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Today in the World Countries
- Bhai Tika is being celebrated in Nepal
- Culture Day is being celebrated in Japan
- Independence Day is being celebrated in Dominica, Micronesia
- Independence of Cuenca is being celebrated in Ecuador
- Separation Day from Colombia is being celebrated in Panama
- Victory Day is being celebrated in Maldives
- People born on this day are Scorpio as their zodiac sign.
Today in History
On this day in 2023
- MOVIES: PG13
- Rustin is released. The architect of 1963’s momentous March on Washington, gay civil rights leader Bayard Rustin (Colman Domingo) was one of the greatest activists and organizers the world has ever known. He challenged authority, never apologized for who he was, what he believed, or who he desired. And he did not back down. He made history, and in turn, he was forgotten. [Netflix]
- MOVIES: R
- American Fiction is released. Monk (Jeffrey Wright) is a frustrated novelist who’s fed up with the establishment profiting from “Black” entertainment that relies on tired and offensive tropes. To prove his point, Monk uses a pen name to write an outlandish “Black” book of his own, a book that propels him to the heart of hypocrisy and the madness he claims to disdain.
On this day in 2022
- EVENTS
- A Swiss gruyère by Vorderfultigen and Gourmino wins best cheese at the World Cheese Awards in Newport, Wales.
- DEATHS
- Benoît Dauga, French rugby union lock, #8 (63 caps; Stade Montois), who died at 80.
- Edot Baby, Rapper.
- TV SERIES
- Blockbuster: Season 1 is released. Timmy Yoon (Randall Park) and the staff at the last Blockbuster store in America seek to keep it open in this comedy series created by Vanessa Ramos.
- GAMING: PC
- Ghost Song for PC is released. On the desolate moon of Lorian, a long-dormant Deadsuit awakens from slumber. Journey beneath the surface on an atmospheric 2D adventure of self-discovery, ancient mysteries, and cosmic terror. Explore winding caverns and acquire new abilities to unearth this alien world’s long-buried secrets.
- The Entropy Centre for PC is released. An extinction level event has set the world ablaze. You appear to be the last remaining person alive. Mankind's only hope lies at the core of the Entropy Centre. The Entropy Centre is a mind-bending puzzle adventure where you reverse objects through time to overcome seemingly impossible obstacles and conundrums. Manipulate time to your will and solve ingeniously challenging puzzle rooms, each one taking you closer to the heart of a colossal space station in orbit of Earth.Deviously challenging with razor-sharp witty writing and outstanding voice acting performances, The Entropy Centre merges a brilliant puzzle game with an epic adventure.
- GAMING: PLAYSTATION 5
- The Chant for PlayStation 5 is released. A single-player, third person horror action-adventure game set on a remote island spiritual retreat. A peaceful weekend soon turns to dread after a group chant opens The Gloom, a psychedelic dimension of terror that feeds off negative energy. Interact with a recurring cast of characters, untangle the complex history of the island, and witness terrifying revelations about the cosmos. Only you can fight off the creatures, reason with the survivors, and unravel the legacy of a cult from the 1970s to reverse the ritual.Features:* EXPLORE AN ISLAND FILLED WITH COSMIC DREAD: Interact with the other members of the retreat as they slowly become consumed by their own negative energy.* Survive against an array of prismatic creatures and cultists released from The Gloom as you piece together the weird history of the island.* FIGHT OR FLIGHT: You must choose your fights and battle for survival with spiritual weapons and abilities. Collect, craft, and manage your resources to take your chances in close combat - or succumb to panic and flee.* MIND BODY SPIRIT: Balance is everything. Steel your mind against horror and panic; Protect your body against physical threats; Elevate your spirit to meditate and access supernatural abilities.* MODERN PSYCHEDELIC HORROR: Inspired by the psychedelic horror of the 1970s, experience a landscape of colored lighting and an electronic rock soundtrack, composed by the award-winning Paul Ruskay.
- WRC Generations for PlayStation 5 is released. Rise to all the challenges of the most comprehensive, realistic and demanding rally simulation ever developed. Dive into the heart of the action and drive the cars from the 2022 WRC championship, including the new hybrid models.
