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On this day in 2022

• EVENTS
• General elections in Malaysia produce the country's first ever hung parliament with opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim securing the most seats.
• DEATHS
• Jason David Frank, TV Actor.
• Danny Kalb, American blues guitarist (The Blues Project), who died at 80.
• POLITICS
• Naomi Biden (28) granddaughter of US President Joe Biden marries Peter Neal (25) on the White House lawn.

On this day in 2021

• EVENTS
• Adele releases her fourth studio album "30".
• Austria becomes the first country to make the COVID-19 pandemic vaccine mandatory (from 1 Feb) as it announces its fourth lockdown.
• Rounder Records releases "Raise The Roof", the 2nd collaborative album by American bluegrass singer Alison Krauss and British rock vocalist Robert Plant.
• US jury clears Kyle Rittenhouse (18) of murder for fatally shooting two people and injuring a third during racial justice protests in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
• MOVIES: NOT RATED
• The Real Charlie Chaplin is released. Combining unheard audio recordings, dramatic reconstructions and personal archive, the film traces Charlie Chaplin’s meteoric rise from the slums of Victorian London to the heights of Hollywood superstardom, before his scandalous fall from grace. This kaleidoscopic documentary portrait explores the many facets of a complex figure whose life was as extraordinary as his art. For decades he was the most famous man in the world. But who was The Real Charlie Chaplin?
• Bad Luck Banging or Loony Porn is released. Emi (Katia Pascariu), a schoolteacher, finds her reputation under threat after a personal sex tape is uploaded onto the internet. Forced to meet the parents demanding her dismissal, Emi refuses to surrender.
• Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road is released. Join The Beach Boys' Brian Wilson on an intimate journey through his legendary career as he reminisces with Rolling Stone editor and longtime friend, Jason Fine. Featuring a new song, "Right Where I Belong, "written and performed by Wilson and Jim James (My Morning Jacket), and interviews with Elton John, Bruce Springsteen, Nick Jonas, Linda Perry, Jim James, Gustavo Dudamel, and Al Jardine.
• Compartment No. 6 is released. A young Finnish woman escapes an enigmatic love affair in Moscow by boarding a train to the arctic port of Murmansk. Forced to share the long ride and a tiny sleeping car with a larger than life Russian miner, the unexpected encounter leads the occupants of Compartment No. 6 to face major truths about human connection.
• Kurt Vonnegut: Unstuck in Time is released. Recounting the extraordinary life of author Kurt Vonnegut and the 25-year friendship with the filmmaker who set out to document it.
• I Was a Simple Man is released. I Was A Simple Man is a ghost story set in the pastoral countryside of the north shore of O‘ahu, Hawai‘i. Revealed in four chapters, it tells the story of an elderly man facing the end of his life, visited by the ghosts of his past. Incorporating familial history and mythology, dream logic and surrealism, I Was a Simple Man is a time-shifting, kaleidoscopic story of a fractured family facing the death of their patriarch that will take us from the high-rises of contemporary Honolulu to pre-WWII pastorals of O‘ahu and, finally, into the beyond. [Strand Releasing]
• MOVIES: NR
• The Feast is released. An affluent family gathers at their lavish home in the Welsh mountains for a dinner party, hosting a local businessman and neighboring farmer to broker a business deal to mine the surrounding countryside. When a mysterious young woman arrives to be the family’s waitress for the evening, they find their beliefs and values challenged, as her quiet yet disturbing presence begins to unravel their lives – slowly, deliberately, and with the most terrifying of consequences.
• MOVIES: PG13
• India Sweets and Spices is released. Alia Kapur (Sophia Ali) returns to her family’s posh suburban New Jersey home after a year away at college and upends their well-ordered life with her brash independence. After befriending Varun (Rish Shah), the handsome son of the new owners of the local Indian grocery, she invites his family to a dinner party where family secrets are revealed. Alia’s surprise turns to rebellion when she uncovers secrets about both her parents that push her toward a daring and ultimately hilarious confrontation.
• King Richard is released. King Richard follows the journey of Richard Williams, an undeterred father instrumental in raising two of the most extraordinarily gifted athletes of all time, who will end up changing the sport of tennis forever. Driven by a clear vision of their future and using unconventional methods, Richard has a plan that will take Venus and Serena Williams from the streets of Compton, California to the global stage as legendary icons. The profoundly moving film shows the power of family, perseverance and unwavering belief as a means to achieve the impossible and impact the world.
• Ghostbusters: Afterlife is released. When a single mom and her two kids arrive in a small town, they begin to discover their connection to the original ghostbusters and the secret legacy their grandfather left behind.
• MOVIES: R
• C'mon C'mon is released. Johnny (Joaquin Phoenix) is a kindhearted radio journalist deep into a project in which he interviews children across the U.S. about our world’s uncertain future. His sister, Viv (Gaby Hoffmann), asks him to watch her 8-year-old son, Jesse (Woody Norman), while she tends to the child’s father, who’s suffering from mental health issues. After agreeing, Johnny finds himself connecting with his nephew in ways he hadn’t expected, ultimately taking Jesse with him on a journey from Los Angeles to New York to New Orleans.
