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Barbie was a huge success at the North American box-office, and the numbers speak for themselves…
Barbie, directed and co-written by Greta Gerwig, topped the billion-dollar mark after just three weeks in theaters!
Barbie is now the biggest hit made by a woman, surpassing Wonder Woman‘s worldwide total of $821.8 million (US).
Wonderful news for the female film community!
The three films co-directed by women that would currently still overtake Barbie are Frozen, Frozen 2 and Captain Marvel.
Academy of Motion Pictures reveals new “Popular Film” category for the Oscars.
IXXX Summer Olympic Games open in Beijing, China.
The original US ‘Dream Team’ wins the basketball gold at the Barcelona Olympics 117-85 over Croatia; features superstars Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, Scotty Pippen, Charles Barkley, Patrick Ewing.
Metallica band member James Hetfield suffers second and third-degree burns during a pyrotechnics explosion on stage at Olympic Stadium, Montreal.
Pete Rose begins 5-ms prison term at Marion (IL) Federal prison camp.
President Richard Nixon, in a nationwide television address, announces his resignation from the office of the President of the United States effective noon the next day.
Michael DeBakey became the first surgeon to install an artificial heart pump in a patient.
Fidel Castro forms the “26th of July Movement”, a Cuban vanguard revolutionary organization.
German airship Graf Zeppelin begins a round-the-world flight.
In Boston, the first Davis Cup series began. The U.S. team defeated Great Britain three matches to zero.
The refrigerator was patented by A.T. Marshall.
Jeanne Mance arrives in New France; the following Spring go up river to found Ville Marie (Montreal), where she also founds the Hôtel Dieu de Montréal.
Sad news for the actress.
Sandra Bullock’s longtime lover has died, following a difficult battle with Lou Gehrig’s disease, also known as ALS, reports People.
Bryan Randall had indeed chosen to keep his battle with the terrible disease personal, and the death of the man who seemed to have fulfilled the actress during their eight-year relationship has surprised many since its confirmation.
Sandra Bullock and the photographer met when the superstar hired him for a photo shoot. Love at first sight was inevitable, according to the actress, who has openly described this love as true and unique in the years since.
Bryan Randall was only 57 years old.
2007 “Eclipse” 3rd book in Stephenie Meyer’s “Twilight Saga” is published by Little Brown.
Barry Bonds of the San Francisco Giants breaks baseball great Hank Aaron’s record by hitting his 756th home run.
In California, Arnold Schwarzenegger announced that he would run for the office of governor.
The Orlando Magic signs NBA No. 1 draft pick Shaquille O’Neal.
Philippe Petit performs a high wire act between the twin towers of the World Trade Center 417 m in the air.
Germany invaded France.
Ottawa officially becomes capital of the Province of Canada.
NASA’s Curiosity rover lands on the surface of Mars.
Tiger Woods (30) becomes the youngest player to compile 50 PGA Tour wins with a 3 stroke victory over Jim Furyk in the Buick Open at Grand Blanc, Michigan.
NASA announced the discovery of evidence of primitive life on Mars.
Timothy Dalton became the fourth actor to be named “James Bond.”
First NFL exhibition game in Europe; Minnesota Vikings beat St Louis Cardinals 28-10 at London’s Wembley Stadium.
Beatles release “Help” album in UK.
Chubby Checker performs his version of “The Twist” on “The Dick Clark Show” starting a worldwide dance craze.
The American B-29 bomber dropped the first atomic bomb named “Little Boy” over the center of Hiroshima, Japan. An estimated 140,000 people were killed.
1st Venice Film Festival opens, the world’s oldest film festival.
Cy Young achieved his first major league victory. He would accumulate 511 in his career.
XXXI Summer Olympic Games officially open in Maracanã Stadium, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
NASA announced that its Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter had captured photographic evidence of possible liquid water on Mars during warm seasons.
4 officers of the Los Angeles Police Department, acquttied on charges of beating Rodney King, are indicted on civil rights charges.
US President Regan fires 11,500 striking air traffic controllers.
Montreal Expos Dick Williams wins his 1,000th career game as a manager in 11-5 win v Mets.
The Beatles release their “Revolver” album in the UK.
US begins bombing North Vietnam.
Apartheid in South Africa: Nelson Mandela is jailed. He would not be released until 1990.
“From Here to Eternity” directed by Fred Zinnemann and starring Burt Lancaster, Montgomery Clift and Frank Sinatra is released (Academy Awards Best Picture 1954).
