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- People born on this day are Libra as their zodiac sign.
Today in History
On this day in 2023
- DEATHS
- Raul Machado, Portuguese soccer centre-back (11 caps; Leixões SC, SL Benfica), who died at 86.
On this day in 2022
- EVENTS
- Ai Mori wins gold in bouldering and lead climbing at the IFSC World Cup in Morioka, Japan.
- POLITICS
- Italy forms new coalition government, choosing far-right Brothers of Italy (Fratelli d'Italia - FdI) leader Giorgia Meloni as Prime Minister, the 1st female to hold the office.
On this day in 2021
- EVENTS
- American singer Jay Black died from pneumonia age 82. Also known as ‘The Voice, ’ whose height of fame came in the 1960s when he was the lead singer of Jay and the Americans. The band had numerous hits including ‘Come a Little Bit Closer’, ‘Cara Mia’, and ‘This Magic Moment’..
- Australian city of Melbourne "world's most locked down city" exits its sixth lockdown after a total of 260 days.
- Adele returned to the UK Singles Chart after a five-year absence when her single 'Easy on Me' entered the chart at No.1. Adele also set a new chart record with the single as 'Easy On Me' racked up 24 million streams in the UK in its first week of release, the most streams for a song in one week..
- DEATHS
- Jay Black [David Blatt], American pop singer (Jay and the Americans - “Come A Little Bit Closer”; “This Magic Moment”), who died of pneumonia and complications from dementia at 82.
- Peter Scolari, American stage and screen Emmy Award-winning actor (Newhart - "Michael" ; Girls - "Tad" ; Bosom Buddies - "Henry"), who died of cancer at 66.
- MOVIES: NOT RATED
- Minyan is released. A young Russian Jewish immigrant in Brighton Beach, caught up in the tight constraints of his community, develops a close friendship with his grandfather’s new neighbors, two elderly closeted gay men who open his imagination to the possibilities of love and the realities of loss — and explores the East Village where he finds a world teeming with the energy of youth, desire and risk. Set in the late 1980s, as AIDS hammered New York City, Minyan is a powerful story of rebellion and self-discovery, sexual and spiritual awakening — and survival. [Strand Releasing]
- The Electrical Life of Louis Wain is released. The extraordinary true story of eccentric British artist Louis Wain (Benedict Cumberbatch), whose playful, sometimes even psychedelic pictures helped to transform the public's perception of cats forever. Moving from the late 1800s through to the 1930s, we follow the incredible adventures of this inspiring, unsung hero, as he seeks to unlock the "electrical"mysteries of the world and, in so doing, to better understand his own life and the profound love he shared with his wife Emily Richardson (Claire Foy).
- The Harder They Fall is released. When outlaw Nat Love (Jonathan Majors) discovers that his enemy Rufus Buck (Idris Elba) is being released from prison he rounds up his gang to track Rufus down and seek revenge. Those riding with him in this assured, righteously new school Western include his former love Stagecoach Mary (Zazie Beetz), his right and left hand men — hot-tempered Bill Pickett (Edi Gathegi) and fast drawing Jim Beckwourth (R.J. Cyler)—and a surprising adversary-turned-ally. Rufus Buck has his own fearsome crew, including “Treacherous” Trudy Smith (Regina King) and Cherokee Bill (LaKeith Stanfield), and they are not a group that knows how to lose.
- At the Ready is released. Ten miles from the Mexican border, students at Horizon High School in El Paso, Texas, are enrolling in law enforcement classes and joining a unique after-school activity: the criminal justice club. Through mock-ups of drug raids and active-shooter takedowns, they inch closer to their desired careers in Border Patrol, policing, and customs enforcement. We follow Mexican American students Kassy and Cesar and recent graduate Cristina as they navigate the complications inherent in their chosen path and discover their choices may clash with the values and people they hold most dear.
- MOVIES: PG
- Ron's Gone Wrong is released. Ron’s Gone Wrong is the story of Barney, a socially awkward middle-schooler and Ron, his new walking, talking, digitally-connected device, which is supposed to be his “Best Friend out of the Box.” Ron’s hilarious malfunctions set against the backdrop of the social media age, launch them into an action-packed journey in which boy and robot come to terms with the wonderful messiness of true friendship.