• Mothering Sunday is released. On a warm spring day in 1924, house maid and foundling Jane Fairchild (Odessa Young) finds herself alone on Mother’s Day. Her employers, Mr. and Mrs. Niven (Colin Firth and Olivia Colman), are out and she has the rare chance to spend quality time with her secret lover. Paul (Josh O’Connor) is the boy from the manor house nearby, Jane’s long-term love despite the fact that he’s engaged to be married to another woman, a childhood friend and daughter of his parents’ friends. But events that neither can foresee will change the course of Jane’s life forever.
• Boiling Point is released. On the busiest night of the year at one of the hottest restaurants in London, the charismatic, commanding head chef Andy Jones (Stephen Graham) balances along a knife's edge as multiple personal & professional crises threaten to destroy everything he's worked for. A surprise visit from a health & safety inspector sets the staff on edge as the overbooked hotspot begins to fill with guests. Jones alternately berates and cajoles his diverse staff, trying his best to diffuse tensions between management and his crew, while catering to the ridiculous demands of customers.
• Zeros and Ones is released. Jericho (Ethan Hawke) is an American soldier stationed in post-apocalyptic Rome under a pandemic and war-torn lockdown. After witnessing the Vatican blown up into the night sky, he sets out on a mission to uncover and document the truth for the world to see and stop the true terrorists responsible.
• Procession is released. Six midwestern men — all survivors of childhood sexual assault at the hands of Catholic priests and clergy — come together to direct a drama therapy-inspired experiment designed to collectively work through their trauma. As part of a radically collaborative filmmaking process, they create fictional scenes based on memories, dreams and experiences, meant to explore the church rituals, culture and hierarchies that enabled silence around their abuse. In the face of a failed legal system, we watch these men reclaim the spaces that allowed their assault, revealing the possibility for catharsis and redemption through a new-found fraternity.
• TV SERIES
• The Great: Season 2 is released. The second season sees Catherine taking charge of Russia and fighting against not only the men around her but also her own mother (Gillian Anderson).
• The New York Times Presents: Malfunction: The Dressing Down of Janet Jackson is released. The latest The New York Times Presents focuses on the "wardrobe malfunction"between Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake during the 2004 Super Bowl halftime show and the blowback on Jackson.
• The Wheel of Time: Season 1 is released. Moiraine (Rosamund Pike), a member of a powerful all-female organization and five young people, one who is prophesied to be the one who could save or destroy the world, begin a long journey in this adaptation of the Robert Jordan's novel series of the same name.
• Cowboy Bebop (2021): Season 1 is released. The live-action series based on Shinichiro Watanabe's anime series follows bounty hunters Spike Spiegel (John Cho), Jet Black (Mustafa Shakir) and Faye Valentine (Daniella Pineda) as they search the galaxy for wanted criminals.
• ALBUMS
• Deciphering the Message was released by Makaya McCraven. The latest full-length release for Chicago-based jazz drummer Makaya McCraven features remixes of Blue Note jazz songs with contributions from Matt Gold, Marquis Hill, De’Sean Jones, Jeff Parker, Junius Paul, Joel Ross, and Greg Ward.
• Bloodmoon: I was released by Converge. The debut full-length collaboration between Converge, Chelsea Wolfe, Ben Chisholm, and Steve Brodsky began recording in 2019 but was completed remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Body/Dilloway/Head was released by Body/Head. This three-track release is the debut collaboration between Body/Head (Kim Gordon and Bill Nace) and Aaron Dilloway.
• Flying Dream 1 was released by Elbow. The ninth full-length studio release for British alternative rock band Elbow was recorded at the Theatre Royal Brighton.
• 30 was released by Adele. The first full-length release from Adele in six years features production from Ludwig Göransson, Inflo, Tobias Jesso Jr., Greg Kurstin, Max Martin, and Shellback.
• Raise The Roof was released by Robert Plant And Alison Krauss. 14 years after 2007's Raising Sand, Robert Plant and Alison Krauss reunite for their second full-length collaboration, with T-Bone Burnett also returning to produce.
• Snoop Dogg Presents: The Algorithm was released by Snoop Dogg. The first release on the Def Jam label for rapper Snoop Dogg features guest appearances from such artists as Eric Bellinger, Benny The Butcher, Mary J. Blige, Blxst, Busta Rhymes, D Smoke, Dave East, Fabolous, Jadakiss, October London, Malaya, Method Man, Redman, Ty Dolla $ign, Usher, and Wiz Khalifa.
• GAMING: SWITCH
