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Today in the World Countries
- International Day of the African Child is being celebrated in International
- Youth Day is being celebrated in South Africa
Today in Astrology
- People born on this day are Gemini as their zodiac sign.
Today in History
On this day in 2022
- EVENTS
- American rocker Bruce Springsteen joins British legend Paul McCartney for two songs (Glory Days; I Wanna Be Your Man) at Met Life Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
- NBA Finals: Golden State Warriors beat Boston Celtics,103-90 for a 4-2 series win; Warriors'4th title in 8 years; MVP: Stephen Curry.
- Sir Elton John kicked off the UK leg of his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour in Norwich. The 75 year-old singer announced the Farewell Yellow Brick Road world tour would be his last, back in 2018, but it was halted during the pandemic..
- DEATHS
- Don Neely, New Zealand cricket historian, administrator (President NZ Cricket 2006-09), who died at 86.
- MOVIES
- Father of the Bride - PG-13 is released.
A father's coming to grips with his daughter's upcoming wedding through the prism of multiple relationships within a big, sprawling Cuban-American clan. - Mad God - Not Rated is released.
Mad God is an experimental animated film set in a world of monsters, mad scientists and war pigs. A corroded diving bell descends amidst a ruined city, settling down upon an ominous fortress guarded by zombie-like sentries. The Assassin emerges to explore a labyrinth of bizarre, desolate landscapes inhabited by freakish denizens. Through unexpected twists and turns, he experiences an evolution beyond his wildest comprehension. Thirty years in the making, Mad God combines live-action and stop-motion, miniature sets and other innovative techniques to bring director Phil Tippett’s wholly unique and grotesquely beautiful vision to life. [Shudder] - TV SERIES
- Players (2022): Season 1 is released.
A League of Legends esports team that includes a 17-year-old rookie and a pro with 27 years of experience must learn to work together if they want to win the championship after failing over the years in this mockumentary series co-created by Tony Yacenda and Dan Perrault. - The Old Man: Season 1 is released.
Ex-CIA officer Dan Chase (Jeff Bridges) has been in hiding for years when an assassin tries to kill him in this series based on Thomas Perry's novel of the same name.
On this day in 2021
- EVENTS
- Summit between US President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Geneva, Switzerland, over issues including cyberattacks and human rights.
- DEATHS
- Frank Bonner [Boers], American actor (WKRP in Cincinnati - "Herb Tarlek" ; The Hoax; Just The Ten Of Us), and television director, who died of complications from Lewy body dementia at 79.
- MOVIES
- The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard - Not Rated is released.
The world’s most lethal odd couple – bodyguard Michael Bryce (Ryan Reynolds) and hitman Darius Kincaid (Samuel L. Jackson) – are back on another life-threatening mission. Still unlicensed and under scrutiny, Bryce is forced into action by Darius’s even more volatile wife, the infamous international con artist Sonia Kincaid (Salma Hayek). As Bryce is driven over the edge by his two most dangerous protectees, the trio get in over their heads in a global plot and soon find that they are all that stand between Europe and a vengeful and powerful madman (Antonio Banderas). - TV SERIES
- Dave: Season 2 is released.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Hailey Bieber, Benny Blanco, J Balvin, CL, Doja Cat, Kevin Hart, Kendall Jenner, Kyle Kuzma, Lil Yachty, Lil Nas X, and Rae Sremmurd (Swae Lee & Slim Jxmmi) are some of the guest stars on the second season of the comedy series.
On this day in 2020
- EVENTS
- At least 20 Indian soldiers killed in 1st deadly clash on the Chinese Indian border in 45 years in the Galwan Valley, Himalayas.
- Support from Manchester United player Marcus Rashford and others forces UK Government to make U-turn on summer school meal vouchers.
- DEATHS
- Charles Webb, American writer (The Graduate), who died at 81.
- Eden Pastora, Politician.
- MOVIES
- The Short History of the Long Road - M/PG is released.
For teenage Nola (Sabrina Carpenter), home is the open road. Her self-reliant father (Steven Ogg) is her anchor in a life of transience. The pair crisscross the United States in a lovingly refurbished RV, relishing their independence and making ends meet by doing odd jobs. A shocking rupture, though, casts Nola out on her own. She makes her way to Albuquerque, New Mexico, in search of a mother she never knew. When her motorhome unexpectedly breaks down, she forges a bond with an auto body shop owner (Danny Trejo), and senses the possibility of mooring her ship in this storm.
