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Lead · On This Day

2024: Voepass Linhas Aéreas Flight 2283 crashes near Vinhedo, São Paulo, killing all 62 people on board.

A stark entry from the public record leads today's page, followed by observances, birthdays, recipes, and the rest of August 9.

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Today · Observed

Holidays

6 today
Battle of Gangut Day (Russia)

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Battle of Gangut Day (Russia)

Celebrated on this day.

  • International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples (United Nations)

    International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples (United Nations)

    Celebrated on this day.

  • Meyboom (Brussels and Leuven, Belgium)

    Meyboom (Brussels and Leuven, Belgium)

    Celebrated on this day.

  • National Day, celebrates the independence of Singapore from Malaysia in 1965.

    National Day, celebrates the independence of Singapore from Malaysia in 1965.

    Celebrated on this day.

  • National Peacekeepers' Day, celebrated on Sunday closest to the day (Canada)

    National Peacekeepers' Day, celebrated on Sunday closest to the day (Canada)

    Celebrated on this day.

  • National Women's Day (South Africa)

    National Women's Day (South Africa)

    Celebrated on this day.

Kitchen · Today

Recipe

15-Minute Fish Fillets Stir Fry

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15-Minute Fish Fillets Stir Fry

Prep 15 min

Slice fish fillets thin. Heat oil on high. Cook fish fillets 3 min, add corn and avocado, stir fry 3 more min. Add chili powder and toss. Serve over bread.

Ingredients

fish fillets, corn, chili powder, avocado, bread

History

On This Day

7 events
The Tampere light rail officially starts operating.

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2021

The Tampere light rail officially starts operating.

  • 2014

    Michael Brown, an 18-year-old African American male in Ferguson, Missouri, is shot and killed by a Ferguson police officer after reportedly assaulting the officer and attempting to steal his weapon, sparking protests and unrest in the city.

  • 2013

    Gunmen open fire at a Sunni mosque in the city of Quetta killing at least ten people and injuring 30.

  • 2012

    Shannon Eastin becomes the first woman to officiate an NFL game.

  • 1999

    Russian president Boris Yeltsin fires his prime minister, Sergei Stepashin, and for the fourth time fires his entire cabinet.

  • 1993

    The Liberal Democratic Party of Japan loses a 38-year hold on national leadership.

  • 1973

    Mars 7 is launched from the USSR.

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Birthdays

Born Today

5

  • Alice Barlow

    1991·English actress

  • Alexa Bliss

    1991·American bodybuilder and wrestler

  • Jun.Q

    1993·South Korean singer and actor

  • Dipa Karmakar

    1993·Indian gymnast

  • Kelli Hubly

    1994·American soccer player

Wire · Dispatch

Florida Man

1 story

  • A Florida man drove his golf cart to Walmart and tried to run over people in the store, even though he didn't know why

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By the Numbers

Number of the Day

221

Day of 365 · 61% complete

Element

Og · Oganesson

Heaviest element

Math

221 is divisible by 13

Today's Season

Horoscope

Leo

Leo

Jul 23 – Aug 22

Element
Fire
Ruler
Sun

Give loved ones space to fly and pursue your own dreams, dearest Leo. As the Aries Moon aligns with Saturn and Pluto, it's important to establish separate but mutually supportive relationships. Focus on sharpening your expertise through the pursuit of higher learning, and be mindful to cultivate a harmonious work/life balance. If you see an opportunity to help someone in need, do so. Karma will be watching, rewarding those with a benevolent spirit. Your thoughts will be deep and enlightening while Luna squares Jupiter. Go within and honestly examine all aspects of your situation to understand better and elevate your position.

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On the Horizon

Coming Up

4 events
  • 01

    Back to School

    Next up

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    days

  • 02

    NFL Season Kickoff

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    days

  • 03

    First Day of Fall

    124

    days

  • 04

    Halloween

    163

    days

Wellness · 5 min

Desk Break

2 min
Person stretching at desk

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Core & posture Desk Break

Stand up, move, sit down

The Routine

  1. Step-in-Place: 30s
  2. Chair Crunch: 10×
  3. Arm Circles: 30s
  4. Belly Breathing: 5 breaths

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