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Today in the World Countries
- National Heroes Day is being celebrated in Uganda
- Queen's Birthday is being celebrated in British Virgin Islands, Solomon Islands
- T. T. Bank Holiday is being celebrated in Isle Of Man, Isle Of Man, Isle Of Man
- People born on this day are Gemini as their zodiac sign.
Today in History
On this day in 2023
- MOVIES: NOT RATED
- Scarlet is released. Beginning as the tale of a sensitive brute (Räphael Terry) who returns home from World War I to his rural French village to discover his wife has died and that he must take care of their baby daughter, Juliette, the film blossoms into a pastoral portrait of Juliette as a young woman (Juliette Jouan) reckoning with a local witch’s prophecy for her future and falling for the modern man (Louis Garrel) who literally drops from the sky. Based on a the 1923 novel by Russian writer Alexander Grin.
- Dalíland is released. In 1973, a young gallery assistant goes on a wild adventure behind the scenes as he helps the aging genius Salvador Dali prepare for a big show in New York.
- MOVIES: PG13
- Flamin' Hot is released. Flamin' Hot is the story of Richard Montañez, the Frito Lay janitor who channeled his Mexican American heritage and upbringing to turn Flamin' Hot Cheetos into a snack that disrupted the food industry and became a global phenomenon.
On this day in 2022
- EVENTS
- Conjoined twins with a fused brain successfully separated with help of virtual reality in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
- Russian leader Vladimir Putin compares himself to Tsar Peter the Great, who conquered the Baltic coast, at an exhibition to the Tsar in Moscow.
- WEDDINGS
- Singer Britney Spears marries personal trainer and model Sam Asghari at home at Thousand Oaks, California.
- DEATHS
- Cooper Noriega, TikTok Star.
- Aamir Liaquat Hussain, Politician.
- Billy Bingham, Irish soccer forward (56 caps Northern Ireland; Sunderland, Luton Town, Everton) and manager (Northern Ireland, Greece, Everton), who died at 90.
- TV SERIES
- Queer As Folk (2022): Season 1 is released. The reimagining of the Russell T. Davies' Queer as Folk from Stephen Dunn is set in New Orleans where a group of friends are changed by a violent attack on their community.
- GAMING: XBOX SERIES X
- INDUSTRIA for Xbox Series X is released. Berlin,9th November 1989: The streets are full of people. After four decades of division, thousands of cars are rolling across the inner-German border. The Wall is finally open!At the same time a man disappears in a secret research facility near East Berlin. His goodbye message reaches you too late. You drive back to the office, where the State Security has already destroyed all records of the research project. The complex is deserted and empty.The search for Walter takes you deep into the center of the facility - right into the heart of the universe, where time seems to stand still. The dark secret lurks - well hidden - behind the curtain. In the end, it is horrible insights and the questions of responsibility that make you dive deeper and deeper into a strange, surreal yet familiar world.
On this day in 2021
- EVENTS
- Record price for a coin sold at auction as 1933 'Double Eagle'gold coin sells for $18.9 million in New York.
- 55th CMT Music Awards: Carrie Underwood with John Legend, Kane Brown, and Gabby Barrett win.
- DEATHS
- Kirkland Laing, Boxer.
- Gottfried Bohm, Architect.
- Ben Roberts, Soap Opera Actor.
- MOVIES: NOT RATED
- Awake is released. After a sudden global event wipes out all electronics and takes away humankind’s ability to sleep, chaos quickly begins to consume the world. Only Jill (Gina Rodriguez), an ex-soldier with a troubled past, may hold the key to a cure in the form of her own daughter. The question is, can Jill safely deliver her daughter and save the world before she herself loses her mind.
- TV SERIES
- Loki: Season 1 is released. Loki (Tom Hiddleston) returns as the God of Mischief after the circumstances of 2019's "Avengers: Endgame."
