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- People born on this day are Gemini as their zodiac sign.
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On this day in 2023
- POLITICS
- India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates India's new parliament building, amid a boycott by opposition parties (who wanted the President to open it).
- Turkey's president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan re-elected after a run-off election, beating Kemal Kilicdaroglu with 52.14% of the vote, for an historic third term.
On this day in 2022
- DEATHS
- Walter Abish, Novelist.
On this day in 2021
- BIRTHS
- Rodeo Lil Bling Bling, Family Member, born in Los Angeles, CA.
- MOVIES: NOT RATED
- Swimming Out Till the Sea Turns Blue is released. From director Jia Zhang-Ke (Ash Is Purest White, A Touch of Sin) comes a vital document of Chinese society since 1949. Jia interviews three prominent authors—Jia Pingwa, Yu Hua, and Liang Hong—born in the 1950s,1960s and 1970s, respectively, and all from the same Shanxi province where Jia also grew up. In their stories, we hear of the dire circumstances they faced in their rural villages and small towns, and the substantial political effort undertaken to address it, from the social revolution of the 1950s through the unrest of the late 1980s. In their faces, we see full volumes left unsaid.
- Moby Doc is released. Moby Doc is a surrealist biographical documentary narrated by Moby as he reflects on his turbulent personal life and iconic music from underground punk bands to chart-topping solo artist, and from struggling addict to vegan activist.
- Plan B is released. After a regrettable first sexual encounter, a strait-laced high school student (Kuhoo Verma) and her slacker best friend (Victoria Moroles) have 24 hours to hunt down a Plan B pill in America's heartland.
- MOVIES: PG13
- A Quiet Place Part II is released. Following the deadly events at home, the Abbott family (Emily Blunt, Millicent Simmonds, Noah Jupe) must now face the terrors of the outside world as they continue their fight for survival in silence. Forced to venture into the unknown, they quickly realize that the creatures that hunt by sound are not the only threats that lurk beyond the sand path.
- Cruella is released. Set in 1970s London amidst the punk rock revolution, Cruella follows a young grifter named Estella (Emma Stone), a clever and creative girl determined to make a name for herself with her designs. She befriends a pair of young thieves who appreciate her appetite for mischief, and together they are able to build a life for themselves on the London streets. One day, Estella’s flair for fashion catches the eye of the Baroness von Hellman (Emma Thompson), a fashion legend who is devastatingly chic and terrifyingly haute. But their relationship sets in motion a course of events and revelations that will cause Estella to embrace her wicked side and become the raucous, fashionable and revenge-bent Cruella.
- MOVIES: R
- Port Authority is released. Port Authority is a love story set in New York's kiki ballroom scene, and follows Paul, a 20 year old midwesterner, who arrives at the central bus station and quickly catches eyes with Wye, a 22 year old girl voguing on the sidewalk. After Paul seeks her out in secret, an intense love between them blossoms. But when Paul discovers Wye is trans, he is forced to confront his own identity and what it means to belong.
- TV SERIES
- Panic: Season 1 is released. After the rules are changed for its yearly challenge, graduating seniors in a small Texas town must decide if they are willing to risk everything for a chance for a better life in this drama written and created by Lauren Oliver (who also wrote the novel it is based on).
- ALBUMS
- Reason to Live was released by Lou Barlow. The latest full-length solo release for indie artist who was a member of Dinosaur Jr., Sebadoh and The Folk Implosion, was recorded by Marc Seedorf.
- The Waves Pt. 1 was released by Kele. The latest full-length solo release for the Bloc Party frontman was self-produced.
- Penelope Three was released by Penelope Trappes. This is the Brighton-based Australian singer's third and final release in her Penelope trilogy of albums.
- Cavalcade was released by Black Midi. The second full-length studio release for the British rock band was produced with John "Spud"Murphy (and one track by Marta Salogni).
- Clara was released by Loscil. The latest full-length release for the Canadian electronic/ambient project of Scott Morgan was inspired by a three-minute composition from a 22-piece hungarian string orchestra.
- Doomin' Sun was released by Bachelor. The debut full-length release for the project formed by Palehound's Ellen Kempner and Jay Som's Melina Duterte was written and recorded over two weeks in Jan 2020.
