National Pizza with the Works Except Anchovies Day (USA)
National Pizza with the Works Except Anchovies Day honors fully loaded pizzas minus the divisive addition of anchovies.
National French Dip Day (USA)
National French Dip Day celebrates the classic roast beef sandwich served with au jus, created to mark the opening of Cole's in Los Angeles in 1908.
Happy Hour Day (USA)
Happy Hour Day celebrates the tradition of enjoying discounted social drinks at bars early in the evening.
World Pneumonia Day (International)
World Pneumonia Day raises global awareness of pneumonia as a serious illness especially dangerous for children under five.
International Tempranillo Day (International)
International Tempranillo Day celebrates the Tempranillo grape and the wines made from it such as those from Spain's Rioja and Ribera del Duero.
Birthdays
Neil Young (81)
Neil Young is the singer-songwriter behind "Heart of Gold" and "Harvest Moon," and a member of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. He co-founded Farm Aid with Willie Nelson and John Mellencamp.
Omarion (42)
Omarion rose to fame as the lead singer of B2K and went on to score solo R&B hits. He starred in the dance film You Got Served.
Grant Nicholas (59)
Grant Nicholas is the lead singer and guitarist of Welsh rock band Feeder. Feeder's 'Just a Day' featured in the video game Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec.
Brian Hyland (83)
Brian Hyland is best known for the pop hit "Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini." His version of "Sealed with a Kiss" was another hit, released several years before the song's better-known 1970s revival.
Ryan Gosling (46)
Ryan Gosling is known for starring in films including La La Land and Barbie. As a child, he was a cast member on The All-New Mickey Mouse Club.
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On This Day
🎵 Music
Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols by Sex Pistols went to No. 1 on the UK album chart in 1977, a landmark moment for punk music.
🎵 Music
All Night Long (All Night) by Lionel Richie reached No. 1 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1983.
🎵 Music
Like a Virgin by Madonna was released in 1984 and became her first number-one album in the US and UK.
🎵 Music
Darkhorse by Crazy Town was released in 2002 as the band's second studio album.
🎵 Music
Johnny Rivers' Poor Side of Town hit No. 1 on the US singles chart in 1966.
🎵 Music
Shirley Ellis recorded 'The Name Game' in 1964, a hit that reached No. 3 in the US pop charts.
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Movies & TV
Ebenezer — 🎬 Cinema
A Gothic dark fantasy version of Dickens' A Christmas Carol starring Johnny Depp as Ebenezer Scrooge, directed by Ti West and set in Victorian London where supernatural visions force him to face his past.
Released: Friday Nov 13, 2026
Victorian Psycho — 🎬 Cinema
A chilling horror thriller tracks a woman's descent into madness amid the Victorian era's darkest secrets, featuring Maika Monroe and Ruth Wilson.
Released: Friday Nov 13, 2026
How to Rob a Bank — 🎬 Cinema
David Leitch's heist-action film stars Nicholas Hoult as the leader of a bank-robbing crew who post their heists on social media, with Zoë Kravitz, Pete Davidson and John C. Reilly also in the cast.
Released: Friday Nov 13, 2026
Drummer Boy — 🎬 Cinema
Set during the American Revolution, this musical follows two brothers torn apart by conflict, faith and family while music carries hope through loss.
Released: Friday Nov 6, 2026
Ramayana: Rise of A Legend — 🎬 Cinema
An epic fantasy adventure featuring mythological themes and grand animation, following the legendary hero Rama as he battles darkness with divine allies.
Released: Friday Nov 6, 2026
The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Orange County — 📺 Streaming
A reality-drama following a group of young Mormon mothers in Orange County whose lives, beliefs and friendships collide, streaming all episodes on Hulu and Disney+ for bundle subscribers.
Released: Thursday Nov 12, 2026
Cunk on Cinema — 📡 TV (UK)
Cunk on Cinema is a three-part BBC Two mockumentary presented by Diane Morgan as Philomena Cunk exploring the history of cinema; outside the UK it streams on Netflix.
Released: Thursday Nov 12, 2026
The Traitors: New Blood: Season Finale — 📡 TV (USA)
The Traitors: New Blood ends with a two-hour finale on NBC at 8 p.m ET where surviving Faithful and Traitors face their final showdown in the acclaimed reality competition series.