- MOVIES: PG13
- Becoming Cousteau is released. A look at the life, passions, achievements and tragedies surrounding the famous explorer and environmentalist Jacques Cousteau, featuring an archive of his newly restored footage.
- Dune: Part One is released. A mythic and emotionally charged hero’s journey, Dune tells the story of Paul Atreides, a brilliant and gifted young man born into a great destiny beyond his understanding, who must travel to the most dangerous planet in the universe to ensure the future of his family and his people. As malevolent forces explode into conflict over the planet’s exclusive supply of the most precious resource in existence—a commodity capable of unlocking humanity’s greatest potential—only those who can conquer their fear will survive.
- MOVIES: R
- The French Dispatch is released. The French Dispatch brings to life a collection of stories from the final issue of an American magazine published in a fictional 20th-century French city.
- TV SERIES
- Invasion (2021): Season 1 is released. An alien invasion is at the center of the science fiction drama series from Simon Kinberg and David Weil.
- ALBUMS
- -io was released by Circuit des Yeux. The sixth full-length release for the Haley Fohr project is the first on the Matador label.
- Far In was released by Helado Negro. The seventh full-length studio release for Roberto Carlos Lange under the name Helado Negro features guest appearances from Benamin, Buscabulla and Kacy Hill.
- Fun House was released by Hand Habits. The third full-length release for the Meg Duffy project features a guest appearance from Perfume Genius and was produced by Sasami Ashworth and mixed by Chris Coady and Kyle Thomas.
- Blue Banisters was released by Lana Del Rey. The eighth full-length studio release for the singer-songwriter features production from Zach Dawes, Mike Dean, Dean Reid, and Gabe Simon.
- Actually, You Can was released by Deerhoof. The 18th full-length studio release for the San Francisco-based experimental rock band is self-described as "baroque gone DIY."
- The Lockdown Sessions was released by Elton John. The latest full-length release for the pop singer-songwriter features both new originals and cover songs recorded remotely with such artists as 6LACK, Jimmie Allen, Glen Campbell, Brandi Carlile, Miley Cyrus, Gorillaz, SG Lewis, Lil Nas X, Dua Lipa, Nicki Minaj, Stevie Nicks, Charlie Puth, Rina Sawayama, Surfaces, Eddie Vedder, Stevie Wonder, Years & Years, and Young Thug.
- The Myth of the Happily Ever After was released by Biffy Clyro. The latest full-length release for the Scottish alternative rock band was produced with Adam Noble.
- Shade was released by Grouper. The 12th full-length studio release for Liz Harris features songs recorded in the past 16 years in Mount Tamalpais, Portland, and Astoria.
- Sympathy for Life was released by Parquet Courts. The seventh full-length studio release for the Brooklyn indie rock band was produced with Rodaidh McDonald.
- My Morning Jacket was released by My Morning Jacket. This is the first new studio release in six years for the rock band led by Jim James (who also produced the album).
- Prioritise Pleasure was released by Self Esteem. The second full-length solo release for Slow Club's Rebecca Taylor was produced by Johan Karlberg.
- GAMING: PLAYSTATION 5
- The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes for PlayStation 5 is released. From the creators of Until DawnSwitch between the perspective of 5 playable characters - All can live or die in your version of the storyMultiple ways to play including 2 player online coop modeHugely branching storyline that changes based on the decisions you makeEach game in The Dark Pictures Anthology is a complete and original story in its own rightTHREE WAYS TO PLAYIntroducing multiplayer to The Dark Pictures Anthology! 1. SOLO STORYThe complete terrifying story as a single player experience 2. MOVIE NIGHT MODEYou and up to 4 friends will play the story together on the couch, each controlling a different characterAnd:3. SHARED STORY2 player online co-operative mode. Play the whole story online with a friend, making choices that affect you both.
On this day in 2020
- EVENTS
- Goldman Sachs agrees to pay record $3 billion to end probe into its role in 1MDB corruption scandal to regulators in the US, UK, Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia.
