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Today in the World Countries
- King Letsie III's Birthday is being celebrated in Lesotho
- Marine Day is being celebrated in Japan
- President's Day is being celebrated in Botswana
- People born on this day are Cancer as their zodiac sign.
Today in History
On this day in 2022
- EVENTS
- 150th British Open Men's Golf, St. Andrews: Cameron Smith of Australia wins his first major title by 1 stroke from American Cameron Young with Irish favourite Rory McIlroy another stroke back in third place.
On this day in 2021
- EVENTS
- 73rd Cannes Film Festival: Titane wins Palme d'Or, its director Frenchwoman Julie Ducournau only 2nd woman to win.
- American rock violinist and singer Robby Steinhardt died from complications of acute pancreatitis age 71. He is best known for his work with Kansas, for which he was co-lead singer along with keyboardist Steve Walsh..
- WEDDINGS
- Radio host Bobby Bones marries Caitlin Parker at home in Nashville.
- DEATHS
- Graham Vick, British opera director (Birmingham Opera Company,1987-2020), who died of COVID-19 pandemic complications at 67.
- POLITICS
- Basketball player and coach Bobby Fisher marries "Basketball Wives" alum Gloria Govan at Cielo Farms, Malibu.
On this day in 2020
- EVENTS
- India becomes the third country to record 1 million cases of COVID-1,56% concentrated in Maharashtra, Delhi and Tamil Nadu.
- WEDDINGS
- England's Princess Beatrice marries Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi at Windsor Castle.
- DEATHS
- C. T. Vivian, American civil rights activist who worked with Martin Luther King, who died at 95.
- Ct Vivian, Civil Rights Leader.
- Derek Ho, American surfer (World C'ship 1993; Hawaiian Triple Crown 1984,86,88,90), who died from a heart attack at 55.
- Silvio Marzolini, Argentine soccer defender (28 caps; Boca Juniors), who died from cancer at 79.
- Zizi Jeanmaire, Dancer.
- MOVIES: NOT RATED
- We Are Freestyle Love Supreme is released. A documentary that chronicles Lin-Manuel Miranda's pre-Hamilton improv hip-hop group, Freestyle Love Supreme, and their reunion performances in New York City in 2019.
- The Sunlit Night is released. The Sunlit Night follows an aspiring painter (Jenny Slate) from New York City to the farthest reaches of Arctic Norway for an assignment she hopes will invigorate her work and expand her horizons. In a remote village, among the locals, she meets a fellow New Yorker (Alex Sharp), who has come in search of a proper Viking funeral only to find that the Chief (Zach Galifianakis) is but a re-enactor from Cincinnati. The eclectic crew ranges from "home"to "lost, "within the extreme and dazzling landscape of the Far North. Under a sun that never quite sets, and the high standards of an unforgiving mentor, Frances must navigate between ambition, desire, obligation, and risk in order to find a way forward.
- Dirt Music is released. The stunning landscape of Western Australia is the backdrop for an impassioned tale of love and grief in Gregor Jordan's adaptation of the acclaimed novel by Tim Winton.