- POLITICS
- Former Prime Minister Imran Khan survives an assassination attempt after being shot in the leg at a rally in Wazirabad, Pakistan.
On this day in 2021
- EVENTS
- 4-year old Cleo Smith found 18 days after she disappeared from a family tent, by police in Carnarvon, Western Australia.
- South African writer Damon Galgut wins literature's Booker Prize for his novel "The Promise".
- US begins vaccinating children aged 5 to 11 years with a lower dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 pandemic vaccine.
- TV SERIES
- Dr. Brain: Season 1 is released. Brain scientist Sewon (LEE Sun-kyun) seeks for clues on the mysterious accident that took his family by accessing the memories of the dead in this Korean language thriller from Kim Jee-woon.
- GAMING: PC
- Time Loader for PC is released. Time Loader is a story-driven, physics-based puzzle platformer with a twist. At the helm of a small robot, you'll travel back to the 90s to prevent a tragic accident. Explore the house of your creator, solve brain-teasing puzzles, acquire unique and powerful upgrades, and see common household items from an entirely new perspective!But remember: meddling with time has serious consequences. You may succeed in changing the past, but can you deal with the result of your actions?
- SPORTS
- Warren Powers, American football running back (Oakland Raiders) and coach (Washington State University 1977, University of Missouri 1978-84), who died from Alzheimers at 80.
On this day in 2020
- EVENTS
- Hurricane Eta makes landfall in Nicaragua as a Category Four storm with winds of 140 km, killing at least 235 people across Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico and Panama.
- DEATHS
- John Sessions, Scottish actor and comedian (Whose Line Is It Anyway), who died of a heart attack at 67.
- Don Talbot AO OBE, Australian swimming coach and sport administrator (coach national swim teams - Canada, United States, Australia), who died from dementia complications at 87.
- GAMING: PC
- SpellForce 3: Fallen God for PC is released. Command the Trolls and lead them on an epic journey across the wild continent of Urgath. As Chieftain of the Moonkin, a tribe driven from its home by tusk hunters and disease, their survival is in your hands.
- GAMING: PLAYSTATION 4
- DIRT 5 for PlayStation 4 is released. Take a trip around the world to and race on over 70+ unique routes across 10 different global locations in stunning environments complete with dynamic weather and time of day. Get behind the wheel of an eclectic and exciting roster of cars. World-renowned voice talents troy baker and nolan north head up the cast of dirt 5's story-driven Career mode. Local split-screen of up to four players on offline modes, including Career, makes dirt 5 the perfect couch multiplayer racing game as you battle for position with your friends. Capture your biggest jumps and best moves with a detailed photo mode, and show your creative flair with dirt's deepest ever livery editor for all cars.
- GAMING: SWITCH
- Bakugan: Champions of Vestroia for Switch is released. Bakugan: Champions of Vestroia is an all-new action role-playing game with an original story that expands on the hit TV series and brings the Bakugan universe to the Nintendo Switch for the very first time. The adventure takes players on the ultimate Bakugan journey as they befriend powerful creatures known as Bakugan, gear up and customize Bakugan teams for fiercely strategic battles, and master their skills to become the Champion of Vestroia. Players can also play online in head-to-head multiplayer.