• Pokemon Brilliant Diamond for Switch is released. The adventure through the Sinnoh region has been reborn. Experience the nostalgic story from the Pokémon Diamond and Pokémon Pearl games in an adventure reborn on the Nintendo Switch system. Adventures in the Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl games will take place in the Sinnoh region. Rich in nature and with Mount Coronet towering at its heart, Sinnoh is a land of many myths passed down through the ages. You'll visit many different locations in the Sinnoh region, while striving to become the Champion of the Pokémon League. The original story has been faithfully reproduced, and the sense of scale in the originals' towns and routes has been carefully preserved. People who played Pokémon Diamond and Pokémon Pearl can revisit familiar places and relive familiar scenes once more. For those setting out through Sinnoh for the first time, plenty of new encounters and surprises await.These remakes include easy-to-understand, player-friendly conveniences of the modern Pokémon series, plus up-close-and-personal Pokémon battle scenes.Whether you played Pokémon Diamond or Pokémon Pearl back in the day or you're encountering these games for the first time, there's something for everyone to enjoy.You'll choose Turtwig, Chimchar, or Piplup to be your first partner Pokémon and then set off on your journey.TurtwigCategory: Tiny Leaf PokémonType: GrassHeight: 1'4"Weight: 22.5 lbs.Ability: OvergrowMade from soil, the shell on its back hardens when it drinks water. It lives along lakes. It undertakes photosynthesis within its body, making oxygen. The leaf on its head wilts if the Pokémon is thirsty. ChimcharCategory: Chimp PokémonType: FireHeight: 1'8"Weight: 13.7 lbs.Ability: BlazeIt agilely scales sheer cliffs to live atop craggy mountains. Its fire is put out when it sleeps. Its fiery rear end is fueled by gas made in its belly. Even rain can't extinguish the fire. PiplupCategory: Penguin PokémonType: WaterHeight: 1'4"Weight: 11.5 lbs.Ability: TorrentBecause it is very proud, it hates accepting food from people. Its thick down guards it from cold. It lives along the shore in northern countries. A skilled swimmer, it dives for over 10 minutes while hunting. Along the way, you'll be able to encounter the Legendary Pokémon Dialga in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond or Palkia in Pokémon Shining Pearl. DialgaCategory: Temporal PokémonType: Steel/DragonHeight: 17'9"Weight: 1505.8 lbs.Ability: PressureIt has the power to control time. It appears in Sinnoh-region myths as an ancient deity. This Pokémon is spoken of in legend. It is said that time began moving when Dialga was born. PalkiaCategory: Spatial PokémonType: Water/DragonHeight: 13'9"Weight: 740.8 lbs.Ability: PressureIt has the ability to distort space. It is described as a deity in Sinnoh-region mythology. It is said to live in a gap in the spatial dimension parallel to ours. Palkia appears in mythology.
• Pokemon Shining Pearl for Switch is released. The adventure through the Sinnoh region has been reborn. Experience the nostalgic story from the Pokémon Diamond and Pokémon Pearl games in an adventure reborn on the Nintendo Switch system. Adventures in the Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl games will take place in the Sinnoh region. Rich in nature and with Mount Coronet towering at its heart, Sinnoh is a land of many myths passed down through the ages. You'll visit many different locations in the Sinnoh region, while striving to become the Champion of the Pokémon League. The original story has been faithfully reproduced, and the sense of scale in the originals' towns and routes has been carefully preserved. People who played Pokémon Diamond and Pokémon Pearl can revisit familiar places and relive familiar scenes once more. For those setting out through Sinnoh for the first time, plenty of new encounters and surprises await.These remakes include easy-to-understand, player-friendly conveniences of the modern Pokémon series, plus up-close-and-personal Pokémon battle scenes.Whether you played Pokémon Diamond or Pokémon Pearl back in the day or you're encountering these games for the first time, there's something for everyone to enjoy.You'll choose Turtwig, Chimchar, or Piplup to be your first partner Pokémon and then set off on your journey.TurtwigCategory: Tiny Leaf PokémonType: GrassHeight: 1'4"Weight: 22.5 lbs.Ability: OvergrowMade from soil, the shell on its back hardens when it drinks water. It lives along lakes. It undertakes photosynthesis within its body, making oxygen. The leaf on its head wilts if the Pokémon is thirsty. ChimcharCategory: Chimp PokémonType: FireHeight: 1'8"Weight: 13.7 lbs.Ability: BlazeIt agilely scales sheer cliffs to live atop craggy mountains. Its fire is put out when it sleeps. Its fiery rear end is fueled by gas made in its belly. Even rain can't extinguish the fire. PiplupCategory: Penguin PokémonType: WaterHeight: 1'4"Weight: 11.5 lbs.Ability: TorrentBecause it is very proud, it hates accepting food from people. Its thick down guards it from cold. It lives along the shore in northern countries. A skilled swimmer, it dives for over 10 minutes while hunting. Along the way, you'll be able to encounter the Legendary Pokémon Dialga in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond or Palkia in Pokémon Shining Pearl. DialgaCategory: Temporal PokémonType: Steel/DragonHeight: 17'9"Weight: 1505.8 lbs.Ability: PressureIt has the power to control time. It appears in Sinnoh-region myths as an ancient deity. This Pokémon is spoken of in legend. It is said that time began moving when Dialga was born. PalkiaCategory: Spatial PokémonType: Water/DragonHeight: 13'9"Weight: 740.8 lbs.Ability: PressureIt has the ability to distort space. It is described as a deity in Sinnoh-region mythology. It is said to live in a gap in the spatial dimension parallel to ours. Palkia appears in mythology.
• SPORTS
• Don Kojis, American basketball forward (NBA All-Star 1968,69; Detroit Pistons, SD Rockets, Seattle SuperSonics), who died at 82.