- MOVIES: NR
- The Painted Bird is released. Based on the acclaimed Jerzy Kosiriski novel, The Painted Bird is a meticulous 35mm black and white evocation of wild, primitive Eastern Europe at the bloody close of World War I. The film follows the journey of The Boy, entrusted by his persecuted parents to an elderly foster mother. The old woman soon dies and the Boy is on his own, wandering through the countryside, from village to village, farmhouse to farmhouse. As he struggles for survival, The Boy suffers through extraordinary brutality meted out by the ignorant, superstitious peasants and he witnesses the terrifying violence of the efficient, ruthless soldiers, both Russian and German. In a defining scene, one of the peasants shows The Boy the flight of a captive bird, whom the man has painted and then released back into its own flock. The bird is immediately ripped apart because it is different from its fellows. That lesson reinforces all The Boy already knows and will soon know better: difference is fatal. But there are rare moments of compassion: a German soldier spares The Boy, a priest intervenes on his behalf, and finally The Boy becomes the protégé of a Russian sniper, who is kind to the child, but ruthless with the enemy. And there are signs of love. The Boy is seduced by an older girl, finally re-discovering the comfort of intimacy, only to realize that he has been used. When he is miraculously reunited with his weakened father at the end of the war, The Boy is cold and impenetrable, hardened by his ordeal. Yet we can still glimpse something of the old, sensitive Boy behind the eyes of the new. Perhaps there is hope. [IFC Films]
- MOVIES: R
- Father Soldier Son is released. This intimate documentary from The New York Times follows one military family over the course of ten years, becoming an intergenerational exploration of the meaning of sacrifice, purpose and American manhood in the aftermath of war.
- Ghosts of War is released. Five battle-hardened American soldiers are assigned to hold a French Chateau near the end of World War II. Formerly occupied by the Nazi high command, this unexpected respite quickly descends into madness when they encounter a supernatural enemy far more terrifying than anything seen on the battlefield.
- TV SERIES
- Cursed (2020): Season 1 is released. At the urging of her dying mother, Nimue (Katherine Langford), who later becomes the Lady of the Lake, travels with a young mercenary named Arthur (Devon Terrell) to return a sword (Excalibur) to Merlin (Gustaf Skarsgård) in this re-imagining of the Arthurian legend based on the book by Frank Miller and Tom Wheeler.
- ALBUMS
- Brightest Blue was released by Ellie Goulding. The fourth full-length studio release for the British artist features guest appearances from blackbear, Diplo, Juice WRLD, Lauv, serpentwithfeet, and Swae Lee.
- Flower of Devotion was released by Dehd. The third full-length release for the Chicago trio was produced by the band's guitarist, Jason Balla.
- Beyond the Pale was released by Jarv Is.... This is the debut full-length release for the band that includes Pulp's Jarvis Cocker, Serafina Steer, Emma Smith, Andrew McKinney, Jason Buckle and Adam Betts.
- Gaslighter was released by The Chicks. The first new studio album in 14 years for the country trio formerly known as the Dixie Chicks was produced with Jack Antonoff.
- Hate for Sale was released by Pretenders. The 11th full-length studio release for the Chrissie Hynde-led rock band was produced by Stephen Street.
- Lianne La Havas was released by Lianne La Havas. The third full-length release for the British singer-songwriter was produced with Matt Hales, Beni Giles, and Mura Masa.
- Sun Piano was released by Laraaji. The latest release for the New York-based new age artist features the piano and was recorded at a Brooklyn church.
- Species was released by Bing & Ruth. The latest release for the project led by David Moore features a Farfisa with clarinet from Jeremy Viner and double bass from Jeff Ratner.
- Pain Olympics was released by Crack Cloud. The latest release for the post-punk Canadian collective was self-produced.
- Ultimate Success Today was released by Protomartyr. The fifth full-length release for the Detroit post-punk band was produced by David Tolomei.
- GAMING: PLAYSTATION 4
- Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus for PlayStation 4 is released. Take control of one of the most technologically advanced armies in the Imperium - The Adeptus Mechanicus. As Magos Dominus Faustinius, you'll lead the expedition on the newly rediscovered planet of Silva Tenebris. Manage resources, discover long-forgotten tech, plan tactical operations using the Noosphere technology and control your Tech-Priests every move.Your every decision will shape the missions ahead and ultimately decide the fate of the troops under your command. However, choose your path carefully - the Imperium depends on it.* AugmentFlesh is weak! Upgrade your Tech-Priests limbs with mechanical augments made from the blessed metals of the Omnissiah. Customize your team with hundreds of possibilities, creating a squad to suit your playstyle.* Difficult DecisionsMake tough decisions that will forge the future from your Ark Mechanicus, The Caestus Metalican, and send you towards alternate endings for a truly unique playthrough.* Experience the NoosphereUse the Adeptus Mechanicus' evolved human cognition to scan unexplored tombs for valuable data in order to gain a tactical advantage over your enemy.* The LibraryA compelling story written by Black Library author, Ben Counter, specifically crafted to fit the unique personality of the Adeptus Mechanicus faction.
