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- People born on this day are Gemini as their zodiac sign.
Today in History
On this day in 2024
- EVENTS
- Elon Musk secures Tesla shareholders approval for a $46 billion pay deal - the largest in American corporate history.
- G7 leaders agree to loan Ukraine $50 billion from frozen Russian assets to buy weapons and rebuild, at their meeting in Borgo Egnazia, Italy.
- Thousands of Taylor Swift fans made the earth move by cheering and dancing at her three Edinburgh concerts last weekend. Fans took the singer's encouragement to 'Shake It Off' literally, with monitoring stations detecting seismic activity from 6km (3.73 miles) away. It was also reported how Swift's three-night stint at Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh in Scotland had an "unbelievable impact"on the city's hospitality industry with thousands of Swifties swamping cafes, bars and tourist attractions across the centre of Edinburgh while Swift's billion-dollar tour was in the town..
- DEATHS
- Angela Bofill, Cuban-Puerto Rican-American R& B singer-songwriter (" This Time I'll Be Sweeter" ; Too Tough), who died at 70.
- POLITICS
- Argentina’s upper house narrowly passes President Javier Milei’s controversial economic reforms amid violent protests.
On this day in 2023
- DEATHS
- Paul Rendall, English rugby union prop (28 caps; London Wasps RUFC), who died from motor neurone disease at 69.
- GAMING: PLAYSTATION 5
- Dordogne for PlayStation 5 is released. Dordogne is a narrative adventure game in which you play as Mimi, a 32-year-old woman visiting the house of her recently deceased grandmother.As a souvenir of the childhood summers Mimi spent with her in Dordogne, her grandmother left her letters and puzzles to solve, to remind her to make the most out of life.In this colourful region, full of wonderful scents and feelings, Mimi will immerse herself back into her childhood memories, and see once again through the eyes of the little girl who marveled at everything.
- GAMING: XBOX SERIES X
- F1 23 for Xbox Series X is released. Be the last to brake in EA SPORTS F1 23, the official video game of the 2023 FIA Formula One World Championship.A new chapter in the thrilling "Braking Point"story mode delivers high-speed drama and heated rivalries. Race wheel-to-wheel at new Las Vegas and Qatar circuits, and earn rewards and upgrades in F1 World. New Red Flags add an authentic strategic element, and the 35% Race Distance feature delivers more action and excitement. Drive updated 2023 cars with the official F1 lineup of your favorite 20 drivers and 10 teams. Create your dream team and race to win in My Team Career Mode, compete in split-screen or in the expanded cross-platform multiplayer, and be more social with new Racenet Leagues.
- POLITICS
- Former US President Donald Trump and his aide Walt Nauta plead not guilty to federal charges of intentionally holding on to classified documents at a court in Miami.
On this day in 2022
- EVENTS
- A Google engineer claims one of its AI systems, Lamda, might have a sentient mind, causing the company to place him on leave.
- The Rolling Stones cancel concert in Amsterdam due to singer Mick Jagger testing positive for COVID.
- DEATHS
- Carlos Ortiz, Puerto Rican boxer (World Light Welterweight Champion 1959-60; World Lightweight Champion 1962-65,65-68), who died at 85.
On this day in 2021
- EVENTS
- G7 summits ends in Cornwall, England, with leaders promising one billion vaccine doses for poorer nations.
- French Open Men's Tennis: Novak Ðokovic wins his 19th Grand Slam singles title; beats Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece 6-7,2-6,6-3,6-2,6-4.
- DEATHS
- Krystyna Chojnowska-Liskiewicz, Polish engineer and sailor, first woman to sail single-handed around the world in 1978, who died at 84.
- Ned Beatty, American stage and screen actor (Deliverance; Hear My Song; Network; Nashville), who died at 83.
- Ziona Chana, Indian head of a Christian sect and 'world's largest family'(38 wives,89 children), who died at 76.
