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Today in the World Countries
- Independence Day is being celebrated in Paraguay
- King Norodom Sihamoni's Birthday is being celebrated in Cambodia
- Mother's Day is being celebrated in Puerto Rico
- National Unification Day is being celebrated in Liberia
- President Kamuzu Banda's Birthday is being celebrated in Malawi
- Resistance and Liberation Day is being celebrated in Lebanon
Today in Astrology
- People born on this day are Taurus as their zodiac sign.
Today in History
On this day in 2022
- EVENTS
- 18 year-old gunman kills 10 people and wounds three at a Tops supermarket in east Buffalo, New York, in a racially motivating attack.
- DEATHS
- Andrew Symonds, Cricket Player.
- David West, American MLB baseball pitcher,1988-98 (Minnesota Twins, Philadelphia Phillies, and 3 other teams), who died of brain cancer at 57.
On this day in 2021
- DEATHS
- Ester Mägi, Estonian composer 'First Lady of Estonian music', who died at 99.
- Olga Domuladzhanova, Russian boxer (World amateur heavyweight gold 2001), who died from COVID-19 pandemic at 52.
- Torkild Brakstad, Norwegian soccer defender (3 caps; Molde) and coach (Molde, Tromsø, Rosenborg), who died at 75.
- ALBUMS
- The Monster Who Hated Pennsylvania was released by Damien Jurado.
The latest full-length release for the singer-songwriter from Seattle was self-produced. - The Off-Season was released by J. Cole.
The sixth full-length studio release for the rapper features guest appearances from 21 Savage,6lack, Bas, Lil Baby, and Morray. - Scatterbrain was released by The Chills.
The seventh full-length studio release for the New Zealand band led by Martin Phillipps was produced by Tom Healy. - Medieval Femme was released by Fatima Al Qadiri.
The third full-length release for the Los Angeles-based Kuwaiti electronic composer was inspired by poetry written by Arab women. - Fat Pop, Vol.1 was released by Paul Weller.
The 16th full-length solo release for the British rock artist features contributions from Andy Fairweather Low, Lia Metcalfe, Hannah Peel and his daughter Leah. - Daddy's Home was released by St. Vincent.
The sixth full-length release for Annie Clark was inspired by her father's 1970s record collection and co-produced with Jack Antonoff. - Delta Kream was released by The Black Keys.
Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney recorded covers of Mississippi hill country blues songs in Nashville over two sessions with Kenny Brown and Eric Deaton. - Black to the Future was released by Sons of Kemet.
The fourth full-length release for the Shabaka Hutchings-led jazz quartet features guest appearances from Angel Bat Dawid, D Double E, Joshua Edelin, Lianne La Havas, Moor Mother, Kojey Radical, and Steve Williamson. - MOVIES
- Army of the Dead - R is released.
When Scott Ward (Dave Bautista), a former zombie war hero who’s now flipping burgers on the outskirts of the town he now calls home, is approached by casino boss Bly Tanaka (Hiroyuki Sanada), it’s with the ultimate proposition: break into the zombie-infested quarantine zone to retrieve $200 million sitting in a vault beneath the strip before the city is nuked by the government in 32 hours. With little left to lose, Ward takes on the challenge, assembling a ragtag team of experts for the heist. With a ticking clock, a notoriously impenetrable vault, and a smarter, faster horde of Alpha zombies closing in, only one thing’s for certain in the greatest heist ever attempted: survivors take all. - Finding You - PG is released.
After an ill-fated audition at a prestigious New York music conservatory, violinist Finley Sinclair (Rose Reid) travels to an Irish coastal village to begin her semester studying abroad. At the B&B run by her host family, she encounters gregarious and persistent heartthrob movie star Beckett Rush (Jedidiah Goodacre), who is there to film another installment of his medieval fantasy-adventure franchise. As romance sparks between the unlikely pair, Beckett ignites a journey of discovery for Finley that transforms her heart, her music, and her outlook on life. In turn, Finley emboldens Beckett to reach beyond his teen-idol image and pursue his true passion. But when forces surrounding Beckett’s stardom threaten to crush their dreams, Finley must decide what she is willing to risk for love. - Profile - Not Rated is released.
