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- People born on this day are Aquarius as their zodiac sign.
Today in History
On this day in 2024
- DEATHS
- Henry Fambrough, American pop and R& B singer (The Spinners,1954-2023 - "Could It Be I'm Falling in Love?" ; "The Rubberband Man"), who died at 85.
- POLITICS
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejects Hamas's ceasefire proposal, saying he will continue till "total victory", saying forces will push further south into city of Rafah.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky removes his top general Valery Zaluzhny, in the military's most significant shake-up in years.
On this day in 2023
- EVENTS
- David Bowie's handwritten lyrics for 'The Jean Genie' sold for £57,000 at auction. The song, taken from the Aladdin Sane album, was released as a single in 1972 and reached No.2 in the UK charts. The lyric sheet for 'The Jean Genie' comprised of 18 lines on a piece of A4 lined paper, which was titled, signed and dated by Bowie..
- BIRTHS
- Lola Montez, Bodybuilder, born in Canada.
- GAMING: PC
- Hogwarts Legacy for PC is released. LIVE THE UNWRITTEN = Hogwarts Legacy is an immersive, open-world action RPG set in the world first introduced in the Harry Potter books. Now you can take control of the action and be at the center of your own adventure in the wizarding world. Embark on a journey through familiar and new locations as you explore and discover fantastic beasts, customize your character and craft potions, master spell casting, upgrade talents, and become the wizard you want to be.Experience Hogwarts in the 1800s. Your character is a student who holds the key to an ancient secret that threatens to tear the wizarding world apart. You have received a late acceptance to the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and soon discover that you are no ordinary student: you possess an unusual ability to perceive and master Ancient Magic. Only you can decide if you will protect this secret for the good of all, or yield to the temptation of more sinister magic.Discover the feeling of living at Hogwarts as you make allies, battle Dark wizards, and ultimately decide the fate of the wizarding world. Your legacy is what you make of it.
- GAMING: SWITCH
- Nadir: A Grimdark Deck Builder for Switch is released. Nadir is a roguelike deck-builder with a twist: the cost to play a card is an enemy reaction you can predict. Craft your own cards to slay powerful demons. Gather resources, expand your city, grow in power and conquer the underworld.
- SPORTS
- LeBron James scores 38 points to become NBA's all-time leading scorer as the Lakers go down 133-130 to Oklahoma City Thunder in Los Angeles; surpasses Kareem Abdul Jabbar's 38,387 career points.
- František Cipro, Czech soccer forward (SK Slavia Prague 232 games) and manager (SK Slavia Prague, SK Dynamo Ceské Budejovice), who died at 75.
On this day in 2022
- EVENTS
- European security facing its most dangerous moment since the Cold War, amid fears of a Russian invasion of Ukraine, according to EU foreign policy chief.
- DEATHS
- Bertram Fields, American entertainment lawyer, and novelist, who died at 93.
- POLITICS
- French President Emmanuel Macron meets with Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Moscow amid build-up of Russian troops on border with Ukraine.
On this day in 2021
- EVENTS
- Himalayan glacier crashes into the Dhauliganga river, destroying a dam and causing a huge flood in Uttarakhand province, India, killing 26, leaving 150 missing.
- Producer Elliot Mazer died at the age of 79. He is most famous for his work with Neil Young, working on a string of releases including Harvest, Journey Through The Past, Times Fades Away, Tonight's The Night, American Stars & Bars, Hawks & Doves, Everybody's Rockin', Old Ways, Lucky 13 and the recently released "lost"album Homegrown. He also worked with The Band, Janis Joplin, Rory Gallagher and many more..
- Sarah Thomas becomes the first woman to referee a Super Bowl in Tampa Bay, Florida.
- The Weeknd becomes the first Canadian solo artist to headline the Super Bowl half time show (Super Bowl LV).
- DEATHS
- Ralph Backstrom, Canadian ice hockey center (6 x Stanley Cup with Montreal Canadiens; 6 x NHL All-Star), who died at 83.
- Pedro Gomez, American sports journalist (ESPN 2003-21), who died at 58.
