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Today in the World Countries
- Ganesh Chaturthi is being celebrated in Mauritius
- Thimphu Drupchen Dromchoe (Thimphu) is being celebrated in Bhutan
Today in Astrology
- People born on this day are Virgo as their zodiac sign.
Today in History
On this day in 2021
- EVENTS
- First edition of Mary Shelley's 1818 novel "Frankenstein" sells for $1.17 million, setting new world record for a printed work by a woman.
- Kansas City Royals'Salvador Perez hits his 46th home run to break Hall of Famer Johnny Bench's MLB record for most in a season by a catcher, in Royals 7-2 win in Cleveland.
- Pfizer announces they have developed a safe COVID-19 pandemic vaccine for 5-11 year olds with the dose 1/3 of the strength.
- Salvador Perez hits his 46th home run to break Hall of Famer Johnny Bench's MLB record for most in a season by a catcher in KC Royals'7-2 win in Cleveland.
- DEATHS
- Sarah Dash, American pop, R& B, and disco singer (Patti LaBelle & Bluebirds; Labelle - "Lady Marmalade"), who died at 76.
- Jan Jindra, Czech rower (Olympic gold Coxed four 1952, bronze Eight 1960), who died at 89.
- Billy Maxwell, American golfer (US Amateur C'ship 1951; Ryder Cup 1963; 7 x PGA Tour wins), who died at 92.
On this day in 2020
- EVENTS
- FinCEN files leaked - over 2,000 mostly 'suspicious activity reports'to the US government showing banks allowed money laundering worth $2 trillion between 2000-17.
- FinCEN files leaked - over 2,000 mostly 'suspicious activity reports'to the US government showing banks allowed money laundering worth $2 trillion 2000-17.
- 72nd Emmy Awards held virtually: "Succession" best drama, "Schitts Creek" wins record nine awards for a comedy, "Watchman" best limited series.
- 107th Tour de France: Slovenian Tadej Pogacar claims yellow jersey from countryman Primož Roglic; also wins mountains and U25 classifications; green jersey, Sam Bennett.
- 107th Tour de France: Slovenian Tadej Pogacar claims yellow jersey from countryman Primoz Roglic; also wins mountains and U25 classifications; green jersey, Sam Bennett.
- US Open Men's Golf, Winged Foot CC: American Bryson DeChambeau claims his first career major title as the only player to score under par; wins by 6 strokes from Matthew Wolff.
- BIRTHS
- Khai Malik, Family Member, born in United States.
- DEATHS
- Garland F. Pinholster, American college basketball coach (USA: gold Pan American Games 1963; Oglethorpe University 1956-66), who died at 92.
On this day in 2019
- EVENTS
- Australian PM Scott Morrison welcomed for week-long visit at the White House by US President Donald Trump.
- Batman Day - 80th anniversary of the first Batman comic.
- The MOSAiC expedition, the greatest Arctic research expedition ever, sets sail from Norway, aims to stay trapped in ice for a year to study climate change.
- Rare Egyptian political protests take place against corruption in President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi's government in Tahrir Square, Cairo and elsewhere.
- Researchers for SETI (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence) propose that aliens may have bugged earths co-orbitals (nearby orbiting rocks) in "The Astronomical Journal".
- Students from 185 countries stage the world's largest-ever protest on climate change culminating in Manhattan rally led by Greta Thunberg.
- DEATHS
- Su Beng [Lim Tiau-hui], Taiwanese revolutionary, 'Father of Taiwanese Independence'(Taiwan’s 400-Year History), who died at 100.
- Howard Cassady, American College Football Hall of Fame halfback (Heisman Trophy 1955, Ohio State; NFL C'ship 1957, Detroit Lions), who died at 85.
On this day in 2018
- EVENTS
- Overloaded ferry capsizes on Lake Victoria, Tanzania, killing at least 207, with one man surviving in air lock for two days.
- EU leaders, including Donald Tusk and Emmanuel Macron, criticize Theresa May's Brexit plan at a summit in Salzburg, Austria.
- Woman shoots seven people, killing three and herself at a Rite Aid distribution center near Baltimore, Maryland.
- DEATHS
- Greg Hodnett, Race Car Driver.
On this day in 2017
- EVENTS
- Hurricane Maria makes landfall on Puerto Rico as a category 4 hurricane, knocking out all power and killing 25.
- US Federal Reserve says it will start to unwind its bond portfolio employed in wake of the financial crisis.
- WEDDINGS
- American rapper-songwriter Cardi B at the age of 24 weds American singer and rapper Offset at the age of 25 in a private ceremony.
- DEATHS
- John Nicholson, Race Car Driver.
On this day in 2016
- EVENTS
- Black American Keith Lamont Scott is shot dead by a black police officer in Charlotte, North Carolina, provoking violent protests in the city.
- " This Is Us" TV drama premieres in the US starring Mandy Moore and Milo Ventimiglia.
- DEATHS
- Curtis Hanson, American film director and screenwriter (LA Confidential,8 Mile), who died at 71.
- Bill Barrett, American politician (Rep-R-Nebraska 1991-2001), who died at 87.
On this day in 2015
- EVENTS
- Alexis Tsipras and Syriza party declared the winners in Greek snap election.
- Pope Francis meets Fidel Castro in Havana, on the 1st day of his tour of Cuba.
- President Ram Baran Yadav signs Nepal's new constitution into law in Kathmandu.
- Martin Shkreli, CEO of Turing Pharmaceuticals, confirms raising the price of toxoplasmosis drug Daraprim by 5,000%.
- Solheim Cup Women's Golf, GC St. Leon-Rot: US regains Cup 14½ to 13½; Paula Creamer beats Sandra Gal 4 & 3 in deciding singles match.
- DEATHS
- Jack Larson, American actor (The Adventures of Superman -" Jimmy Olsen"), screenwriter, and librettist (Virgil Thomson's "Lord Byron"), who died at 87.
- Jack Larson, American playwright and actor (Jimmy Olsen-Superman), who died at 87.
- Charles Kenneth "C K" Williams, American poet and translator (Pulitzer prize 2000), who died at 78.
On this day in 2014
- EVENTS
- New Zealand's National Government wins a 3rd term in the elections despite allegations of corruption and revelations about state surveillance.
- DEATHS
- Polly Bergen [Nellie Burgin], American actress, singer, television host, and writer (Rhoda-Winds of War, The Helen Morgan Story), who died of natural causes at 84.
- Polly Bergen [Nellie Burgin], American actress, singer, television host, and writer (Winds of War - "Rhoda" ; The Helen Morgan Story), who died of natural causes at 84.
On this day in 2013
- EVENTS
- Alex Rodriquez sets new MLB record with 24 Grand Slam home runs for the New York Yankees.
- Grand Theft Auto becomes the fastest entertainment product to reach $1 Billion in sales.
- Greenpeace ship Arctic Sunrise is boarded by Russian military.
- 46 soldiers are killed in army-base attacks in Shabwah Governorate, Yemen.
- DEATHS
- Jim Mccallum, Race Car Driver.