An undercover British journalist attempts to bait and expose a terrorist recruiter through social media, while trying not to be sucked in by her recruiter and lured into becoming a militant extremist herself. - Georgetown - R is released.
Ulrich Mott (Christoph Waltz), an eccentric and smooth-talking social climber seems to have everyone in Washington, D.C. wrapped around his finger. But when his wealthy, well-connected and much older wife (Vanessa Redgrave) turns up dead in their home, her daughter Amanda (Annette Bening) suspects Ulrich may not be all that he seems as the police investigation begins to uncover a larger deception that goes far deeper than anyone ever imagined. - Riders of Justice - Not Rated is released.
Recently-deployed Markus (Mads Mikkelsen) is forced to return home to care for his teenage daughter after his wife is killed in a tragic train accident. But when a survivor of the wrecked train surfaces claiming foul play, Markus begins to suspect his wife was murdered and embarks on a revenge-fueled mission to find those responsible. - Spiral: From the Book of Saw - R is released.
A criminal mastermind unleashes a twisted form of justice in Spiral, the terrifying new chapter from the book of Saw. Working in the shadow of his father, an esteemed police veteran (Samuel L. Jackson), brash Detective Ezekiel “Zeke” Banks (Chris Rock) and his rookie partner (Max Minghella) take charge of a grisly investigation into murders that are eerily reminiscent of the city’s gruesome past. Unwittingly entrapped in a deepening mystery, Zeke finds himself at the center of the killer’s morbid game. - The Djinn - R is released.
A mute boy is trapped in his apartment with a sinister monster when he makes a wish to fulfill his heart’s greatest desire. - The Killing of Two Lovers - Not Rated is released.
David (Clayne Crawford) desperately tries to keep his family of six together during a separation from his wife, Nikki (Sepideh Moafi). They both agree to see other people but David struggles to grapple with his wife's new relationship. - The Perfect Candidate - Not Rated is released.
A determined young Saudi doctor's surprise run for office in the local city elections sweeps up her family and community as they struggle to accept their town's first female candidate. - There Is No Evil - Not Rated is released.
Shot in secret and smuggled out of Iran, There is No Evil is an anthology film comprising four moral tales about men faced with a simple yet unthinkable choice – to follow orders to enforce the death penalty, or resist and risk everything. Whatever they decide, it will directly or indirectly affect their lives, their relationships, and their consciences. - The Woman in the Window - R is released.
An agoraphobic child psychologist befriends a neighbor across the street from her New York City brownstone, only to see her own life turned upside down when the woman disappears and she suspects foul play. - Those Who Wish Me Dead - R is released.
Hannah (Angelina Jolie), a smoke jumper still reeling from the loss of three lives she failed to save from a fire, comes across a traumatized 12-year-old boy with nowhere else to turn. - TV SERIES
- The Underground Railroad is released.
Cora (Thuso Mbedu) and Caesar (Aaron Pierre) escape from a plantation and learn the Underground Railroad is an actual physical underground railway line. But a bounty hunter named Ridgeway (Joel Edgerton) is determined to bring Cora back in this Barry Jenkins adaptation of Colson Whitehead's novel of the same name. - PRIDE is released.
The six-part documentary series looks at the history of LGBTQ+ rights movement beginning with the 1950s to the present day. - Halston (2021): Season 1 is released.
The Ryan Murphy limited series based on Steven Gaines's book Simply Halston tells how American fashion designer Halston (Ewan McGregor) built a fashion empire in the 1970s only to lose control of it in the 1980s.
On this day in 2020
- EVENTS
- Global death toll from COVID-19 pandemic passes 300,000 with 4.4 million confirmed infections.
- Former pandemic agency head Rick Bright testifies to a US House Committee "without better planning,2020 could be the darkest winter in modern history".
- BIRTHS
- Delilah Clifford, Family Member, born in United States.
- DEATHS
- Bob Watson, American baseball utility (MLB All Star 1973,75; Houston Astros) and sports executive (GM NY Yankees, World Series 1996), who died from kidney disease at 74.