- GAMING: PC
- Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection for PC is released. Three extremely high speed and intense ninja action games are now available in one package. Enjoy 3 games from the NINJA GAIDEN series in this single collection. The nostalgic yet timeless high-speed action of the series unfolds on the latest hardware, so look forward to heated battles with fearsome opponents. In addition to Ryu Hayabusa, the 4 female characters Ayane, Rachel, Momiji, and Kasumi are also playable. Pair up favorite characters, and switch between characters during battles. The heroines included in this title are the same as the original versions. In addition, the characters that are playable and scenes (modes) vary for each title.Most of the previously released game modes and DLC costumes for each title are included in this thrilling collection. In addition to Ryu Hayabusa, each of the other characters also have many different costumes to choose from, allowing for action packed battles in outfits of your choice.Included Titles:* NINJA GAIDEN Sigma (NINJA GAIDEN)* NINJA GAIDEN Sigma 2 (NINJA GAIDEN 2)* NINJA GAIDEN 3: Razor's EdgeClassic Costumes Included DLC costumes included
- GAMING: PLAYSTATION 4
- Green Hell for PlayStation 4 is released. GREEN HELL is an Open World Survival Simulator set in the uncharted unique setting of the Amazonian rainforest.You are left alone in the jungle without any food or equipment, trying to survive and find your way out. Clinging to life, the player is set on a journey of durability as the effects of solitude wear heavy not only on the body but also the mind. How long can you survive against the dangers of the unknown?On this journey, you won't get any help from the outside world. Equipped only with your bare hands you'll have to learn actual survival techniques to build shelters, make tools, and craft weapons in order to hunt and defend yourself. Constantly threatened by the jungle you'll fight with both wild animals and tropical sicknesses. Players will also have to face the traps set by your own mind and fears that crawl in the darkness of the endless jungle.
- GAMING: SWITCH
- Alba: a Wildlife Adventure for Switch is released. From the BAFTA-Award winning studio behind Monument Valley and Assemble with Care comes something entirely new.Join Alba as she visits her grandparents on a Mediterranean island. She is ready for a peaceful summer of wildlife exploration with her friend Ines, but when she sees an animal in danger, she realises she needs to do something about it.This is truly a Mediterranean paradise if you ignore all the litter! From the idyllic beaches to the ancient castle overlooking the town a whole island is ready to be explored. With Ines and your grandfather - who is a total bird nerd - by your side, you can start the movement to save the island. Maybe even the world after that.
- POLITICS
- One of the worst ever plagues of mice in New South Wales, Australia, prompts local government to commit $100 million in support to farmers [2].
On this day in 2020
- EVENTS
- Welsh rock guitarist Paul Chapman died on his 66th birthday age 66. He is best known for his work in bands such as UFO and Lone Star..
- US Senate confirms General Charles Q. Brown as Air Force Chief of Staff,1st African American to lead a US armed forces branch.
- DEATHS
- Ain Kaalep, Poet.
- MOVIES: NR
- You Don't Nomi is released. Paul Verhoeven's Showgirls was met by critics and audiences with near universal derision. You Don't Nomi traces the film's redemptive journey from notorious flop to cult classic, and maybe even masterpiece.
- GAMING: PC
- The Dark Eye : Book of Heroes for PC is released. Experience classical role-playing together with your friends in a co-op multiplayer RPG based on THE DARK EYE license that lets you engage in party-based adventures in the fantasy world of Aventuria.
- GAMING: PLAYSTATION 4
- The Elder Scrolls Online: Greymoor for PlayStation 4 is released. A YEAR-LONG GOTHIC ADVENTUREStop a powerful Vampire Lord from enslaving Tamriel in the Dark Heart of Skyrim, a gothic tale of sinister secrets and deadly betrayals. The Elder Scrolls Online: Greymoor is the next stage in the epic story that begins with the Harrowstorm DLC and continues throughout the entire year. EXPLORE WESTERN SKYRIMVenture through an iconic land, almost 1000 years before the events of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. Traverse the frozen tundra and snowy mountains of the Nord homeland and delve into the perilous depths of long-forgotten Blackreach.AN ANCIENT EVILTerrible monsters, led by a Vampire Lord, rise from the depths of Blackreach, intent on devouring souls to fuel their fiendish plans. As darkness consumes the land, Skyrim needs heroes to restore the light.DISCOVER TAMRIEL'S HISTORYTravel across Tamriel to recover lost artifacts with the new Antiquities System. Scry the location of ancient relics and excavate them to uncover Tamriel's hidden history and become a world-renown Archaeologist! ALL-NEW ADVENTURESExplore the land of the Nords and encounter a people as unique and stalwart as Skyrim itself! This all-new zone features a macabre main story, exciting side quests, terrifying world bosses, dangerous delves, and more. A NEW TRIAL: KYNE'S AEGIS Defend the island bastion of Kyne's Aegis in a massive 12-player trial and protect the besieged villagers from invading Sea Giants. Battle hordes of monstrous raiders and three challenging bosses in this new PvE group challenge. NEW WORLD EVENTS: HARROWSTORMS Supernatural Harrowstorms plague Western Skyrim, draining the life energy of anyone caught within and transforming them into ravenous monsters or mindless zombies. Band together and shut down these world events before the very soul of Skyrim is lost. NEW REWARDS: SKYRIM'S BOUNTY Earn, unlock, and loot a massive selection of new and unique rewards found within the snow-swept region of Western Skyrim, including six armor sets, tons of collectables, Achievements, items, and more!