- Exodus 1:7 was released by DMX. The posthumous release for the rapper features guest appearances from Benny The Butcher, Bono, Conway The Machine, Cross, Denaun, Icepick, Infrared, Jay-Z, Brian King Joseph, Alicia Keys, Lil Wayne, Moneybagg Yo, Nas, Exodus Simmons, Snoop Dogg, Swizz Beatz, The LOX, Usher, and Westside Gunn.
- You Hear Georgia was released by Blackberry Smoke. The seventh full-length studio release for the Atlanta rock band was produced by Dave Cobb and features guest appearances from Jamey Johnson and Warren Haynes.
- GAMING: PLAYSTATION 4
- Song of Horror for PlayStation 4 is released. Beware the shadows and the darkness which seem silent. Beware the closed doors, the whispering mirrors. Beware the Song of Horror that nests in the cracks of your mind.The famed writer Sebastian P. Husher has gone missing, along with his entire family. Worried, his editor sent an assistant to his house in order to look for him but he never came back... These disappearances spark a set of events that will soon reveal something dreadful: a nameless, dark entity known only as The Presence seems to be responsible and it's still somewhere, out there, lurking in the shadows, waiting for you... You may die, but the horror continues others will pick the investigation up from where you left it until you all find out the origin of The Presence and put an end to this nightmare. A PARANORMAL ADVENTURE OF UNPREDICTABLE TERRORSong of Horror offers a truly dynamic terror experience: its antagonist, the supernatural entity known only as The Presence, is controlled by an advanced AI (Artificial Intelligence) that adapts to your actions and decisions. Experience unbearable fear as this otherworldly being responds to your way of playing and hunts you down in unexpected ways, offering a unique experience to every player and gameplay where tension builds up naturally instead of coming from scripted sequences.As a player, you will live this story through the eyes of a varied set of characters related to the story in their own way. Every character is different, and brings their unique point of view to the investigation, allowing them to approach clues and items differently. Their actions and decisions will shape the world: some of them will know more or less of certain aspects of the story; some will be more effective against supernatural manifestations, but all of them can die if the Presence gets to them and death is permanent. If they die, you will have to pick the story up with another one, and continue the investigation so their deaths are not in vain.SPOOKY CHARACTERISTICS:* Investigate a paranormal mystery in a thrilling story of psychological horror* Beware The Presence, an otherworldly entity with its own AI that reacts to your actions and decisions in a non-scripted, unpredictable horror experience* Choose between a group of unique characters: each one brings its own point of view and has a different relation to the story and other characters* You may die, but the horror continues: death is permanent when a character dies, it's gone...but the next one will follow the investigation from where the deceased left it. The world will be shaped by their previous actions.* Explore haunted, sinister locations to gather clues and items that will help you solve challenging puzzles while enduring the agonizing tension of the game's atmosphere
- GAMING: SWITCH
- Beautiful Desolation for Switch is released. THE BROTHERHOOD has crafted a homage to adventure games from your childhood. BEAUTIFUL DESOLATION is a 2D isometric adventure set in the distant future. Explore a post-apocalyptic landscape, solve puzzles, meet new friends and make powerful enemies, mediate conflicts and fight for your life as you unravel the secrets of the world around you. Mark, a man out of time, searches for his lost brother Don, in a far-flung futuristic era ruled by highly advanced technologies which are both revered and reviled. Your surroundings hold echoes of a desolate past, and glimpses of a dark future that has yet to be written by your actions. Be prepared to face many tough choices that will shape this land long after you complete your journey. The inhabitants of this world will help and hinder you, as you make new discoveries and navigate the spectacular African-inspired landscape. Negotiate your passage with local leaders, healers and warriors, or find yourself embroiled in a battle against nanite swarms, enormous scorpions and rocket-equipped robots. From thriving villages to crumbling cities, petrified forests and bone-dry ocean beds, this strange new world holds a multitude of terrains to uncover, beautifully rendered in 2D isometric art. [The Brotherhood]
- Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World for Switch is released. An icon in adventure gaming history is back!Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World becomes a real Wonder Boy adventure that stays true to its roots as the latest part of the legendary and successful series, that dates back to 1986. Asha is tasked to free the four spirits being confined by evil forces whose origin she discovers throughout her journey. Luckily, she does not have to face this adventure alone, as early on she finds her new companion, a special blue Pepelogoo.The players can experience the adventures of the dynamic duo like never before thanks to cell-shaded 3D graphics and 2D gameplay as well as enhanced visuals and refined play content. Especially in the event scenes the performance is deepened and the world view is reproduced vividly and colorfully. Plus, for the first time in the series, it comes with a character voice by the popular and talented Japanese voice actress Ai Fairouz.
