Today is "Mugitoro Day". We don't often have a chance to eat barley rice, but it is delicious, isn't it?
＜Today's Anniversary＞
●African Children's Day
Established by the Organization of African Unity (now African Union) in 1991.
On this day in 1976, the Soweto Uprising took place in Soweto, South Africa, when a march by black students turned into a riot.
●Wagashi Day
Established in 1979 by the National Wagashi Association.
The name "Wagashi Day" is derived from a legend of "Kasho Gashi," which is said that on June 16, 848 (the first year of Kasho), confectioneries were offered to the gods to pray for the banishment of plague and disease.
●Mugi-Toro Day
Established in 2001 by the Mugi-Gohan no Kai.
The word "Mugitoro" is derived from the Chinese characters for "Mugi-Toro" (barley and toro).
●Cable Television Day
Established by the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications (now the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications) in 1991.
The Cable Television Broadcasting Law was enacted on this day in 1972.
●Day of Zero Gravity
Established in March 1991 by the town of Kamisunagawa, Hokkaido, where the Underground Microgravity Experimental Center was located.
The name is a combination of the Chinese characters for "six," "ten," and "six," and the Japanese word "mu-gravity.
●Blooms Day
In the Irish James Joyce's masterpiece "Ulysses," 18 episodes take place in 18 hours from 8:00 a.m. on June 16, 1904 to just after 2:00 a.m. the next day, so fans around the world treat it as an anniversary and call it "Bloom's Day" after the main character's name, Leopold Bloom. The day is called "Blooms Day" after the main character's name Leopold Bloom.
●Dojima Roll Day
This day was established by "Mon cher," a company that manufactures and sells "Dojima Rolls" and other western-style confectioneries.
The date was chosen because the "6" represents the shape of a single roll and the "16" stands for "Dojima Roll" or "good roll. The purpose is to convey the deliciousness of "Dojima Rolls" and the desire to be a bringer of happiness by connecting people's hearts.
●Bike Exercise Day
Established by FEEL CONNECTION Co.
The date is from June 16, 2012 (Heisei 24), when the first "FEELCYCLE" store opened in Ginza, Tokyo. The purpose is to make more people aware of the appeal of bike exercise, which has established a genre of fitness.
●Space Invaders Day
Established by Taito Corporation.
The date is derived from June 16, 1978, when the arcade video game "Space Invaders" was first introduced to the world. Space Invaders, released by the company, triggered a worldwide boom and helped Japanese video game culture flourish.
●Tebasaki Toro no Hi (Day of the Tobacco Wing Toro)
Established by Mother Foods Co.
The date was set on June 16 because the number "6" resembles the shape of chicken wings and because "16" is read as "To (10) Lo (6). The company's registered trademark, "Tebatoro," is a rare part of the chicken wing that can only be obtained in small quantities from one chicken, and its purpose is to make its deliciousness known to as many people as possible.
▼Tetro Day
Established by Kappa Create Co.
The date was chosen to coincide with the 16th of each month because of the Chinese characters for "to (10) and ro (6).
▼Youth Day [South Africa].
This day is associated with the Soweto Uprising on this day in 1976.
Space Invaders Day [Japan].
The video game "Space Invaders" was first unveiled on this day in 1978, and to commemorate its 40th anniversary in 2018, TAITO applied to the Japan Anniversary Association and received certification.
＜Today's Events＞
■Sanno Festival
Tokyo
Period：June 07, 2022～June 17, 2022
Place: Hie Shrine, Tokyo
<The Sanno Matsuri will be canceled in 2022. Sanno Matsuri, one of the three major festivals of Edo, will be held at Hie Shrine. The festival is held at Hie Shrine...
■Suigo Ushio Iris Festival
Ibaraki, Japan
Period：May 20, 2022-June 19, 2022
Place: Suigo Shihoroi Iris Garden, Shihoroi City, Ibaraki Prefecture
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The Suigo Shihoroi Iris Festival is a historic event that began in 1952. The Suigo Shihorai Iris Garden, the venue of the festival, is filled with 1 million colorful irises of about 500 species, heralding the arrival of early summer....