- Jurassic World Evolution: Complete Edition for Switch is released. Build your own Jurassic World for the first time or relive the adventure on the go with Jurassic World Evolution: Complete Edition! Packed with every piece of downloadable content available, Jurassic World Evolution: Complete Edition for Nintendo Switch includes all three major narrative expansions – Jurassic World Evolution: Return to Jurassic Park, Jurassic World Evolution: Claire’s Sanctuary, and Jurassic World Evolution: Secrets of Dr. Wu- as well as four Dinosaur Packs and the Raptor Squad Skin Collection.Take charge of operations on the legendary islands of The Cinco Muertes Archipelago and bring the wonder, majesty and danger of dinosaurs to life. Build for science, entertainment or security interests in an uncertain world where life always finds a way.Bioengineer over 60 dinosaurs that think, feel and react intelligently to the world around them. Play with life itself to give your dinosaurs unique behaviours, traits and appearances, then contain and profit from them to fund your global search for lost dinosaur DNA.Control the big picture with deep management tools or go hands-on to confront challenges on the ground or in the air. Expand your islands and choose your own journey in an captivating narrative featuring iconic characters from across the film franchise and decades of Jurassic World lore at your fingertips.Embark on a journey with captivating stories, challenging missions and more remarkable dinosaurs with three major expansions:Jurassic World Evolution: Return to Jurassic Park: Following the events of the iconic 1993 film, you are invited to return to the island where it all started to rebuild the original Jurassic Park. Reclaim the park from the dinosaurs, rebuild beloved locations, and overcome challenges guided by Dr. Alan Grant, Dr. Ellie Sattler, and Dr. Ian Malcolm in an original narrative voiced by the film cast.Jurassic World Evolution: Claire’s Sanctuary: The once dormant Mt. Sibo is expected to erupt at any time and threatens to send the dinosaurs of Isla Nublar back to extinction. Leap into action with former Jurassic World Park Operations Manager, Claire Dearing, and work together on this rescue mission to save these magnificent creatures.Jurassic World Evolution: Secrets of Dr. Wu: Hidden within Las Cinco Muertes is an intriguing storyline featuring campaign missions from Dr. Henry Wu, who remains dedicated to his research with hybrid dinosaurs.
On this day in 2019
- EVENTS
- Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson, left his wife of 29 years to move in with a 'superfan' 15 years his junior. It was reported that the singer was now living with fitness instructor Leana Dolci at her Paris home..
- Saudi Arabia's state-owned oil producer Saudi Aramco, the world's most profitable company, announces its plans to go public.
- Olivia Newton-John's black leather outfit from the film "Grease" sells for $405,700 at auction in Beverly Hills, California.
- British Mercedes driver and defending champion Lewis Hamilton finishes second in the US Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas to clinch his 6th F1 Drivers World Championship.
- Delhi reaches worst pollution levels of the year, over 900 AQI, with authorities declaring public health emergency.
- DEATHS
- Yvette Lundy, French resistance fighter during WWII, who died at 103.
- TV SERIES
- His Dark Materials: Season 1 is released. The adaptation of Philip Pullman's fantasy trilogy from the BBC and HBO follows Lyra (Dafne Keen) as she searches for her kidnapped friend, makes new friends and discovers secrets people want kept hidden.
On this day in 2018
- EVENTS
- Breeders'Cup Horse Racing, Churchill Downs; Day 2 winners: Shamrock Rose, Stormy Liberal, City of Light, Sistercharlie, Roy H, Expert Eye, Monomoy Girl, Enable, Accelerate.
- Truck loses control hitting 31 cars and killing at least 15 people near a tollbooth in Lanzhou, China.
- DEATHS
- Sondra Locke, American actress (The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter; Willard), and director (Impulse), who died at 74 of a heart attack while suffering from breast and bone cancer.
On this day in 2017
- EVENTS
- Pakistani woman charged with poisoning 17 members of husband's family in attempt to escape forced marriage in Punjab Province.
- DEATHS
- Sebastian Aguilar, YouTube Star.
- MOVIES: NOT RATED
- Princess Cyd is released. 16-year-old Cyd (Jessie Pinnick) decides to take a break from her depressive single father and spend a summer in Chicago with her aunt Miranda (Rebecca Spence), a well-known novelist. Soon after her arrival, Cyd encounters Katie (Malic White), a young barista. The two make plans to meet up after Katie’s shift and a new, charged relationship begins. The Chicago landscape expands, and we navigate intimate and fragile moments between Cyd and Katie as they explore their new attraction. Miranda functions as a counterpart to young Cyd’s new explorations of sexuality and love, and as the summer continues they develop a strong relationship founded on a shared openness and healthy criticism of particular personal moments.