- Project Warlock for PlayStation 4 is released. One man and his guns. Become a mysterious Warlock who embarks onto a dangerous mission to eradicate all evil. Put your finger on the trigger and travel through time and space to wreak havoc like in the golden days of fast paced, adrenaline-pumping first person shooters, hooking you for hours of super fun carnage. Let’s rock and roll! Explore 60 vast levels in five settings, from frozen Antarctic base to the sands of Egypt to the medieval castles’ courts and graveyards. Find keys to unlock passages, reveal secret caches with ammo and gold, use lifts and hidden buttons to access new areas. Finally descend to hell to face the ultimate challenge and emerge victorious. Combat tons of enemies from flying demons to five-storeys robots, splashing walls and floors with their blood and chunks. Dodge bullets and projectiles, figure out strategies and weapons that work best against each of the nasty villains. Learn their moves and stay one step ahead to survive through the levels. Face megabosses in vast final arenas to complete each world. Expand your arsenal with new weapons found along your way. From powerful blades to massive guns, collect and develop your favourite gear and master the craft of carnage. Reach into vast arsenal of 38 types of weapons and learn their secret tricks to deliver maximum damage, fast! Grab ammo and spit out series of bullets, walls of flames, and bursts of magic shots to bring down enemies foolish enough to stand in your way. Develop your hero the way you like, by assigning upgrade points and perks to the favourite skills between each level. Develop and upgrade spells and weapons to create your unique character through the game, and use their powers to master the game in higher difficulty modes.
- Ys: Memories of Celceta for PlayStation 4 is released. In Ys: Memories of Celceta, developer Falcom revisits the land and characters of Japanese cult favorite Ys IV for its first ever North American debut. This re-envisioning of the fourth installment in the Ys series takes a brand new approach, changing and framing the story of Ys IV within an all-new tale of conspiracy, deception and mystery. Featuring an updated version of the party-based battle system from Ys Seven, as well as the largest and most varied overworld in series history, Ys: Memories of Celceta brings a greater sense of adventure to the Ys universe than has ever been seen before.
On this day in 2019
- EVENTS
- 73rd Tony Awards: "Hadestown" best musical, "The Ferryman" best play, Bryan Cranston and Elaine May win.
- 95 people killed in attack on Dogon village Sobame Da in central Mali by suspected Fulani group.
- Over 1 million people protest in Hong Kong over proposed new extradition laws to China in one of largest-ever protests in the city.
- Ali Stroker becomes the first actress in a wheelchair to win a Tony award for musical "Oklahoma!".
- Former Boston Red Socks star David Ortiz shot while visiting in his native Dominican Republic.
- DEATHS
- Bushwick Bill, Rapper.
- Curlyhead.Kidd, Instagram Star.
- TV SERIES
- Big Little Lies: Season 2 is released. Perry's mother (Meryl Streep) seeks answers as the friendships and marriages of those involved are tested by their secrets and lies.
- GAMING: PLAYSTATION 4
- Riverbond for PlayStation 4 is released. The Knight has imprisoned the leaders of the Eight Worlds, causing chaos, droughts and disarray! Adventure together to defeat evil and help the charming citizens of Riverbond in this action-packed journey through beautiful, hand-crafted worlds.
- SPORTS
- 1st UEFA Nations League Final, Porto: Guedes scores as Portugal win inaugural tournament final,1-0 over the Netherlands.
