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Today in the World Countries
- Adwa Victory Day is being celebrated in Ethiopia
- James Ronald Webster Day is being celebrated in Anguilla
- Peasants ' Day is being celebrated in Myanmar
Today in Astrology
- People born on this day are Pisces as their zodiac sign.
Today in History
Happening Today
- EVENTS
- Head of UK security service MI5 apologizes for not stopping Manchester Arena attack in 2017 by a suicide bomber at Ariana Grande concert by not acting on intelligence.
- BIRTHS
- Nham Noys, YouTube Star, born in Thailand.
- DEATHS
- Per Kristoffersen, Norwegian soccer forward (25 caps; Fredrikstad FC 194 games,147 goals), who died at 85.
- MOVIES
- Blueback - Not Rated is released.
Follows Abby, a child who befriends a magnificent wild blue groper while diving. When Abby realizes that the fish is under threat, she takes inspiration from her activist Mum, Dora, and takes on poachers to save her friend.
On this day in 2022
- EVENTS
- UN states agree to create legally binding plastic pollution treaty (tbc 2024) after talks in Nairobi, Kenya - hailed most significant environmental deal since 2015 Paris climate accord.
- DEATHS
- Johnny Brown, American stage and screen comic actor (Good Times - "Bookman" ; Laugh-In), and singer, who died of heart failure at 84.
- MOVIES
- Against the Ice - TV-MA is released.
In 1909, Denmark’s Arctic Expedition led by Captain Ejnar Mikkelsen (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) was attempting to disprove the United States’ claim to Northeast Greenland. This claim was based on the assumption that Greenland was broken up into two different pieces of land. Leaving his crew behind with the ship, Mikkelsen embarks on a journey across the ice with his inexperienced crew member, Iver Iversen (Joe Cole). The two men succeed in finding the proof that Greenland is one island, but returning to the ship takes longer and is much harder than expected. Battling extreme hunger, fatigue and a polar bear attack, they finally arrive to find their ship crushed in the ice and the camp abandoned. Hoping to be rescued, they now must fight to stay alive. As the days grow longer, their mental hold on reality starts to fade, breeding mistrust and paranoia, a dangerous cocktail in their fight for survival.
On this day in 2021
- EVENTS
- Dolly Parton receives the Moderna COVID-19 pandemic vaccine she gave $1 million to help develop.
- Governors of Texas and Mississippi both announce they are lifting mask mandates and COVID-19 pandemic health measures despite CDC warnings of complacency.
- Six books by Dr. Seuss will cease publication because of racist and insensitive imagery according to Dr. Seuss Enterprises.
- DEATHS
- Peter Grosser, German soccer midfielder (2 caps; Bayern Munich,1860 Munich, Austria Salzburg), who died at 82.
- Michael Gudinski, Entrepreneur.
- Alex Casademunt, Pop Singer.
- Bunny Wailer [Neville O'Riley Livingston], Jamaican vocalist and percussionist (The Wailers with Bob Marley), who died of stroke complications at 73.
- Bunny Wailer, Reggae Singer.
- Chris Barber, English jazz trombonist (" Petite Fleur"), who died at 90.
- MOVIES
- Sophie Jones - Not Rated is released.
Stunned by the untimely death of her mother and struggling with the myriad challenges of teendom, Sophie (Jessica Barr) tries everything she can to feel something again, while holding herself together.
On this day in 2020
- EVENTS
- Russian President Vladimir Putin proposes constitutional amendment banning gay marriage.
- American rap group Public Enemy part ways with Flavor Flav after 35 years over playing for free at Bernie Sanders rally.
- American singer-songwriter Garth Brooks receives Library of Congress Gershwin Prize at the DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C..
- Amy Klobuchar drops out of the US Democratic presidential race and endorses Joe Biden.
- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Turkey can not longer enforce 2016 deal with EU to stop migrants entering Europe, warns millions may try.
- DEATHS
- Henry N. Cobb, American architect (Pei Cobb Freed & Partners), who died at 93.
- James Lipton, American actor, writer and host of Inside the Actors Studio, who died at 93.
- TV SERIES
- Breeders: Season 1 is released.
Paul (Martin Freeman) and Ally (Daisy Haggard) are raising their two children when Ally’s father (Michael McKean) shows up in this comedy co-created by Freeman, Chris Addison, and Simon Blackwell.