- Newness is released. In contemporary L.A., two unacquainted millennials, spend their weekends “swiping” on the dating app WINX. The options are endless, but it's less about connection and more about hooking-up. But when Martin and Gabi meet they find themselves talking into the early hours. Connecting. It’s exciting. It’s new. Exhilarated by each other, they rush into a relationship. They go out on dates. They move in together. They skip work to make love… But is this love…?
- It Happened in L.A. is released. Annette (Michelle Morgan) and Elliot (Jorma Taccone) are a mostly happy, moderately neurotic LA couple. Maybe Annette doesn’t enjoy game nights or taco stands as much as Elliot does, but no relationship is perfect, right? Rather than embracing their differences, Annette can only compare their relationship to their happy couple friends. This cannot be endorsed by Annette’s beautiful but romantically troubled best friend, Baker (Dree Hemingway), who is very well-versed on the bleakness of the LA dating scene.
- Most Beautiful Island is released. Most Beautiful Island chronicles one harrowing day in the life of Luciana (Ana Asensio), a young immigrant woman struggling to make ends meet while striving to escape her past. As Luciana's day unfolds, she is whisked, physically and emotionally, through a series of troublesome and unforeseeable extremes. Before her day is done, she inadvertently finds herself a central participant in a cruel game where lives are placed at risk, and psyches are twisted and broken for the perverse entertainment of a privileged few.
- My Friend Dahmer is released. Jeff Dahmer (Ross Lynch) is an awkward teenager struggling to make it through high school with a family life in ruins. He collects roadkill, fixates on a neighborhood jogger (Vincent Kartheiser, “Mad Men”), and copes with his unstable mother (Anne Heche) and well-intentioned father (Dallas Roberts). He begins to act out at school, and his goofball antics win over a group of band-nerds who form The Dahmer Fan Club, headed by Derf Backderf (Alex Wolff, "Patriots Day"). But this camaraderie can’t mask his growing depravity. Approaching graduation, Jeff spirals further out of control, inching ever closer to madness.
- Blade of the Immortal is released. Samurai Manji has taken a lot of lives, both innocent and guilty, and now lives life in feudal Japan as a criminal. After being cursed with immortality until he kills enough evil men, Manji meets a young girl who enlists him to be her body-guard. Swearing loyalty, protection and vengeance against the group of sword fighters who slaughtered her family, the unlikely duo set on a remarkable quest to make right against those who did them wrong.
- A River Below is released. A River Below captures the Amazon in all its complexity as it examines the actions of environmental activists using the media in an age where truth is a relative term.
- Wait for Your Laugh is released. The untold story of fame, love, tragedy and 90 years of American entertainment through the eyes of the woman who did it all—Rose Marie.
- MOVIES: NOVEMBER 3 2017
- Gilbert is released. Gilbert is a wildly funny and unexpectedly poignant portrait of the life and career of one of comedy's most iconic figures, Gilbert Gottfried.
- MOVIES: PG13
- Thor: Ragnarok is released. Thor is imprisoned on the other side of the universe without his mighty hammer and finds himself in a race against time to get back to Asgard to stop Ragnarok — the destruction of his homeworld and the end of Asgardian civilization — at the hands of an all-powerful new threat, the ruthless Hela. But first he must survive a deadly gladiatorial contest that pits him against his former ally and fellow Avenger — the Incredible Hulk!
- MOVIES: R
- Lady Bird is released. Christine "Lady Bird"McPherson (Saoirse Ronan) fights against but is exactly like her wildly loving, deeply opinionated and strong-willed mom (Laurie Metcalf), a nurse working tirelessly to keep her family afloat after Lady Bird's father (Tracy Letts) loses his job. Set in Sacramento, California in 2002, amidst a rapidly shifting American economic landscape, Lady Bird is an affecting look at the relationships that shape us, the beliefs that define us, and the unmatched beauty of a place called home. [A24]
- Last Flag Flying is released. In 2003,30 years after they served together in the Vietnam War, former Navy Corps medic Larry “Doc” Shepherd (Steve Carell) re-unites with ex-Marine Sal Nealon (Bryan Cranston) and Reverend Richard Mueller (Laurence Fishburne) on a different type of mission: to bury Doc’s son, a young Marine killed in the Iraq War. Doc decides to forgo burial at Arlington Cemetery and, with the help of his old buddies, takes the casket on a bittersweet trip up the East Coast to his home in suburban New Hampshire. Along the way, Doc, Sal and Mueller reminisce and come to terms with shared memories of the war that continues to shape their lives.