- Ghost of Tsushima for PlayStation 4 is released. The year is 1274. Samurai warriors are the legendary defenders of Japan -- until the fearsome Mongol Empire invades the island of Tsushima, wreaking havoc and conquering the local population. As one of the last surviving samurai, you rise from the ashes to fight back. But, honorable tactics won't lead you to victory. You must move beyond your samurai traditions to forge a new way of fighting -- the way of the Ghost -- as you wage an unconventional war for the freedom of Japan.
- GAMING: SWITCH
- Paper Mario: The Origami King for Switch is released. Featuring a new ring-based battle system that mixes puzzle-solving skills with traditional turn-based combat, Paper Mario: The Origami King aims to put new twists in the series' established formula.
- POLITICS
- John Lewis, American politician (Rep-D-Georgia) and prominent civil rights leader (Big Six), stops causing "good trouble" due to pancreatic cancer at 80.
On this day in 2019
- EVENTS
- Irrigation canal system collapses near Fort Laramie, Wyoming parching 100,000 acres of farmland across Nebraska and Wyoming.
- Mexican drug cartel head Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán sentenced to life in prison plus 30 years in New York.
- Bulgaria announces 5 million people, virtually every adult, has had their personal information exposed after national tax agency hacked.
- Streaming service Netflix reaches 150 million subscribers worldwide, but with slower growth than forecast.
- World Health Organization declares the DR Congo Ebola outbreak a "public health emergency of international concern".
- DEATHS
- Andrea Camilleri, Italian author (Inspector Montalbano novels), who died at 93.
- Gene Hobby, Race Car Driver.
- TV SERIES
- Pearson: Season 1 is released. Jessica Pearson (Gina Torres) moves to Chicago and begins working as Chicago Mayor Bobby Novak's (Morgan Spector) fixer in this spin-off of Suits.
- GAMING: PC
- Night Call for PC is released. Friend. Confidant. Therapist. Voyeur. As a cab driver working the Paris night shift, you are many things to different people. Your gift is getting people to talk; and in order to catch the serial killer who left you for dead, that’s exactly what you’ll need to do.
- GAMING: PLAYSTATION 4
- Submersed for PlayStation 4 is released. Coast Guard paramedic Jack Ballard, recently reincorporated after the death of his wife, responds to an emergency call from an offshore structure in high seas. The place seems to be abandoned, so who sent the message? Are you afraid of deep water? You will be.
- SPORTS
- Snow Patrol's ballad 'Chasing Cars' was named the most-played song of the 21st Century on UK radio.Originally released in 2006, the lovestruck ballad never reached No.1 in the UK, but remained on the charts for more than three years. Second place went to Black Eyed Peas' 'I Gotta Feeling', while Pharrell's 'Happy' came third..
On this day in 2018
- EVENTS
- Oldest evidence of bread, made from wild grains, discovered by archaeologists in 14,000 year-old dig in the Black Desert, Jordon.
- Bloomberg estimates NFL made $14 billion in revenue in 2017, distributing a record $8.1 billion to the league's 32 teams, $255m each.
- DEATHS
- Gardiner Leavitt, Race Car Driver.
- GAMING: PC
- Archangel: Hellfire for PC is released. Archangel Hellfire is the unholy union of godlike mech weaponry and infernal team deathmatch gameplay. This intense, free roaming shooter has you pilot massive weapons of death, armed to the teeth, fighting for our future.