- TV SERIES
- Tuca & Bertie: Season 2 is released. The animated comedy moves to Adult Swim for its second season where Bertie (voiced by Ali Wong) sees a therapist while Tuca (voiced by Tiffany Haddish) looks into dating and Speckle (voice Steven Yeun) builds a house.
- Kevin Can F**k Himself: Season 1 is released. Allison McRoberts (Annie Murphy) has been living like a stereotypical sitcom housewife but after 10 years, she reaches her breaking point in this dark comedy created by Valerie Armstrong.[Premieres on AMC+ on 13 Jun 2021 and then on AMC on 20 Jun 2021]
- Blindspotting: Season 1 is released. After Miles (Rafael Casal) is arrested, Ashley (Cephas Jones) has to move in with Miles' mother Rainey (Helen Hunt) and half-sister Trish (Jaylen Barron) in this dramedy series that is set six months after the 2018 film of the same name.
- GAMING: PLAYSTATION 4
- Minute of Islands for PlayStation 4 is released. Explore strange and wonderful islands and dark labyrinths below in this narrative puzzle platformer. Guide young mechanic Mo on her quest to repair a world on the brink of collapse. The powerful Omni Switch at your disposal may not be enough to fix the damage that hides beneath the surface..
- POLITICS
- US President Joe Biden has tea with Queen Elizabeth II at Windsor Castle.
- Israel's Knesset votes in a new coalition government with Naftali Bennett as Prime Minister, ousting Benjamin Netanyahu after a record 12 years.
On this day in 2020
- GAMING: PC
- Persona 4 Golden for PC is released. Inaba—a quiet town in rural Japan sets the scene for budding adolescence in Persona 4 Golden. A coming of age story that sets the protagonist and his friends on a journey kickstarted by a chain of serial murders. Explore meeting kindred spirits, feelings of belonging, and even confronting the darker sides of one’s self. Persona 4 Golden promises meaningful bonds and experiences shared together with friends. With an overall Metacritic score of 93 and a multitude of awards, fan-adored Persona 4 Golden stands as one of the finest RPGs ever made, delivering on enthralling storytelling and quintessential Persona gameplay.
- SPORTS
- Mike McCormick, American baseball pitcher (MLB All Star 1960–1961²; NL Cy Young Award 1967; NL wins leader 1967; NL ERA leader 1960; SF Giants), who died of Parkinson’s disease at 81.
- Dick Garmaker, American basketball guard (NBA All Star 1957-60; Minneapolis Lakers), who died at 87.
On this day in 2019
- EVENTS
- Archaeologists announce Scottish crannogs (fortified settlements on artificial islands in lochs) far older than first thought, radiocarbon dated to 3640-3360 BC, older than Stonehenge.
- Kenyan MP Rashid Kassim arrested for slapping female MP Fatuma Gedi, following a walk out of parliament by female MPs after claiming male MPs joked "its slapping day".
- US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says Iran is responsible for recent attacks on oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman.
- DEATHS
- Ray Lepage, Race Car Driver.
- Edith González, Soap Opera Actress.
- GAMING: SWITCH
- Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer Featuring The Legend of Zelda for Switch is released. In the latest rhythmic action-adventure from Brace Yourself Games, you can enjoy the gameplay of Crypt of the Necrodancer in the setting of The Legend of Zelda series. As Linkor even as Princess Zeldayou'll explore the randomly generated overworld and dungeons on a quest to save Hyrule. Every beat of each remixed, The Legend of Zelda tune is a chance to move, attack, defend, and more, so stay one step ahead of each enemy and bossor face the music. From modern-looking Lynels to the Hyrulean Soldiers of old, you must master the instinctive movements of each pixel-art enemy, and strategically outstep them in rhythmic combat. So equip yourself with an arsenal of iconic Legend of Zelda items, as well as the spells and weapons from Crypt of the Necrodancer. You must be prepared to face Hyrule's most wicked bosses, which have been transformed by magic, granting them mighty, new forms!* A rhythmic action-adventure game in the world of the Legend of Zelda series* Explore the randomly generated overworld and dungeons to save Hyrule as Link or Princess Zelda Use items from the Legend of Zelda series, plus spells and weapons from the Crypt of the Necrodancer game* Outstep legendary enemies and bosses in rhythmic combat* Keep the beat with 25 remixed classic Legend of Zelda tunes
- Leisure Suit Larry: Wet Dreams Don't Dry for Switch is released. Hey ladies, I’m back in business! My new adventure, Leisure Suit Larry - Wet Dreams Don’t Dry, takes me – whatever the route or twist of fate – from the end of the ’80s directly into the 21st century and wow, how the world has changed.
