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Today in the World Countries
- Eid al-Ghadir is being celebrated in Iran
- Fishermen's Day is being celebrated in Marshall Islands
- Independence Day is being celebrated in Solomon Islands
- Ra o te Ui Ariki is being celebrated in Cook Islands
- Saba Saba is being celebrated in Tanzania
Today in Astrology
- People born on this day are Cancer as their zodiac sign.
Today in History
Happening Today
- BIRTHS
- Arina Rostovskaya, Voice Actress, born in Moscow, Russia.
- Alfredo Percastegui, Guitarist, born in Mexico.
- MOVIES
- Joy Ride - July 7,2023 is released.
When Audrey’s (Ashley Park) business trip to Asia goes sideways, she enlists the aid of Lolo (Sherry Cola), her irreverent, childhood best friend who also happens to be a hot mess; Kat (Stephanie Hsu), her college friend turned Chinese soap star; and Deadeye (Sabrina Wu), Lolo’s eccentric cousin. Their no-holds-barred, epic experience becomes a journey of bonding, friendship, belonging, and wild debauchery that reveals the universal truth of what it means to know and love who you are.
On this day in 2022
- EVENTS
- British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announces his resignation at Downing Street after pressure from, and mass resignations of his ministers.
- DEATHS
- (Patrick Henry} "Adam" Wade, American pop singer (The Writing On The Wall), actor (Kiss Me Goodbye), and 1st US Black game show host (Musical Chairs), who died of complications from Parkinson's disease at 87.
- TV SERIES
- Moonhaven: Season 1 is released.
Lunar pilot Bella Sway (Emma McDonald) teams up with detective Paul Serno (Dominic Monaghan) to stop a conspiracy to take control of a moon colony in this sci-fi drama series set 100 years in the future.
On this day in 2021
- EVENTS
- Stanley Cup Final, Amalie Arena, Tampa, FL: Defending champions Tampa Bay Lightning beat Montreal Canadiens,1-0 in Game 5; retain title,4-1.
- Haiti president Jovenel Moïse assassinated in his home in Pétionville, Haiti, state of emergency declared across the country.
- World's biggest sandcastle 21.16 high (69.4 feet), using nearly 5,000 tonnes of sand completed in Blokhus, Denmark.
- World's biggest sandcastle 21.16 high (69.4 feet), using nearly 5,000 tons of sand completed in Blokhus, Denmark.
- DEATHS
- Carlos Reutemann, Argentine auto racer (World F1 Drivers C'ship 1981 runner-up; 3 x third) and politician (governor of Santa Fe 2003-21), who died from a digestive hemorrhage at 79.
- Carlos Reutemann, Politician.
- Chick Vennera, American actor (Thank God It's Friday; High Risk; Milagro Beanfield War; Animaniacs), who died of lung cancer at 74.
- Robert Downey Sr., Director.
- Odalis Santos Mena, Model.
- Jovenel Moïse, Haitian politician, President of Haiti (2017-21), assassinated at 53.
- Jovenel Moïse, Politician.
- TV SERIES
- Monsters at Work: Season 1 is released.
New Monsters University graduate Tylor Tuskmon (voiced by Ben Feldman) joins Monsters, Inc. where he learns about laughs instead of scares in this animated sequel to the 2001 film Monsters, Inc.
On this day in 2020
- EVENTS
- India surpasses Russia to become the world's third-worst affected country, daily COVID-19 pandemic cases exceeding 20,000 and total cases over 700,000.
- Texas records more than 10,000 daily cases of COVID-19 pandemic for the 1st time.
- Brazilian President Jair Bonsonaro announces he has tested positive for COVID-19 pandemic.
- Violent protests in Belgrade, Serbia, at government announcement of weekend lockdown due to COVID-19 pandemic surge.
- DEATHS
- Dannes Coronel, Ecuadorian soccer defender (27 caps; El Nacional), who died from a heart attack at 47.
On this day in 2019
- EVENTS
- Copa América Final, Estádio do Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro: Home team Brazil win their 9th title, beating Peru,3-1; first title since 2007.
- FIFA Women's World Cup Final, Parc Olympique Lyonnais, Décines-Charpieu: Defending champions US win record 4th title beating the Netherlands,2-0, Megan Rapinoe Player of the Match.