- LBJ is released. The story of U.S. President Lyndon Baines Johnson from his young days in West Texas to the White House.
- MOVIES: TVMA
- 11/8/16 is released. On the morning of Election Day 2016, Americans of all stripes woke up and went about living their lives. These were the hours leading up to Donald Trump's unexpected, earth-shaking victory, but, of course, no one knew that yet.
- A Gray State is released. In 2010 David Crowley, an Iraq veteran, aspiring filmmaker and charismatic up-and-coming voice in fringe politics, began production on his film A Gray State. Set in a dystopian near-future where civil liberties are trampled by an unrestrained federal government, the film's crowd funded trailer was enthusiastically received by the burgeoning online community of libertarians, Tea Party activists and members of the nascent alt-right. In January of 2015, Crowley was found dead with his family in their suburban Minnesota home. Their shocking deaths quickly become a cause célèbre for conspiracy theorists who speculate that Crowley was assassinated by a shadowy government concerned about a film and filmmaker that was getting too close to the truth about their aims. A Gray State combs through Crowley's archive of 13,000 photographs, hundreds of hours of home video, and exhaustive behind-the-scenes footage of Crowley's work in progress to reveal what happens when a paranoid view of the government turns inward — blurring the lines of what is real and what people want to believe. [First Run Features]
- ALBUMS
- No Luscious Life was released by Golden Teacher. The debut full-length release for the Scottish sextet includes songs inspired by Senegal poet Aby Ngana Diop, Liverpool's Kazimier club, and Glasgow's nightlife.
- Red Pill Blues was released by Maroon 5. The sixth full-length studio release for the Los Angeles rock band led by Adam Levine features guest appearances from ASAP Rocky, LunchMoney Lewis, Julia Michaels, and SZA.
- Revelations was released by Shamir. The third full-length release for the Las Vegas singer-songwriter was self-recorded and mixed.
- Ojalá was released by Lost Horizons. The debut full-length release from Cocteau Twins' bassist Simon Raymonde and Dif Juz's drummer Richie Thomas features guest appearances from such artists as Ghostpoet, Marissa Nadler, Horse Thief's Cameron Neal, The Innocence Mission's Karen Peris, Hilang Child/Ed Riman, ex-Midlake frontman Tim Smith, Sharon Van Etten, and Lanterns On The Lake's Hazel Wilde.
- Phantom Brickworks was released by Bibio. The eighth full-length studio release for British experimental electronic producer Stephen Wilkinson is mostly improvised musical pieces.
- The Thrill of It All was released by Sam Smith. The second full-length studio release for the Grammy-winning British singer-songwriter features production from Emile Haynie, Tyler Johnson, Malay, Jimmy Napes, Stargate, and Timbaland.
- The Animal Spirits was released by James Holden & the Animal Spirits. The latest release for electronic artist James Holden was recorded with his band The Animal Spirits in single takes.
- The Dusk in Us was released by Converge. The ninth full-length release for the Massachusetts metalcore band was mixed by the band's guitarist, Kurt Ballou.
- GAMING: PC
- .hack//G.U. Last Recode for PC is released. .hack//G.U. is back! Log back into the.hack//G.U. trilogy and return to "The World, "as Haseo tracks down Tri-Edge in.hack//G.U. Last Recode, now with enhanced graphics, improved gameplay, and brand new modes! This collection includes all 3 original.hack//G.U. titles, Rebirth, Reminisce, and Redemption, all fully restored and remastered for PS4.Immerse yourself in "The World, "a MMORPG, and find out what is real and what is reality in.hack//G.U. Set in 2017, years after the events of the first.hack series, "The World"has now been rebuilt. Follow Haseo as logs into "The World"and hunts PKs (Player Killers), in order to gain strength and track down Tri-Edge, a strong PK who attacked his friend, Shino, in the game and put her into a coma in real life. Relive the drama and epic battles in 1080p and 60fps, and improved battle balance and pacing for the definitive.hack//G.U. experience.