- (Guillermo) "Jorge" Santana, Mexican rock guitarist (Malo- "Suavecito"), who died at 68.
- Phyllis George, American beauty queen (Miss America,1971), sportscaster (CBS,1974-85), and First Lady of Kentucky,1979-83, who died of a blood disorder at 70.
- Phyllis George, Miss America (1971) sportscaster (CBS) 1st Lady of Kentucky(1979-83, who died of a blood disorder at 70.
- Pepper Rodgers, American football coach (University of Kansas, UCLA, Georgia Tech; USFL: Memphis Showboats), who died at 88.
On this day in 2019
- EVENTS
- Huge protests closes schools in Kashmir after the rape of a three-year-old girl.
- American guitarist, singer and songwriter Mike Wilhelm died aged 77. He was best known as a founding member of the influential Bay Area band The Charlatans, who have been widely credited as starting the Haight-Ashbury psychedelic scene during the 1960s. He later played with the bands Loose Gravel and the Flamin' Groovies..
- Steve Bullock, US Governor of Montana announces his run for Presidential office.
- San Francisco is the first city to vote to ban use of facial recognition.
- Wikipedia confirms China has banned all versions of its site.
- DEATHS
- Tim Conway, TV Actor.
- (Thomas) "Tim" Conway, American Emmy Award winning comic actor and screenwriter (McHale's Navy; The Carol Burnett Show,1975-78; The Apple Dumpling Gang), who died from complications of normal pressure hydrocephalus at 85.
- (Thomas) "Tim" Conway, American Emmy Award-winning comic actor and screenwriter (McHale's Navy; The Carol Burnett Show,1975-78; The Apple Dumpling Gang), who died from complications of normal pressure hydrocephalus at 85.
- Isaac Kappy, Movie Actor.
- Grumpy Cat [Tardar Sauce], American cat internet celebrity, who died following complications from urinary tract infection at 7.
- TV SERIES
- Years and Years: Season 1 is released.
Spanning 15 years, Vivienne Rook (Emma Thompson) rises from vocal celebrity to controversial MP. The effect of her policies to British society are reflected in an ordinary Manchester family that includes Daniel (Russell Tovey), Stephen (Rory Kinnear) and his wife Celeste (T’Nia Miller), sisters Rosie (Ruth Madeley) and Edith (Jessica Hynes), and Gran Muriel (Anne Reid) in this six-part mini-series created by Russell T. Davies. - What's My Name: Muhammad Ali is released.
The two-part documentary about the iconic boxer directed by Antoine Fuqua features some previously unseen archival footage.
On this day in 2018
- EVENTS
- US Supreme Court strikes down federal law banning sports gambling in most states.
- Successful memory transfer in snails achieved by scientists from University of California published in journal "eNeuro".
- Indian politician Shashi Tharoor is charged by police with driving his wife to commit suicide.
- Melania Trump, wife of US President Donald Trump, is treated in hospital for a benign kidney condition.
- Arsenal finish EPL season in 6th place on 63 points; fail to qualify for the UEFA Champions League for the first time since 1997.
- Boulder City Council in Colorado votes to ban assault weapons.
- Chinese mountain climber and double amputee Xia Boyu reaches the summit of Mt Everest.
- DEATHS
- Doug Ford, American golfer (PGA Championship 1955, US Masters 1957), who died at 95.
- Doug Ford, Golfer.
- Tom Wolfe, American journalist and author (The Right Stuff), who died at 88.
On this day in 2017
- EVENTS
- PGA Players Championship, TPC at Sawgrass: 21 year old South Korean Kim Si-woo shoots final round 69 to win by 3 strokes ahead of Louis Oosthuizen and Ian Poulter.
- WEDDINGS
- Retired soccer player Abby Wambach at the age of 37 weds best-selling author Glennon Doyle Melton.
- DEATHS
- Powers Boothe, American Actor (Sin City, Deadwood), who died at 68.
- Jean Fritz, Children's Author.