On this day in 2020

• EVENTS
• Inquiry find "credible evidence" elite Australian troops unlawfully killed 39 Afghan civilians.
• Scottish American Douglas Stuart wins the Booker Literary prize for his first novel "Shuggie Bain".
• DEATHS
• André Quilis, French rugby union flanker (5 caps; RC Narbonne), who died at 79.
• MOVIES: NOT RATED
• Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on the Exorcist is released. A lyrical and spiritual cinematic essay on The Exorcist, Leap Of Faith explores the uncharted depths of William Friedkin's mind's eye, the nuances of his filmmaking process, and the mysteries of faith and fate that have shaped his life and filmography.
• TV SERIES
• I Hate Suzie: Season 1 is released. The life of former teen pop-star-turned-actor Suzie Pickles (Billie Piper) is turned upside down when her phone is hacked and compromising photos are leaked in this dramedy created by Lucy Prebble and Piper.[Premiered originally in the UK on Sky Atlantic on 27 Aug 2020; in the US on HBO Max on 19 Nov 2020]
• GAMING: PC
• Godfall for PC is released. Save Aperion. You are the last of the Valorian knights, masters of combat equipped with legendary armor called Valorplates. Ascend in Godfall, a first-of-its-kind, looter-slasher, melee action-RPG.
• GAMING: SWITCH
• Cake Bash for Switch is released. Fight to be the tastiest cake! A party game for up to four players, complete with very unique hazards - bash your friends, dash away from danger and have a delicious time!
• SPORTS
• Jake Scott, American College Football Hall of Fame safety (Uni of Georgia; 5×Pro Bowl; 2×First-team All-Pro; Super Bowl 1972 [MVP],73; Miami Dolphins), who died from head injuries in a fall at 75.