＜Today's fortune ranking＞
●No. 1: Virgo
Points of luck
The blue bird of happiness seems to be close by. Look around you.
Overall luck ★★★★★
Overall luck is good. New romance is likely to fall somewhere close to you today. The person who strikes a chord with you right now may be that person! Take the plunge and ask her out on a date.
Luck in love ★★★★★
Luck is in good shape. A red thread will tie you together with someone who shares the same likes and the same sense of humor. If you can laugh a lot when you are together, you may have a long relationship.
Interpersonal luck. ★★★★★
Good fortune. In group activities, there are hints that you will be asked to take on a leadership role. You will be able to organize things well today, so take it on with confidence.
Luck in study and work. ★★★★
Good luck. You are likely to be selected for a position you have always wanted. Do your best to meet the expectations of those around you.
Financial fortune ★★★★★
Good fortune. This is a good day to spend money on hobbies, fun and other pleasures. You will be more satisfied than the amount of money you spend.
Luck in going out. ★★★★★
Good fortune. This is a day to have fun wherever you go. If possible, try to spend as much time outdoors as possible.
Beauty and health: ★★★★★
Good fortune. This is a day to become more attractive. Change your fashion and makeup. Look at magazines for reference or ask a professional for advice.
Lucky number: 1
Lucky color: Amber
Lucky food: Tropical fruits
Lucky item: Coat hook
●No.2 : Taurus
Aggravation lucky points
Today, confidence is your friend. You will do well now!
Overall luck ★★★★★
Overall luck is favorable. Today you will have self-confidence, so you will be positive about your love life. If there is someone you like, today is the time to confess your feelings.
Luck in love ★★★★★
Good luck. There are hints that your relationship with the opposite sex will take a step forward. If you have any doubts or concerns, it is a good idea to ask him or her to confirm them.
Interpersonal luck. ★★★★★
Good fortune. This is a time when your network of contacts will continue to expand. Go out to meet new people. It is also a good idea to ask an acquaintance to introduce you to someone.
Luck in study and work ★★★★★
Good luck at work. Even if you are not good at a genre of work, try to tackle it with a positive attitude. You will be able to make a big improvement after completing your work.
Financial fortune ★★★★
Good luck. Spend money on hobbies, lessons, and other cultural pursuits. Invest in top-notch tools and knowledge.
Outing luck. ★★★★★
Good luck. Go as far and away as possible today. Take a train or bus to visit an unfamiliar city to freshen up your mood.
Beauty and health: ★★★★
Good luck. This is the time to be enthusiastic about researching beauty and health. If you have friends who are naturally beautiful, ask them about their secrets.
Lucky number: 9
Lucky color: red and purple
Lucky food: garlic naan
Lucky item: Leather sofa
●3rd : Pisces
Lucky Points
It is good to go out to a place where you can feel pure today.
Overall luck ★★★★
Overall luck is good. Go out to leisure facilities you have never been to before. Places such as amusement parks and aquariums that will take you back to your childhood will be good. Have fun with all your might.
Love ★★★★★
You will be in good shape. Asking someone you like for a favor will bring you closer together. Borrowing books or DVDs recommended by that person is also recommended.
Interpersonal luck. ★★★★
Good luck. Friends will help you develop your ideas. If you have an idea that has yet to take shape, ask for help.
Study and work luck. ★★★★
Good luck. Work will progress at a brisk pace and you will be able to digest your schedule early. Use the extra time you have to think carefully about your next project.
Financial luck ★★★★
Good luck. Be willing to spend money when you have to. If you are stingy with your money because you think it's a waste, you won't get it back.
Luck in going out. ★★★★★
Good fortune. A trip to a planetarium or a place where you can see beautiful stars is recommended. The mystical power of the stars may awaken new sensibilities.