- Leslie Laing, Jamaican athlete (Olympic gold men's 4x400m relay 1952 WR 3:03.9), who died at 91.
- Mario Osbén, Chilean soccer goalkeeper (36 caps; Unión Española, Colo Colo, Cobreloa), who died from a heart attack at 70.
- Elliot Mazer, American audio engineer and record producer (Chubby Checker; Neil Young), who died of a heart attack at 71.
- TV SERIES
- The Equalizer (2021): Season 1 is released. Divorced, single mother Robyn McCall (Queen Latifah) uses her skills to help those find justice when the system fails them in this reimagining of the 1980s series of the same name.
On this day in 2020
- DEATHS
- Steve Weber, American folk guitarist, (Holy Modal Rounders), who died at 76.
- Harold Strachan, South African writer, anti-apartheid activist, and explosives expert, who died of liver disease complications at 94.
- Li Wenliang, Chinese doctor who tried to raise the alarm over COVID-19 pandemic, who died of COVID-19 pandemic in Wuhan at 34.
- Nexhmije Pagarusha, Albanian singer ‘the Nightingale of Kosovo’ and actress, who died at 86.
- Orson Bean, American actor and comedian (To Tell the Truth), killed in a traffic accident at 91.
- MOVIES: NOT RATED
- Horse Girl is released. Sarah (Alison Brie), a socially isolated arts and crafts store employee, finds herself more content in the company of horses and supernatural crime shows than people. But when a series of strangely surreal dreams upend the simplicity of her waking life, Sarah struggles to distinguish her visions from reality.
- Cane River is released. Written, produced, and directed by Emmy Award-winning documentarian, Horace B. Jenkins, and crafted by an entirely African American cast and crew, Cane River is a racially-charged love story in Natchitoches Parish, a “free community of color” in Louisiana. A budding, forbidden romance lays bare the tensions between two black communities, both descended from slaves but of disparate opportunity—the light-skinned, property-owning Creoles and the darker-skinned, more disenfranchised families of the area.
- And Then We Danced is released. A passionate tale of love and liberation set amidst the conservative confines of modern Georgian society, And Then We Danced follows Merab, a devoted dancer who has been training for years with his partner Mary for a spot in the National Georgian Ensemble. The arrival of another male dancer, Irakli—gifted with perfect form and equipped with a rebellious streak—throws Merab off balance, sparking both an intense rivalry and romantic desire that may cause him to risk his future in dance as well as his relationships with Mary and his family. [Music Box Films]
- MOVIES: PG
- Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made is released. An 11-year old boy who believes that he is the best detective in town runs the agency Total Failures with his best friend, an imaginary 1,200 pound polar bear.
- MOVIES: R
- The Lodge is released. A family retreats to their remote winter cabin over the holidays. When the father (Richard Armitage) is forced to abruptly depart for work, he leaves his children, Aidan (Jaeden Martell) and Mia (Lia McHugh) in the care of his new girlfriend, Grace (Riley Keough). Isolated and alone, a blizzard traps them inside the lodge as terrifying events summon specters from Grace’s dark past.
- Come to Daddy is released. A man in his thirties travels to a remote cabin to reconnect with his estranged father.
- Birds of Prey (And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) is released. You ever hear the one about the cop, the songbird, the psycho and the mafia princess? Birds of Prey (And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) is a twisted tale told by Harley herself, as only Harley can tell it. When Gotham’s most nefariously narcissistic villain, Roman Sionis, and his zealous right-hand, Zsasz, put a target on a young girl named Cass, the city is turned upside down looking for her. Harley, Huntress, Black Canary and Renee Montoya’s paths collide, and the unlikely foursome have no choice but to team up to take Roman down.
- TV SERIES
- Mythic Quest: Season 1 is released. The comedy series executive produced By Rob McElhenney and Charlie Day follows a team of video game developers led by creative director Ian Grimm (Rob McElhenney) as they ready the launch of an expansion of its most popular multi-player game.
- Locke & Key: Season 1 is released. After the murder of their father, the Locke siblings (Jackson Robert Scott, Connor Jessup and Emilia Jones) return to Keyhouse, the family home, where they discover mysterious keys that could be connected to their father's death in this drama based on graphic novels by Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodriguez.