On this day in 2019
- EVENTS
- Three suicide bomb attacks kill 30 people in Konduga, north east Nigeria.
- US Open Men's Golf, Pebble Beach GL: American Gary Woodland claims his first major title with a 3 stroke victory over defending champion Brooks Koepka.
- 24 Hours of Le Mans: 2-time World F1 champion Fernando Alonso along with Swiss driver Sébastien Buemi and Japan's Kazuki Nakajima win back-to-back titles for Toyota Gazoo Racing.
- Sara Netanyahu, wife of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu admits to misuse of state funds in court.
- Massive unprecedented power cut affects all of Argentina and Uruguay and parts of Paraguay.
- India imposes retaliatory tariffs on 28 US goods.
- WEDDINGS
- Danish tennis player Caroline Wozniacki marries NBA player David Lee in Castiglion del Bosco, Tuscany.
- DEATHS
- Tom Tillotson, Race Car Driver.
- TV SERIES
- Euphoria: Season 1 is released.
Rue (Zendaya), a 17-year-old drug addict, is just one of of the group of teenagers at the center of the teen drama based on the Israeli series of the same name. - City on a Hill: Season 1 is released.
Set in 1990s Boston, FBI agent Jackie Rohr (Kevin Bacon) and new ADA Decoucy Ward (Aldis Hodge) team up to catch a family of armored car robbers that leads to a wider case of corruption in the entire criminal justice system in Boston.
On this day in 2018
- EVENTS
- Beyoncé and Jay-Z release their joint album "Everything is Love".
- Two suicide bombers attack Damboa in Borno state, Nigeria, killing at least 31 people.
- World Cup: Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology is used for the first time, awarding France a penalty in 2-1 win over Australia in Kazan.
- DEATHS
- Donald Ritchie, Scottish ultrarunner who set a world record, running 100 miles in 11:51:11 in 1979, who died of health complications at 73.
- Gennady Rozhdestvensky, Russian conductor (Bolshoi Theatre,1951-61; USSR State Radio,1961-74; USSR Ministry of Culture Symphony,1983-91), who died at 87.
- ALBUMS
- Everything is Love was released by The Carters.
The debut full-length collaborative album for Beyonce and Jay-Z was a surprise release and features guest appearances from Migos, Offset, Quavo, Rory from Stone Love, and Ty Dolla $ign.
On this day in 2017
- EVENTS
- Amazon announces it is buying Whole Foods for $13.7 billion.
- US President Donald Trump reinstates Cuban travel and business restrictions after they were loosened by President Obama.
- DEATHS
- Stephen Furst, American actor (Animal House, St. Elsewhere) dies from diabetes complications at 63.
- Helmut Kohl, German chancellor (West Germany,1982-90, unified Germany,1990-98), who died at 87.
- Helmut Kohl, Politician.
- John G. Avildsen, American film director (Rocky, The Karate Kid), who died of cancer at 81.
- ALBUMS
- Iteration was released by Com Truise.
The first new full-length release from electronic producer Seth Haley in six years concludes Com Truise's story. - Melodrama was released by Lorde.
The second full-length release for the New Zealand pop singer-songwriter was produced with Jack Antonoff. - Platinum Tips & Ice-Cream [Live] was released by Royal Trux.
The 12 live tracks were recorded from the alternative rock band's two reunion concerts in California and New York in 2015. - Resistance was released by Songhoy Blues.
The second full-length release for the Northern Mali desert rock/blues band features guest appearances from Elf Kid, Iggy Pop and Stealing Sheep and was recorded in London with producer Neil Comber. - Pretty Girls Like Trap Music was released by 2 Chainz.
The fourth full-length release for the rapper features guest appearances from Jhené Aiko, Drake, Gucci Mane, Swae Lee, Migos, Nicki Minaj, Monica, Pharrell, Quavo, Travis Scott, Trey Songz, and Ty Dolla Sign. - Other was released by Alison Moyet.
The ninth full-length solo studio release for the British singer-songwriter was produced by Guy Sigsworth. - How Did We Get So Dark? was released by Royal Blood.