Beauty and health. ★★★★
Good luck. Dieting is riding a wave. If you want to achieve a healthy beauty, working on your basic physical fitness is a shortcut.
Lucky number: 6
Lucky color: deep blue
Lucky food: chicken soup
Lucky item: Table plate
●No. 4: Scorpios
Agee lucky points
Show your leadership to your heart's content.
Overall luck ★★★★
Overall luck is good. Today is a day when accurate judgment pays off. You will be able to judge the overall situation from a bird's eye view and will be able to exercise leadership.
Love Luck ★★★★
Good luck. Do what you love to your heart's content today! You will look very attractive as you relax and enjoy yourself with a smile on your face.
Interpersonal luck ★★★★
Good luck. Today is a day when your communication skills are outstanding. Today you will be able to open up to people you have been uncomfortable with.
Study and work luck ★★★★★
Good luck. Today is a key day for stepping up. Someone close to you will give you good advice on work and study. It may be beneficial for your future.
Financial luck. ★★★★
Good luck. Actively joining the ranks of others is likely to improve your financial luck! You will be given information on asset management and other things you want to know. Take it gratefully.
Luck in going out ★★★★
Good luck. Today's outing will be a short-term affair! Rather than staying in one place for too long, it will be more satisfying to change places one after another.
Beauty and Health ★★★★
Ordinary and stable luck. You are in a good mood. Your physical condition is excellent, so you will have a fulfilling day. Your smile will shine brightly.
Lucky number: 4
Lucky color: Fox
Lucky food: Sunflower seeds
Lucky item: White board
●5th : Capricorn
Lucky Points
Those who start from form, that's possible today.
Overall luck ★★★★
Overall luck is mediocre and stable. Spending on sports will boost your luck. Try going to the gym or buying new clothes and shoes.
Luck in love ★★★★
Good luck in love. If you are thinking of confessing your love, today is the best time! Relationships that start today are likely to last.
Interpersonal luck ★★★★
Ordinary and stable luck. This is a day for smooth communication. Talking deeply with friends is likely to strengthen bonds. Try sharing your opinions with each other.
Luck in study and work. ★★★★
Good luck at work. You will have good luck communicating with people from other industries. New encounters may bring out your potential.
Financial fortune ★★★★
Ordinary and stable luck. Set a high budget for self-improvement! The results will be more than the money you spend, and your daily life will be more energized.
Luck for going out ★★★★
Ordinary and stable luck. If you tend to wear the same clothes, try going out in a different atmosphere. The usual scenery will look new.
Beauty and health: ★★★★
Good luck. A day when your face is radiant and your smile is attractive. A sporty fashion style will make an even better impression today.
Lucky number: 3
Lucky color: Peach
Lucky food: Tacos
Lucky item: ear buds
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●No.6: Sagittarius
Aggravation Points
Go to a place where you feel at home. Your feelings will be healed.
Overall luck ★★★★
Overall luck is mediocre and stable. Put yourself in an elegant and calm space and the evil spirits will fall away. Hotel cafes and restaurants are recommended.
Love luck ★★★★
Good luck. This is a time when you can enjoy a calm love life. You will love one person so much that you won't even know how to look away.
Interpersonal luck ★ ★
Luck to be self-assured. Tend to be introverted. You may unconsciously limit the people you associate with. Try reaching out to other groups to broaden your horizons.
Study and work luck ★ ★ ★ ★
Ordinary and stable luck. You will be able to keep up with even the most modest and repetitive tasks without giving up. The fruits of your labor will follow.
Financial luck ★★★★
Good luck. Today is a good day to buy something extravagant. If you really like something, don't hesitate to pay for it. It will be an item that you will cherish for a long time.
Going out luck ★★★★
Ordinary and stable luck. Today is a good day to relax and enjoy being alone. Reading or thinking at a cafe or lounge with a view of greenery will inspire you.