On this day in 2019

• EVENTS
• LeBron James hits 25 points,11 rebounds & 10 assists as LA Lakers'beat Oklahoma City Thunder,112-107 to become first player in NBA history to record a triple-double against all 30 franchises.
• More than 1,000 protesters detained by police after 3-day battle at Hong King Polytechnic University.
• EPL club Tottenham sacks high profile manager Mauricio Pochettino after disappointing start to season; replacement is higher profile ex-Chelsea and Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho.
• The Weeknd releases his single "Blinding Lights" - goes on to become the longest charting song on Billboards Top 100 at 90 weeks.
• GAMING: PC
• Narcos: Rise of the Cartels for PC is released. Welcome to Colombia,1980's -- the fires of El Patron's empire have been lit, its influence spanning borders, and expansion unabated. Influence and corruption is rife; cops, guards, politicians and those in between are falling into the pocket of the Medellín Cartel, and after years of production, America is finally taking notice.Narcos: Rise of the Cartels tells the story of the hit Netflix TV series, of the rise and fall of El Patron. Choose your side and ally with the DEA or conversely side with the Narcos. Explore recognisable locations from the show and take a role in pivotal world-altering events and battles that will define and shift the war on drugs.Form your team from a variety of class-specific roles, join leading characters, upgrade your skills and take part in brutal turn-based combat, where your actions will have consequence. Plata o Plomo?
• GAMING: PLAYSTATION 4
• Shenmue III for PlayStation 4 is released. The story begins in 1980s Yokosuka, Japan...The main character, Ryo Hazuki has his father murdered before him by Lan Di, the boss of the underground organization, Chi You Men. Ryo learns of the existence of a mysterious pair of mirrors, and makes his way to Hong Kong to unravel the mystery and avenge his father. A stranger in a new land, Ryo gains the help of Ren Wuying, and together they make contact with Yuanda Zhu, only to see Lan Di make his escape. Continuing to pursue his father's Killer, Ryo travels to Bailu Village in Guilin. Along the way, he meets a new companion, Shenhua Ling who will forever change his destiny. The story of Shenmue was originally scripted for a total of eleven chapters.Shenmue II brought the story up to chapter six, with Shenmue III continuing from there at Bailu Village. What secrets are held within the twin mirrors? Will Ryo face his arch nemesis, Lan Di in a final showdown? What does fate hold in store for Ryo and Shenhua?
• GAMING: SWITCH
• Bubble Bobble 4 Friends for Switch is released. The classic platforming franchise Bubble Bobble is back. Bubble Bobble 4 Friends recreates the old bubble-based challenge with co-op for up to 4 players, exclusively on Nintendo Switch.
• POLITICS
• As many as 106 have died over five days in protests across 21 Iranian cities according to Amnesty International, just 12 deaths reported by the government.

On this day in 2018

• EVENTS
• Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn arrested in Japan for financial misconduct.
• GAMING: PC
• Farming Simulator 19 for PC is released. The multimillion-selling franchise takes a giant leap forward for 2018 -- the ultimate farming simulation returns this year with a complete overhaul of the graphics engine, offering the most striking and immersive visuals and effects, along with the deepest and most complete farming experience ever!Farming Simulator 19 takes the biggest step forward yet with the franchise's most extensive vehicle roster ever! You'll take control of vehicles and machines faithfully recreated from all the leading brands in the industry, including for the first time John Deere, the largest agriculture machinery company in the world, Case IH, New Holland, Challenger, Fendt, Massey Ferguson, Valtra, Krone, Deutz-Fahr and many more.Farming Simulator 19 will feature new American and European environments in which to develop and expand your farm and will introduce many exciting new farming activities, including new machinery and crops with cotton and oat! Tend to your livestock of pigs, cows, sheep, and chickens -- or ride your horse for the first time, letting you explore in a brand-new way the vast land around your farm.
• POLITICS
• Ivanka Trump sent "hundred" of emails from her personal account about government business according to Washington Post report.
• SPORTS
• Rams beat Kansas City Chiefs,54-51 at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum; 3rd-highest scoring game in NFL history; first time 2 teams score 50 points in same game; Patrick Mahomes'6 TD passes for KC most in "Monday Night Football" history.