- Greek national elections won by center-right New Democracy party headed by Kyriakos Mitsotakis.
- Nigeria, Africa'biggest economy, joins the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), in attempt to create world's largest free trade area.
- Mississippi closes all its beaches due to toxic algae bloom due to flooding of the Mississippi River.
- DEATHS
- Sutopo Nugroho, Politician.
- Greg Johnson, Canadian hockey center (Nashville Predators captain 2002-06), who died at 48.
- Greg Johnson, Canadian NHL hockey center,1994-2006 (Detroit Red Wings, Nashville Predators (captain 2002-06), and 2 other teams), who died of suspected suicide at 48.
On this day in 2018
- DEATHS
- Paul Fetler, American composer (December Stillness; Three Poems By Walt Whitman), who died at 98.
- Paul Fetler, American composer, who died at 98.
- Michel De Bourbon-Parma, Race Car Driver.
- Tony Tantarelli, Race Car Driver.
On this day in 2017
- EVENTS
- United Nations nuclear weapon ban treaty adopted in New York, without participation of nuclear countries.
- Tesla Motors produces its first mass-market car, the Model 3.
- G-20 summit of world leaders begins in Hamburg, Germany amid violent protests.
- DEATHS
- Egil Monn-Iversen, Norwegian pianist, composer, and conductor (Norwegian National Opera and Ballet,1981-96), who died at 89.
- ALBUMS
- Every Valley was released by Public Service Broadcasting.
The impact of deindustrialization on Welsh mining industry is the theme of the third full-length release from the British art-rock band. - Hug of Thunder was released by Broken Social Scene.
The fifth full-length studio release for the Canadian alternative rock collective features many of the original members including Emily Haines and Jimmy Shaw of Metric; Amy Millan and Evan Cranley of Stars; Charles Spearin and Ohad Benchetrit of Do Make Say Think; and Leslie Feist. - As Light Return was released by The Telescopes.
The ninth full-length release for the British psychedelic/space rock bandled by Stephen Lawrie features guest appearances from the Scottish band St Deluxe. - A Walk With Love and Death was released by Melvins.
The second disc from the double album from the rock band includes the soundtrack to the Jesse Neiminen short film of the same name. - Boo Boo was released by Toro y Moi.
The fifth full-length solo release for Chaz Bear (he officially changed his name from Chaz Bundick) was created when he had an identity crisis and started listening to music including Daft Punk, Frank Ocean, and Oneohtrix Point Never. - Something To Tell You was released by HAIM.
The second full-length release for the trio of sisters was co-produced with Ariel Rechtshaid and features contributions from Rostam Batmanglij and Dev Hynes. - Pop Voodoo was released by Black Grape.
The first new music from the band in over 20 years reunites Shaun Ryder and Kermit on an album produced by Youth. - Moonshine Freeze was released by This Is the Kit.
The fourth full-length release for the alternative folk rock project of Kate Stables was produced by John Parish. - Issa Album was released by 21 Savage.
The debut studio release for the Atlanta rapper features production from DJ Mustard, Jake One, Metro Boomin, Southside, and Zaytoven. - MOVIES
- Our Time Will Come - Not Rated is released.
Based on the true story of Fang Gu (Zhou Xun), a school teacher, and the legendary, JinJin “Blackie” Lau (Eddie Peng), Our Time Will Come recounts the exploits of the Dongjiang during World War II. Tasked with fighting against the Japanese occupation of Hong Kong, this ragtag group of guerrillas recruits Gu, all against the wishes of her childhood sweetheart, Li Jinrong (Wallace Huo). - Spider-Man: Homecoming - PG-13 is released.
A young Peter Parker (Tom Holland) begins to navigate his newfound identity as the web-slinging super hero. Thrilled by his experience with the Avengers, Peter returns home, where he lives with his Aunt May (Marisa Tomei), under the watchful eye of his new mentor Tony Stark (Robert Downey, Jr.). Peter tries to fall back into his normal daily routine – distracted by thoughts of proving himself to be more than just your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man – but when the Vulture (Michael Keaton) emerges as a new villain, everything that Peter holds most important will be threatened. - The Rehearsal - Not Rated is released.
