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Today in the World Countries
- Independence Day is being celebrated in Colombia
- Lao Women's Union Day is being celebrated in Laos
Today in Astrology
- People born on this day are Cancer as their zodiac sign.
Today in History
Happening Today
- BIRTHS
- Bryan Lao, Rapper, born in Philippines.
- Eunchae, TikTok Star, born in Seoul, South Korea.
- Patrick Elis, Director, born in Nigeria.
- Tania Deniz, Reality Star, born in Spain.
On this day in 2022
- EVENTS
- Italian government of Prime Minister Mario Draghi falls after his coalition partners pass a no confidence vote against him.
- An intense heatwave across Europe results in over 1000 deaths in Portugal and 500 in Spain; while starting wildfires across Spain, France, Italy and Greece.
- DEATHS
- Douglas Mitchell, Canadian Football Hall of Fame executive (CFL Commissioner 1984-88), who died at 83.
- ALBUMS
- You Still Here, Ho? was released by Flo Milli.
The debut full-length studio release for Alabama rapper Flo Milli features Babyface Ray and Rico Nasty.
On this day in 2021
- EVENTS
- Torrential rain causes severe flooding in China's Hunan province, flooding subways with people still on the trains, killing at least 12 people in Zhengzhou city.
- US, NATO members and other states accuse China's Ministry of State Security for using "contract criminal hackers" to infiltrate Microsoft email systems.
- NBA Finals: Milwaukee Bucks beat Phoenix Suns,105-98 in Game 6 to win first title in 50 years (1971); MVP: Giannis Antetokounmpo,50 points in Game 6.
- New York records the worst air quality in the world due to smoke from 80 wild fires on the US west coast.
- Oregon's Bootleg fire has burnt nearly 400,000 acres, now so big it's generating its own weather patterns according to local fire chiefs.
- Leyna Bloom becomes Sports Illustrated's first transgender cover model.
- India's COVID-19 pandemic death toll likely 10 times its official toll,3.4 million to 4.7 million (to June 2021), according to The Center for Global Development.
- Amazon founder Jeff Bezos announces his first two 'Courage and Civility Awards'of $100M each to writer, commentator, and non-profit founder Van Jones and chef and World Central Kitchen founder José Andrés to distribute to charities of their choice.
- Amazon founder Jeff Bezos goes into space in first unpiloted suborbital flight with all-civilian crew, aboard rocket developed by his company Blue Origin.
- DEATHS
- Chuck E. Weiss, American blues and rock songwriter, vocalist, and muse (Rickie Lee Jones; Tom Waits), who died of cancer at 76.
- Dave Mader, Race Car Driver.
- Jerry Granelli, American-Canadian jazz drummer (Vince Guaraldi Trio; Mose Allison), who died at 80.
- MOVIES
- How It Ends - Not Rated is released.
Freewheeling Liza (Zoe Lister-Jones) scores an invite to one last wild party before the world ends. But making it there won’t be easy, after her car is stolen, and the clock is ticking on her plan to tie up loose ends with friends and family. Accompanied by her younger self (Cailee Spaeny), Liza embarks on a hilarious journey across Los Angeles, running into an eclectic cast of characters.
On this day in 2020
- EVENTS
- Cristiano Ronaldo becomes first man to score 50 goals in Serie A, La Liga and the Premier League with a double in Juventus'2-1 win over Lazio.
- Announcement that a COVID-19 pandemic vaccine developed by the University of Oxford (ChAdOx1 nCoV-19) is able to trigger immune response and antibodies.
- Scientists find evidence of volcanoes on Venus, showing the planet is not as dormant as previously thought (Nature Geoscience).
- United Kingdom suspends extradition treaty with Hong Kong in wake of new Chinese security laws for the territory.
- DEATHS
- Mickey McGee, American session and touring drummer (Linda Ronstadt; Jackson Browne; Flying Burrito Brothers; Juice Newton), and songwriter (" I'll Never Love Again"), who died of COVID-19 pandemic complications at 72.
On this day in 2019
- EVENTS
- 115°F (46.1°C), John Martin Dam, Colorado (state record).
- BIRTHS
- Ledger Nelson, YouTube Star, born in United States.
- DEATHS
- Peter McNamara, Australian tennis player (Australian Open doubles 1979, Wimbledon doubles 1980,82), who died of prostate cancer at 64.