- ALBUMS
- LP5 was released by John Moreland. The fifth full-length solo studio release for the singer-songwriter was produced by Matt Pence.
- Never Not Together was released by Nada Surf. The ninth full-length studio release for the New York alternative rock band was recorded in Wales.
- Big Exercise was released by Homesick. The second full-length release for the Dutch indie trio of Jaap van der Velde, Erik Woudwijk and Elias Elgersma was recorded in Amsterdam.
- All or Nothing was released by Shopping. The fourth full-length release for the post-punk trio was mixed and produced by Nick Sylvester.
- Father of All… was released by Green Day. The 13th full-length studio release for the Northern California punk trio was produced with Chris Dugan and Butch Walker.
- U Kin B The Sun was released by Frazey Ford. The third full-length solo release for the Canadian singer-songwriter was produced with John Raham.
- UNLOCKED was released by Denzel Curry. The eight-track soundtrack to the short film of the same name is a collaboration between Denzel Curry and Kenny Beats.
- We're New Again: A Reimagining by Makaya McCraven was released by Gil Scott-Heron. The final release of Gil Scott-Heron is reimagined by Makaya McCraven with contributions from Jeff Parker, Junius Paul, Brandee Younger, as well as samples from Agnes Zimondi and the Stephen McCraven Quartet.
- West of Eden was released by HMLTD. The debut full-length release for the London-based quintet features songs about masculinity, repression, violence, and western capitalism.
- Supervision was released by La Roux. The third full-length release for the synth-pop artist was self-produced with some assistance from Dan Carey.
- Workaround was released by Beatrice Dillon. The debut full-length solo release for the London-based electronic producer features contributions from such artists as Batu, Kuljit Bhamra, Laurel Halo, Kadialy Kouyaté, Jonny Lam, Lucy Railton, and Untold.
- GAMING: SWITCH
- The Turing Test for Switch is released. The Turing Test is a first person puzzler from the developers of ‘Pneuma: Breath of Life’ that explores the phenomena of consciousness and challenges the meaning of human intuition. Take control of Ava Turing, an engineer for the International Space Agency (ISA), and progress through a narrated story of introspection and morality whilst uncovering the hidden mysteries of Europa. Delve into The Turing Test’s human interaction puzzles and arm yourself with logical and methodical thinking. Take on tests designed in such a way that only a human could solve them. In an evolving story based on mankind’s inherent need to explore, protect and survive; players search deeper into Europa’s ice crusted core and transcend the line between man and machine. Investigate the truth behind the ISA research base on Jupiter’s moon Europa. Solve puzzles using your Energy Manipulation Tool (EMT) to transfer power out from one object and into another. Power up and take control of artificially intelligent machines, manipulate giant structures and solve complex tasks; all woven into a multi-layered story based on the human struggle for control. The Turing Test can only be experienced through the interactive medium of video games. The Turing Test sparks your synapses into action in this electrifying new first person puzzler, as players learn the true cost of retaining human morality.
- EQQO for Switch is released. The heartening tale of a mother, a blind child and an Egg - voiced and captioned in many languages.A multi-layered story full of symbols and metaphors about hope, love, nature and everything that connects us.
On this day in 2019
- EVENTS
- First reports of poisonous homemade alcohol killing people in the Indian states of Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh, will go on to kill about 100.
- France recalls its Italian ambassador from Rome after Italian deputy PM Luigi Di Maio met with yellow vest protesters.
- New kangaroo fossil research published from Riversleigh, Australia, show Kangaroos learned to hop 20 million years ago, much earlier than first thought.
- Measles cases in Europe highest in a decade, tripling in a year to 82,596 according to WHO.
- Measles outbreak declared in the Philippines with 1,813 cases and 26 deaths.
- DEATHS
- Fabio Legarda, Reggaeton Singer.
- Albert Finney, English actor (The Dresser, Under the Volcano), who died at 82.
- Rocky Lockridge, Boxer.
