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- People born on this day are Taurus as their zodiac sign.
Today in History
On this day in 2024
- DEATHS
- Peter Oosterhuis, British golfer (British Open 1974,82 runner-up; Ryder Cup x 6; Harry Vardon Trophy 1971-74), who died from Alzheimer's disease at 75.
On this day in 2023
- EVENTS
- Joel Embiid wins the NBA Most Valuable Player Award.
- 40-year-old US weight loss company Jenny Craig announces it will close after failing to secure further financial backing.
- BIRTHS
- Kabaji, Twitch Star, born in Austria.
- Khloes Gram, TikTok Star, born in Nigeria.
- DEATHS
- Alice Coleman, English geographer (directed UK Land Use Survey), who died at 99.
- GAMING: PC
- Age of Wonders 4 for PC is released. Age of Wonders 4 invites players to rule a fantasy realm of their own design, in a blend of strategy, role-playing, and turn-based combat. Powerful Wizard Kings have returned to the realms to reign as gods among mortals, and players will rise to challenge their rule using Tomes of Magic to unleash arcane destruction and evolve their armies, gaining new abilities and forms. For the first time in the series, players can create their own custom factions, and leave their mark on countless worlds through each choice they make. Create the Empire of Your Wildest Fantasies: Craft your followers by combining bodily forms, societal traits, and arcane powers. Build anything from a clan of cannibal halflings to mystic moon elves, or recreate your favourite fantasy tropes. Seek powerful tomes of magic to enchant your armies and see your people physically change as they morph into angelic beings or scions of chaos to face their enemies. Strategy Meets Role-Playing Like Never Before: Every choice opens up new possibilities and tactical advantages; deep, multilayered strategy allows you to try new tactics or explore new powers at every turn. Tactical turn-based battles bring your armies to life, from skirmishes with roaming monsters to vast sieges with many units on each side. Write Your Own Legend: A new event system provides unexpected levels of storytelling for 4X games. See your decisions shape the world around you as you seek glory through brutal domination, cunning alliances, or ultimate arcane knowledge. Your own creations may even appear as potential rivals or allies in subsequent games, as you experience the next chapter in your own story. Make Your Mark on a Vast, Reactive World: Explore a new realm in each session – or create your own! Challenge new variations and combinations of locations and features, from frozen wastelands ruled by ice queens to desolated ruins where dragons roam. With a tremendous variety of empires, units, and environments to keep the game endlessly replayable, Age of Wonders is more open-ended – and mod-friendly – than ever before in the series’ history. [Paradox Interactive]
- Showgunners for PC is released. As a contestant on a high stakes reality game show of the future, you must survive a dangerous urban environment packed with traps, confounding puzzles, and heavily armed psychopaths. Turn-based combat in hand crafted levels, built for entertainment.
- GAMING: XBOX SERIES X
- Redfall for Xbox Series X is released. The island town of Redfall, Massachusetts, is under siege by a legion of vampires who have blocked out the sun and cut the citizens off from the outside world. Explore the open world and immerse yourself in a deep story campaign as you unravel the mystery behind the vampires' appearance. Ally with a handful of survivors against the creatures threatening to bleed the town dry.Redfall is an open-world, co-op FPS from Arkane Austin, the award-winning team behind Prey and Dishonored. Continuing Arkane's legacy of carefully crafted worlds and immersive sims, Redfall brings the studio's signature gameplay to this story-driven action shooter.
- POLITICS
- Bernard Lapasset, French rugby union executive (Chairman World Rugby 2008-16; President French Federation of Rugby Union 1991-2008), who died at 75.
On this day in 2022
- EVENTS
- New Zealand reopens its borders to international visitors from more than 60 countries after being closed for two years during the pandemic.
- World Snooker Championship, Crucible Theatre, Sheffield: Englishman Ronnie O'Sullivan wins his record equalling 7th world title with an 18-13 win over countryman Judd Trump.
- DEATHS
- Yuri Vasenin, Russian soccer midfielder (9 caps USSR; FC Zorya Voroshylovhrad), who died at 73.
- Kailia Posey, Gymnast.
On this day in 2021
- DEATHS
- Bob Abernethy, American journalist and newscaster (NBC News Encore; PBS - Religion & Ethics Newsweekly), who died at 93.
- Bobby Unser, American auto racer (Indianapolis 500 1968,1975,1981; USAC C'ship 1968,1974), who died at 87.