- Mothergunship for PC is released. MOTHERGUNSHIP mixes bullet-hell intensity with the shooting, customization, and traversal of the first-person genre. Fight your way through the alien fleets, facing randomized enemy and level mayhem as you clear rooms and take out some of the biggest bosses seen in the FPS genre.
- GAMING: PLAYSTATION 4
- Mugsters for PlayStation 4 is released. Aliens have taken over the planet and enslaved humanity. Only you have the know-how to drive back the dastardly threat, free your fellow Earthlings, and save the world.
- Far Cry 5: Lost on Mars for PlayStation 4 is released. Nick Rye, the "King of the Skies"is ready to go - literally - above and beyond, to discover uncharted territories. Once you're stranded on the red planet, your mission is simple: stop the Martian Arachnid invasion and get back home safely.
- Tempest 4000 for PlayStation 4 is released. Tempest 4000 is an action-packed tube shooter based on the classic hit arcade game, Tempest.
- Sonic Mania Plus for PlayStation 4 is released. Sonic Mania Plus is the definitive retail enhanced version of the original Sonic Mania's digital release, presented in a pristine collectible physical release. The encore pack is a $5 upgrade fee for owners of the original game.
- GAMING: SWITCH
- Touhou Genso Wanderer Reloaded for Switch is released. Join the colorful cast of Touhou characters on an incredible journey through the Tower of Desire! Touhou Genso Wanderer Reloaded is the definitive edition of a roguelike masterpiece, filled with new dungeons to explore, new items to collect, and new faces to meet! Newcomers and veterans of the Touhou series will love journeying through the land of Gensokyo with Reimu Hakurei, the shrine maiden of the Hakurei Shrine, as well as new faces such as the spunky magician Marisa Kirisame, and wind priestess Sanae Kochiya! And now, with a ton of new content, new and veteran players can experience the world of Touhou wherever they go.
- Hand of Fate 2 for Switch is released. Hand of Fate 2 is a dungeon crawler set in a world of dark fantasy. Master a living boardgame where every stage of the adventure is drawn from a deck of legendary encounters chosen by you! Choose wisely -- your opponent, the enigmatic Dealer, will pull no punches as he shapes you into the instrument of his revenge. The table has changed, but the stakes remain the same: life or death!
- Adventure Time: Pirates of the Enchiridion for Switch is released. It's Adventure Time! Finn and Jake have saved the Land of Ooo more times than they can count -- but, this time, they might be in over their heads. Somebody's up to bad biscuits. They got their hands on another Enchiridion, and they've somehow used it to flood the Land of Ooo. Help Finn and Jake as they take to the high seas to solve this latest mystery and save the kingdoms of Ooo in this all-new third-person puzzle adventure. Freely explore unknown waters and familiar kingdoms with your crew of Adventure Time buddies. Unleash your heroes' unique abilities in exciting tactical battles on land and sea, and interrogate pirates and other suspicious characters as you try to figure out what son of a blee blop is behind this disastrous series of events.
- POLITICS
- Barack Obama gives speech honoring Nelson Mandela and warning of "strongman politics" in Johannesburg, South Africa.
- SPORTS
- Australian basketball center Liz Cambage scores 53 points as the Dallas Wings beat the NY Liberty 104-87 to set new WNBA single game scoring record.
- 89th MLB All Star Game, Nationals Park, Washington, D.C.: AL beats NL 8-6, the teams combining for a record 10 home runs accounting for 13 of the 14 total runs.
On this day in 2017
- EVENTS
- The Muppets Studio in firing the voice of Kermit the Frog, Steve Whitmire, blame his “unacceptable business conduct”.
- DEATHS
- Carl Van Horn, Race Car Driver.