- GAMING: PC
- Angry Birds VR: Isle of Pigs for PC is released. Join Red, Chuck, Bomb & the Blues to save the stolen eggs in Angry Birds VR: Isle of Pigs, an immersive VR game adventure from Resolution Games! Explore a remote island where the greedy green pigs take their vacation in 104 fun-filled levels! Make your way up to party city through the serene "Vacation Levels"of exotic beaches, steep cliffs & snowy slopes while destroying structures in the most spectacular way. Once the new boss pig Dr. Frankenswine takes over, it's time to slingshot your way through even more challenging "Spooky Levels"gameplay, where the beaches are scary, the cliffs are creepy, the slopes are slimy & the peaks are terrifying.
- GAMING: SWITCH
- BlazBlue: Central Fiction - Special Edition for Switch is released. BlazBlue: Central Fiction is the newest installment in the storied BlazBlue franchise and stands alone as the pinnacle of next gen 2D fighters! Like a well-timed 2D punch, BlazBlue: Central Fiction bashes massive amounts of content and innovation into one slick title that hits hard and keeps the pummeling steady! Prepare yourself for a brand new story, new characters, levels, modes, system mechanics and more! Choose from over 33 unimaginable fighters as you battle for 2D supremacy!
- Observer for Switch is released. >observer_ is a cyberpunk, detective thriller set in the year 2084 in Krakow, Poland. The world lies in ruins with corporations seizing power after the fall of governments. You do their bidding. No lie will remain hidden from you, as you hack into the minds of those you interrogate. When your past catches-up, you must act on your own and unravel the mystery of your son’s disappearance. Your name is Daniel Lazarski, you’re an Observer.
- The Stillness of the Wind for Switch is released. One by one, everyone left the once bustling village for the city. Everyone, except Talma. Now approaching the end of her days, she maintains a simple, solitary way of life, surviving, subsisting, tending to her homestead and her goats. Develop your own personal routine as you care for your farm and your animals. Tend to your goats, make cheese with their milk, collect eggs and cook meals, grow vegetables and barter with the travelling merchant who brings increasingly disturbing letters from your family in the city. A follow up to the critically acclaimed Where the Goats Are, The Stillness of the Wind is a quiet rumination on life and loss.
- POLITICS
- Sierra Leone President Julius Maada Bio declares national emergency over rape and sexual assault violence after instances double.
- John Dingell, American politician (D-Michigan,1955-2015), who died at 92.
- SPORTS
- Frank Robinson, American Baseball Hall of Fame outfielder, manager (14 x MLB All-Star; NL MVP 1961; AL MVP 1966; World Series 1966,70; Baltimore Orioles), who died of bone cancer at 83.
On this day in 2018
- EVENTS
- DNA analysis of Chedder Man, UK's oldest complete skeleton shows he had dark skin and blue eyes.
- Armed groups release 300 child soldiers from Yambio, South Sudan according to UN.
- Angela Merkel's Christian Democratic Union party reaches a coalition deal with Social Democrats after four months of negotiations.
- Angel Merkel's Christian Democratic Union party reaches a coalition deal with Social Democrats after four months.
- All citrus fruit can be traced to the southeast foothills of the Himalayas, according to DNA study published in "Nature".
- Missing Nigerian painting masterpiece of Ife princess Adetutu Ademiluyi by Ben Enwonwu announced rediscovered in London.
- " The Los Angeles Times" is bought by LA doctor Patrick Soon-Shiong from Tronc for $500 million.
- White House aide Rob Porter resigns in wake of physical abuse allegations by ex-wives.
- DEATHS
- Mickey Jones, American musician and actor (Home Improvement, Justified), who died at 76.
- John Perry Barlow, American lyricist (Grateful Dead - "Estimated Prophet" ; "I Need A Miracle" ; "Cassidy"), essayist, internet pioneer, and activist, who died at 70.
- TV SERIES
- Queer Eye (2018): Season 1 is released. The reboot of the Bravo series on Netflix begins in Atlanta and introduces a new Fab Five: food and wine advisor Bobby Berk, culture advisor Karamo Brown, fashion advisor Tan France, stylist advisor Antoni Porowski, and design advisor Jonathan Van Ness.
