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Today in the World Countries
- 1st Republic Day is being celebrated in Armenia
- Abolition Day is being celebrated in Saint Martin
- Derg Downfall Day is being celebrated in Ethiopia
- Republic Day is being celebrated in Azerbaijan
- Whit Sunday is being celebrated in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, Faroe Islands, Finland, France, Iceland, Madagascar, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Saint Martin, Sint Maarten, Slovenia, Sweden
Today in Astrology
- People born on this day are Gemini as their zodiac sign.
Today in History
On this day in 2022
- EVENTS
- 75th Cannes Film Festival: Swedish director Ruben Ostlund's "Triangle of Sadness "wins the Palme d'Or.
- DEATHS
- Walter Abish, Novelist.
On this day in 2021
- EVENTS
- American singer Olivia Rodrigo became the youngest solo artist to achieve the coveted UK chart double at 18 years and 3 months old. Her single 'Good 4 U' climbed to No.1 in the UK Singles Chart after debuting at No.2 the previous week, while her debut album Sour entered the UK Albums Chart at No.1..
- Discovery of a mass grave with the remains of 215 children from a Kamloops Indian Residential School announced by First Nation in British Columbia, Canada.
- Discovery of a mass grave with the remains of 215 children from Kamloops Indian Residential School announced by First Nation in British Columbia, Canada.
- BIRTHS
- Rodeo Lil Bling Bling, Family Member, born in Los Angeles, CA.
- DEATHS
- 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.
- ALBUMS
- 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. - 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. - 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. - 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. - 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. - MOVIES
- Swimming Out Till the Sea Turns Blue - Not Rated 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. - A Quiet Place Part II - PG-13 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 - PG-13 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. - Plan B - Not Rated 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. - Port Authority - R 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. - Moby Doc - Not Rated 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. - 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).
On this day in 2020
- EVENTS
- 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.
- DEATHS
- Lennie Niehaus, American jazz saxophonist and film composer (Clint Eastwood films), who died at 90.
On this day in 2019
- EVENTS
- Johnson & Johnson go on trial in Oklahoma accused of deceptively marketing painkillers and downplaying risks of addiction helping create "opioid epidemic", first of 2,000 cases against US pharmaceutical firms.
- 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.
On this day in 2018
- EVENTS
- One million French smokers quit in one year after anti-smoking measures introduced according to Public Health France.
- Coco-Cola launches its first alcoholic drink - Lemon-Do on island of Kyushu, Japan.
- DEATHS
- Cornelia Frances [Zulver], British-Australian actress (Home and Away), who died from bladder cancer at 77.
- Jens Christian Skou, Danish scientist (Nobel Prize for Chemistry 1997), who died at 99.
- María Dolores Pradera, Spanish melodic singer and actress, who died at 93.
- 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.
- Senior PGA Championship Men's Golf, Trump National GC: A week after winning The Tradition, Bernhard Langer of Germany triumphs by 1 stroke from Vijay Singh.
- Indianapolis 500: Japanese ex-Formula 1 driver Takuma Sato of Andretti Autosport becomes first Asian to win the race; Brazilian Hélio Castroneves finishes just 0.2011 seconds behind.
- Indianapolis 500: Japanese ex-Formula 1 driver Takuma Sato wins from Brazilian Hélio Castroneves; Sato's first of 2 Indy crowns.
- Indianapolis 500: Takuma Sato wins in 3:13:03.3584.
- 70th Cannes Film Festival: Swedish film "The Square" directed by Ruben Ostlund wins the Palme d'Or.
- Tom Dumoulin wins the 100th Giro d’Italia in Milan,1st Dutchman to win.
- WEDDINGS
- Actress Maggie Grace at the age of 33 weds entrepreneur Brent Bushnell in La Jolla, California.
- 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.
- DEATHS
- John Noakes, British TV presenter, who died at 83.
- Elisabeth Chojnacka, Polish harpsichordist, with works dedicated to her by over 80 composers, who died at 79.
- Spurgeon May, Race Car Driver.
On this day in 2016
- EVENTS
- UEFA Champions League Final, Milan: Real Madrid beats cross-town rivals Atlético Madrid,5–3 on penalties after a 1–1 draw at the end of extra time; record-extending 11th title.
- Harambe, a gorilla at Cincinnati Zoo, is shot after dragging a 3 year old boy who had slipped into its enclosure (Cincinnati, Ohio).
- Harambe, a gorilla form Cincinnati Zoo, is shot after dragging a 3 year old boy who had slipped into its enclosure.