- World's End Club for Switch is released. Renowned game writers Kotaro Uchikoshi and Kazutaka Kodaka return with a brand-new game that’s easy to dive into and full of twists and turns. This charming and vivid story of friendship and mystery will captivate new and experienced players alike. The “Go-Getters Club, ” a group of misfit students from all over Japan, find themselves trapped in a strange theme park during a class trip. In order to unravel the mystery of their circumstances and find an escape, they must take part in a “Game of Fate” that will test their bonds of friendship! With colorful visuals, charming characters, accessible gameplay, and a compelling story, this is an experience you will never forget.
- SPORTS
- Mark Eaton, American basketball center (NBA All-Star 1989; NBA Defensive Player of the Year 1985,89; Utah Jazz), who died after a bicycle accident at 64.
On this day in 2020
- DEATHS
- Lennie Niehaus, American jazz saxophonist and film composer (Clint Eastwood films), who died at 90.
- GAMING: PC
- Dungeon Defenders: Awakened for PC is released. Dungeon Defenders: Awakened is co-op Tower Defense combined with epic Action RPG combat. You’re able to join forces with up to four players to take on a never-ending army of orcs, demons, and dragons! Are your defenses strong enough to save the world of Etheria?
- Atomicrops for PC is released. Modern city life got you down? Well you’ve just inherited your late uncle’s farm, time to pack your bags and start fresh in the peaceful countryside. What could possibly go wrong? A nuclear apocalypse, that’s what. Now you’re in a hellscape wasteland defending the last surviving source of sustenance – your crops. And every mutant wants a piece.
- Those Who Remain for PC is released. As the lights go out, the embers of darkness are stoked in the sleepy town of Dormont. Confront uncomfortable horrors, keep your sanity in check and survive the night in this story-driven first-person psychological-thriller.
- GAMING: PLAYSTATION 4
- Shantae and the Seven Sirens for PlayStation 4 is released. New locations, abilities, and friends await in Shantae's biggest adventure yet!Shantae and the Seven Sirens sends the belly-dancing, hair-whipping, half-genie hero to a tropical island where Shantae and her friends encounter other Half-Genie allies, but they soon learn there's trouble in paradise. As Shantae gets caught up in the island's sinister secrets, she'll use all-new dance abilities and instant-transformation Fusion Magic to explore the nonlinear, interconnected world where she'll visit multiple towns, overcome treacherous labyrinths, and battle dastardly bosses. The game also features a new collectible card system that grants players the freedom to augment Shantae's powers to suit their own style of play. Key Features:* Explore an interconnected world using new Fusion Magic creature transformations, including a newt and other aquatic forms!* 4K-resolution hand-painted visuals (on 4K devices only)!* All-new characters and returning favorites like Rottytops, Sky, Bolo, and the nefarious Risky Boots!* Collect and power up with monster cards!* Enjoy minigames, acquire magic and items, and uncover secrets!* Gorgeously animated TV-style cutscenes!
- GAMING: SWITCH
- Sega Ages: Thunder Force AC for Switch is released. Fasten your seatbelts! It's gonna be an eye popping, pulse pounding, mind blowing ride! Your super-powered starship is under attack on land, air and sea in this Action/Arcade thriller. But you're prepared to go out with a bang. Zap! Blast your way through a fire storm. Splash! Use the wave weapon to pulverize an enemy. It's an 8-stage intergalactic fight to the finish. And even the multi-level scrolling and haunting sound effects are out of this world. Boss characters with the most chillingly realistic graphics try to show you who's the boss. But if you're quick enough and smart enough, you can prevail.
- Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling for Switch is released. Bug Fables is an adventure RPG following three heroes, Vi, Kabbu, and Leif, as they embark on an epic quest in Bugaria in search of treasure and immortality! The game combines colorful platforming with the heroes' unique abilities as they explore a wide variety of areas in the kingdom. Battles are turn-based and make use of action commands that can enhance attacks.
- Resolutiion for Switch is released. An old killer escorts a curious AI through chaotic combat, puzzling secrets, and unsettling calm in a dreamscape of madmen and sane animals. Resolutiion is a fast-paced action-adventure created by two angry German brothers leading a band of vagrants who loaded it with lovely pixels, dirty jokes, deep ideas and badassemotional tunes for 20 hours of punishing combat, rewarding exploration, and layered storytelling. Will you be the player or will you be played? In the Infinite Empire nothing is as it seems. Explore a fractured future, gathering weird weapons and stories, to piece together the past: a friend betrayed, a family broken, worlds at war. To solve the mystery of the Cradles take on a multi-cultural-mashup of cynical gods, emotional machines, zealots, luddites, and furry critters in a world that doesn’t care if it confuses or kills you — oh hey, a kitty!
- POLITICS
- Minnesota Governor Tim Walz declares State of Emergency in Minneapolis and activates the Minnesota National Guard after protests over the death of George Floyd in police custody.
- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani calls for new protections for women after the 'honor killing'of a 14-year old by her father.
On this day in 2019
- EVENTS
- Motorhead’s 'Ace of Spades' was named Greatest Gambling Song of All Time with Lady Gaga’s 'Poker Face' voted into second place. Online poker giant PokerStars asked 1,000 of its European customers to select their favorite poker-themed song from a list of choices..
- DEATHS
- Clint Curry, Race Car Driver.
- TV SERIES
- Running with Beto is released. Directed by David Modigliani, the documentary followed the US Senate campaign by former Texas House Representative Beto O'Rourke in 2018.
- GAMING: PC
- SpellForce 3: Soul Harvest for PC is released. Three years after the Purity Wars, Nortander is on the cusp of a new era.
- Pathologic 2 for PC is released. Pathologic 2 is an Open World Survival Horror game where you fight against a devastating plague. As the only sane medic around, save the town before it's fully consumed.
- Vambrace: Cold Soul for PC is released. Vambrace: Cold Soul is a roguelike fantasy-adventure set amidst a frozen landscape. Plan your expeditions underground, then journey to the cursed city surface with your team of heroes. Wield unique powers, avoid dangerous traps, brave strange encounters, and survive deadly combat.
- Void Bastards for PC is released. Inspired by BioShock and System Shock 2, Void Bastards is a new strategy-shooter that will test your wits as well as exercise your aim. Can you lead the misfit prisoners of the Void Ark through the derelict spaceships and myriad dangers of the Sargasso Nebula?
- GAMING: PLAYSTATION 4
- Unruly Heroes for PlayStation 4 is released. Unruly Heroes is an action-adventure game inspired by the famous chinese legend ‘A journey to the west’ better known as the Monkey King Legend. Through this epic adventure, the game will make you live a fantastic and unforgettable experience. The game can be played in coop up to 4 players, but you can decide to play online in fierce Player vs Player modes. Who will be your favorite character?
- Blood & Truth for PlayStation 4 is released. Blood & Truth takes place in modern day London against the city's backdrop of glamour and grit, making it the perfect location for a criminal underworld to inhabit. The capabilities of PS VR puts you into the shoes of an action hero in a way you won't have experienced before. From the moment you slip on the headset, you become Ryan Marks, an elite Special Forces soldier who is on a dangerous mission to save his family from a ruthless criminal overlord. Playing as Ryan, you will come face to face with enemies, uncover secrets and experience the thrill of the chase.
- Five Nights at Freddy's VR: Help Wanted for PlayStation 4 is released. Five Nights at Freddy’s VR: Help Wanted is a collection of classic and original mini-games set in the Five Nights universe. Survive terrifying encounters with your favorite killer animatronics in a collection of new and classic Five Nights at Freddy’s experiences. “Where fantasy and fun come to life!”
