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Today in the World Countries
- People born on this day are Gemini as their zodiac sign.
Today in History
On this day in 2024
- EVENTS
- Landmark trial of antiviral drug lenacapavir among African women shows 100% HIV prevention.
- SPORTS
- MLB St. Louis Cardinals defeat San Francisco Giants,6-5 at Rickwood Field in Birmingham, Alabama, the oldest existing professional baseball park in US; the special game served as a tribute to the Negro Leagues of 1920s thru 1950s.
- Donald Sutherland, Canadian actor (The Dirty Dozen; M*A*S*H (film): Ordinary People; The Hunger Games films), who died at 88.
On this day in 2023
- EVENTS
- At least 41 women are killed in violence by rival gangs at a prison in Tamara, Honduras.
- Pharrell Williams makes his debut as menswear designer of fashion label Louis Vuitton staging his show on Paris'Port Neuf bridge.
- Site of Julius Caesar's assassination in Rome, Largo Argentina square, dating back to third century BC, opens to the public for the first time.
- BIRTHS
- Asmaa Beauty, YouTube Star, born in Morocco.
- DEATHS
- Ray Wheatley, Australian boxer (NSW featherweight champion), official (IBF supervisor, referee & judge; VP IBF 2000-12) and broadcaster (Sky Channel, ESPN,9 Network), who died at 74.
- MOVIES: R
- Surrounded is released. Former Buffalo Soldier Mo Washington (Letitia Wright) travels West to lay claim on a gold mine. After her stagecoach is ambushed, Mo is tasked with holding a dangerous outlaw captive and must survive the day when the bandit's gang tries to free him.
- GAMING: PC
- Aliens: Dark Descent for PC is released. In Aliens: Dark Descent, command a squad of hardened Colonial Marines to stop a terrifying Xenomorph outbreak on Moon Lethe. Lead your soldiers in real-time combat against iconic Xenomorphs, rogue operatives from the insatiable Weyland-Yutani Corporation, and a host of horrifying creatures new to the Alien franchise. Infiltrate large open levels and annihilate enemies with your squad, dispatching orders strategically and intuitively at the touch of a button. Tread carefully, as your foes will adapt their tactics to your actions while hunting you down because death is permanent. Manage your resources wisely and take calculated risks to outsmart the deadliest creature mankind has ever faced. Can you and your squad stop the outbreak before it's too late?
- GAMING: PLAYSTATION 5
- Crash Team Rumble for PlayStation 5 is released. Crash Team Rumble is a 4v4 team-based competition where the iconic heroes and villains of the crash universe battle to capture more Wumpa fruit than the other to claim victory.Each hero has unique skills and abilities to strategically use to work together to battle the opposing team, defend their own Wumpa bank, and capture key points around the map to help their team.
- Rogue Legacy 2 for PlayStation 5 is released. Rogue Legacy is back! But now it's got a 2 on the end of it!Rogue Legacy 2 is a genealogical rogue-LITE. That means it has all the trappings of a typical rogue-like (randomized runs, changing characters, and more), but with persistent upgrades, and persistent dead heirs.In this game, your legacy defines you. Spend your parents' inheritance and grow the family manor to give your children a better fighting chance. Each child is unique, with their own traits and abilities. Your daughter could be a Ranger. She could also be vegan. It's a new experience every time.Rogue Legacy 2 also lets you play how you want to. Go hard and fast, and dive deeper into the depths of a randomly-generated world. Or take it slow and steady and build your character up until you're ready for greater challenges.
On this day in 2022
- DEATHS
- Regimantas Adomaitis, Lithuanian actor known for "Amphibian Man", who died at 85.
- TV SERIES
- Mind Over Murder: Season 1 is released. The six-part documentary series directed by Nanfu Wang examines the conviction (which was later overturned by DNA evidence in 2009) of six people who admitted to the 1985 murder of a 68-year-old grandmother in Beatrice, Nebraska.
On this day in 2021
- EVENTS
- Brazil's COVID-19 pandemic death toll passes 500,000, the second highest in the world.
- DEATHS
- (Beverly) Joanne Linville, American character actress, who died at 93.
- Hey Eliza, TikTok Star.