- GAMING: XBOX ONE
- Forza Horizon 4: LEGO Speed Champions for Xbox One is released. Forza Horizon 4 LEGO Speed Champions, the second major expansion for the award-winning Forza Horizon 4, presents a wonderous new LEGO Valley to race and explore.Amass your own Brick Collection and construct a Master Builder's House with a garage of amazing LEGO Speed Champions cars including the McLaren Senna, Ferrari F40 Competizione, and 1967 Mini Cooper S Rally. Complete fun new LEGO Brick Challenges, collect hidden Bonus Cubes and earn 31 Achievements for 500 GS.
- POLITICS
- Recently deposed Sudan President Omar al-Bashir is charged with corruption in Sudan.
- SPORTS
- NBA Finals: Toronto Raptors beat defending champion Golden State Warriors,114-110 to win franchise's first Championship; last game at Oracle Arena, Oakland; Kawhi Leonard MVP.
On this day in 2018
- EVENTS
- Raccoon climbs 23 story office building in St Paul, Minnesota, becoming an internet sensation.
- Volkswagen fined €1 billion (£880m) by German prosecutors over diesel emissions scandal.
- Legendary Elvis Presley drummer D.J. Fontana died peacefully at his home age 87. Before joining guitarist Scotty Moore and bassist Bill Black in Presley's backing band the Blue Moon Boys, Dominic Joseph Fontana worked as the house drummer for his hometown of Shreveport's Louisiana Hayride working with the likes of Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, Waylon Jennings, Steve Young, Melba Montgomery, Norma Jean, Vassar Clements, Carl Butler and other country artists..
- Antarctica is melting at an accelerating rate - 200 billion tonnes a year,3 trillion tonnes in 25 years, in report published in "Nature" journal.
- DEATHS
- Charles Vinci, American weightlifter (Olympic bantamweight gold 1956,60), who died at 85.
- [Dominic Joseph] D. J. Fontana, American drummer (drummer for Elvis), who died at 87.
- MOVIES: R
- SuperFly is released. The movie is a remake of the 1972 blaxploitation film Super Fly.
- GAMING: PC
- Bus Simulator 18 for PC is released. Experience the job of a bus driver in a vast and freely drivable urban area. Drive original licensed city buses from the great brands: Mercedes-Benz, Setra, MAN, and IVECO BUS. Transport your passengers safely and punctually, either solo in single player mode, or in multiplayer mode.
- GAMING: SWITCH
- Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion for Switch is released. Play as an Octoling for the very first time in this large-scale downloadable content for the Splatoon 2 game. This full-on single-player adventure spans 80 missions starring Agent 8, a new character who awakens without her memories on a dark subway platform. Navigate this mysterious underground test facility in a desperate battle to reach the surface of Inkopolis. Escape from these twisted depths, and you'll finally be able to join multiplayer matches as an Octoling. You may think you know everything about the world of Splatoon, but these waters run deep, and so does the lore. Purchase this content today for immediate access to special octo-themed in-game gear.
- SPORTS
- Roger Connor, American Baseball Hall of Fame 1st baseman (career HR record 138 stood for 23 years), who died of a stomach illness at 73.
- The Spanish Football Association sacks coach Julen Lopetegui just 2 days out from first World Cup game after he agreed to manage Real Madrid.