On this day in 2018
- EVENTS
- Australian businessman James Packer announces he has quit 22 directorships due to mental health issues.
- American director James Gunn fired as director of "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3" by Disney after past offensive tweets surface.
- ALBUMS
- Across the Meridian was released by Pram.
This is the first full-length release in 11 years for the British experimental pop band. - Joy was released by Ty Segall.
The second collaborative album by Ty Segall and White Fence features 15 tracks that range from 16 seconds to over five minutes long. - Hive Mind was released by The Internet.
The fourth full-length release for the R&B band that includes Syd, Matt Martians, Steve Lacy, Patrick Paige II, and Christopher Smith was self-produced. - MOVIES
- Euthanizer - Not Rated is released.
The carefully balanced life of Veijo Haukka, a 50-year-old mechanic and freelance, black-market pet euthanizer begins to come apart. - Far from the Tree - NR is released.
Based on the NY Times bestselling book by Andrew Solomon, Far from the Tree examines the experiences of families in which parents and children are profoundly different from one another a variety of ways. - Generation Wealth - Not Rated is released.
For the past 25 years acclaimed photographer and filmmaker Lauren Greenfield (The Queen of Versailles, Thin, kids+money, #likeagirl) has travelled the world, documenting with ethnographic precision and an artist’s sensitivity a vast range of cultural movements and moments. Yet, after so much seeking and searching, she realized that much of her work pointed at one uniting phenomenon: wealth culture. With her new film, Generation Wealth, she puts the pieces of her life’s work together for in an incendiary investigation into the pathologies that have created the richest society the world has ever seen. Spanning consumerism, beauty, gender, body commodification, aging and more, Greenfield has created a comprehensive cautionary tale about a culture heading straight for the cliff’s edge. Generation Wealth, simultaneously a deeply personal journey, rigorous historical essay, and raucously entertaining expose, bears witness to the global boom-bust economy, the corrupted American Dream and the human costs of capitalism, narcissism and greed. - Blindspotting - Not Rated is released.
Collin (Daveed Diggs) must make it through his final three days of probation for a chance at a new beginning. He and his troublemaking childhood best friend, Miles (Rafael Casal), work as movers, and when Collin witnesses a police shooting, the two men’s friendship is tested as they grapple with identity and their changed realities in the rapidly-gentrifying neighborhood they grew up in. - Damascus Cover - R is released.
Ari Ben-Zion, haunted by the death of his son, is assigned by the Mossad to smuggle a chemical weapons scientist out of Syria. Within days his mission goes wrong. To survive Ari reaches out to a deep cover agent code named, The Angel. He soon discovers that he is a pawn in a much bigger plan. - Pin Cushion - Not Rated is released.
Super close mother Lyn and daughter Iona are excited for their new life in a new town. Determined to make a success of things after a tricky start, Iona becomes "best friends"with Keely, Stacey and Chelsea. Used to being Iona's bestie herself, Lyn feels left out. So Lyn also makes friends with Belinda, her neighbor. As much as Lyn and Iona pretend to each other that things are going great, things aren't going great for either of them. Iona struggles with the girls, who act more like frenemies than friends, and Belinda won't give Lyn her stepladders back. Both mother and daughter retreat into fantasy and lies. - The Equalizer 2 - R is released.
Denzel Washington returns to one of his signature roles in the first sequel of his career. Robert McCall serves an unflinching justice for the exploited and oppressed - but how far will he go when that is someone he loves? - Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again - PG-13 is released.
Ten years later on the Greek island of Kalokairi, Sophie is pregnant and runs her mother’s villa. Concerned that she can't do it all by herself, with Tanya and Rosie’s guidance, Sophie will find out more about Donna’s past and how she ran the hotel, met each one of Sophie’s dads and raised a baby, all on her own – with an unexpected visit of someone she had never met before: her grandmother. - Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms - Not Rated is released.