On this day in 2019
- EVENTS
- Australian wonder horse Winx sets world record for Group 1 wins in the Chipping Norton Stakes in Sydney; stretches unbeaten run to 31 races, and her 23rd in the highest class of thoroughbred racing.
- FESPACO, Africa's largest film festival in its 50th year awards the Golden Stallion of Yennenga to "The Mercy of the Jungle" by Joel Karekezi, in Burkina Faso.
- 37-year-old Swiss 20-time Grand Slam tennis champion Roger Federer beats Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-4,6-4 to win his 100th ATP Tour title at the Dubai Championships.
On this day in 2018
- EVENTS
- Gunmen attack the French embassy and army HQ in suspected terrorist incident in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, killing 8 and injuring 80.
- BIRTHS
- Baby Bell, YouTube Star, born in United States.
- DEATHS
- Sammy Stewart, American MLB pitcher (World Series 1983; AL ERA leader 1981; Cleveland Indians), who died of hypertension and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease at 63.
- Van McLain [McElvain], American rock guitarist (Shooting Star), who died at 62 from West Nile virus.
- ALBUMS
- Whistle Down the Wind was released by Joan Baez.
The first full-length studio release in a decade for the folk singer-songwriter features covers of songs by such artists as Anohni, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Tim Eriksen, Joe Henry (who also produced the album), and Josh Ritter. - Who Are You was released by E Ruscha V.
This is the debut full-length studio release for producer Eddie Ruscha, who previously released music under the name Secret Circuit. - You're Not Alone was released by Andrew W.K..
This is the first new full-length studio release for the hard rock artist in nine years. - Still Trippin' was released by DJ Taye.
The debut full-length release for the Los Angeles-based footwork producer features guest appearances from DJ Lucky, DJ Manny, DJ Paypal, Chuck Inglish, Odile Myrtil, Fabi Reyna, and UNIIQU3. - Time Will Die and Love Will Bury It was released by Rolo Tomassi.
The fifth full-length studio release for the British rock band was recorded and mixed by Lewis Johns. - Superorganism was released by Superorganism.
This is the debut full-length release for the London-based eight-person indie pop collective. - Quiet and Peace was released by Buffalo Tom.
The ninth full-length studio release for the Boston alternative rock band was produced by Dave Minehan. - Rare Birds was released by Jonathan Wilson.
The third full-length solo release for the Los Angeles singer-songwriter/producer features guest appearances from Father John Misty, Lana Del Ray, Laraaji, and Lucius. - Record was released by Tracey Thorn.
The fifth full-length solo release for the Everything But The Girl singer features guest appearances from Bailey Rae and Shura. - Moaning was released by Moaning.
The debut full-length release for the Los Angles post-punk trio of Sean Solomon, Pascal Stevenson, and Andrew MacKelvie was recorded by Alex Newport. - All Nerve was released by The Breeders.
The first new studio release from alternative rock in 10 years features the same line-up (Kelley and Kim Deal, Josephine Wiggs, and Jim Macpherson) that was on 1993's Last Splash and includes contributions from Courtney Barnett and Steve Albini. - A Productive Cough was released by Titus Andronicus.
The fifth full-length release for the indie punk band led by Patrick Stickles features a cover of Bob Dylan's "(I'm) Like a Rolling Stone"and was produced by Kevin S. McMahon. - Black Times was released by Seun Kuti & Egypt 80.
The fourth full-length release from the youngest son of Fela Kuti features a guest appearances from Carlos Santana and was produced by Robert Glasper. - Clean was released by Soccer Mommy.
The debut full-length release for the Nashville indie singer-songwriter was produced by Gabe Wax and mixed by Ali Chant. - Dead Magic was released by Anna von Hausswolff.
The fourth full-length release for the Swedish singer-songwriter features a 20th century pipe organ and was produced by Randall Dunn. - Drift was released by The Men.
The seventh full-length release for the Brooklyn post-punk band was recorded with Travis Harrison. - Everything Was Beautiful, And Nothing Hurt was released by Moby.
The 15th full-length release for the Los Angeles-based electronic artist is said to be inspired by trip-hop music. - Felt was released by Suuns.
The fourth full-length release for the Canadian quartet was self-produced and mixed by John Congleton. - Historian was released by Lucy Dacus.
The second full-length release for the Virginia-based indie singer-songwriter was produced by Collin Pastore and mixed by John Congleton. - How to Socialise & Make Friends was released by Camp Cope.