- 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
- Don Graham, Race Car Driver.
- 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 (Cincinnati, Ohio).
- 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.
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).
On this day in 2014
- EVENTS
- Abdel Fattah el-Sisi is elected President of Egypt.
- 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. American author, poet, actress, director.
- Maya Angelou [Marguerite Johnson], American author (" I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings"), poet and actress (Nyo-Roots), who died at 86.
- Maya Angelou, Poet.
- MOVIES
- The Life and Crimes of Doris Payne - Not Rated 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.
On this day in 2013
- WEDDINGS
- Actress Courteney Cox and actor David Arquette divorce after 13 years of marriage.
- ALBUMS
- All Hell Breaks Loose was released by Black Star Riders.
The debut release for the hard rock band formed by Thin Lizzy guitarist Scott Gorham with Ricky Warwick, Jimmy DeGrasso, Marco Mendoza, and Damon Johnson was produced by Kevin Shirley. - Cave Rave was released by Crystal Fighters.
The second release for the British trio influenced by Spanish, Mexican, and African music was produced by Justin Meldal-Johnsen. - Dancing was released by Nancy Elizabeth.
The British folk singer-songwriter created the songs for her third release with a computer. - Cold Spring Fault Less Youth was released by Mount Kimbie.
The second release for the British electronic duo of Dominic Maker and Kai Campos features the guest appearance of King Krule on two tracks. - Desperation was released by Oblivians.
This is the first release of new music from the Memphis garage rock trio of Jack Yarber, Greg Cartwright, and Eric Friedl in over 15 years. - False Idols was released by Tricky.
The 10th studio release for the British trip-hop artist features guest appearances by Francesca Belmonte, Nneka, Fifi Rong, and Antlers' Peter Silberman. - Infinity Pool was released by When Saints Go Machine.
The second full-length studio release for the Danish quartet features a guest appearance from Killer Mike. - Legacy was released by RP Boo.
This is the debut full-length release from one of the pioneers of footwork. - Gravez was released by Hooded Fang.
The third full-length release for the Canadian indie rock band is its first to with the line-up of Dan Lee, April Aliermo, Lane Halley, and D. Alex Meeks. - IV Play was released by The-Dream.
The fourth full-length studio release for the R&B singer features guest appearances from 2 Chainz, Beyonce, Big Sean, Mary J. Blige, Gary Clark Jr., Fabolous, Jay-Z, Pusha T, and Kelly Rowland. - Obsidian was released by Baths.
Darker themes and lyrics dominate the second full-length release for Southern California artist Will Wiesenfeld as Baths. - Once I Was an Eagle was released by Laura Marling.
The fourth full-length studio release for the British singer-songwriter was produced by Ethan Johns. - Other Life was released by Sean Nicholas Savage.
This is the latest release for the Canadian indie singer-songwriter. - Mon Pays was released by Vieux Farka Touré.
The fourth full-length studio release for the son of late Malian bluesman Ali Farka Touré includes appearances by Sidiki Diabáte and Idan Raichel. - Slow Summits was released by The Pastels.
The first release since 1997’s Illumination for the Scottish indie pop band was produced by John McEntire and includes guest appearances from the Tenniscoats; Norman Blake and Gerard Love of Teenage Fanclub; and Stefan Schneider and Ronald Lippok of To Rococo. - Saltwater was released by Brazos.
Martin Crane expands his Brazos music project with the addition of drummer Ian Chang and bassist Spencer Zahn on his second full-length release. - Ultraviolet was released by Kylesa.
The sixth full-length studio release for the Georgia sludge metal band was influenced by a rough period of time for both Laura Pleasants and Phillip Cope. - Wrote a Song for Everyone was released by John Fogerty.
Foo Fighters, Jennifer Hudson, Kid Rock, Miranda Lambert, My Morning Jacket, Brad Paisley, Bob Seger, and Keith Urban are some of the guests helping the Creedence Clearwater Revival singer cover some of his songs. - Tales of a Grass Widow was released by CocoRosie.
The fifth full-length release for the sister duo of Bianca and Sierra Casady was produced with Valgeir Sigurðsson. - The Devil Put Dinosaurs Here was released by Alice in Chains.
Nick Raskulinecz returns to produce the fifth full-length studio release for the hard rock band and its second with William DuVall as lead singer. - The Eldritch Dark was released by Blood Ceremony.
The third full-length release for the Canadian doom metal band was produced by Ian Blurton.