The second full-length release for the British rock duo was first written instrumentally in sessions in Brighton, Los Angeles and Nashville before being recorded (with vocals) in Brussels. - Fake Sugar was released by Beth Ditto.
The debut full-length solo release for the ex-Gossip singer was produced by Jennifer Decilveo. - City Music was released by Kevin Morby.
The fourth full-length solo release for the former Woods bassist was inspired by cities and music of the mid-70s. - Abysmal Thoughts was released by The Drums.
The fourth full-length release for the Brooklyn indie pop band-turned-solo-project by Jonny Pierce who wrote and produced the album. - Beautiful Thugger Girls was released by Young Thug.
The debut full-length studio release for the rapper features guiest appearances from Future, Gunna, Jacquees, Lil Durk, Millie Go Lightly, and Snoop Dogg. - BOOMIVERSE was released by Big Boi.
The third full-length solo studio release for the Outkast rapper features guest appearances from Eric Bellinger, Big Rube, Curren$y, Gucci Mane, Jeezy, Killer Mike, Kurupt, Adam Levine, LunchMoney Lewis, Pimp C, Scar, Sleepy Brown, Snoop Dogg, and Trozé. - Crack-Up was released by Fleet Foxes.
The third full-length release for the indie folk quintet from Seattle was co-produced by the band's Robin Pecknold and Skyler Skjelset. - So You Wannabe an Outlaw was released by Steve Earle & the Dukes.
The 17th full-length studio release for the singer-songwriter was produced by Richard Bennett and features guest appearances from Johnny Bush, Miranda Lambert and Willie Nelson. - The Journey Man was released by Goldie.
The latest release for the British drum and bass artist features a guest appearance from José James. - Weather Diaries was released by Ride.
The first new release in 21 years for the British rock band was produced by DJ Erol Alkan and mixed by Alan Moulder. - The Nashville Sound was released by Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit.
The sixth full-length solo studio release (and third credited with the 400 Unit) for the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter was produced by Dave Cobb. - We're All Alright! was released by Cheap Trick.
The 18th full-length studio release for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame rock band was produced by Julian Raymond. - Woodstock was released by Portugal. The Man.
The eighth full-length release for the indie rock band was recorded twice [they discarded a majority of the first session] with production from Danger Mouse, John Hill, Mike D, and Ammar Malik. - MOVIES
- The Journey - PG-13 is released.
In 2006, amidst the ongoing, decades-long conflict in Northern Ireland, representatives from the two warring factions meet for negotiations. In one corner is Ian Paisley (Timothy Spall), the deeply conservative British loyalist; in the other is Martin McGuinness (Colm Meaney), a former Irish Republican Army leader who has devoted his life to the cause of Irish reunification. Opposites in every way, the two men at first seem to have little chance of ever finding common ground. But over the course of an impromptu, detour-filled car ride through the Scottish countryside, each begins to see the other less as an enemy, and more as an individual—a breakthrough that promises to at last bring peace to the troubled region. [IFC Films] - The Book of Henry - PG-13 is released.
Sometimes things are not always what they seem, especially in the small suburban town where the Carpenter family lives. Single suburban mother Susan Carpenter (Naomi Watts) works as a waitress at a diner, alongside feisty family friend Sheila (Sarah Silverman). Her younger son Peter (Jacob Tremblay) is a playful 8-year-old. Taking care of everyone and everything in his own unique way is Susan’s older son Henry (Jaeden Lieberher), age 11. Protector to his adoring younger brother and tireless supporter of his often self-doubting mother – and, through investments, of the family as a whole – Henry blazes through the days like a comet. Susan discovers that the family next door, which includes Henry’s kind classmate Christina (Maddie Ziegler), has a dangerous secret – and that Henry has devised a surprising plan to help. As his brainstormed rescue plan for Christina takes shape in thrilling ways, Susan finds herself at the center of it. - Cars 3 - G is released.
Blindsided by a new generation of blazing-fast racers, the legendary Lightning McQueen is suddenly pushed out of the sport he loves. To get back in the game, he will need the help of an eager young race technician, Cruz Ramirez, with her own plan to win, plus inspiration from the late Fabulous Hudson Hornet and a few unexpected turns. Proving that #95 isn’t through yet will test the heart of a champion on Piston Cup Racing’s biggest stage! - All Eyez on Me - R is released.
