diane Birch, Etta Bond, Chasing Grace, Ed Sheeran, and Wretch 32. - TV SERIES
- Dancing on the Edge: Season 1 is released.
The five-part miniseries focuses on the black jazz band led by Louis Lester (Chiwetel Ejiofor) as they find success with the help of music journalist Stanley Mitchell (Matthew Goode), Prince George (John Hopkins), and rich patrons such as Pamela Luscombe (Joanna Vanderham), her brother, Julian (Tom Hughes), Lady Cremone (Jacqueline Bisset), Donaldson (Anthony Head), and American industrialist Walter Masterson (John Goodman), before a murder threatens their progress. - Monday Mornings: Season 1 is released.
Doctors at the fictional Chelsea General Hospital in Portland, Oregon, are held accountable for ethically or morally wrong medical decisions in front of the chief of staff, Dr. Harding Hooten (Alfred Molina) and their colleagues in the medical drama based on Dr. Sanjay Gupta's book of the same name. - Seed: Season 1 is released.
Bartender Harry Dacosta (Adam Korson) becomes involved with the families and lives of his nine-year old son and 15-year old daughter he fathered through sperm donation in this imported Canadian comedy series.[Originally aired on Canada's CityTV on 4 February 2013 - 29 April 2013]