- GAMING: PC
- Darkwood for PC is released. Darkwood is a game about survival, exploration and fear, set in mysterious woods somewhere in the territory of the Soviet Bloc. It is a top-down, free-roam, surreal horror experience with a randomized world, taking cues from classic games, where oftentimes you had to figure things out for yourself. By blending RPG, roguelike and adventure elements together with a challenging difficulty, Darkwood aims to please players craving for a deep and rewarding experience.The fear of unknown is powerful and the unknown will try to remain unseen, forcing you to watch your back. Your senses will be deceived, your sight fooled, your smell tricked by Darkwood's surreal terrors. No answer will be given to you for free, yet somewhere in the woods lies the truth, an explanation to what has happened in this godforsaken place.Looking for your weakness, your inner demons, only to devour you. Welcome to Darkwood.
- Albion Online for PC is released. Set in a medieval, cross-platform word, Albion Online will allow players to conquer, colonize and defend territories all in a classless character customization system tailored for dynamic full loot PvP battles where every encounter is different.
- Serial Cleaner for PC is released. Serial Cleaner is a story-driven, fast-paced stealth/action game, characterized by a 1970s theme and aesthetics. You are a professional cleaner. Your job is to clean up murder scenes by disposing bodies, covering up blood stains and hiding murder weapons and other incriminating evidence.
- Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles for PC is released. Yonder shipwrecks players on the vast island of Gemea, a land enshrouded in an evil murk. By exploring the land, joining forces with the locals and contributing to their community through optional talents like farming, crafting, cooking, fishing and brewing, adventurers can help the island flourish.
On this day in 2016
- EVENTS
- 17 works by Swiss architect Le Corbusier included in UNESCO World Heritage sites list as "an Outstanding Contribution to the Modern Movement".
- WEDDINGS
- Actress and model Tatyana Ali at the age of 37 weds Vaughn Rasberry in Beverly Hills, California.
- DEATHS
- Gary S. Paxton [Larry Wayne Stevens], American musician and songwriter (" Monster Mash" ; "Alley Oop"), who died at 77.
- TV SERIES
- Vice Principals: Season 1 is released. The dark comedy created by Danny McBride and Jody Hill focuses on two vice principals (Danny McBride and Walton Goggins) seeking the top spot at a high school.
On this day in 2015
- EVENTS
- Suicide bomber in Khan Bani Saad, Iraq, kills 120, ISIS claims responsibility.
- Scientists solve mystery of sleeping sickness in two villages in northern Kazakhstan - uranium mining had caused increase in carbon monoxide.
- Marvel's "Ant-Man", starring Paul Rudd as the titular character, is released.
- BIRTHS
- Hazyl Bingham, YouTube Star, born in United States.
- DEATHS
- Owen Chadwick, English historian, priest and university chancellor, who died at 99.
- Jules Bianchi, French auto racer (Marussia Formula 1 Racing Team), who died from injuries during accident at 2014 Japanese F1 GP, at 25.
- Raymond Jessel, Composer.
- MOVIES: NOT RATED
- Twinsters is released. In February 2013, Anaïs Bordier, a French fashion student living in London, stumbled upon a YouTube video featuring Samantha Futerman, an actress in Los Angeles, and was struck by their uncanny resemblance. After discovering they were born on the same day in Busan, Korea and both put up for adoption, Anaïs reached out to Samantha via Facebook. In Twinsters, we follow Samantha and Anaïs’ journey into sisterhood, witnessing everything from their first meeting, to their first trip back to Korea where their separation took place.
- Alléluia is released. Manipulated by a loving and jealous husband, Gloria has run away with her two children and started a new life far away from men and from the rest of the world. Impelled by her friend, Madeleine, she agrees to meet Michel through a dating site. The first time they see each other, there is a spark. Michel, a small-time crook (profession: gigolo), is thrilled, and Gloria falls deeply in love. Out of fear, Michel runs away, but Gloria comes to find him and makes him promise never to leave her again. She is ready to do anything to salvage this love. She abandons her children and pretends to be Michel's sister, so that he can continue his "widow"scams. But jealousy drives Gloria crazy, and she eventually kills Marguerite, one of the widows. Michel is in shock, but the two lovers remain tied to each other by some powerful link. They will keep going on their sordid path. Beyond the morbid pact that unites them, Michel finds in Gloria a sort of mother figure he has always been deprived of.