A chronicle of the life of rapper Tupac Shakur, from his humble beginnings through his turbulent rise to fame and subsequent violent demise. - Once Upon a Time in Venice - Unrated is released.
Steve Ford (Bruce Willis) is a down but not out L.A based Private Investigator whose professional and personal worlds collide after his loving pet Buddy is stolen by a notorious gang. A series of crazy circumstances find him doing the gang's bidding, while being chased by two vengeful Samoan brothers, a loan shark's goons, and a few other shady characters. They say a dog is a man's best friend, and Steve shows how far a man will go to be reunited with him. - Rough Night - R is released.
Five best friends from college (Scarlett Johansson, Kate McKinnon, Jillian Bell, Ilana Glazer, and Zoë Kravitz) reunite 10 years later for a wild bachelorette weekend in Miami. Their hard partying takes a hilariously dark turn when they accidentally kill a male stripper. Amidst the craziness of trying to cover it up, they're ultimately brought closer together when it matters most. - Score: A Film Music Documentary - TV-PG is released.
This documentary brings Hollywood's premier composers together to give viewers a privileged look inside the musical challenges and creative secrecy of the world's most widely known music genre: the film score. - 47 Meters Down - PG-13 is released.
On the rebound after a devastating break-up, Lisa (Mandy Moore) is ready for adventure while on vacation in Mexico. Even still, she needs a little extra persuasion when her daring sister Kate (Claire Holt) suggests they go shark diving with some locals. Once underwater in a protective cage, Lisa and Kate catch a once in a lifetime, face-to-face look at majestic Great Whites. But when their worst fears are realized and the cage breaks away from their boat, they find themselves plummeting to the bottom of the seabed, too deep to radio for help without making themselves vulnerable to the savage sharks, their oxygen supplies rapidly dwindling. - Maudie - Not Rated is released.
Maudie, based on a true story, is an unlikely romance in which the reclusive Everett Lewis (Ethan Hawke) hires a fragile yet determined woman named Maudie (Sally Hawkins) to be his housekeeper. Maudie, bright-eyed but hunched with crippled hands, yearns to be independent, to live away from her protective family and she also yearns, passionately, to create art. Unexpectedly, Everett finds himself falling in love. Maudie charts Everett’s efforts to protect himself from being hurt, Maudie’s deep and abiding love for this difficult man and her surprising rise to fame as a folk painter. - Harmonium - Unrated is released.
Life for Toshio (Kanji Furutachi), his wife Akie (Mariko Tsutsui) and their young daughter Hotaru (Momone Shinokawa) carries on as usual until he hires the mysterious Mr. Yasaka (Tadanobu Asano), an old acquaintance dressed in white who has just been released from prison. [Film Movement] - Kill Switch - R is released.
Set in a future version of the world, the video game style plot follows an experiment for unlimited energy, harnessing parallel universes, which goes wrong. Chased by drones and soldiers, pilot and physicist Will Porter (Dan Stevens) must race through an imploding world to get the Redivider box to a tower, which will save humanity, including his family, in the real world. - Lost in Paris - Not Rated is released.
When Fiona’s (Fiona Gordon) orderly life is disrupted by a letter of distress from her 88-year-old Aunt Martha (Emmanuelle Riva) who is living in Paris, Fiona hops on the first plane she can and arrives only to discover that Martha has disappeared. In an avalanche of spectacular disasters, she encounters Dom (Dominique Abe), the affable, but annoying tramp who just won’t leave her alone.
On this day in 2016
- EVENTS
- Philadelphia is the first US city to pass a tax on sweetened drinks.
- British MP (L) Jo Cox is shot and killed outside her constituency surgery in Birstall, West Yorkshire.
- DEATHS
- Jo Cox, Politician.
On this day in 2015
- EVENTS
- NBA Finals: Golden State Warriors beat Cleveland Cavaliers,105-97 in Game 6 for first title in 40 years and their 4th in franchise history; MVP: Andre Iguodala.
- TV personality and real estate mogul Donald Trump launches his campaign for the Republican nomination for US President at Trump Towers.
- 69th NBA Championship: Golden State Warriors beat Cleveland Cavaliers,4 games to 2.