Beauty and Health ★★★★
Mixed luck. Today's concept is "one-of-a-kind luxury. Wear a special piece of jewelry. Your individuality will stand out.
Lucky number: 2
Lucky color: Yellow green
Lucky food: caviar
Lucky item: Wrapping film
●No.7 : Cancer
Lucky Points
The key to a makeover today is to be bold.
Overall luck ★★★★
Overall luck is mixed. Today is a good day to find out what suits you. I recommend changing your hair color, showing your raw legs, or making a bold image change at ・・・・・・.
Love
Ordinary and stable luck. Don't let your feelings get the better of you; you may receive more invitations for dates. If you don't feel like it, turn them down.
Interpersonal luck ★★★★
Good luck. You have a gorgeous presence, and your popularity and attention will be concentrated on you! Keep smiling and be considerate of those around you today.
Study and work luck ★ ★
Luck of being self-centered. This is the time to concentrate on your own work. Forcing yourself to communicate will complicate relationships in the workplace and cause a lot of hassle.
Financial fortune ★ ★
Weightlessness luck. This is a time when your judgment about money is dull. It may be dangerous to get involved in investments in particular. It is better to save money steadily than to increase it all at once.
Going out ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Mixed fortunes. Going out will refresh you. If you have discount coupons or vouchers on hand, use them to nourish your mind.
Beauty and Health ★★★★
Mixed good and bad luck. Beautiful scenery will soothe away the fatigue of the mind. Do some light exercise at the beach or in a park with lots of nature to refresh your mind and body.
Lucky number: 4
Lucky color: mint green
Lucky food: ravioli
Lucky item: A fashion mook
●8th : Gemini
Agee lucky points
Have an eye for what is important. You will surely find the answer.
Overall luck ★★★★
Overall luck is mixed. You may not be able to get your own ideas across, or you may envy others and tend to be negative. Try to broaden your horizons and have a generous heart.
Love
Mixed luck. You may be swept away by unexpected events related to love. However, no matter what the situation, acting honestly with your feelings will lead to good results.
Interpersonal luck ★ ★ ★
This is a good time to be self-conscious. Looseness will be noticeable and you may be looked at coldly by those around you. Tighten your spirits to avoid needlessly damaging your reputation.
Study and work luck ★ ★
Luck of self-conceit. Forcing your opinion will likely lead to conflict with your superiors and seniors. Work itself will also be delayed, so avoid exchanging opinions today.
Financial luck ★★★★
Good luck. You will find useful information about money in blogs and magazines. Think carefully about saving and investing based on this information today.
Luck for going out ★★★★★
Mixed fortunes. Rather than chasing the latest fads, it will be more satisfying to be surrounded by old things. Long-established cafes and antique stores are recommended.
Beauty and health ★ ★ ★
Weight luck. A cold body will cause poor health. Drink warm drinks and be creative with your clothing and where you stay so that your feet and shoulders do not get cold.
Lucky number: 0
Lucky color: Dark red
Lucky food: Spam Benedict
Lucky item: Checked shirt
●No. 9: Leo
Agee lucky points
Start saving for something you want but expensive.
Overall luck ★★★
Overall luck is dead weight. You may feel stressed because you have little money at your disposal. Make a list of your next purchases and have fun.
Love ★ ★ ★
Luck is on its own weight. With the opposite sex, try to value feelings and personality more than appearance and conditions. Personality shows on the face, so a nice smile is also good.
Interpersonal luck ★ ★ ★ ★
Mixed luck. You will be easily nervous and may not be able to communicate well when asked for your opinion. Be relaxed and let people know you in your natural state.
Study and work luck ★★★★
A mixture of good and bad luck. It is a good time to see the results of your hard work. However, be careful not to get carried away and disrupt the atmosphere of those around you, and be careful not to look down on others.