- A Hard Day is released. Driving back from his mother's funeral, homicide detective Gun-soo runs over a man in a dark rural street. In a moment of desperation, he dumps the body in a coffin alongside his mother. A few days later, Gun-soo flips through a listing of open cases and finds his accident victim. His colleague is on the accident case and is slowly making progress. Making matters worse, a witness steps forward, a detective named Park. For a reason unclear to Gun-soo, Park wants the body. Without another choice to depend on, Gun-soo digs his mother's grave and retrieves the body, only to find gunshot wounds on it. As Park's threats become more vicious and hits closer to home, Gun-soo decides to face Park head-on once and for all. [Kino Lorber]
- MOVIES: PG
- Mr. Holmes is released. In 1947, an aging Sherlock Holmes (Ian McKellen) returns from a journey to Japan, where, in search of a rare plant with powerful restorative qualities, he has witnessed the devastation of nuclear warfare. Now, in his remote seaside farmhouse, Holmes faces the end of his days tending to his bees, with only the company of his housekeeper and her young son, Roger. Grappling with the diminishing powers of his mind, Holmes comes to rely upon the boy as he revisits the circumstances of the unsolved case that forced him into retirement, and searches for answers to the mysteries of life and love – before it's too late.
- MOVIES: PG13
- Ant-Man is released. Armed with the astonishing ability to shrink in scale but increase in strength, con-man Scott Lang (Paul Rudd) must embrace his inner-hero and help his mentor, Dr. Hank Pym (Michael Douglas), protect the secret behind his spectacular Ant-Man suit from a new generation of towering threats. Against seemingly insurmountable obstacles, Pym and Lang must plan and pull off a heist that will save the world. [Marvel]
- The Look of Silence is released. The Look of Silence is Joshua Oppenheimer's powerful companion piece to the Oscar®-nominated The Act of Killing. Through Oppenheimer's footage of perpetrators of the 1965 Indonesian genocide, a family of survivors discovers how their son was murdered, as well as the identities of the killers. The documentary focuses on the youngest son, an optometrist named Adi, who decides to break the suffocating spell of submission and terror by doing something unimaginable in a society where the murderers remain in power: he confronts the men who killed his brother and, while testing their eyesight, asks them to accept responsibility for their actions.
- MOVIES: R
- The Stanford Prison Experiment is released. What happens when a college psych study goes shockingly wrong? In 1971 Stanford University professor Dr. Philip Zimbardo (Billy Crudup) cast 24 student volunteers as prisoners and guards in a simulated jail to examine the source of abusive behavior in the prison system. The results astonished the world, as participants went from middle-class undergrads to drunk-with-power sadists and submissive victims in just a few days. [IFC Films]
- Safelight is released. The paths of three desperate individuals perilously cross in a dusty desert town. Charles (Evan Peters) is a high school senior with physical challenges, Vickie (Juno Temple) is a troubled runaway turning tricks at a truck stop, and Skid (Kevin Alejandro) is her dangerously psychotic pimp, who has a huge chip on his shoulder. He continuously harasses Charles and Vickie but things take a menacing turn when the two embark on a road trip up the California coast to photograph lighthouses. Skid can’t stand the imagined betrayal and comes looking to punish Vickie, armed with a hunting knife. The three of them face each other in a violent showdown that will change their lives forever. [ARC Entertainment]
- Trainwreck is released. Since she was a little girl, it’s been drilled into Amy’s (Amy Schumer) head by her dad (Colin Quinn) that monogamy isn’t realistic. Now a magazine writer, Amy lives by that credo—enjoying what she feels is an uninhibited life free from stifling, boring romantic commitment—but in actuality, she’s kind of in a rut. When she finds herself starting to fall for the subject of the new article she’s writing, a charming and successful sports doctor named Aaron Conners (Bill Hader), Amy starts to wonder if other grown-ups, including this guy who really seems to like her, might be on to something. [Universal Pictures]