- Anne Donovan, Basketball Hall of Fame center and coach (Olympic gold 1984,88; coach 2008), who died of heart failure at 56.
- FIFA Congress votes to award 2026 World Cup to joint bid by US, Canada & Mexico.
On this day in 2017
- EVENTS
- Warriors win 2nd NBA title in 3 years over the Cavaliers (129-120).
- Otto Warmbier returns to the US in an unresponsive state after being held in Norther Korean jail for 17 months.
- US Attorney General Jeff Sessions testifies before Senate Intelligence Committee, denies secretly meeting Russians.
- BIRTHS
- Rumi Carter, Family Member, born in Los Angeles, CA.
- Sir Carter, Family Member, born in Los Angeles, CA.
- DEATHS
- Anita Pallenberg, Italian model and actress credited as the muse of the Rolling Stones, who died of complications of hepatitis C. at 75.
- A. R. Gurney [Albert Ramsdell Gurney], American playwright (The Dining Room; Love Letters), novelist, and academic, who died at 86.
- GAMING: SWITCH
- Disney/Pixar Cars 3: Driven to Win for Switch is released. Speed into the world of Cars as you determine your path to racing mastery in Cars 3: Driven to Win, the game inspired by the Disney Pixar film. Play with over 20 customizable characters including Lightning McQueen, Jackson Storm, Cruz Ramirez and the next generation of racers in over 20 tracks set in iconic locations from the film such as Radiator Springs. Train and advance your abilities in 6 game modes and challenge your family and friends in the Battle Race to become the Ultimate Champion. On the road to becoming a Hall of Fame Driver, training and skill will give you an edge in a race that anyone can win.
On this day in 2016
- EVENTS
- Some Democratic Party members of US House of Representatives protest 'moment of silence'as an inadequate response to mass shooting, and demand legislative action on gun control.
- WEDDINGS
- Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps at the age of 30 weds former Miss California USA Nicole Johnson at the age of 30 in Paradise Valley, Arizona.
- DEATHS
- Ofelya Hambardzumyan, Armenian folk singer, who died at 91.
- Oleg Karavaichuk, Russian pianist and composer, who died at 88.
- TV SERIES
- BrainDead: Season 1 is released. New congressional staffer Laurel (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) discovers aliens have eaten the brains of a number of people on the Hill in this Robert and Michelle King comedy-drama set in Washington, D.C.
- Guilt: Season 1 is released. When Grace Atwood (Daisy Head) is accused of murdering her roommate Molly Ryan in London, her sister Natalie leaves Boston to be with her with the help of lawyer Stan Gutterie (Billy Zane). However, as she learns more about the case, she begins to question her sister's innocence and if the people around them are really there to help.
- GAMING: PC
- On Rusty Trails for PC is released.
- Trials of the Blood Dragon for PC is released. The year is 2019. Roxanne and Slayter, the offspring of the legendary Rex Power Colt, are going to Vietnam War 4 to save freedom, and save the world.
On this day in 2015
- EVENTS
- Rapper MC Supreme was killed in Malibu, California when a pickup truck hit his parked car on the shoulder of the Pacific Coast Highway. The 47-year-old 'Black in America' performer, whose real name was Dewayne Coleman, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the truck was arrested on suspicion of DUI..
- Philae,1st spacecraft to land on a comet in European Space Agency’s Rosetta mission re-awakes after 7 months.
- Floods in Tbilisi, Georgia, kill 12 people and free animals from the city's zoo including bears and hippos to roam the city.
- WEDDINGS
- Swedish Prince Carl Philip at the age of 36 weds former model Sofia Hellqvist at Slottskyrkan Royal Chapel in Stockholm.
- DEATHS
- " Big Time" Sarah [Streeter], American blues singer, who died of heart disease at 62.
- MC Supreme [Dewayne Lawrence Coleman], rapper (Black in America), who died in a car accident at 47.