- Eric Mcclure, Race Car Driver.
- TV SERIES
- Pose: Season 3 is released. The third and final season finds Blanca juggling her family, her new relationship, and working as a nurse's aide in 1994, while Pray Tell deals with health challenges and the House of Evangelista face a new challenger in the ballroom.
- SPORTS
- Jacques d'Amboise, American ballet dancer, and choreographer (NYC Ballet Company,1949-84), actor (Seven Brides For Seven Brothers), and educator (founded National Dance Institute,1976), who died from stroke complications at 86.
On this day in 2020
- BIRTHS
- Bowie Talbott, Family Member, born in United States.
- DEATHS
- Erwin Prasetya, Bassist.
- SPORTS
- Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson, the Icelandic actor who played Ser Gregor "The Mountain" Clegane in Game of Thrones, sets a world deadlifting record by lifting 501kg (1,104lb).
On this day in 2019
- EVENTS
- Drone delivers a kidney for transplant surgery in Baltimore, Maryland, for the first time.
- For the first time all major US pageants won by black women after Cheslie Kryst wins Miss USA. joining Nia Franklin Miss America and Kaliegh Garris Miss Teen USA.
- Facebook bans Alex Jones (InfoWars), Milo Yiannopoulos (ex-Breitbart), Louis Farrakhan (Nation of Islam), Paul Nehlen and Laura Loomer for hate speech.
- A clean-up on Mt Everest has removed three metric tons (6,613 pounds) of rubbish and four bodies in just two weeks.
- The cast of "The Big Bang Theory"are the first TV actors to be immortalized in cement outside Hollywood's Chinese theater in Los Angeles.
- Second-only sketch known of Leonardo da Vinci from Queen Elizabeth's collection revealed on the 500th anniversary of the artist's death.
- US Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi accuses Attorney General William Barr of lying to Congress over the Mueller Report.
- GAMING: PC
- Rise of Industry for PC is released. Rise of Industry is a strategic tycoon game that puts you in the shoes of an early 20th-century industrialist. Build and manage your growing empire in a living, breathing, and procedurally generated world that is constantly evolving and adapting to your playstyle.
- Close to the Sun for PC is released. It’s 1897. Deep in international waters, the Helios stands still. Dark clouds loom overhead as unforgiving waves crash against the hull. Colossal effigies of gold, decorated with magnificent finery, stretch as far as the eye can see.Born of Nikola Tesla’s vision, the Helios serves as a haven for the greatest scientific minds. An unbound utopia for research, independent from state and isolated from the gaze of society. Free to push the boundaries of matter and time.Journalist Rose Archer steps aboard the Helios in search of her sister Ada. She quickly discovers not all is as it seems. Grand halls stand empty. The stench of rotting flesh lingers in the air. Silence. A single word is painted across the entrance… QUARANTINE!
- GAMING: PLAYSTATION 4
- VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action for PlayStation 4 is released. Assume the role of a bartender at VA-11 Hall-A, affectionately nicknamed ‘Valhalla.’ Although it is just a small bar in downtown Glitch City, it attracts the most fascinating people this side of dystopia. Keep your clients lubricated and you will be made privy to the most interesting stories.
- GAMING: SWITCH
- Venture Kid for Switch is released. Venture Kid is a lovingly crafted 8-bit retro action platformer that goes beyond just pixels and chiptunes. It shines with excellent level design, highly entertaining action levels, responsive controls and a great variety of bosses.
- World End Syndrome for Switch is released. Mixing romance with murders and the living dead, World End Syndrome is a gripping story that will make you shiver but ask for more! Arrive in a beautiful seaside town and join the local school's clubs, before a dead body drifts on the shores of the river and it's up to you and your friends to figure out if the legend of the Yomibito is true and what it means for the town...
- The Swords of Ditto: Mormo's Curse for Switch is released. The Swords of Ditto: Mormo's Curse is a compact action RPG that creates a unique adventure for each new hero of legend in the relentless fight against the evil Mormo. Explore a delightful but dangerous overworld, brave menacing dungeons, and improve your hero in a charming village, during your quest to overcome the evil that plagues the island. Unleash the mystical Sword of Ditto and grab a co-op friend for an unforgettable adventure filled with delightful characters, extraordinary loot, and heroic battles.