On this day in 2017

• EVENTS
• 45th American Music Awards: Bruno Mars, Lady Gaga, Imagine Dragons & Keith Urban win.
• Oumuamua first detected by scientists,400 meters long and reddish, first known interstellar object in our solar system first and of possible alien origin.
• Martin Truex Jr., driving for Furniture Row Racing, wins Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway, Florida to claim Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series by 5 points from Kyle Busch.
• Bulgarian tennis star Gregor Dimitrov breaks through for a first season-ending ATP World Tour Finals title with a 7–5,4–6,6–3 win in London over David Goffin of Belgium.
• BIRTHS
• Grey Greyandmama, TikTok Star, born in United States.
• DEATHS
• Jana Novotná, Czech tennis player (Wimbledon 1998), who died of cancer at 49.
• Mel Tillis [Lonnie Melvin Tillis], American country singer (Who's Julie, M-M-Mel), who died of respiratory failure at 85.
• Charles Manson, American criminal, murderer and cult leader (Manson Family), who died of natural causes at 83.
• Della Reese [Delloreese Patricia Early], American singer and actress (Della Reese Show, Royal Family), who died at 86.
• TV SERIES
• Search Party (2016): Season 2 is released. While the mystery of what happened to Chantal Witherbottom (Clare McNulty) is solved, Dory (Alia Shawkat) Drew (John Reynolds), and Elliott (John Early) must deal with what they did before finding the truth in the second season which will air two episodes a week.
• POLITICS
• Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe refuses to resign in a TV speech after being ousted as leader of ruling ZANU-PF party.

On this day in 2016

• EVENTS
• A furious letter from John Lennon to Paul McCartney and his wife, Linda, written after The Beatles' break-up sold for nearly $30,000 (£24,200), to an anonymous collector in Dallas. In the two-page typed draft with handwritten notes, Lennon criticises the couple for their treatment of him and his wife, Yoko Ono. The attack is said to be in response to Linda's criticism of him not publicly announcing his departure from the band..
• BIRTHS
• Laslo Lachowski, Family Member, born in Brazil.

On this day in 2015

• BIRTHS
• Ladasha Belle Wambo, Instagram Star, born in Kenya.
• DEATHS
• Armand [Herman van Loenhout], Dutch singer (Blommenkinders), who died at 69.
• Wes Burnette, Race Car Driver.
• Rex Reason, American actor (This Island Earth, Man Without a Gun, Roaring 20s), who died at 86.
• TV SERIES
• The Art of More: Season 1 is released. Crackle's first scripted drama is set in the world of auction houses where former soldier Graham Connor (Christian Cooke) uses the connections he made while in Iraq to gain a mentor in eccentric art collector Arthur Davenport (Cary Elwes) and crosses paths with Roxanna Whitney (Kate Bosworth), the daughter of the CEO of an auction houses and Samuel Brukner (Dennis Quaid), a billionaire real estate mogul/collector.
• GAMING: PC
• Mordheim: City of the Damned for PC is released. Set in the Warhammer world's decimated Empire city, Mordheim: City of the Damned is a turn-based tactical game where you lead warbands into bloody and lethal skirmishes. The game blends RPG elements, fast-paced tactical combat and intricate unit customization in a time wrought by chaos and rivalry where only the strongest survive.
• GAMING: WII U
• Typoman for Wii U is released. Typoman is a 2D puzzle platformer distinguished by a unique game world. You slip into the role of the HERO struggling to make your way through a dark, surreal world. Despite your small stature you have a powerful gift: You can use letters to alter your environment.

On this day in 2014

• DEATHS
• Riff West, American rock bassist (Molly Hatchet), who died at 64.
• Ralph "Riff" West, American rock bassist (Molly Hatchet), who died at 64.
• Mike Nichols [Mikhail Peschkowsky], German-American film director (Catch 22, The Graduate, Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?), who died from cardiac arrest at 83.
• MOVIES: NOT RATED
• Happy Valley is released. Nestled in the idyllic area known as Happy Valley lies the town of State College and the home of Penn State University. For over 40 years, Joe Paterno was the celebrated head coach of the school's storied football team. Lauded not only for his program's success on the field, but also for students’ achievements in the classroom, Paterno was a revered figure in a town where team loyalty approached nationalistic fervor. Then in November 2011 everything changed when longtime assistant coach Jerry Sandusky was charged with 40 counts of child sex abuse, setting off a firestorm of accusations about who failed to protect the children of Happy Valley. [Music Box Films]
• Bad Hair is released. Junior (Samuel Lange Zambrano) is nine years old and has “bad hair.” He wants to have it straightened for his yearbook picture, like a fashionable pop singer. This puts him at odds with his mother, Marta (Samantha Castillo). The more Junior tries to look beautiful and make his mother love him, the more she rejects him.
• Pulp: A Film About Life, Death & Supermarkets is released. Though culminating with the farewell concert the band played to thousands of adoring fans in their hometown of Sheffield, England, Pulp is by no means a traditional concert film or rock doc. As much a testament to the band as it is to the city and inhabitants of Sheffield, the film weaves exclusive concert footage with man-on-the-street interviews and dreamy staged sequences to paint a picture much larger, funnier, moving, and life-affirming than any music film of recent memory. [Oscilloscope Pictures]
• GAMING: XBOX ONE
• Never Alone for Xbox One is released. Developed in partnership with the Alaska Native community, Never Alone (Kisima Ingitchuna) is an atmospheric puzzle platformer that explores the harsh and dynamic world of Alaska Native stories. Delve deeply into the traditional lore of the Inupiat people of the Arctic.