- GAMING: SWITCH
- Little Friends: Dogs & Cats for Switch is released. It's time to meet your new Little Friends! These adorable puppies and kittens can't wait to meet you in the first pet training game for Nintendo Switch. Play with up to 3 pets at once and own up to 12. Get to know their personalities and feed them their favorite food. Play with your pet using their favorite new toy or take them out for walks and compete in the flying disc tournament, using the Joy-Con™ motion controls or Nintendo Switch touch screen. Each pet has its own personality, behavior and looks. Look after your pet to develop a bond and grow your friendship. Dress them up in more than 600 stylish accessories to make them look their best. Care for your new furry friend to develop a long-lasting friendship.
- Lapis x Labyrinth for Switch is released. Stack, raid, and GET PAID. The dungeon-diving action RPG Lapis x Labyrinth puts you at the center of a high-octane treasure-hunting quest, where the danger is great and the rewards are even greater! Do you have what it takes to smash through hordes of monsters and traps to gain riches beyond your imagination? When a struggling village falls on hard times and is desperate need of wealth, there's only one solution: gather your comrades, venture into the Labyrinth below the Golden Forest, and claim the piles of gold and treasures hidden within! You will need all your courage and wits to survive the dangers ahead, but the treasures that await you are well worth it! Customize your team with over 4,000 unique combinations, then use the creative stacking mechanic to perform synchronized attacks. When you've racked up enough destruction, unleash the explosive power of Fever Mode to really make the cash flow! With 8 different character classes, engaging monster encounters, and stylish, over-the-top visuals, this adventure has everything you need to make it rain.
- Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons for Switch is released. Guide two brothers on an epic fairy tale journey from visionary Swedish film director, Josef Fares and top-tier developer Starbreeze Studios. Control both brothers at once as you experience co-op play in single player mode, like never before. Solve puzzles, explore the varied locations and fight boss battles, controlling one brother with each thumb stick. This is one journey you will never forget.
- Crystal Crisis for Switch is released. An all-star cast of heroes has gathered to test their mettle in Crystal Crisis, a cute and chaotic new color-matching combat game for Nintendo Switch. Crystal Crisis is presented like a one-on-one fighting game, but instead of pressing buttons to kick and punch, players arrange falling gems into matching colors to clear them from the screen and inflict damage on their opponents. It’s the ultimate puzzle battle throw down.
- GAMING: XBOX ONE
- Layers of Fear 2 for Xbox One is released. Layers of Fear 2 is a first-person psychological horror game with an emphasis on exploration and story. Players control a Hollywood actor who heeds the call of an enigmatic director to take on the lead role in a film shot aboard an ocean liner. Beware, for all may not truly be what it seems.
- SPORTS
- Andre Asriel, Austrian-German classical and film score composer, who died at 97.
On this day in 2018
- EVENTS
- Coco-Cola launches its first alcoholic drink - Lemon-Do on island of Kyushu, Japan.
- One million French smokers quit in one year after anti-smoking measures introduced according to Public Health France.
- DEATHS
- Cornelia Frances [Zulver], British-Australian actress (Home and Away), who died from bladder cancer at 77.
- María Dolores Pradera, Spanish melodic singer and actress, who died at 93.
- Jens Christian Skou, Danish scientist (Nobel Prize for Chemistry 1997), who died at 99.
- TV SERIES
- John McCain: For Whom the Bell Tolls is released. The Peter Kunhardt documentary about Senator John McCain's life and career features interviews, archival newsreel, home movies and personal photos.
On this day in 2017
- EVENTS
- Floods and landslides in Sri Lanka kill at least 151.
- Tom Dumoulin wins the 100th Giro d’Italia in Milan,1st Dutchman to win.
- WEDDINGS
- Mr. Robot screenwriter Sam Esmail at the age of 39 weds actress Emmy Rossum at the age of 30 at the East 55th Street Synagogue in New York City.
- Actress Maggie Grace at the age of 33 weds entrepreneur Brent Bushnell in La Jolla, California.
- DEATHS
- Elisabeth Chojnacka, Polish harpsichordist, with works dedicated to her by over 80 composers, who died at 79.