On this day in 2018
- DEATHS
- Lorraine Gordon [Stein], American jazz music advocate and owner of Village Vanguard jazz club, who died at 95.
- Martin Birrane, Race Car Driver.
- GAMING: PC
- Unravel Two for PC is released. Unravel 2 is a side-scrolling platformer in which players control a pair of fantastical creatures called Yarnys as they navigate environments.
On this day in 2017
- EVENTS
- Tennis player Venus Williams is involved in a car accident that leads to death of another passenger in Palm Beach, Florida; police later clear her of fault.
- 'Adios', the 64th and final studio album by American singer-songwriter Glen Campbell, was released..
- Adios the 64th and final studio album by American singer-songwriter Glen Campbell was released. After being diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, Campbell embarked on a 2011–2012 Farewell Tour. After finishing the tour, he entered the studio in Nashville to record a final album. Longtime collaborator Carl Jackson stated that he had to stand with Campbell in the recording booth to record the vocals "line by line"as Campbell could not remember the lyrics..
- DEATHS
- Adam West [William West Anderson], American actor (Batman, Last Precinct) dies from leukemia at 88.
- MOVIES: NOT RATED
- Beatriz at Dinner is released. Beatriz (Salma Hayek), an immigrant from a poor town in Mexico, has drawn on her innate kindness to build a career as a health practitioner in Los Angeles. Doug Strutt (John Lithgow) is a cutthroat, self-satisfied billionaire. When these two opposites meet at a dinner party, their worlds collide and neither will ever be the same.
- Dawson City: Frozen Time is released. This meditation on cinema’s past from Decasia director Bill Morrison pieces together the bizarre true history of a long-lost collection of 533 nitrate film prints from the early 1900s. Located just south of the Arctic Circle, Dawson City was settled in 1896 and became the center of the Canadian Gold Rush that brought 100,000 prospectors to the area. It was also the final stop for a distribution chain that sent prints and newsreels to the Yukon. The films were seldom, if ever, returned. The now-famous Dawson City Collection was uncovered in 1978 when a bulldozer working its way through a parking lot dug up a horde of film cans. Morrison draws on these permafrost-protected, rare silent films and newsreels, pairing them with archival footage, interviews, historical photographs, and an enigmatic score by Sigur Rós collaborator and composer Alex Somers. Dawson City: Frozen Time depicts the unique history of this Canadian Gold Rush town by chronicling the life cycle of a singular film collection through its exile, burial, rediscovery, and salvation. [Kino Lorber]
- Moscow Never Sleeps is released. Moscow Never Sleeps is a multi-narrative drama about the hidden bonds that connects us all. The film divesheadlong into the volatile intersections of contemporary Moscow and the intimate lives of five people: AnEntrepreneur whose business empire comes under siegeby powerful bureaucrats, a teenage girl mired in the misery of a broken home, a young man forced to chose between his girlfriend and his grandmother; a beautiful singer torn apart by thepursuit of twomenand an ailing film star who gets embroiled in a bizarrekidnapping. Over the course of one day, their lives will change forever.
- Raising Bertie is released. An intimate, six-year portrait of three boys growing into adulthood in Bertie County, located in rural Eastern North Carolina, the film offers viewers a respectful and tender insight into the emotional lives of Reginald “Junior” Askew, David “Bud” Perry, and Davonte “Dada” Harrell. This raw and starkly poetic cinéma vérité film weaves their stories together as they navigate school, unemployment, violence, first love, fatherhood, and estrangement from family members and mentors, subtly exploring the complex relationships between generational poverty, economic isolation, and educational inequity.
- MOVIES: NR
- Camera Obscura is released. A veteran war photographer (Christopher Denham) with PTSD sees imminent deaths in his developed photos, questioning his already fragile sanity and putting the lives of those he loves in danger.
- MOVIES: PG13
- My Cousin Rachel is released. A young Englishman plots revenge against his mysterious, beautiful cousin, believing that she murdered his guardian. But his feelings become complicated as he finds himself falling under the beguiling spell of her charms.
- Megan Leavey is released. Megan Leavey is based on the true life story of a young marine corporal (Kate Mara) whose unique discipline and bond with her military combat dog saved many lives during their deployment in Iraq. When she is assigned to clean up the K9 unit after a disciplinary hearing, Leavey identifies with a particularly aggressive dog, Rex, and is given the chance to train him. Over the course of their service, Megan and Rex completed more than 100 missions until an IED explosion injures them, putting their fate in jeopardy.