Harry Houdini performs his greatest feat, spending 91 minutes underwater in a sealed tank before escaping.
Canada joins the rest of the British Empire in the war on Germany; the day after the German invasion of Belgium.
World’s 1st traveler’s cheques issued (American Express).
1,500 Iroquois attack and burn the village of Lachine; massacre 24 inhabitants and kidnap 90; 42 of 90 never seen again.
Tom Brady, the seven-time Super Bowl winner, newly retired from the NFL, joins a group of investors to acquire soccer club Birmingham City.
The greatest quarterback in soccer history is partnering with Knighthead Capital Management LLC, and will work directly with the team’s board of directors.
Although he admits to knowing little about soccer, he said he would get to work immediately.
Brady told fans: “I’m officially coming on board at Birmingham City Football Club.
“And maybe you’re asking ‘what do you know about English football, Tom?’
“Well, let’s just say that I’ve got a lot to learn.
“But I do know a few things about winning and I think they might translate pretty well.
“I know success starts with the work put in when the world is not watching. I know that a team is nothing without the city that shows up and stands behind it.
“I’ll see you at St Andrews soon – it’s time to get to work. Let’s go.”
Tom Brady thus follows in the footsteps of Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, who took over Wrexham, and invest in a soccer team.
Want to visit the Maldives for free? We’ve got the job for you!
Coco Collection, a group of luxury resorts in the Maldives, is looking for someone to play the role of Ken for ten days following the release of the film Barbie.
Coco Collection has announced that it is recruiting for the role of Ken, giving one lucky person a chance to spend ten nights living in this heavenly location.
The winner will fly to the breathtaking resort of Coco Bodu Hithi, where he or she will take on the role of Ken for ten days, far from reality. Located in the North Malé atoll, Coco Bodu Hithi offers perfect white-sand beaches and beautiful shores.
As with any job application, potential candidates must meet specific criteria. These criteria are as follows:
The chosen beach lover will stay for ten nights in their dream home, close to the sand and equipped with stylish accessories, and their partner or friend can accompany them.
Candidates need not have any previous experience but must be over 18. Prospective beach staff will be asked to explain in 150 words “why they’re right for this role.” Applications close at noon on August 31.
How cool is that! Good luck!!!
For Tom Cruise, no mission is impossible!
Top Gun and Mission: Impossible star is reportedly trying to win back the heart of Colombian actress Sofia Vergara since her split from husband Joe Manganiello.
Tom Cruise and Sofia Vergara dated in 2005, shortly before the actor fell in love with his ex-wife, Katie Holmes.
According to Heat magazine, Tom Cruise, 61, is ready to try his luck again with the 51-year-old South American, especially as the two stars have remained on excellent terms since their brief romance.
According to various sources at the time, Sofia Vergara, a devout Catholic was terrified of the Church of Scientology to which the single actor belongs.
“She was fundamentally terrified of Scientology. She sincerely believed that she would be smitten by God and burn in hell if she joined Scientology,” relates Andrew Morton, author of the book Tom Cruise: An Unauthorized Biography.
Global known COVID-19 caseload passes 200 million, with the death toll at 4.2 million according to Johns Hopkins.
Huge explosions at the port of Beirut, Lebanon, kill more than 200 and leaves over 6,000 thousand people injured.
South African Oscar Pistorius becomes first double-leg amputee to compete at the Olympics; 400m London; out in semi’s
Prime Minister Paul Martin announces that Michaëlle Jean will be Canada’s 27th and first black Governor General.
Prince’s “Purple Rain” album goes #1 & stays #1 for 24 weeks.
New York Yankee outfielder Dave Winfield threw a baseball during warm-ups and accidentally killed a seagull. After the game, Toronto police arrested him for “causing unnecessary suffering to an animal.”
Molson Brewery acquires Montreal Canadiens hockey team for $20 million.
Nelson Mandela captured by South African police.
Juan Fangio won his final auto race and captured the world auto driving championship. It was his the fifth consecutive year to win.
Elvis Presley releases “Hound Dog”.
Canada decides to send 4,000 soldiers to Korea to assist the UN Force.
Canada officially enters World War I when Britain declares war on Germany and Austria-Hungary. Canada will vote to spend $50 million to raise an army.
Great Peace of Montreal signed between New France and North American Indian nations at urging of Huron chief Kondiaronk.