- Elske ter Veld, Dutch politician (State Secretary for Social Affairs and Employment), who died at 72.
- Frank Brian, American basketball guard (NBA All Star 1951,52; Fort Wayne Pistons), who died at 94.
- Brad Grey, American film and TV producer (Sopranos), Chairman of Paramount Pictures, who died of cancer at 59.
- Bruce Hill, Race Car Driver.
On this day in 2016
- EVENTS
- Gabriel Medina becomes the first surfer ever to land the move "Backflip" in competition.
- The Beatles' former press officer, Tony Barrow, who coined the term 'The Fab Four' to describe the band, died aged 80. Barrow represented the band between 1962 and 1968 and also wrote sleeve notes for their early albums, as well as the strip cartoon for the Magical Mystery Tour booklet..
- 61st Eurovision Song Contest: Ukraine's Jamala wins singing "1944".
- DEATHS
- Andre Wicky, Race Car Driver.
On this day in 2015
- EVENTS
- Blues singer, songwriter and guitarist B.B. King died in his sleep aged 89 from a series of small strokes caused by type 2 diabetes. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential blues guitarists of all time, Rolling Stone magazine placed him behind only Jimi Hendrix and Duane Allman in its list of the 100 greatest guitarists of all time..
- DEATHS
- B.B. King. American singer-songwriter, guitarist, producer.
- Bb King, Guitarist.
- Franz Wright, Poet.
- Red Untiedt, Race Car Driver.
- [Riley B.] B.B. King, American blues guitarist and singer (The Thrill is Gone), who died at 89.
- TV SERIES
- Wayward Pines: Season 1 is released.
Secret Service agent Ethan Burke (Matt Dillon) search for two missing federal agents in a small Idaho town uncovers his ex-partner (Carla Gugino); nurse Pam (Melissa Leo), who turns out to be more dangerous than she first appeared; psychiatrist Dr. Jenkins (Toby Jones); Sheriff Pope (Terrence Howard); toymaker Harold Ballinger (Reed Diamond); and bartender Beverly (Juliette Lewis), who has her own suspicions of the town, in this series based on the Blake Crouch's book trilogy.
On this day in 2014
- DEATHS
- Stephen Sutton, English cancer blogger (Stephen's Story), who died at 19.
- MOVIES
- Horses of God - Not Rated is released.
Ten year-old Yachine and his 13-year-old brother Hamid live in Sidi Moumen, an impoverished slum on the outskirts of Casablanca. Hamid, though just a child, works hard to sustain his family by any means, but eventually he gets involved with the "wrong crowd"and becomes one of the local neighborhood bosses. He continues to protect his brother Yachine - until the day he is thrown into prison. After years in jail, Hamid returns home a changed man: he is now an Islamic fundamentalist. He persuades Yachine and his pals to join, and the Imam Abou Zoubeir, their spiritual leader, begins to direct their physical and mental preparation - and one day, he tells them they have been chosen to become martyrs. [Kino Lober]
On this day in 2013
- EVENTS
- It was reported that Kiss planned to open over 100 restaurants in North America. The band who had just opened the third branch of Rock & Brews in the greater Los Angeles area said that they wished to open 100 more in the next five years. The band planned to open new branches at LAX airport in Los Angeles, Maui in Hawaii and Kansas City in Missouri over the coming year..
- Dan Brown's fourth novel starring Robert Langdon (The Da Vinci Code), titled "Inferno", is released and instantly becomes a bestseller.
- Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s novel "Americanah" is published.
- Brazil becomes the 15th country to legalize same-sex marriage.
- ALBUMS
- Bright Sunny South was released by Sam Amidon.
The folk artist reworks Mariah Carey's "Shake It Off"and Tim McGraw's "My Old Friend"on his debut release with the Nonesuch label. - Black Pudding was released by Mark Lanegan.
Mark Lanegan collaborates with British Blues artist Duke Garwood on the release recorded by Justin Smith in California. - A was released by Agnetha Fältskog.
Produced by Jörgen Elofsson and Peter Nordahl, the ABBA singer returns with her fifth (English language) solo release. - Crawling Up the Stairs was released by Pure X.