- John Noakes, British TV presenter, who died at 83.
- Spurgeon May, Race Car Driver.
On this day in 2016
- EVENTS
- Harambe, a gorilla at Cincinnati Zoo, is shot after dragging a 3 year old boy who had slipped into its enclosure (Cincinnati, Ohio).
- BIRTHS
- Elle Mcbroom, YouTube Star, born in California.
- Nabila A. Hilario, YouTube Star, born in Dominican Republic.
- WEDDINGS
- TV presenter Rick Edwards at the age of 37 weds Eastenders star Emer Kenny at the age of 26 at Kew Gardens in London, England.
- The daughter of the duke of Wellington Lady Charlotte Anne Wellesley weds financier Alejandro Santo Domingo at the age of 39 in Íllora, Spain.
- DEATHS
- Harambe, Western lowland gorilla resident at Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, shot and killed at 17 by a zoo worker to protect a 3 year old boy who had climbed into its enclosure.
- Don Graham, Race Car Driver.
On this day in 2015
- EVENTS
- Michael Jackson's former home, Neverland Ranch, was listed for sale for one hundred million dollars. The 2,700-acre ranch in Santa Ynez Valley, California included a train station, a six-bedroom house, a 50-seat movie theater and two lakes..
- DEATHS
- Steven Gerber, American classical composer (Music in Dark Times), who died at 66.
- TV SERIES
- Aquarius: Season 1 is released. Los Angeles police Sgt. Sam Hodiak (David Duchovny) is paired with officer Brian Shafe (Gray Damon), who poses as a hippie in 1967 for a missing person case that will later be revealed to be connected to Charles Manson (Gethin Anthony).
- GAMING: PC
- Homesick for PC is released. Explore an abandoned building, encountering puzzles and clues to discover what happened, as you try to escape in both your nightmares and the waking world. Be immersed in the 3D atmosphere in this puzzle exploration mystery game.
- Subject 13 for PC is released. Assume the role of Franklin Fargo, an unassuming physics professor who has led a bitter existence ever since his fiancée died in a holdup in which he was intended to be the victim. One morning, he wakes up in the middle of an abandoned scientific facility. His only link with the outside world is a voice that calls him "Subject 13".
- 0RBITALIS for PC is released. 0RBITALIS (don't call it "Orbitalis"!) is a satellite launching simulator with a retro-puzzle style. Launch your satellite into orbit and go head to head with the dominant force that formed the entire universe: Gravity.
- GAMING: WII U
- Don't Starve: Giant Edition for Wii U is released. Dont Starve: Giant Edition is an uncompromising wilderness survival game full of science and magic.You play as Wilson, an intrepid Gentleman Scientist who has been trapped by a demon and transported to a mysterious wilderness world. Wilson must learn to exploit his environment and its inhabitants if he ever hopes to escape and find his way back home.Enter a strange and unexplored world full of strange creatures, dangers, and surprises. Gather resources to craft items and structures that match your survival style. Play your way as you unravel the mysteries of this strange land.
On this day in 2014
- DEATHS
- David Nadien, American concert and session violin virtuoso, who died of pneumonia at 88.
- James K. Randall, American composer, who died at 84.
- Maya Angelou [Marguerite Johnson], American author (" I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings"), poet and actress (Nyo-Roots), who died at 86.
- MOVIES: NOT RATED
- The Life and Crimes of Doris Payne is released. Find out how a poor, single, African-American mother from segregated 1930s America winds up as one of the world’s most notorious and fabled jewel thieves.
- GAMING: PC
- Monochroma for PC is released. Monochroma is a cinematic puzzle platformer that takes place in an industrial-alchemic setting. It's about being a child, having a little brother, growing up, falling down and solving some puzzles.
- GAMING: XBOX 360
- The Wolf Among Us: Episode 4 - In Sheep's Clothing for Xbox 360 is released. The penultimate episode from The Wolf Among Us, a five episode series from developer Telltale Games where your every decision can have enormous consequences. As Bigby Wolf, the wolf in human form, you discover that the brutal, bloody murder of a Fable is just a taste of things to come.
- POLITICS
- Abdel Fattah el-Sisi is elected President of Egypt.