- DEATHS
- David Keith, Race Car Driver.
- Derek Quinn, British guitarist (Freddie and the Dreamers - "I'm Telling You Now"), who died at 68.
- MOVIES: PG
- The Witches is released. Reimagining Roald Dahl's 1983 children's novel for a modern audience, The Witches tells the darkly humorous and heartwarming tale of a young orphaned boy (Jahzir Kadeem Bruno) who, in late 1967, goes to live with his loving Grandma (Octavia Spencer) in the rural Alabama town of Demopolis. As the boy and his grandmother encounter some deceptively glamorous but thoroughly diabolical witches, she wisely whisks our young hero away to an opulent seaside resort. Regrettably, they arrive at precisely the same time that the world’s Grand High Witch (Anne Hathaway) has gathered her fellow cronies from around the globe to carry out her nefarious plans.
- MOVIES: R
- Borat Subsequent Moviefilm is released. 14 years later, Kazakh TV talking head Borat is once again dispatched to the United States to report on the greatest country in the world.
- GAMING: PLAYSTATION 4
- Pacer for PlayStation 4 is released. Unique Storm Mode for single player and multiplayer: Life or death in a contracting field of play - the first ever Battle Royale arcade racer.Spectator Mode: Follow any pilot with Chase, Nose, Orbit or Environment cameras while displaying all race stats.Highly customizable: Craft, weapons and cosmetics.Replay Mode: For capturing and sharing amazing action clips and stills.Online Ranked Mode: Find out how your piloting skills rate against the best in the world.Online Tournament/Spectator Mode: For easy streaming and encouraging fun events at all levels.Campaign: Unlock team skins, as well as more challenging tracks and speed classes.Designers Republic partnership: Graphic designs that influenced a generation in games and music.OST and SFX: Created by Tim Wright aka CoLD SToRAGE.In-game VOIP, making in-game chat both easy and fun.Hosted servers: To level the online playing field and minimize the possibility of cheating.
- GAMING: SWITCH
- The Red Lantern for Switch is released. The Red Lantern is a story-driven, rogue-lite, survival game where you and your team of 5 sled dogs, lost in the wilderness, must navigate the ever-changing encounters of the Alaskan bush to find your way home. Features:- A dynamic world that changes as you play- Nearly 100 different encounters each with varied results- Gain items and upgrades as you discover things about the world around you- 8 different pups to add to your team, each with their own personalities.
- Pokemon Sword / Shield: The Crown Tundra for Switch is released. THE CROWN TUNDRAThe Crown Tundra expansion is set in the snow-swept realm of The Crown Tundra. See for yourself the beautiful scenery of this shining, silvery landscape! In this frigid area, with its jagged winter mountains, people live in small communities where they support and rely on one another. A certain person will appoint you as the leader of their exploration team in The Crown Tundra. You'll then be tasked with investigating the reaches of this frozen land. And remember the Pokémon Dens that you've only been able to glimpse during Max Raid Battles? Well, now you'll be able to explore their full depths!
- Disc Room for Switch is released. The year is 2089, and a giant disc has appeared in orbit of Jupiter. A crew of international scientists is formed in a desperate attempt to understand the mysterious secrets contained within. Step into the oversized space suit of a brave but reluctant scientist and explore this sprawling slaughterhouse from outer space. Attempt to discover the method behind its madness as you are relentlessly chased down by intelligent alien saw blades amid a seemingly endless labyrinth of interconnected death chambers. Stay sharp in order to navigate this murderous maze, as the seemingly straightforward slaughter unfurls into far more puzzling complexity. But, what kills you only makes you stronger. Absorb extraordinary abilities from the very discs that dice you into pieces. Invincibly dash, bend time, even clone yourself as you become one with the disc. Persistent punishment quickly solidifies into razor-sharp survival skills, as our scientist dies their way toward the deeper more devastating purpose of the disc. In Disc Room, the only way out is through Death.
- If Found... for Switch is released. If Found... is a game about going home, coming out and erasing everything.