- POLITICS
- Abdur Rahman Biswas, President of Bangladesh,1991-96, who died at 91.
On this day in 2016
- DEATHS
- Kay Starr [Katherine Starks], American pop singer (" Wheel of Fortune"), who died at 94.
- Wd Amaradeva, World Music Singer.
- MOVIES: R
- Trash Fire is released. When Owen (Adrian Grenier) is forced to confront the past he's been running from his whole adult life, he and his girlfriend, Isabel (Angela Trimbur), become entangled in a horrifying web of lies, deceit and murder.
- GAMING: PC
- Xanadu Next for PC is released. The village chief's daughter, Momo, has been kidnapped and you have been asked to rescue her. Finding her will not be easy. You will have to battle hordes of demons and monsters, even challenging King-Dragon himself! Can you conquer the darkness hanging over the land and return the light of the gods to XANADU! You are the only one who can save this world. It's time to plunge into the darkness!
On this day in 2015
- EVENTS
- Melbourne Cup won by Prince of Penzance ridden by Michelle Payne; first female jockey to win the event.
- A former prison officer was jailed for 12 months after admitting selling stories about George Michael to the Sun newspaper for £2,150, ($3,249). Michael was jailed for eight weeks in September 2010 for crashing his Range Rover while under the influence of cannabis..
- DEATHS
- Tom Graveney, Cricket Player.
- TV SERIES
- Z: The Beginning of Everything: Season 1 is released. The life of Zelda Fitzgerald (Christina Ricci) is chronicled from her first meeting with F. Scott (Gavin Stenhouse in the pilot and David Hoflin in the rest of the season) in 1918 in the drama series based on the novel by Therese Anne Fowler.
- Patriot: Season 1 is released. Intelligence officer John Tavner (Michael Dorman) takes a job at Milwaukee's McMillan Industrial Piping to position himself to travel overseas to stop Iran from restarting its nuclear program in this dramedy from Steven Conrad.
- ALBUMS
- Mr. Misunderstood was released by Eric Church. The fifth full-length album for the country singer was recorded in a month and was a surprise release first to his fan club then to iTunes.
- GAMING: PLAYSTATION 4
- PONCHO for PlayStation 4 is released. A robot, a poncho and a journey of discovery! Make your way through this world of pixelated parallax platforming to solve the ultimate puzzle: who is Poncho?The world is ruined; mankind is gone and all that remains are robots. But for Poncho, the adventure is just beginning! Explore an open world full of colourful characters, leaping between parallax layers to overcome obstacles and solve puzzles. Can you make it to the Red Tower, meet your Maker and ultimately save humanity?Key Features:-A 2D world with 3D thinking! Use brains as well as platforming skill, moving back and forth through Poncho's world as well as left and right to progress.-Discover new challenges around every corner: platforms that move when you do, areas that switch from 3D to 2D and back again, shifting walls, seemingly impossible ascents and much more!-Gorgeous pixel graphics mix with clever gameplay and a catchy soundtrack to create a retro-style experience that's truly unique!
- GAMING: PLAYSTATION VITA
- Norn9: Var Commons for PlayStation Vita is released. While on a school field trip, child prodigy Sorata Suzuhara wanders off after hearing a mysterious song and blacks out. When he comes to, he finds himself in unfamiliar place, and soon encounters a girl who informs him that hes currently in turn of the century Japan! In order to help him get home, Sorata follows her to a ship that shes waiting for but when it appears it is not a wooden sailing ship, but a round aircraft that flies using technology that is beyond Soratas imagination. Even stranger, he discovers that the other 12 passengers 3 young women and 9 men are all supposedly espers with special powers, and are on some kind of journey at the behest of a multinational entity only known as The World.What is the purpose of their journey? What is their destination? Who is The World? Before Sorata can even begin to take stock of his situation, the ship is attacked, and the mystery surrounding the ship only deepens. Delve into the story of the ship and its occupants through the point of views of each of the three girls, and unravel the mysteries trapped within.