- Ardor is released. When fires sweep through the rainforest near their property along the Parana River, a poor tobacco-farming family goes on high alert. The head of the family, João, (Chico Díaz) correctly suspects the fire is a result of slash-and-burn tactics by ruthless land-grabbers intent on acquiring the farm he shares with his lovely daughter, Vânia (Alice Braga), and her partner, Jara (Lautaro Vilo). Help arrives in the form of Kaí (Gael García Bernal), an enigmatic man, bearing indigenous tattoos who comes out of the jungle with the grace of a jaguar. But the violence of the land-grabbers’ assault catches Kaí and the farm dwellers off guard. In short order, the men shoot Jara and force João to sign over his land just before killing him and kidnapping Vânia. Undetected by the assailants, Kaí goes on the offensive. Using his animal-like abilities, he rescues Vânia, retrieves the bogus bill of sale and thwarts a counter-attack by the now-reinforced band of mercenaries—all without taking a life. But with the hornet’s nest now stirred, Kaí, Vânia and Jara must decide how far they will go to preserve the farm and their vanishing way of life. [Participant Media]
- Irrational Man is released. On a small town college campus, a philosophy professor in existential crisis gives his life new purpose when he enters into a relationship with his student.
- Lila & Eve is released. Lila (Viola Davis) is a grief-stricken mother who in the aftermath of her son’s murder in a drive-by shooting attends a support group where she meets Eve (Jennifer Lopez), who has lost her daughter. When Lila hits numerous roadblocks from the police in bringing justice for her son’s slaying, Eve urges Lila to take matters into her own hands to track down her son’s killers. The two women soon embark on a violent pursuit of justice, as they work to the top of the chain of drug dealers to avenge the murder of Lila’s son. [Samuel Goldwyn Films]
- TV SERIES
- BoJack Horseman: Season 2 is released. BoJack (Will Arnett) has a new role and a new romance (Lisa Kudrow) in the second season of the animated comedy.
- ALBUMS
- Architect was released by C Duncan. This is the debut release for the Scottish composer features influences from classical and pop music.
- DS2 was released by Future. The third full-length studio release for the Atlanta rapper was named after his 2011 mixtape Dirty Sprite and features a guest appearance from Drake.
- Currents was released by Tame Impala. This is the third full-length release for the Australian psychedelic rock band led by Kevin Parker.
- Magnifique was released by Ratatat. The fifth full-length release for the electronic duo of Mike Stroud and Evan Mast features a cover of Springwater's "I Will Return."
- Instrumentals 2015 was released by Flying Saucer Attack. This is the first new release from the British space rock band in 15 years.
- How Does It Feel was released by MS MR. The second full-length release for the indie pop duo of Lizzy Plapinger and Max Hershen was recorded in Los Angeles and New York.
- Tomorrow Will Be Beautiful was released by Flo Morrissey. The debut full-length release for the British singer-songwriter was produced by Noah Georgeson (Joanna Newsom) and Phillipe Zdar.
- Under Branch and Thorn and Tree was released by Samantha Crain. The fourth full-length release for the singer-songwriter was produced by John Vanderslice.
- White Reaper Does It Again was released by White Reaper. The debut full-length release for the garage rock quartet from Kentucky was produced by Kevin Ratterman.
- Sing Into My Mouth was released by Iron And Wine & Ben Bridwell. Ben Bridwell of Band Of Horses and Iron & Wine collaborate on a covers albums that includes songs originally sung by JJ Cale, El Perro del Mar, Bonnie Raitt, Ronnie Lane, Marshall Tucker Band, Sade, Pete Seeger, Spiritualized, Talking Heads, Them Two, and Unicorn.
