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ON THIS DAY: Harry Potter is born (1980)

Life July 31, 2025 at 11:30

For Harry Potter fans, July 31 is more than just the last day of the month. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, the first book in J.K....

ON THIS DAY: Hugh Laurie (1959) and Peter Dinklage (1969) are born

On this Day June 11, 2025 at 15:45

Hugh Laurie – Biography & career highlights Born on 11 June 1959 in Oxfordshire, England, James Hugh Calum Laurie rose to fame through his comedy...

ON THIS DAY: Legendary actor Marlon Brando is born (1924)

On this Day April 3, 2025 at 16:05

On 3 April 1924, in Omaha, Nebraska, one of the most influential and iconic figures in the history of cinema was born — Marlon...

ON THIS DAY: Presley, Hawking, and Bowie are born

On this Day January 8, 2025 at 13:32

Elvis Presley (1935-1977)On this day in 1935, Elvis Presley, the "King of Rock 'n' Roll," was born in Tupelo, Mississippi. Presley revolutionised music and...

ON THIS DAY: Singer and performer Sakis Rouvas is born (1972)

On this Day January 5, 2025 at 14:40

On 5 January 1972, Sakis Rouvas, one of Greece’s most beloved and influential pop artists, was born in the island of Corfu. Renowned for...

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International conference on the Strait of Hormuz in Paris

International April 17, 2026 at 15:20

A major international conference on Strait of Hormuz security...

ON THIS DAY: Dimitris Mitropanos died (2012)

On this Day April 17, 2026 at 15:10

On this day, 17 April 2012, Greece lost one...

20% drop in lamb and goat demand over Easter

Cyprus April 17, 2026 at 14:52

Meat demand declined by 20% during the Easter period...