Released: Thursday Nov 19, 2026
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Concerts
Happening in the next 7 days
🎤 SqueezeTonight: Thursday Nov 12 at OVO Hydro, Glasgow, UK.
🎤 Journey — Final Frontier Tour (An Evening With)Tonight: Thursday Nov 12 at Rocket Arena, Cleveland, Ohio. This week: Saturday Nov 14 at Bon Secours Wellness Arena, Greenville, South Carolina · Monday Nov 16 at Enterprise Center, Saint Louis, Missouri · plus 1 more date this week.
🎤 Gary NumanTonight: Thursday Nov 12 at The Showroom at Wild Horse Pass Resort & Casino, Chandler, Arizona. This week: Monday Nov 16 at The Fonda Theatre, Los Angeles, California · Thursday Nov 19 at Neptune Theatre, Seattle, Washington.
🎤 Olivia Rodrigo — The Unraveled TourTonight: Thursday Nov 12 at State Farm Arena, Atlanta, Georgia. This week: Sunday Nov 15 at Kia Center, Orlando, Florida · Monday Nov 16 at Kia Center, Orlando, Florida · plus 1 more date this week.
🎤 Garth Brooks — Blame It All On My Roots Arena TourTonight: Thursday Nov 12 at Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, Washington. This week: Friday Nov 13 at Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, Washington · Saturday Nov 14 at Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, Washington · plus 1 more date this week.
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Events
Happening in the next 14 days
National Folk Festival — 🎪 Festival — Jackson, Mississippi
America's longest-running traditional arts festival returns to Jackson with over 300 performers bringing together music, dance, storytelling, crafts and regional food in a free, outdoor celebration of culture. Full lineup and festival details—including schedules, maps, parking and marketplace info—are on nationalfolkfestival.com.
Dates: Friday Nov 13-Sunday Nov 15, 2026
Kidderminster Beer & Cider Festival — 🍷 Drink — Kidderminster, England
A popular autumn beer and cider event hosted by Wyre Forest CAMRA, bringing together 40+ ales and 15+ ciders and perries with live entertainment on Friday evening and hot food on site; deeply rooted in Worcestershire's real ale tradition. It takes place at Kidderminster Harriers Sports & Social Club, a short walk from local rail and bus, with discounts for CAMRA members and full programme listed on the organization's site.
Dates: Thursday Nov 12-Saturday Nov 14, 2026
Les Sarmentelles de Beaujeu — 🎪 Festival — Beaujeu, France
A five-day celebration of the Beaujolais nouveau winemaking tradition, this festival combines wine tastings, regional gastronomy, guided tours, concerts and family-friendly entertainment in the scenic village of Beaujeu; it also serves as the international reference point for the annual release of Beaujolais nouveau. Visitors will find markets, tasting salons, live music and evening balls, and full visitor and programme information is on the event site sarmentelles.fr.
Dates: Wednesday Nov 18-Sunday Nov 22, 2026
Kendal Mountain Festival — 🎞️ Film — Kendal, Cumbria, England
This four-day outdoor-culture gathering blends adventure films, inspiring talks, workshops and outdoor sessions in and around the scenic Lake District setting. Tickets and passes are on sale via the festival's own site where live sessions, evening highlights and the full film programme are listed.
Dates: Thursday Nov 19-Sunday Nov 22, 2026
DUSK Music Festival — 🎶 Music — Tucson, Arizona
DUSK Music Festival brings a vibrant mix of live acts, art installations, food vendors and cultural programming to downtown Tucson over two nights—it's a highlight for fans of emerging and established artists across genres. Information about lineups, tickets and venue access is on the official festival listings pages.
Dates: Friday Nov 13-Saturday Nov 14, 2026
We Belong Here New Orleans — 🎶 Music — New Orleans, Louisiana
We Belong Here is a three-day electronic and house music festival featuring headline DJs, immersive stage designs, and an array of performances set along the Goldring Woldenberg Riverfront Park. Tickets, daily schedules and site rules are published on through the festival's official channels.
Dates: Friday Nov 13-Sunday Nov 15, 2026
Manchester Art Fair — 🎨 Art — Manchester, England
Manchester Art Fair is a major UK art fair showcasing a wide array of contemporary art from galleries and emerging artists, gathering art collectors and the public in a large-scale exhibition downtown. Visitors can purchase admission tickets through the fair's own official site and expect live gallery booths, artist talks and art available for sale.
Dates: Thursday Nov 19-Sunday Nov 22, 2026
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