- GAMING: XBOX ONE
- Need for Speed for Xbox One is released. Jump behind the wheel of some iconic cars and put the pedal to the metal through Ventura Bay, a sprawling urban playground. Explore overlapping stories as you establish your reputation – and your dream car – and become the top racing icon. Play repeatedly this time, you have five distinct ways to win.
- The Peanuts Movie: Snoopy's Grand Adventure for Xbox One is released. In The Peanuts Movie: Snoopy’s Grand Adventure, Snoopy explores the fantastical worlds of his imagination to track down Charlie Brown and his friends in an intricate game of hide-and-seek.
- POLITICS
- Ahmed Chalabi, Iraqi politician (supported US 2003 invasion), who died at 71.
- Howard Coble, American politician (Rep-R-NC,1985-2015), who died at 84.
- SPORTS
- Game Maker Activision Blizzard (Call of Duty) buys King.com (Candy Crush) for $5.9 billion.
On this day in 2014
- EVENTS
- New York's 104-storey One World Trade Center officially opens 13 years after the September 11 attacks.
- UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon calls for global action on climate change after warning from scientists.
- BIRTHS
- Csaba Zalka,, Šamorín, born in Slovakia.
- DEATHS
- Mariam Fakhr Eddine, Movie Actress.
- ALBUMS
- In the Seams was released by Saint Saviour. The second full-length release for the British singer-songwriter Rebecca Jones was produced by Bill Ryder-Jones.
- GAMING: PC
- Depth for PC is released. Depth is an indie game being developed with unreal engine 3 by several of the original minds behind 'Killing Floor'. Play as a shark or a diver in a dark aquatic world and overcome your enemies by employing cunning, teamwork, and stealth.
- Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare for PC is released. Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare envisions the powerful battlegrounds of the future, where both technology and tactic have evolved to usher in a new era of combat for the franchise. Delivering a stunning performance, Academy Award winning actor Kevin Spacey stars as Jonathan Irons -- one of the most powerful men in the world -- shaping this chilling vision of the future of war. The game takes place in a plausible future in which technological progress and today's military practices have converged with powerful consequences. In this carefully researched and crafted vision of the future, Private Military Corporations (PMCs) have become the dominant armed forces for countless nations outsourcing their military needs, redrawing borders and rewriting the rules of war. And Jonathan Irons, the founder and president of the world's largest PMC, Atlas Corporation, is at the center of it all.Suit up for combat in exoskeletons that evolve every aspect of a soldier's battle readiness, enabling combatants to deploy with an advanced lethality and eliminating the need for specialization. Players experience enhanced player movement and verticality through boost jumps and grappling, covert cloaking abilities, and biomechanics that provide unparalleled strength, awareness, endurance, and speed. With the advent of the exoskeleton and newly advanced armor and weaponry, every soldier commands tactical freedom in any terrain unlike ever before, fundamentally changing the way gamers play Call of Duty across all modes
On this day in 2013
- EVENTS
- Bobby Orr's autobiography "Orr: My Story" debuts at the #8 position on The New York Times best seller list for nonfiction.
- Federation Cup Women's Tennis, Cagliari, Italy: Sara Errani of Italy outclasses Russia's Alisa Kleybanova 6-1,6-1 for an unassailable 3-0 lead (ends 4-0) and 4th title for the home country.
- 6 people are killed after an overcrowded ferry sinks in Pattaya, Thailand.
- DEATHS
- Neal Newberry, Race Car Driver.
- Bernard Roberts, Pianist.
- SPORTS
- Gerard Cieslik, Polish soccer striker (45 caps,27 goals; Ruch Chorzów 237 games) and manager (Ruch Chorzów), who died at 86.
- Nick Foles connects with Riley Cooper 3 times to become 7th passer in NFL history with 7 TD tosses in a game during Philadelphia Eagles’ 49-20 win over the Raiders at Oakland; Foles completes 22 of 28 for 406 yards.