The second full-length release for the Australian trio of Georgia McDonald, Kelly-Dawn Hellmrich and Sarah Thompson was recorded in two-and-a-half days. - Le Kov was released by Gwenno.
The singer-songwriter worked with Rhys Edwards on her second full-length release sung entirely in the Cornish-language. - MOVIES
- Goldstone - R is released.
On the trail of a missing person, troubled indigenous detective Jay Swan (Aaron Pedersen) finds himself in the small mining town of Goldstone, where he is arrested for drunk driving by local cop Josh (Alex Russell). When Jay’s motel room is blasted with gun fire, it becomes clear that something larger is at play. While struggling to overcome their mutual distrust, Jay and Josh uncover a web of crime and corruption, which leads directly to the town’s cold-blooded Mayor (Jacki Weaver) and its smarmy gold mine director (David Wenham). - Death Wish - R is released.
Dr. Paul Kersey (Bruce Willis) is a surgeon who only sees the aftermath of Chicago violence when it is rushed into his ER - until his wife (Elisabeth Shue) and college-age daughter (Camila Morrone) are viciously attacked in their suburban home. With the police overloaded with crimes, Paul, burning for revenge, hunts his family's assailants to deliver justice. As the anonymous slayings of criminals grabs the media's attention, the city wonders if this deadly vigilante is a guardian angel or a grim reaper. [MGM] - Mohawk - Not Rated is released.
After one of her tribe sets an American camp ablaze, a young Mohawk warrior finds herself pursued by a contingent of military renegades set on revenge. Fleeing deep into the woods they call home, Oak and Calvin, along with their British companion Joshua, must now fight back against the bloodthirsty Colonel Holt and his soldiers -- using every resource both real and supernatural that the winding forest can offer. - Midnighters - NR is released.
On their way home from ringing in midnight on December 31, Lindsey (Alex Essoe) and Jeff (Dylan McTee) accidentally run down a man in the middle of the road. Things look bad when they panic and stash the body in the backseat. Things look worse when they discover that the stranger they hit had sinister intentions involving the couple and their family. And things go off the rails when a certain psychotic “Detective Smith” (Ward Horton) comes calling. - Oh Lucy! - Not Rated is released.
Setsuko is a single, emotionally unfulfilled woman, seemingly stuck with a drab, meaningless life in Tokyo. At least until she's convinced by her niece, Mika to enroll in an unorthodox English class that requires her to wear a blonde wig and take on an American alter ego named "Lucy."This new identity awakens something dormant in Setsuko, and she quickly develops romantic feelings for her American instructor, John (Josh Hartnett). When John suddenly disappears from class and Setsuko learns that he and her niece were secretly dating, Setsuko enlists the help of her sister, Ayako and the pair fly halfway across the world to the outskirts of Southern California in search of the runaway couple. In a brave new world of tattoo parlors and seedy motels, family ties and past lives are tested as Setsuko struggles to preserve the dream and promise of "Lucy." - Red Sparrow - R is released.
Dominika Egorova is many things. A devoted daughter determined to protect her mother at all costs. A prima ballerina whose ferocity has pushed her body and mind to the absolute limit. A master of seductive and manipulative combat. When she suffers a career-ending injury, Dominika and her mother are facing a bleak and uncertain future. That is why she finds herself manipulated into becoming the newest recruit for Sparrow School, a secret intelligence service that trains exceptional young people like her to use their bodies and minds as weapons. After enduring the perverse and sadistic training process, she emerges as the most dangerous Sparrow the program has ever produced. Dominika must now reconcile the person she was with the power she now commands, with her own life and everyone she cares about at risk, including an American CIA agent who tries to convince her he is the only person she can trust. - The Vanishing Of Sidney Hall - R is released.
Sidney Hall harbors a precocious talent for writing. His classroom essays exhibit a danger that some find off-putting, though one teacher recognizes his talent and urges Sidney to pursue a writing career. Early success with his first novel makes Sidney a celebrity, though his dystopian observations about suburbia provoke tragic outcomes among some young readers, cloaking his name in scandal. Heightened scrutiny and expectations haunt him, as do dark secrets from his past that complicate his creativity, and interfere with his chances of finding love with a childhood sweetheart. When the disillusioned writer has all but disappeared from public life, a mysterious detective seeks the answer to his mystery. - They Remain - Not Rated is released.