- The Mummy is released. Thought safely entombed in a crypt deep beneath the unforgiving desert, an ancient queen (Sofia Boutella) whose destiny was unjustly taken from her is awakened in our current day, bringing with her malevolence grown over millennia and terrors that defy human comprehension.
- MOVIES: R
- The Hero is released. Lee Hayden (Sam Elliott) is an aging Western icon with a golden voice, but his best performances are decades behind him. He spends his days reliving old glories and smoking too much weed with his former-co-star-turned-dealer, Jeremy (Nick Offerman), until a surprise cancer diagnosis brings his priorities into sharp focus. He soon strikes up an exciting, contentious relationship with stand-up comic Charlotte (Laura Prepon), and he attempts to reconnect with his estranged daughter, Lucy (Krysten Ritter), all while searching for one final role to cement his legacy.
- It Comes at Night is released. A man (Joel Edgerton) learns that the evil stalking his family home may be only a prelude to horrors that come from within. Secure within a desolate home as an unnatural threat terrorizes the world, the tenuous domestic order he has established with his wife and son is put to the ultimate test with the arrival of a desperate young family seeking refuge. Despite the best intentions of both families, paranoia and mistrust boil over as the horrors outside creep ever-closer, awakening something hidden and monstrous within him as he learns that the protection of his family comes at the cost of his soul. [A24]
- MOVIES: UNRATED
- Night School is released. Indianapolis has one of the lowest high school graduation rates in the country. For adult learners Greg, Melissa and Shynika, finally earning their high school diplomas could be a life-changing achievement. Emmy award-winning director Andrew Cohn’s absorbing documentary observes their individual pursuits, fraught with the challenges of daily life and the broader systemic roadblocks faced by many low income Americans.
- TV SERIES
- Orange is the New Black: Season 5 is released. The prison dramedy returns for its fifth season as a three-day riot continues at Litchfield.
- ALBUMS
- OUÏ was released by Camille. The fifth full-length release for the French artist was recorded in a small chapel in Tarn-et-Garonne and at La Chartreuse, a monastery turned-artist’s residence near Avignon.
- Planetarium was released by Sufjan Stevens. The debut full-length release for the collaboration between Sufjan Stevens, Nico Muhly, Bryce Dessner, and James McAlister is a song-cycle about the solar system which was originally commissioned by Dutch concert hall Muziekgebouw Eindhoven.
- The Optimist was released by Anathema. The 11th full-length studio release for the British rock band produced by Tony Doogan.
- Ti Amo was released by Phoenix. The first new release in four years for the French rock band was self-produced.
- Trouble Maker was released by Rancid. The ninth full-length studio release for the Berkley punk band led by Tim Armstrong was produced by Brett Gurewitz.
- Truth Is a Beautiful Thing was released by London Grammar. The second full-length release for the British trio features production from Tim Bran, Paul Epworth, Jon Hopkins, Roy Kerr and Greg Kurstin.
- Witness was released by Katy Perry. The fifth full-length release for the pop artist features guest appearances from Skip Marley, Migos, and Nicki Minaj.
- Wolves was released by Rise Against. The eigth full-length studio release for the Chicago punk band was produced by Nick Raskulinecz.
- Lindsey Buckingham/Christine McVie was released by Lindsey Buckingham. The debut full-length release for the collaboration between Fleetwood Mac's Lindsey Buckingham and Christine McVie features contributions from Mick Fleetwood and John McVie.
- Capacity was released by Big Thief. The second full-length release for the Brooklyn indie rock band led by Adrianne Lenker was produced by Andrew Sarlo.
- CTRL was released by SZA. The debut full-length release for the New Jersey alternative R&B artist features guest appearances from James Fauntleroy, Kendrick Lamar, Isaiah Rashad, and Travis Scott.
- CHUCK was released by Chuck Berry. The first new release since 1979 would be the final album for the rock 'n' roll legend.
- Cigarettes After Sex was released by Cigarettes After Sex. This is the debut full-length release for the Brooklyn ambient pop band led by Greg Gonzalez.