On this day in 2013

• EVENTS
• 23 people are killed by a suicide bombing attack on the Iranian Embassy in Beirut, Lebanon.
• David Blaine performs in the TV special "David Blaine: Real or Magic" on ABC.
• ALBUMS
• BE was released by Beady Eye. The second release for the band led by Liam Gallagher was produced by Dave Sitek.
• Cupid Deluxe was released by Blood Orange. The second release from Dev Hynes as Blood Orange includes guest appearances from such artists as Adam Bainbridge of Kindness, Clams Casino, MC Despot, David Longstreth of Dirty Projectors, Caroline Polachek of Chairlift, Skepta, and Samantha Urbani of Friends.
• Boot! was released by The Thing. The latest release for the Scandinavian free jazz trio of baritone saxophonist Mats Gustafsson, bassist Ingebrigt Håker Flaten, and drummer Paal Nilssen-Love includes three originals and two jazz standards.
• No Love Deep Web was released by Death Grips. The Sacramento noise rap trio's second release ended its contract with Epic after it released the album online for free [1 Oct 2012] with an obscene cover image. It was officially released on CD/vinyl in 2013.
• Don't Tell the Driver was released by Mick Turner. The fourth solo release for the Dirty Three guitarist features guest appearances from Peggy Frew, Caroline Kennedy-McCracken, Oliver Mann, Kishore Ryan, Ian Wadley, and Jeff Wegener.
• Shangri La was released by Jake Bugg. The second release for the British singer-songwriter was produced by Rick Rubin in Malibu.
• Surrender to the Fantasy was released by Magik Markers. The first release in four years for the Connecticut-based trio of Elisa Ambrogio, Pete Nolan, and John Shaw.
• Spaces was released by Nils Frahm. Described as a field recording, this latest release from the Berlin-based composer was recorded over two years at various locations with different methods including cassette recordings.
• GAMING: PC
• Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag for PC is released. The year is 1715. Pirates rule the waters of the Caribbean and have established a lawless Republic. Among these outlaws is a lethal young captain named Edward Kenway. His notorious exploits earn the respect of legends like Blackbeard, but draw him into an ancient war that may destroy everything the pirates have built for themselves.
• GAMING: PLAYSTATION 3
• AquaPazza: AquaPlus Dream Match for PlayStation 3 is released. What is AquaPazza? Legend speaks of an amazing magical power that would grant its controllers desires, but what happens when such an influential power is misused? Choose from 13 main characters and 13 support characters to fight in a world corrupted by powerful magic in this uniquely illustrated, wildly entertaining, all-out fighting game. Use flashy combos, partner attacks, and high emotion to restore balance to the world! Gather a team of two, thrust into battle, and go crazy with your attacks! From bookshelves to lancesuse all weapons at your disposal! AquaPazza utilizes mechanics that allow players to easily link together attacks and break through even the toughest of defenses. Fighting isnt all about being physically strong! Players who keep their character's morale high during battle will be granted an advantage, allowing attacks to deal more damage and defense to become higher than ever!
• Adventure Time: Explore the Dungeon Because I DON'T KNOW! for PlayStation 3 is released. Adventure Time: Explore the Dungeon Because I DON'T KNOW has you save the Candy Kingdom by exploring the mysteries surrounding a massive Secret Royal Dungeon deep below the Land of Ooo.
• Stick it to the Man! for PlayStation 3 is released. Meet Ray, he lives in a world where everything is made out of paper and stickers. One day he has an accident and wakes up with a giant pink spaghetti arm sticking out of his brain. This gives him awesome powers and he can suddenly change the world around him by folding it, tearing it, pulling stickers off and sticking them elsewhere! And if that weren't enough, Ray can also read peoples minds! Digging into the brains of his fellow citizens, Ray can hear their thoughts and use that to his advantage. Unfortunately, Ray doesn't have much time to get to grips with his new abilities. He is framed by 'The Man' with a crime he didn't commit, and is on the run. Can you help to get Ray out of this sticky situation?
• GAMING: PLAYSTATION VITA