The people of Iorph live far away from the lands of men, weaving the happenings of each day into a fabric called Hibiol. They live for centuries while maintaining their youthful appearance. Maquia, an orphaned Iorph girl, lives her life in an oasis surrounded by friends, yet somehow feels “alone”. But the tranquil lives of the Iorph are shattered in an instant when the Mezarte army invades their territory on a dragon fleet, seeking the blood that grants the Iorph long life. Maquia manages to escape, but loses her friends and her home in the chaos. She then encounters an orphaned baby who is “alone”. Maquia raises this boy "Ariel", with the help of some new friends. But as the era changes, the bond between Maquia and Ariel changes too, amidst a backdrop of racial tensions between the Iorph and the Mezarte. This is a story of irreplaceable time, woven by two lonely people who can only find solace in each other. [Eleven Arts] - McQueen - Not Rated is released.
Alexander McQueen's rags-to-riches story is a modern-day fairy tale, laced with the gothic. Mirroring the savage beauty, boldness and vivacity of his design, this documentary is an intimate revelation of his McQueen's own world, both tortured and inspired, which celebrates a radical and mesmerizing genius of profound influence. - The Third Murder - Not Rated is released.
Leading attorney Shigemori takes on the defense of murder-robbery suspect Misumi who served jail time for another murder 30 years ago. Shigemori's chances of winning the case seem low - his client freely admits his guilt, despite facing the death penalty if he is convicted. As he digs deeper into the case, as he hears the testimonies of the victim's family and Misumi himself, the once confident Shigemori begins to doubt whether his client is the murderer after all. - Unfriended: Dark Web - Not Rated is released.
When a 20-something finds a cache of hidden files on his new laptop, he and his friends are unwittingly thrust into the depths of the dark web. They soon discover someone has been watching their every move and will go to unimaginable lengths to protect the dark web. - Zoe - R is released.
Two colleagues at a revolutionary research lab design technology to improve and perfect romantic relationships. As their work progresses, their discoveries become more profound.
On this day in 2017
- EVENTS
- The last fighting occurs in the Iraqi city of Mosul as the city is liberated from ISIS militants.
- China announces a plan against “foreign garbage” banning 24 categories of plastic and recyclable waste from 2018.
- Elon Musk tweets he has "verbal government approval" to build 29 minute Hyperloop between New York and Washington, D.C..
- DEATHS
- Chester Bennington, American singer and songwriter (Linkin Park), commits suicide at 41.
- Chester Bennington, Rock Singer.
On this day in 2016
- DEATHS
- Wayne Carson, American country musician and songwriter (Always On My Mind), who died at 73.
- Wayne Carson, American country musician and songwriter (" Always On My Mind" ; "The Letter"), who died at 73.
- Radu Beligan, Movie Actor.
On this day in 2015
- EVENTS
- Suicide bomber kills 30 in Turkish town of Suruc near Syrian border.
- British Open Men's Golf, St. Andrews: American Zach Johnson wins in a 4-hole play-off with Australian Marc Leishman & Louis Oosthuizen of South Africa.
- Hacker group the Impact Team annouce they have hacked married dating site Ashley Madison.
- Hacker group the Impact Team announce they have hacked married dating site Ashley Madison.
- WEDDINGS
- County singers Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert divorce after 4 years of marriage.
- DEATHS
- Elio Fiorucci, Italian fashion designer, who died at 80.
On this day in 2014
- EVENTS
- British Open Men's Golf, Royal Liverpool GC: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland wins wire-to-wire by 2 from Sergio Garcia & Rickie Fowler.
- The Israeli Defence Force enter Shuja'iyya, a populous neighbourhood of Gaza City, as part of their ground offensive focused on destroying tunnels crossing the Israel border.
- Patrick Sawyer arrives in city of Lagos in Nigeria and collapses; he dies of Ebola five days later.
- DEATHS
- Darrell Dockery, Race Car Driver.
- TV SERIES
- The Lottery: Season 1 is released.
Set in the year 2025, where women have mysteriously been unable to bear children, Dr. Alison Lennon (Shelton) and her team successfully fertilize 100 embryos. The government seizes the embryos and decide to holds a lottery on who will carry the children to term.
On this day in 2013
- WEDDINGS
- " Modern Family" actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson at the age of 37 weds lawyer Justin Mikita in NYC, New York.
- DEATHS
- Helen Thomas. American journalist.
- TV SERIES
- Debbie Macomber's Cedar Cove: Season 1 is released.
Cedar Cove Municipal Court Judge Olivia Lockhart (Andie MacDowell) is faced with the choice of becoming a federal judge in Seattle or staying in the town she loves when her appointment is discovered by the town's newspaper editor, Jack Griffith (Dylan Neal).