- Adiós was released by Glen Campbell. Recorded in 2012-2013, the 64th and final studio album for singer-songwriter (who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2011) features guest appearances from Roger Miller, Willie Nelson, and Vince Gill.
On this day in 2016
- EVENTS
- MLB Draft: La Costa Canyon HS (CA) shortstop Mickey Moniak first pick by Philadelphia Phillies.
- World Health Organisation advises delaying pregnancy in areas with the Zika virus.
- Successful attempts to turn CO2 gases into stone underground in Iceland published in the journal "Science".
- Paul Simon said he was "elated" to notch up his first UK No.1 studio album in 26 years after his 13th solo album, Stranger To Stranger, topped the charts..
- POLITICS
- US President Barack Obama officially endorses Hillary Clinton as Democratic Presidential nominee.
On this day in 2015
- EVENTS
- A Toronto-based company called Nutritional High announced that they had secured the licensing rights to manufacture and distribute marijuana and hemp-based products using the song titles and bearing the likeness of iconic guitarist Jimi Hendrix..
- Chris Heston of the San Francisco Giants becomes first pitcher to throw a no-hitter in the 2015 MLB season; blanks New York Mets,5-0.
- WEDDINGS
- Actress and singer Aly Michalka at the age of 26 weds film producer Stephen Ringer at Belmond Hotel Splendido in Portofino, Italy.
- DEATHS
- James Last, Composer.
- Fred Anton Maier, Norwegian speed skater (Olympic gold 5,000m 1968, bronze 1964; silver 10,000m 1964,68; 11 x WRs), who died from cancer at 76.
- TV SERIES
- Odd Mom Out: Season 1 is released. Author Jill Weber (Jill Kargman) struggles with fitting in the world of New York City's Upper East Side mothers in Bravo's first scripted comedy series.
- ALBUMS
- More Faithful was released by No Joy. The third full-length release for the Canadian indie band led by Jasamine White-Gluz was produced by Jorge Elbrecht.
- LP [2015] was released by Container. This is the third full-length release from Ren Schofield's electronic project named LP.
- Home Economics was released by Prinzhorn Dance School. This is the third full-length release for the British duo of Tobin Prinz and Suzi Horn.
- Kablammo! was released by Ash. The first full-length release in eight years for the alternative rock band from Northern Ireland was produced with Claudius Mittendorfer.
- Apocalypse, Girl was released by Jenny Hval. The fourth full-length release for the Norwegian artist was produced by Lasse Marhaug.
- Beneath the Skin was released by Of Monsters and Men. The second full-length release for the Icelandic folk rock band was produced with Rich Costey.
- Drones was released by Muse. The seventh full-length studio release for the British alternative rock band was produced with Robert John "Mutt"Lange.
- FFS was released by FFS. The debut release for the collaboration between Franz Ferdinand and Sparks was produced by John Congleton.
- Wild Nights was released by PINS. The second full-length release for the British quartet was recorded by Dave Catching in Joshua Tree.
- Sub-Lingual Tablet was released by The Fall. This is the 31st studio release for the British pot-punk band led by Mark E. Smith.
- Teen Men was released by Teen Men. The full-length debut for the electro-pop quartet that includes Nick Krill and Joe Hobson of the Spinto Band.
- GAMING: PC
- Kholat for PC is released. The game is inspired by true event known as Dyatlov Pass Incident.
- GAMING: PLAYSTATION 4
- LEGO Jurassic World for PlayStation 4 is released. Following the epic storylines of Jurassic Park, The Lost World: Jurassic Park and Jurassic Park III, as well as the highly anticipated Jurassic World, LEGO Jurassic World is the first videogame where players will be able to relive and experience all four Jurassic films.
- GAMING: PLAYSTATION VITA
- Operation Abyss: New Tokyo Legacy for PlayStation Vita is released. From the studio that made Demon Gaze comes Operation Abyss: New Tokyo Legacy, a sci-fi dungeon crawler RPG set in a near future Tokyo. With the city under the constant threat of Variants—genetically engineered monsters—and the emergence of portals leading to a mysterious dimension called the Abyss, the government has established the Code Physics Agency to investigate these mysterious phenomena. The Xth Squad—a unique group of teens modified by the CPA's Code technology—must evade traps, face down powerful monsters, and investigate the mystery behind the Abyss.