- Torchlight III for Switch is released. It's been a century since the events of Torchlight II, and the Ember Empire is in decline. In Torchlight III, Novastraia is again under threat of invasion and it's up to you to defend against the Netherim and its allies. Gather your wits and brave the frontier to find fame, glory, and new adventures!Travel the FrontierExplore the wilderness, party with friends, gather materials to craft gear, or use magic to enter unknown dungeons! There's always something to do in the new frontier.Build & Upgrade Your FortIt's time to rebuild and that includes you! Enjoy your very own fort, where you can upgrade gear and renovate your fort to show off to your friends and the world. Collect Epic GearWhether it's armor, weapons, dyes, recipes, ember cores, or even new pets...there's always more to find as you battle through dungeons and take on dangerous foes. Pets Are BackFight your way to fame and glory with your loyal companion! Add skills and equip them with gear to make them stronger. Each species comes in a myriad of colors and styles, so make sure to collect them all! Build Your HeroWith four unique classes to choose from, players can utilize class-specific mechanics to maximize damage and their odds of survival. Combine epic gear, Relic powers, and class abilities to customize your playstyle.
- SPORTS
- The National Hockey League announces the annual NHL All Star Game and the NHL All-Star Skills Competition would be postponed to no earlier than 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Matt Blair, American football linebacker (6 × Pro Bowl 1977–82; First-team All-Pro 1980; Minnesota Vikings), who died from dementia complications at 70.
On this day in 2019
- EVENTS
- Legislation for Northern Ireland legalizing same-sex marriage and abortion comes into effect.
- Japanese Emperor Naruhito alongside Empress Masako formally declares his ascension to the throne of the world's oldest monarchy.
- UK parliament approves Brexit deal to leave the EU but rejects legislation to fast-track it to meet October 31 deadline.
- US drug company Biogen claims to have created 1st drug to slow advance of Alzheimer's disease called aducanumab.
- DEATHS
- Hans Zender, German composer and conductor (Stephen Climax), who died at 82.
- Raymond Leppard, British-American harpsichordist and conductor (Indianapolis Symphony,1987-2001), who died at 93.
- MOVIES: PG13
- Sweetheart is released. Jenn has washed ashore a small tropical island and it doesn't take her long to realize she's completely alone. She must spend her days not only surviving the elements, but must also fend off the malevolent force that comes out each night.
- GAMING: PC
- Moons of Madness for PC is released. Moons of Madness is a first-person, story-driven cosmic horror game where the scientific exploration of Mars meets the supernatural dread of Lovecraft.
- GAMING: PLAYSTATION 4
- The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III for PlayStation 4 is released. The end of the civil war led to the turning point of a new era for the Erebonian Empire. Centering on Rean Schwarzer as the Ashen Chevalier, the young man who came to be seen as a hero within the country, a new story of young heroes will unfold.
- WWE 2K20 for PlayStation 4 is released. For the first time ever in WWE 2K, play as both a male and female MyPLAYER in MyCAREER as you journey through the twists, turns and storylines on the path to WWE excellence - featuring cutscenes and voiceovers from your favorite Superstars.
- GAMING: SWITCH
- Tangle Tower for Switch is released. Unravel a mystery by exploring a strange and twisted mansion, discovering curious clues, interrogating peculiar suspects and solving unique puzzles. Will you be able to uncover the secrets of Tangle Tower?
- Skullgirls: 2nd Encore for Switch is released. Skullgirls 2nd Encore is a beautiful, fast-paced 2D fighting game that puts players in control of fierce warriors in an extraordinary Dark Deco world. Each of the 14 wildly original characters features unique gameplay mechanics and plenty of personality.Skullgirls 2nd Encore is the perfect fighting game for casual and competitive fighting game fans alike. Casual players will enjoy the fully voiced story mode, gorgeous animation and soundtrack by Michiru Yamane, while hardcore players will appreciate its balance, cross-platform multiplayer, and support for PlayStation3 system fight sticks.
- Mary Skelter 2 for Switch is released. The Nightmare continues in Mary Skelter 2! In this first-person dungeon crawler, play as fairy tale-inspired characters called Blood Maidens, each with deeply customizable character-specific classes. Balance between power and madness in turn-based battles with a blood-fueled transformation system, and escape a living prison while indestructible Nightmares give chase in real time. This game also includes the first installment of the series, Mary Skelter: Nightmares.