- Luis del Sol, Spanish soccer midfielder (16 caps; Betis, Real Madrid, Juventus, Roma) and manager (Betis), who died at 86.
- TV SERIES
- Evil: Season 2 is released. The second season moves to Paramount+ as Kristin (Katja Herbers) wrestles with what she did, David faces temptation and Ben suffers from night terrors.
- POLITICS
- China announces it has administered 1 billion doses of the COVID-19 pandemic vaccine.
On this day in 2020
- EVENTS
- Arctic circle record its highest-ever temperature of 38C (100F) in Verkhoyansk, Siberia.
- Donald Trump controversially holds his first re-election rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma, only 6,200 people attend despite the campaign stating 1 million had registered. Social media campaign organised by teens on TikTok, K-Pop fans and others, claims responsibility for inflating expected attendance..
- Highest-ever temperature recorded in the Arctic circle,38C (100F) in Verkhoyansk, Siberia.
- Historic dust cloud from the Sahara desert reaches the Caribbean, largest for half a century.
- 152nd Belmont Stakes: Tiz the Law with Manuel Franco aboard becomes first New York-bred winner of the event since 1882.
- Three men stabbed to death, with three others injured, in a terrorist attack in a park in Reading, England.
- Social media campaign through TikTok, with teens. K-Pop fans and others claims to have helped orchestrate low turnout at Donald Trump's Tulsa rally..
- BIRTHS
- Steel Mcbroom, YouTube Star, born in California.
- SPORTS
- Jim Kiick, American football running back (Super Bowl 1972,73; AFL All-Star 1968,69; Miami Dolphins), who died from Alzheimer's disease at 73.
On this day in 2019
- EVENTS
- NBA Draft: Duke power forward Zion Williamson first pick by New Orleans Pelicans.
- Shares for messaging site Slack start trading on the New York Stock Exchange to give it a valuation of $19.5 billion.
- Iran shoots down a US drone over the Straits of Hormuz escalating tension between the two countries.
- David Gilmour auctions 126 of his guitars for record-breaking $21M USD, including “The Black Strat, ” a 1969 Fender Stratocaster used on Pink Floyd albums “The Dark Side of the Moon, ” “Wish You Were Here.” and “The Wall” ($3.975M), at Christie's in New York City; charity auction proceeds earmarked to fight against climate change.
- BIRTHS
- Capri Bryant, Family Member, born in Newport Beach, CA.
- GAMING: PC
- AMID EVIL for PC is released. A retro FPS for the ages! Once branded a HERETIC. Now YOU have been chosen as our champion! Reclaim our sacred weapons. Take back our ancient lands. If you can stand... AMID EVIL.
- Steel Division 2 for PC is released. Steel Division 2 is a historically-accurate WW2 real-time strategy game set on the Eastern Front. Features 1:1-scale turn-based army management and real-time tactical battles with thousands of men at your order.
- 198X for PC is released. Part 1 of arcade epic 198X. A coming-of-age story told through multiple games and genres. Experience the thrill of shooting, driving, jumping, fighting and role-playing in 5 full-blown arcade stages – combined with cinematic pixel-art storytelling.
- GAMING: SWITCH
- My Friend Pedro for Switch is released. My Friend Pedro is a violent ballet about friendship, imagination, and one man’s struggle to obliterate anyone in his path at the behest of a sentient banana. The strategic use of split aiming, slow motion, and the ol’ stylish window breach create one sensational action sequence after another in an explosive battle through the violent underworld.Unleash a torrent of destruction with an incredible level of control over both your weapons and your body. Twist and turn through the air while aiming both hands at priority threats or line up a perfect ricochet to drop an unsuspecting gangster from behind.Break up the high octane running and gunning a bit with dynamic sequences like a thrilling motorcycle chase or slow it all down and take a moment to think through a series of clever (and possibly fatal) physics-based puzzles.
- Muse Dash for Switch is released. Come and fix the world movement tampered with by a mirror image code with three beauties. This is a world of the perfect combination of a cool parkour game and a traditional music game——Muse Dash.