On this day in 2014
- EVENTS
- Laverne Cox becomes the first transgender person to appear on the cover of "Time" Magazine.
- DEATHS
- Gerd Zacher, German composer and organist, who died at 84.
- Budd Hagelin, Race Car Driver.
- Rik Mayall, English actor & comedian, who died from cardiac arrest at 56.
- TV SERIES
- Murder in the First: Season 1 is released. The entire season of the Steven Bochco police drama follows the investigation by San Francisco homicide detectives Terry English (Taye Diggs) and Hildy Mulligan (Kathleen Robertson) of two murders that may be linked.
- ALBUMS
- Luck was released by Tom Vek. The third full-length release for the British dance-rock artist was self-produced.
- 48:13 was released by Kasabian. The fifth full-length release for the British indie rock band includes a near seven-minute track.
- GAMING: PLAYSTATION 4
- Entwined for PlayStation 4 is released. It’s an abstract action/arcade game about two souls who are in love but that can’t be together. These souls are represented by a bird and a fish, which you must learn to control simultaneously. Over the course of nine lifetimes you will help these two characters come together with the eventual goal of uniting them for eternity. This story was inspired by an ancient Chinese myth, and the theme of reincarnation lives in our level structure. [Playstation.com]
- GAMING: XBOX ONE
- Super Ultra Dead Rising 3' Arcade Remix Hyper Edition EX Plus Alpha for Xbox One is released. Dead Rising 3 has some new downloadable content, and boy is it something else. Styled Super Ultra Dead Rising 3 Arcade Remix Hyper Edition EX Plus Alpha, its an expansion of the Dead Rising 3 universe, starring characters Nick, Annie, Chuck, and Frank... sort of. See, characters in "Super Ultra..." are actually cosplayers, dressed in various outfits from the history of other Capcom titles, from Rival Schools to Street Fighter to Dino Crisis. When the characters wear a given costume, they get, more or less, the powers associated with that particular character. So, in costume as Chun-Li from Street Fighter II, Annie gets her famous Flash Kick, whereas dressing up as Mayor Mike Haggar from Final Fight yields his timeless 360 spinning punch.The point of all this is to team up with up to three buddies and go kick some zombie ass. Levels range from straight-up zombie swatting, to vehicle races, to hostage rescues, to boss fights. Missions generally come strung together in a series, with players scored against each other based on achievements, and and also as a team. Power-ups and weapons abound, and players can build their personal power-up bars by killing zombies, unleashing their special moves once the bar is charged up.And many zombies will be killed in Super Ultra Dead Rising 3 Arcade Remix Hyper Edition EX Plus Alpha. Many, many, many zombies. In fact, most levels present players with an endlessly respawning supply of the things, and theyre not too much of a threat (assuming you dont act like a complete idiot and get yourself cornered). Unlike its parent game, the point of "...Plus Alpha" is not simply to survive against tough odds. Instead, the point is to go crazy with superhero-like powers in a free environment where you can kick tons of butt with your three closest friends.
- SPORTS
- Bob Welch, American baseball pitcher (AL Cy Young Award 1990; Oakland A's; World Series 1981,89,2001), who died from a broken neck at 57.
On this day in 2013
- EVENTS
- Edward Snowden publicly makes his identity known as the leaker of NSA documents.
- The Tradition Senior Men's Golf, Shoal Creek G& CC: David Frost of South Africa wins his lone career major title by 1 stroke from Fred Couples.
- 67th Tony Awards: "Kinky Boots" (musical) & "Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike" (play) win.
- BIRTHS
- Scout Larson, TikTok Star, born in Abilene, TX.
- DEATHS
- Iain Banks, Novelist.
- GAMING: 3DS
- Animal Crossing: New Leaf for 3DS is released. There are no points or levels, just a myriad of sights and sounds, places and activities...all ready to explore. Spend your time passing new ordinances—or going fishing. Hang out at a coffee shop or visit a tropical island. It's up to you. Your game is what you make of it—and personalizing your world is part of the fun. Create cool patterns for clothing or furniture, build new structures in your town, design gardens and museum displays, and so much more. Time passes in the world of Animal Crossing just as it does in real life. Celebrate holidays and see the seasons change. Meet new visitors or get gifts from your neighbors.