- GAMING: SWITCH
- The Darkside Detective for Switch is released. Where cultists crawl, where demons dwell, where the occult occults? *ahem* That's where you'll find Detective Francis McQueen, the lead investigator of the criminally underfunded Darkside Division. When evil darkens the doorsteps of Twin Lakes City hell, even when it just loiters around shop fronts or hangs out in shady alleyways he's there, ready to investigate the cases that nobody else will.He is The Darkside Detective.This multi award-winning comedic serial adventure sees Detective McQueen and his sidekick, Officer Patrick Dooley, investigating cases plaguing Twin Lakes and its colorful citizens. Point at everything in sight, click around mysterious and eerie locations, and use your wits (or borrow a friend's) to lay these cases to rest!
On this day in 2017
- DEATHS
- Svend Asmussen, Danish jazz violinist, known as "The Fiddling Viking" (The Swe-Danes), who died at 100.
- Richard Hatch, American actor (Battlestar Galactica), who died of cancer at 71.
- TV SERIES
- Detroiters: Season 1 is released. The Jason Sudeikis-produced comedy about two ad men (Sam Richardson and Tim Robinson) in Detroit who make commercials for local TV and dream of landing a big client.
- GAMING: PC
- Phoning Home for PC is released. Phoning Home is an open-world game of exploration and survival set on a strange, alien planet. It tells the story of two robots – ION and ANI – and their life-defining journey.
- Splasher for PC is released. Splasher is a 2D platformer with unique arcade/action gameplay. It offers gamers challenges that require agility, speed and fast reflexes, and is set in a crazy cartoon universe.
- GAMING: PLAYSTATION 4
- Uncanny Valley for PlayStation 4 is released. Welcome to Uncanny Valley — an unsettling, story-driven survival horror where nothing is as it seems. Explore an isolated facility and solve its many mysteries, but be warned: the choices you make have meaningful consequences that will determine your fate. Play through multiple times to reveal all of Uncanny Valley’s darkest secrets. [Playstation.com]
- Nioh for PlayStation 4 is released. Take up your sword and travel to Japans blood-bathed Sengoku period an era ravaged by warring states and dark, malevolent forces and cut a violent path through the land as the masterless samurai, William. Cross blades in brutal hand-to-hand combat, wielding swords, axes, spears and even war hammers against foes both human and demon. Endure the vicious encounters and learn from your mistakes: each death will bring you resurrection and each resurrection a greater resolve to overcome your foes.
- Kitty Powers' Matchmaker for PlayStation 4 is released. Kitty Powers’ Matchmaker is a dating simulator with a difference. Manage your own matchmaking agency with the guidance of your fabulous boss, drag queen diva Kitty Powers. Match a parade of desperate clients with candidates from Kitty’s little black book and guide them through awkward conversations and dozens of perilous dating dilemmas. Are you ready to bring romance to the world? Or will you leave a sea of broken hearts in your wake? [Playstation.com]
On this day in 2016
- EVENTS
- Super Bowl L, Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, CA: Denver Broncos beat Carolina Panthers,24–10; MVP: Von Miller, Denver, LB.
On this day in 2015
- EVENTS
- American bass player, songwriter, Joe B. Mauldin died aged 74. He was best known as the bassist for the early rock and roll group The Crickets and later became a recording engineer at Gold Star Studios, the Los Angeles studio which became the "hit factory"for Phil Spector, Brian Wilson and other major 1960s rock performers..
- DEATHS
- Billy Casper, American golfer (US Open 1959,66; US Masters 1970), who died of a heart attack at 83.
- Dean Smith, American actor & relay runner (Olympic gold 1952), who died at 83.
- Joe B. Mauldin, American rock double-bass player (The Crickets), songwriter, and recording engineer (Gold Start Studios), who died of cancer at 74.
- Robert Gavron, Baron Gavron, English publisher and multi-millionaire (St Ives Group), who died of a heart attack at 84.
- René Lavand, Magician.
- POLITICS
- Joseph M. Gaydos, American politician (Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania), who died at 88.