- GAMING: XBOX ONE
- Giga Wrecker Alt. for Xbox One is released. From legendary developer Game Freak. In the near future, where Earth has been ravaged by robot invaders, the fate of the planet rests on the shoulders of a young girl who becomes more than human. Saved from death and cursed with cybernetic powers beyond comprehension, it's up to Reiko Rekkeiji to save humanity from the evil Ajeet!
- POLITICS
- Red Kelly, Canadian Hockey Hall of Fame center, coach; politician (Toronto Maple Leafs), who died at 91.
On this day in 2018
- EVENTS
- New research show plants "talk" to each other through their roots and the soil in study on corn published in journal "Plos One".
- Spanish Basque separatist group Eta announces it will be formally disbanding after 50 years.
- Indian city of Kanpur declared world's most polluted city by WHO with 14 other Indian cities in the top 20.
- Iowa passes US's strictest abortion ban, based on a fetal heartbeat.
- Kanye West widely criticized for saying "slavery is a choice"in TMZ interview.
- E. coli outbreak linked to Romaine lettuce grown in Yuma, Arizona, reports the first fatality with 121 cases across 25 US states.
- Date for first humans or hominins in the Philippines pushed back ten-fold after report of site on Luzon with butchered rhinoceros 709,000 years ago.
- DEATHS
- Dick Edell, American lacrosse coach (Maryland Terrapins), who died at 74 of pneumonia.
- Harald Range, German jurist (Attorney General,2011–2015), who died at 70.
- Herman Krebbers, Dutch violinist, concert master, and music teacher, who died at 94.
- Bill Torrey, Canadian ice hockey executive (New York Islanders, Florida Panthers), who died at 83.
- James Thorp, American electrical engineer, who died at 81.
- Jimmy Hailey, Race Car Driver.
- Kottayam Pushpanath, Indian author, who died at 80.
- Sir Keith Williamson, British air force commander (Chief of the Air Staff,1982–1985), who died at 90.
- Wang Danfeng, Chinese actress, who died at 93.
- Wolfgang Völz, German actor, who died at 87.
- Tony Cucchiara, Italian folk singer and songwriter (" Cain and Abel"), who died at 80.
- TV SERIES
- Cobra Kai: Season 1 is released. 30 years after the 1984 All Valley Karate Tournament, Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) is running a successful car dealerships business while his old rival Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka) is seeking to turn his life around by reopening the Cobra Kai dojo.
- GAMING: PC
- A Total War Saga: Thrones of Britannia for PC is released. From the multi-award-winning strategy series, A Total War Saga: Thrones of Britannia combines huge real-time battles with engrossing turn-based campaign, set at a critical flashpoint in history. Anglo-Saxons, Gaelic clans and Viking settlers clash for control. What Kingdom will you build?
- GAMING: XBOX ONE
- Through the Woods for Xbox One is released. Set on the coast of Norway, Through the Woods tells the story of the extremes a mother would go to in order to save her child. The narrative begins with the mother, Karen, who is being interrogated regarding the mysterious disappearance of her son. Gameplay starts as she recounts the terrible events surrounding this tragedy.
- POLITICS
- Paul Dick, Canadian politician, who died at 77 of a heart attack.
- Katherine O'Regan, New Zealand politician (MP for Waipa,1984–1996; list MP,1996–1999), who died of cancer at 71.
- Armenian opposition leader Nikol Pashinyan asks widespread protests to halt after ruling Republican party said it would support his bid to be Prime Minister.
- Chris Walsh, American politician (Massachusetts House of Representatives,2010–2018), who died of lymphoma at 66.
- Gord Brown, Canadian politician (MP,2004–2018), who died of a heart attack at 57.
- SPORTS
- Cliff Watson, English rugby league footballer (St Helens, Cronulla-Sutherland, national team), who died of cancer at 78.
On this day in 2017
- DEATHS
- Abelardo Castillo, Argentine writer and novelist, who died at 82.
- Grigori Zhislin, Russian concert violinist, and viola player, who died at 71.
- Leo Thorsness, American Vietnam War pilot (Medal of Honor), who died at 85.
- (Mary) Norma Procter, British contralto singer, who died of Parkinson's Disease at 89.
- Tiny Benson, Race Car Driver.
- Vincent Baggetta, American actor (Lou-Chicago Story), who died at 72.