- DEATHS
- Tony Ranasinghe, Movie Actor.
- Charles Correa, Architect.
- Charles Correa, Indian architect (McGovern Institute for Brain Research at MIT), who died at 84.
- ALBUMS
- A Dream Outside was released by Gengahr.
The debut full-length release for the British alternative rock band led by Felix Bushe was produced with James Bragg. - Before This World was released by James Taylor.
The first release of original material from the multiple Grammy winning singer-songwriter features a guest appearance from Sting and was produced with Dave O'Donnell. - Grand Romantic was released by Nate Ruess.
The debut solo release for the Fun. frontman was produced by Jeff Bhasker and Emile Haynie. - Jaakko Eino Kalevi was released by Jaakko Eino Kalevi.
The full-length debut for the Berlin-based electronic artist features guest appearances from Suad Khalifa and Sonja Immonen. - Lantern was released by Hudson Mohawke.
The second full-length release for the Scottish electronic producer features guest appearances from Jhené Aiko, Antony, Devaeux, Irfane, Miguel, and Ruckazoid. - Restless Ones was released by Heartless Bastards.
The fifth full-length release for the Ohio indie rock band was produced by John Congleton. - Luminiferous was released by High on Fire.
The seventh full-length release for the Oakland heavy metal trio was produced by Kurt Ballou. - Pale Horses was released by mewithoutYou.
The sixth full-length release for the Philadelphia indie rock band was produced by Will Yip. - The Fool was released by Ryn Weaver.
The debut full-length release for the pop singer was produced by Benny Blanco and Passion Pit’s Michael Angelakos. - Success was released by KEN mode.
The sixth full-length release for the Canadian noise rock trio was produced by Steve Albini. - TV SERIES
- Tyrant: Season 2 is released.
The second season of the political thriller finds Barry presumed dead. - Proof: Season 1 is released.
Dr. Carolyn Tyler (Jennifer Beals) is recovering from the loss of one of her children and the end of her marriage when a millionaire (Matthew Modine) convinces her to investigate cases of reincarnation and out-of-body experiences.
On this day in 2014
- BIRTHS
- Chloe Trump, Family Member, born in New York City, NY.
- DEATHS
- H.G. Rosier, Race Car Driver.
- Pierre D'Archambeau, American concert violinist, who died at 87.
- Tony Gwynn, American Baseball Hall of Fame outfielder (8-time NL batting champion), who died of salivary gland cancer at 54.
- Tony Gwynn, American Baseball Hall of Fame outfielder,1982-2001; 8X NL batting champion; 15x All-Star (San Diego Padres), who died of salivary gland cancer at 54.
- Tony Gwynn. American baseball player, coach.
- ALBUMS
- Weird Little Birthday was released by Happyness.
The debut full-length release for the British indie rock trio was self produced. - Love Frequency was released by Klaxons.
The third full-length release for the British indie trio features production from Erol Alkan, Gorgon City, James Murphy, and Tom Rowlands of The Chemical Brothers.
On this day in 2013
- EVENTS
- Meat Loaf was rushed to hospital after collapsing on stage during a concert in in Edmonton, Canada. The singer was performing his hit, 'I'd Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That)', when he dropped his microphone and fell to the floor..
- " Despicable Me 2" directed by Pierre Coffin and Chris Renaud with voices by Steve Carell and Kristen Wiig premieres at the Champs-Elysées Film Festival.
- " Despicable Me 2" directed by Pierre Coffin and Chris Renaud with voices by Steve Carrel and Kristen Wiig premieres at the Champs-Elysées Film Festival.
- 20 people are killed by a series of car bombings across Iraq.
- US Open Men's Golf, Merion GC: Englishman Justin Rose wins his first major title,2 strokes ahead of runners-up Jason Day and Phil Mickelson.
- DEATHS
- Hans Hass, Austrian diving pioneer, who died at 94.
- TV SERIES
- True Blood: Season 6 is released.
Things are changing for vampires, werewolves, and fairies alike after the incident at the end of last season. - The White Queen: Season 1 is released.
Based on Philippa Gregory's The Cousin's War book series, the drama begins in 1464, during the War of the Roses, and follows the women caught up in the battle to be the rightful king of England.