Two scientists who share a romantic history are tasked with investigating unnatural animal behaviour on the site of a Manson Family-style cult's compound. - Submission - Not Rated is released.
Ted (Stanley Tucci) is a once-acclaimed author who teaches writing at a small liberal arts college. Though his marriage to Sherrie (Kyra Sedgwick) is comfortable, he finds himself drowning in discontent -- stuffy departmental dinners at which he drinks too much, smug colleagues whom he dislikes yet fears he resembles, and an endless stream of untalented students. But when a new pupil, Angela (Addison Timlin), shows promise Ted focuses on nurturing her career, and she appears more than willing to devote the one-on-one time required. Basking in Angela's youth, talent, and admiration, just as she benefits from Ted's wisdom, experience, and professional connections, it's only a matter of time before lines are crossed and it becomes unclear whether Ted is predator or prey and Angela is victim or victimizer. - Souvenir - Not Rated is released.
Liliane (Isabelle Huppert) lives a modest and monotonous life. By day, she works in a pâté factory, and by night, she sits on the couch and watches TV. One day, a new worker named Jean (Kévin Azaïs) arrives. The two form a platonic relationship, but Jean grows increasingly convinced that he recognizes Liliane from a European singing contest he saw as a child. Eventually, Jean convinces Liliane to confront her past. Souvenir is a beautiful portrayal of a friendship between two people from different generations, who come together to make a life changing comeback. [Strand Releasing]
On this day in 2017
- EVENTS
- US Attorney General Jeff Sessions recuses himself from the investigation into Trump campaign contacts with Russia after revelations he met Russian ambassador.
- BIRTHS
- Euphoria, Instagram Star, born in London, England.
- DEATHS
- Simon Hobday, South African golfer (US Senior Open 1994), who died of cancer at 76.
On this day in 2016
- EVENTS
- US astronauts Scott Kelly and Russian cosmonaut Mikhail Kornienko return to earth after nearly a year (340 days), setting an ISS record.
- Oldest known land fossil (Tortotubus - 440 million years old) from Gotland, Sweden, revealed by British scientists.
- Longest non-stop scheduled commercial flight by distance, Emirates A380 flies 14,200km (8,824 miles) Dubai to Auckland in 17 hours,15 minutes.
- BIRTHS
- Prince Oscar Of Sweden, Prince, born in Solna, Sweden.
- MOVIES
- Songs My Brothers Taught Me - Not Rated is released.
On South Dakota's Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Johnny and his sister Jashuan's lives develop new challenges when their absentee cowboy father suddenly dies. The loss prompts Johnny to strike out for Los Angeles, but would mean leaving behind his beloved sister. - TV SERIES
- The Real O'Neals: Season 1 is released.
The seemingly perfect Catholic O'Neal family that includes Chicago policeman Pat O'Neal (Jay R. Ferguson), his wife Eileen (Martha Plimpton),17-year-old Jimmy (Matthew Shively),14-year-old Shannon (Bebe Wood), and 16-year-old Kenny, is revealed to be not so flawless after an incident between Kenny and his girlfriend causes the others to confess their own secrets. - Hap and Leonard: Season 1 is released.
Based on the mystery series by Joe R. Lansdale where best friends Hap Collins, a white ex-con (James Purefo) and Leonard Pine (Michael K. Williams), a black, openly gay Vietnam veteran, try to keep out of trouble in East Texas in the 1980s.
On this day in 2015
- DEATHS
- Mal Peet, British children's author, who died at 67.
- Bettina Graziani [Simone Bodin] French model, one of the first supermodels, Givenchy muse, who died at 89.
On this day in 2014
- EVENTS
- 86th Academy Awards: "12 Years a Slave, "Matthew McConaughey & Cate Blanchett win.
- President Vladimir Putin receives unanimous approval from Russia's parliament to send troops to the Ukraine.
- President Vladimir Putin receives unanimous approval from Russia's parliament to send troops to Ukraine.
- DEATHS
- Justin Kaplan, American editor and biographer (Mr. Clemens and Mark Twain - Pulitzer Price 1967), who died at 88.
- Justin Kaplan, American editor and biographer (Mr. Clemens and Mark Twain - Pulitzer Prize 1967), who died at 88.
On this day in 2013
- DEATHS
- Ann Slaasted, Race Car Driver.
- Peter Harvey, Journalist.