• The Amazing Spider-Man for PlayStation Vita is released. Set not long after the action of Columbia Pictures' blockbuster film, The Amazing Spider-Man thrusts New York City's brand new hero back into free-roaming, web-slinging action, as he protects the Big Apple from a deluge of unimaginable threats.
• GAMING: XBOX 360
• Bandfuse: Rock Legends for Xbox 360 is released. BandFuse: Rock Legends provides a pick up and play experience. Whether you have never held a guitar before, or you are already playing in a band, BandFuse will have you rockin' with your favorite songs in minutes. BandFuse connects real guitars and microphones to your game console unleashing a full band experience for players of all skill levels.
• GAMING: XBOX ONE
• Call of Duty: Ghosts for Xbox One is released. This new chapter in the Call of Duty franchise features a unique dynamic in which players are on the side of a crippled nation fighting not for freedom, or liberty, but simply for survival. 10 years after a devastating mass event, the nation's borders and the balance of global power have been permanently redrawn. As what's left of the nation's Special Operations forces, a surreptitious group known only as "Ghosts"leads the fight back against a newly emerged, technologically-superior global power. There are over 20 NEW Kill Streaks in Call of Duty: Ghosts — such as Juggernaut Maniac, Helo-Scout, Vulture and the ODIN Strike. You can even bring in Riley, from the single-player campaign, as your guard dog to warn you when enemies approach, and to attack enemies if they get too close to your person.
• FIFA 14 for Xbox One is released. Shooting has been transformed. Players now have the intelligence to adjust their stride and approach angle to find the best position for hitting the back of the net. Well-hit balls feel satisfying and goals are rewarding. As well as quality strikes, players can now shoot while off balance or rushed.
• Fighter Within for Xbox One is released. Unleash your inner fighter to beat your friends with your bare knuckles. Discover Fighter Within, the next-gen game that provides you with the excitement of a real fight, throwing you into a total-body combat experience. Test your real fighting skills thanks to the next gen of motion recognition. Kinect for Xbox One arms the game with realistic fighting moves using 1:1 precision movement tracking. Enter a brutal, physical, and liberating world: Next-gen graphics, real-time wounds, sweat, and facial impacts in extreme arena environments and primal animations… Kinect allows you to dive into a realistic experience and really feel the fight. Enter a world of sweat, timing, and training.
• NBA Live 14 for Xbox One is released. BounceTek -- Revolutionary physics-based dribbling allows for complete, organic control and authentic responsiveness. Utilize a full suite of dribble moves to unleash ankle-breaking crossovers, hesitations and more. CourtQ Delivers Real Time NBA -- Leveraging live synergy Sports Technology data, NBA LIVE 14 is driven by over 70 player ratings, tendencies, and team stats updated every NBA game, ensuring that your game is always in-sync with the real NBA. With fresh content and challenges updated on a daily basis, NBA LIVE 14 delivers a new experience each and every time you pick up the controller, delivering the pulse of the NBA 24/7/365.
• Madden NFL 25 for Xbox One is released. Offensive and Defensive line play is the foundation of Madden NFL 25. Lineman are more than just physical, they are intelligent. Coupled with the ability to make 4x more decisions per second,300 new blocking interactions create the most realistic running lanes for the ballcarrier and passing pockets for the QB. Offensive lineman will dynamically sort and shift assignments based on threats and angles, starting with intelligently identifying the center of the defense, the “Mike”, countering the over 3x new defensive line moves and the latest blitz packages. Authentic double teams, blitz pick-ups, and line shifts showcase line units working together as one, highlighting the most physical and intense battles in the NFL.In Madden NFL 25, feel the anxiety of the crowd as you step up to the line on 4th and goal. Watch your teammates and coaches erupt with excitement as you blaze down the sideline for a game-changing score. Hear Jim Nantz, Phil Simms and new sideline reporter Danielle Bellini follow everything about your career. From injuries to accolades they’ll bring your career to life.