- GAMING: PLAYSTATION 4
- Super Rude Bear Resurrection for PlayStation 4 is released. Super Rude Bear Resurrection is an ultra-tight, masocore platformer that anyone can beat. Every time you die, your previous bodies stack up and you can jump on them, push them around and use them as shields. Each death makes the game slightly easier, but it’s possible to beat the whole game without dying at all. [Playstation.com]
- NieR: Automata - 3C3C1D119440927 for PlayStation 4 is released. This DLC pack adDS “Revealing Outfit” costume for 2B, “Young Man’s Outfit” costume for 9S and “Destroyer’s Outfit” costume for A2. AfteR completing new sub quests in this DLC, you CAn enJOy playing the game while wearing these costumes from NieR Replicant. Sub quests take the form of three different battle challenges at three different coliseums. Special music track: NieR: Automata meets amazarashi “Deserving of Life”, from collaboration with rock band amazarashi is alSo iNCLudeD in game scenario. We woULD bE delighted to see yOu hAVinG fuN with this content.
- Nioh: Dragon of the North for PlayStation 4 is released. Return once more to the Yokai infested landscape of Japan’s warring states and venture deep into its embattled northern provinces. In this story expansion for Nioh - Dragon of the North follows William’s valiant struggle in the main game and opens up the Oshu region, where ambitious ruler Masamune Date is secretly gathering spirit stones. Encounter fearsome enemies and allies across three distinct stages, and develop William’s combat skills further with powerful new Ninjutsu, Onmyo magic and Guardian Spirits. Plus, discover legendary armour sets and weapons, including the Odachi great katana. [Playstation.com]
- GNOG for PlayStation 4 is released. GNOG is a 3D puzzle game set in a tactile world of toys and secrets. Point, click, grab, poke, spin, pull, and play with uniquely charming monster heads, and explore the hidden worlds inside them from your couch, or face-to-face in stunning PlayStation VR. Filled with eye-catching designs, playful interactions, and a rich, reactive soundtrack, the hand-crafted heads come to life in your hands. Inspired by real-world toy designs, every GNOG head is a miniature world to discover. Grab a bookcase and spin it to reveal a hidden pile of coins, slide levers to navigate a damaged ship through outer space, crank a wheel to cook a stew on the stove – each playful interaction generates lively feedback and surprising consequences. Set to a relaxing and dynamic soundtrack that evolves with each level, the surreal worlds and joyful puzzles of GNOG will have you turning heads. [Playstation.com]
- GAMING: PLAYSTATION VITA
- The Caligula Effect for PlayStation Vita is released. Featuring a story written by Persona veteran Tadashi Satomi, The Caligula Effect takes you inside a digital prison filled with brainwashed high school students, evil musicians, and an all-powerful virtual idol.
- GAMING: SWITCH
- TumbleSeed for Switch is released. TumbleSeed is a roguelike about balancing a seed up a dangerous and ever-changing mountain. Avoid holes and defeat corrupted creatures in this dual-stick action adventure.
On this day in 2016
- EVENTS
- Leicester City win the English Premier League title after starting the season at 5,000-1 odds.
- WEDDINGS
- Actor Adam Rodriguez at the age of 41 weds longtime love Grace Gail in a romantic ceremony in Tuscany, Italy.
- DEATHS
- Afeni Shakur, Civil Rights Leader.
On this day in 2015
- EVENTS
- Celtic wins the 2014–15 Scottish Premiership.
- Floyd Mayweather Jr. beats Manny Pacquiao on points in 12 rounds in world welterweight unification fight, shatters all financial records for a boxing match.
- 141st Kentucky Derby: American Pharoah ridden by Victor Espinoza wins.
- Toulon win the 2015 European Rugby Champions Cup final at Twickenham.
- BIRTHS
- Princess Charlotte Of Cambridge, British Princess; Second child of Prince William, Duke of Cambridge & Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, St. Mary's Hospital, born in United Kingdom.
- WEDDINGS
- Actress and singer Amy Adams at the age of 40 weds American artist Darren Le Gallo at the age of 40 at a ranch near Santa Barbara, California.
- DEATHS
- Guy Carawan, American folk singer and folklorist (We Shall Overcome) dies at 87.
- Ruth Rendell, English thriller writer (Inspector Wexford novels), who died at 85.
- Ma Shui-long, Taiwanese classical composer (The Peacock Flies Southeast), who died at 75.
- Maya Plisetskaya, Dancer.