- Peacers was released by Peacers. The debut release for Mike Donovan's mew music project was produced by Ty Segall.
- Something More Than Free was released by Jason Isbell. The fifth full-length solo release for the singer-songwriter was produced by Dave Cobb.
- GAMING: XBOX ONE
- No Time to Explain for Xbox One is released. No Time To Explain is a game about Time Paradoxes, Jetpack Guns and Ribs In People's Eyes. It's a comedy platformer featuring great music, voice acting and gameplay that becomes more ridiculous as you go.
On this day in 2014
- EVENTS
- Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 is shot down over Eastern Ukraine by a Buk surface-to-air missile launched from pro-Russian separatist-controlled territory, killing all 283 passengers and 15 crew on board.
- 5 hour humanitarian ceasefire, proposed by the UN, takes place between Israel and Hamas.
- DEATHS
- Henry Hartsfield Jr, American astronaut, who died FROM complications from back surgery at 80.
- Elaine Stritch, American actress (30 Rock, Two's Company), singer and member of the American Theater Hall of Fame, who died in her sleep at 89.
- Ross Burden, New Zealand celebrity chef, who died at 45.
- TV SERIES
- Rush (2014): Season 1 is released. Dr. William P. Rush (Tom Ellis) is a freelance discreet on-call physician to the very rich.
- Satisfaction (2014): Season 1 is released. Already discontent with their relationship, investment banker Neil Truman (Matt Passmore) discovers his wife Grace (Stephanie Szostak) with a male escort. Neil decides to make major changes in his life including secretly exploring the escort profession as Grace continues to question whether she should try to save her marriage.
- You're the Worst: Season 1 is released. Self-absorbed writer Jimmy Shive-Overly (Chris Geere) and cynical PR rep Gretchen Cutler (Aya Cash) meet at a wedding and try to be in a relationship with each other in this Stephen Falk comedy.
- Married: Season 1 is released. Russ (Nat Faxon) and Lina Bowman (Judy Greer) struggle with keeping the romance alive in the bedroom as parents of three young daughters in this Andrew Gurland comedy.
- GAMING: PC
- Rogue Stormers for PC is released. Rogue Stormers combines run 'n' gun mayhem with roguelike and RPG elements, crazy 3D graphics and team play for one to 4 players, online and offline.
- So Many Me for PC is released. Control Dave and his many clones to explore, solve puzzles, and take on enemies in the beautiful world of Xio. Unleash your team spirit by combining your Me's to help you solve puzzles and bring the fight to your enemies.
On this day in 2013
- EVENTS
- 21st ESPY Awards: LeBron James, Serena Williams win.
- 7 people are killed by a car bomb in Damascus, Syria.
- U2 singer Bono is made a Commandeur of the French Ordre des Arts et des Lettres.
- BIRTHS
- Emersyn Lake Eades, YouTube Star, born in United States.
- DEATHS
- Peter Appleyard, British-Canadian jazz vibraphonist, who died from natural causes at 84.
- MOVIES: NOT RATED
- Computer Chess is released. A 1980s-set story centered around a weekend chess tournament that pits man against machine.
- MOVIES: PG
- Turbo is released. A garden snail with dreams of becoming the fastest snail in the world experiences a freak accident that might just allow him to realize his goal.
- TV SERIES
- Here Comes Honey Boo Boo: Season 2 is released. Alana "Honey Boo Boo"Thompson, has become an aunt at the age of seven on the second season of the reality show.
- GAMING: XBOX 360
- R.I.P.D. The Game for Xbox 360 is released. Based on the 3D supernatural action-adventure film, R.I.P.D., you and a partner assume the roles of two lawmen dispatched to the otherworld to protect and serve the living from an increasingly destructive series of souls who refuse to move peacefully to the other side. Honed teamwork and an arsenal of killer weapons are the keys to defeating your enemies and bringing serenity back to the world.