The second full-length release for the Austin trio was written while singer/guitarist Nate Grace was recovering from a serious leg injury. - Curiosity was released by Wampire.
The debut full-length release for the Portland, Oregon, duo of Rocky Tinder and Eric Phipps was produced by Unknown Mortal Orchestra's Jacob Portrait. - Dungeonesse was released by Dungeonesse.
Dance and R&B influences the full-length debut from Wye Oak's Jenn Wasner and Art Department's Jon Ehrens. - Fandango was released by The Phoenix Foundation.
The fifth release for the New Zealand psychedelic indie rock band is 80 minutes long. - Inform – Educate – Entertain was released by Public Service Broadcasting.
The debut release for the London-based duo includes sound samples from Public information film archives. - Innocence is Kinky was released by Jenny Hval.
Produced by John Parish, the Norwegian artist's latest release was influenced by a sound and light installation commissioned in 2011. - Go Easy was released by Blank Realm.
The third release for the Brisbane, Australian band is a mix of pop and psychedelic rock. - Gordian was released by Cosmin TRG.
This is the second full-length release for the Berlin-based Romanian techno producer. - One of Us Is the Killer was released by The Dillinger Escape Plan.
The fifth full-length studio release for the New Jersey hardcore rock band was produced by Steve Evetts. - Pale Green Ghosts was released by John Grant.
Produced with Biggi Veira, the synth-pop second release for the former Czars singer includes guest vocals from Sinead O’Connor. - Jessica Pratt was released by Jessica Pratt.
The debut release for the San Francisco singer-songwriter is also the first album on Tim Presley's Birth Records. - Kids in L.A. was released by Kisses.
The second full-length release for the Los Angeles duo of Jesse Kivel and Zinzi Edmundson was produced by Pete Wiggs and Tim Larcombe. - Land of CanAan was released by Marques Toliver.
The debut full-length release for the violinist/singer discovered by TV on the Radio's Kyp Malone was inspired in part by the Frederick Douglass' autobiography. - Limits of Desire was released by Small Black.
The second full-length release for the Brooklyn synth-pop band led by Josh Kolenik was self-produced. - Lip Lock was released by Eve.
The hip hop artist's first studio release since 2002's Eve-Olution includes guest appearances from Missy Elliott, Juicy J, Chrisette Michele, Pusha T, Dawn Richard, and Gabe Saporta from Cobra Starship. - Mind Control was released by Uncle Acid and the Deadbeats.
The third full-length release for the British metal band was inspired by 1970s exploitation films. - Modern Vampires of the City was released by Vampire Weekend.
Co-produced by Ariel Rechtshaid and band member Rostam Batmanglij, the third full-length release from the indie rock quartet was inspired by New York City. - Nightmare Ending was released by Eluvium.
The seventh studio release for Matthew Cooper is a double LP with a guest appearance by Ira Kaplan of Yo La Tengo. - No One Dances Quite Like My Brothers was released by Vår.
The debut full-length release for Ice Age's Elias Bender Rønnefelt's side project with Loke Rahbek of Sexdrome, Kristian Emdal of Lower, and Lukas Højland of Redflesh was recorded in New York. - Secondhand Rapture was released by MS MR.
This is the debut full-length debut for the New York duo of Lizzy Plapinger and producer Max Hershenow. - Silver Wilkinson was released by Bibio.
The seventh release from Stephen Wilkinson as Bibio sees the British producer going back to more ambient and folk style of his earlier albums. - Sing to the Moon was released by Laura Mvula.
The debut full-length release for the Birmingham Conservatoire graduate includes influences from gospel, jazz, R&B, and soul music. - Walking Field was released by Peals.
This is the debut release for the ambient band formed by William Cashion of Future Islands and Bruce Willen of Double Dagger. - Wilderness was released by The Handsome Family.
The latest release from the husband-and-wife duo Brett and Rennie Sparks is a concept album based on animals and real-life historical figures. - The Way Things Fall was released by Adult..
Detroit's Adam Miller and Nicola Kuperus return with their first release since 2007's Why Bother?.