- Destiny Connect: Tick-Tock Travelers for Switch is released. The town of Clocknee is celebrating the advent of a new millenium when time suddenly comes to a halt and a horde of hostile animated machines appears. It's up to a young girl named Sherry, her friend Pegreo, and Isaac, the time-traveling robot, to unravel the mystery behind the strange events. Together, they'll revisit the past and peer into the future, learning some very interesting things about their families and their peculiar town.
- POLITICS
- Chilean president Sebastián Piñera agrees to meet opposition leaders after 15 people killed in growing nationwide protests over living costs and inequality.
- Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan agree deal to jointly control former Kurdish territory in Northern Syria.
- Top US diplomat in Ukraine, Bill Taylor, testifies President Donald Trump tied aid to Ukraine to demands the country open an investigation into the Biden family.
On this day in 2018
- EVENTS
- Pipe bomb sent to George Soros'New York home address, first Democrat to receive series of pipe bombs in US.
- Actress Selma Blair reveals she has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.
- POLITICS
- Cameroon's President Paul Biya wins seventh term in office, extending his 36 years in office, in election marred by intimidation and low turnout.
On this day in 2017
- EVENTS
- " LA Times" publishes investigation with 38 woman accusing Hollywood writer-director James Toback of sexual harassment.
- DEATHS
- Paul J. Weitz, American test pilot and NASA astronaut (Skylab 2, STS 6), who died at 85.
- Marv Thorpe, Race Car Driver.
- George Young, Scottish-Australian musician, songwriter and record producer (the Easybeats, Flash and the Pan), who died at 70.
On this day in 2016
- EVENTS
- AT& T buy Time Warner for $85.4 billion.
- WEDDINGS
- Legendary Canadian-American singer and songwriter Paul Anka at the age of 75 weds Lisa Pemberton at the Four Seasons in Los Angeles.
- DEATHS
- Nicolas Koob, Race Car Driver.
- Steve Dillon, English comic book artist (Preacher), who died at 54.
- TV SERIES
- Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency: Season 1 is released. The adaptation of Douglas Adams series (which also was made as a 2012 BBC comedy) follows holistic detective Dirk (Samuel Barnett) and his assistant Todd (Elijah Wood) as they investigate cases.
On this day in 2015
- GAMING: WII U
- Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water for Wii U is released. Fatal Frame/Project Zero: Maiden of Black Water consists of 3 interconnected stories that converge to uncover the truth behind a recent group of tragic deaths in a forest marred by a history of suicides. As one of 3 people with the power of the Camera Obscura and the ability to see the shadows of those spirited away, you will explore the ruins of an eerie inn, a shrine filled with life-size dolls, and a lake full of dead priestesses. Each shadowy location is connected by a stream of water flowing throughout the mountain, and this once holy water is tied to the darkest mystery of all—the history of death and darkness on Mt. Hikami.
On this day in 2014
- EVENTS
- Kasabian won best live act and best act in the world at the Q Awards held in London, England. Former Dr Feelgood guitarist Wilko Johnson was named a Q Icon, Elbow's The Take Off and Landing of Everything, was named best album, Paolo Nutini's Iron Sky received the best track award, while 22-year-old soul singer Sam Smith was named best new act..
- BIRTHS
- Zhuri Nova James, YouTube Star, born in Ohio.
- MOVIES: NOT RATED
- E-Team is released. Anna, Ole, Fred and Peter are four members of the Emergencies Team — or E-Team — the most intrepid division of a respected, international human rights group. Trained to deal with unfolding crises, the E-Team flies to hotspots all over the world as soon as allegations of human rights abuse surface. Then they get to work — gathering crucial evidence to determine if further investigation is warranted and, if so, to investigate, document, and capture the world's attention. They also immediately challenge the responsible decision makers, holding them accountable. Human rights abuses thrive on secrecy and silence, and the work of the E-Team, backed by their international human rights organization, has shone light in dark places and given voice to thousands whose stories would never otherwise have been told.