- Catan for Switch is released. Trade, Build, Settle on Nintendo Switch. Discover or re-discover all the fun of the strategic & social gameplay of the million-seller board game!. The island of CATAN ™ is an uninhabited land rich in resources for you to settle. Unfortunately, your opponents have the same plans. Build settlements, roads and cities strategically to gain supremacy on CATAN! Some resources you have in abundance, other resources are scarce. Trade resources wisely & skillfully to stack the odds in your favor and become the greatest settler of CATAN. [Nintendo]
- POLITICS
- Chinese President Xi Jinping meets Kim Jong-un in Pyongyang, the first Chinese president to visit North Korea in 14 years.
- Oregon Governor Kate Brown authorizes police to round up 11 Republican state senators who have gone into hiding to stop vote on cap-and-trade proposal emissions bill.
On this day in 2018
- EVENTS
- Algeria turns off its internet to stop students cheating during exams.
- TV drama "Yellowstone"premieres starring Kevin Costner, Luke Grimes, Kelly Reilly and Wes Bentley.
- BIRTHS
- Tommy Mecham, Family Member, born in United States.
- Disco Norris, YouTube Star, born in Australia.
- DEATHS
- Peter Thomson, Australian golfer (British Open 1954,55,56,58,65; PGA Seniors'Championship 1984), who died of Parkinson's disease at 88.
- Peter William Thomson, Golfer.
- Mushtaq Ahmad Yusufi, Pakistani satirical and humor writer, who died at 94.
- Sophie Gradon, Reality Star.
- TV SERIES
- Yellowstone (2018): Season 1 is released. John Dutton (Kevin Costner) and his family deal with numerous issues involved with owning the largest ranch in the US including politicians, land/oil developers, an Indian reservation, and its neighbor, Yellowstone Park.
- POLITICS
- Hungarian government passes legislation that criminalizes aiding undocumented migrants.
- SPORTS
- FIFA World Cup: Portugal superstar Cristiano Renaldo heads a goal against Morocco to become the all-time leading European goalscorer (85) in international competition.
On this day in 2017
- EVENTS
- Tiger Woods checks into a clinic to manage his pain medication and sleep disorder, following his arrest for driving under the influence.
- Uber founder Travis Kalanick resigns as CEO after a shareholder revolt.
- US toymaker Mattel releases 15 new body types for their Ken doll, including one with a man bun.
- DEATHS
- Prodigy [Albert Johnson], American rapper (Mobb Deep), who died at 42.
- Robin Twist, Twitter Star.
- Albert Johnson, Rapper.
- GAMING: 3DS
- River City: Knights of Justice for 3DS is released. The magical land of Riverandia is in a state of turmoil!Several years have passed since the rainbow-colored Crystal Tower was suddenly enveloped in darkness. With the world plunged into horror and chaos, a legend began to spread amongst the people about a savior who would come to save the world. Then, one day, a lone knight appeared. His name: Alexander Valford.Kunio and his friends go medieval in River City: Knights of Justice! This unique entry to the River City series sees Kunio and his friends and foes transformed into heroes and villains that would be at home in any RPG! Use swords, staves, and even magic to bring peace back to Riverandia!Featuring:- Multiple Allies!- Over 100 Quests!- Multiple Story Paths!
- GAMING: PC
- Serious Sam's Bogus Detour for PC is released. Serious Sam’s Bogus Detour is a new action-adventure in the Serious Sam saga from Hammerwatch developer Crackshell. Battle through Mediterranean locales, dangerous biological weapons labs and even high-tech moon bases as a one-man wrecking crew or in four-player online cooperative for maximum chaos. Dominate the chaotic Survival and Versus modes or make your own mods, modes, and even total conversions with the include game editor.
- The Mage's Tale for PC is released. Welcome, apprentice of the mystic arts! The corrupt wizard Gaufroi has kidnapped your master, Mage Alguin, and only you have any hope of saving him. You may be an apprentice now, but to save your master, you will need to explore ten deadly dungeons, decipher mind-bending puzzles, avoid terrifying traps, and vanquish hordes of vicious monsters. Until you are able to wield every elemental power in the palm of your hand, evil remains ascendant. It is your turn now to sling gouts of flame, javelins of ice, arcs of lightning, and swirling tempests. Don your wizard’s robe and begin your Mage’s Tale. [Oculus]
- Nex Machina: Death Machine for PC is released. Nex Machina is an intense arcade style twin-stick shooter from Housemarque. Taking hints from both Robotron and Smash TV, Nex Machina focuses on pure action, voxel destruction and competition in the distant, cablepunk themed future.
- Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood for PC is released. Dive into the next chapter of the Final Fantasy XIV Online with its next expansion pack - Stormblood. Explore vast, new lands, including Ala Mhigo, and challenge new Primal threats across Eorzea as you embark on hundreds of new quests as the Warrior of Light. FEATURES* Level cap increased from 60 -> 70* New jobs, including red mage* New exploration with swimming and diving* New areas to explore* A new primal Lakshmi* New dungeons* New High-level Raid The Bend of Time Omega* New alliance raid Return to Ivalice* The Forbidden Land of Eureka* New gear and crafting recipes* A fourth residential district* Expanded item inventory and changes to the battle system
- Get Even for PC is released. Cole Black wakes up in an old, abandoned asylum. He is confused and his sole memory is the attempted rescue of a teenage girl with a bomb strapped to her chest. With a strange technology fused to his head – used to read and replay human memory – Black travels into the depths of his own mind to discover the truth about his past. Every step he takes, leads to the mysterious Red, whose intentions it is difficult to guess. Get Even is a game maintained in convention of a thriller, where action is shown in first-person perspective (FPP). Raising fundamental questions about the understanding of justice and reality. The player discovers the story piece-by-piece through exploration of interactive environments.
- GAMING: PLAYSTATION 4
- God Wars: Future Past for PlayStation 4 is released. GOD WARS Future Past is a tactical RPG that explores the untold history of Japan through folklore and strategic combat. Gamers will experience the traditional stories of Japan’s origin through the lens of three warring nations, with a massive expanse of options to develop their strategies from including a myriad of character classes and equipment within innovative and challenging stages.
- MXGP3: The Official Motocross Videogame for PlayStation 4 is released. Race on 18 official tracks and in the MXoN with all riders and bikes from the 2016 MXGP and MX2 seasons and be the first to experience the thrill of riding one of the 10 2-strokes available. Render your rider and your bike unique, with more than 300 official components for a complete customisation.
- GAMING: SWITCH
- Cave Story + for Switch is released. Cave Story takes you into a rare world where a curious race of innocent, rabbit-like creatures called Mimiga run free. You wake up in a dark cave with no memory of who you are, where you came from or why you're in such a place. Uncovering Mimiga Village, you discover that the once-carefree Mimiga are in danger at the hands of a maniacal scientist. Their only hope rests squarely on the shoulders of a quiet, amnesiac boy who can't remember his own name. Take control, learn the origins of this world's power, stop the delusional villain and save the Mimiga.
- GAMING: XBOX ONE
- Dead by Daylight for Xbox One is released. Dead by Daylight is a multiplayer (4vs1) horror game where one player takes on the role of the savage Killer, and the other four players play as Survivors, trying to escape the Killer and avoid being caught, tortured and killed.Survivors play in third-person and have the advantage of better situational awareness. The Killer plays in first-person and is more focused on their prey.The Survivors' goal in each encounter is to escape the Killing Ground without getting caught by the Killer - something that sounds easier than it is, especially when the environment changes every time you play.
On this day in 2016
- EVENTS
- China's super computer tally overtakes the US; Chinese 93 petaflop Sunway TaihuLight is world's No. 1.
- Rome elects its first female Mayor Virginia Raggi (Five Star Movement) and its youngest at 37.
- DEATHS
- Bill Ham [Billy Mack Ham], American music impresario and manager (ZZ Top), who died at 79.
- James Victor, Dominican-American actor (Boulevard Night, Streets of LA), who died at 76.
- Frank Chapot, American equestrian (Olympic silver 1960,1972) dies at 84.
On this day in 2015
- EVENTS
- Heat wave peaks in southern Pakistan, goes on to kill about 2,000 people from dehydration and heat stroke.
- 1000 humanoid robots named "Pepper" sell out in under a minute ($1,600 each) in Japan, according to its creator SoftBank Robotics Corp..
- DEATHS
- Nazar Singh, British great-grandfather, believed to be Europe's oldest man, who died at 111.