Stanley, a naive 1st year drama student meets Isolde and begins a sweet, first love affair. Goaded by Hannah, the charismatic, domineering Head of Acting, Stanley uncovers a talent and ambition he didn’t know he had. When his group hits on a sex scandal that involves Isolde’s tennis prodigy sister as fertile material for their end-of-year show, Stanley finds himself profoundly torn. - The Sea - Not Rated is released.
The story of a man who returns to the sea where he spent his childhood summers in search of peace following the death of his wife. - A Ghost Story - Not Rated is released.
Recently deceased, a white-sheeted ghost (Casey Affleck) returns to his suburban home to console his bereft wife (Rooney Mara), only to find that in his spectral state he has become unstuck in time, forced to watch passively as the life he knew and the woman he loves slowly slip away. Increasingly unmoored, the ghost embarks on a cosmic journey through memory and history, confronting life’s ineffable questions and the enormity of existence. [A24] - City of Ghosts - R is released.
City of Ghosts follows the journey of “Raqqa is Being Slaughtered Silently”— a handful of anonymous activists who banded together after their homeland was taken over by ISIS in 2014. With astonishing, deeply personal access, this is the story of a brave group of citizen journalists as they face the realities of life undercover, on the run, and in exile, risking their lives to stand up against one of the greatest evils in the world today.
On this day in 2016
- EVENTS
- In Dallas Texas, lone gunman shots and kills five police officers, wounding others during a protest march against fatal police shootings of African Americans.
- Deadlock in battle for Aleppo broken when Russian air strikes cut rebel access to the city,250,000 people put under siege.
- WEDDINGS
- " Million Dollar Listing New York" realtor Ryan Serhant at the age of 32 weds lawyer Emilia Bechrakis on the island of Corfu in Greece.
- DEATHS
- Rokusuke Ei, Japanese author and lyricist (Sukiyaki), who died at 83.
- Clyde Dagit, Race Car Driver.
- Peter Riley, Race Car Driver.
On this day in 2015
- EVENTS
- The Official Charts Company overhauled the way it compiles the UK Top 40 in an effort to stop A-list artists elbowing newer acts out of the way. The move was prompted by Ed Sheeran, whose new album ÷ [Divide] proved so popular that it propelled 16 tracks into the top 20 in March..
- DEATHS
- John Greenwood, Race Car Driver.
On this day in 2014
- EVENTS
- Israel launches a "counter-terrorist operation" dubbed Operation Protective Edge against Hamas in Gaza.
- DEATHS
- Richard "Dick" Jones, American actor (" Pinocchio "- Pinocchio, The Frontiersman), who died at 87.
- Alfredo Di Stéfano, Argentine soccer forward (Spain 31 caps, Argentina 6, Colombia 4; European Cup 1956-60; Real Madrid) and manager (European Cup Winners'Cup: 1980 Valencia), who died from a heart attack at 88.
- Alfredo Di Stéfano, Argentine-Spanish soccer forward, coach (Spain 31 caps, Real Madrid), who died of a heart attack at 88.
- Alfredo Di Stefano, Soccer Player.
- Bora Todorovic, Movie Actor.
- Eduard Shevardnadze, Politician.
- Eduard Shevardnadze, President of Georgia (1995-2003) and Soviet Foreign Minister (1985-90), who died at 86.
- ALBUMS
- Futurology was released by Manic Street Preachers.
The 12th full-length release for the Welsh alternative rock trio was recorded at the same time as 2013's Rewind the Film and features guest appearances from Cian Ciaran, Green Gartside, Nina Hoss, and Georgia Ruth. - Chroma was released by Eugene McGuinness.
The fourth full-length release for the British singer-songwriter was produced by Dan Carey. - Paperback Ghosts was released by Comet Gain.
The seventh full-length studio release for the British indie pop band led by David Feck was produced by Simon Trought.
On this day in 2013
- EVENTS
- 10 people are killed after an air taxi crashes in Soldotna, Alaska.
- Wimbledon Men's Tennis: Andy Murray beats Novak Ðokovic 6-4. 7-5. 6-4 to become the first British man to win a Wimbledon singles title since 1936.
- DEATHS
- Mc Daleste, Rapper.
- Anna Wing, British stage and screen actress (EastEnders,1985-88 - "Lou Beale" ; Blithe Spirit), who died at 98.
- Donald J. Irwin, American politician (32nd Mayor of Norwalk, Connecticut), who died from heart failure at 86.