Financial fortune ★ ★
Luck of self-restraint. There is a chance you may have a dispute with your boss about your salary. Negotiations will go smoother if you have someone in between you and your boss rather than just the two of you.
Outing ★ ★
This is a good time to be cautious. Even if you go out, you may have trouble finding the restaurant you want to go to. Be flexible and change your plans accordingly.
Beauty and health
This is a turbulent time. You are so tired that you feel like crying. Dare to make time to not think about anything. If you have the energy, tidying up will refresh you.
Lucky number: 6
Lucky color: Cream yellow
Lucky food: Yuzu Kosho
Lucky item : file
●No.10 : Aries
Agee lucky point
Don't expect others to consider your feelings.
Overall luck ★★★
Overall luck is self-restraint. You may show a pretense of not liking the person you are interested in. Even if they like you, they may misunderstand you and think you don't have a pulse. Be honest.
Love ★
This is a turbulent time. Couples who have been together for a long time may find themselves in a rut. Talk to a happy couple of friends and you may feel the urge to start over again.
Interpersonal luck ★ ★
Luck in self-restraint. It is best to communicate important matters face to face. If you use e-mails, phone calls, or other forms of personal communication, it is likely to become a game of messages and miscommunication will occur.
Study and work luck ★★★★
Mixed fortunes. Unexpected changes in client requests may cause you to panic. Consult with colleagues and superiors. Consider it an opportunity to do better work.
Financial fortune ★★★
Be careful with your money. Lending and borrowing money with friends is a no-no; it could lead to trouble later on and ruin friendships. Be more careful with close friends.
Going out ★ ★
This is a turbulent time. Household chores and work are piling up, and you may feel frustrated because you want to go out but can't. Today is a good day to get what needs to be done. Today is a day to do what needs to be done, so let's just get it over with.
Beauty and health
Disturbing luck. You may not have much of an appetite today. If you can eat even a little, try hot soup or something easy to digest. Even if you can't eat, think of it as a rest for your stomach and intestines.
Lucky number: 0
Lucky color: vermilion
Lucky food: egg and tofu
Lucky Item : Bucket
●No.11 : Libra
Lucky Points
Be courteous even to those who are close to you! Think carefully before you act.
Overall luck ★
Overall luck is in turmoil. You may behave selfishly towards those close to you. Be careful, as you may unexpectedly incur their wrath.
Love
Slow luck. In order to get the person you are interested in to pay attention to you, you are apt to act out of character. Heavy words and actions will make them fall for you, so be moderate today.
Interpersonal luck ★
This is a period of turbulent luck. You will be busy with family obligations. Don't think of it as a hassle; lend them as much help as you can. Return the gratitude you have received from them.
Study and work luck ★ ★
Luck is in your own hands. There seems to be a lot of over-confidence. There is no need to be anxious. Submit assignments and documents with confidence.
Money ★ ★
Dead-weight luck. Tend to be too attached to money. Don't be persistent in asking, "How much did this cost?" It is absolutely wrong to persistently ask, "How much did this cost? It will lower your reputation.
Luck of going out ★
You will be in turmoil. You may not be in a good mood and people around you may worry about you. It is better to relax in your room today instead of forcing yourself to go out.
Beauty and health
Disturbing luck. Stress and fatigue will build up, and you will tend to become irritable. At times like this, take a rock bath or sauna and work up a good sweat. It will wash away your frustrations and refresh you!
Lucky number: 2
Lucky color: Silver gray
Lucky food: Eggs (herring roe)
Lucky item : Pressure cooker
●12th : Aquarius
Agee lucky point
It is easy to make a mistake if you are in a hurry. Act with a relaxed mind.
Overall luck ★
Overall luck will be slow. You are likely to make careless mistakes such as taking the wrong train or bus. This will lead to loss of money and time. Act with caution.
Love ★ ★
Luck is in the air. There are hints of unforgivable love. If you fall in love with someone today, suppress your feelings even if it takes time.
Interpersonal luck ★
Low luck. You may be betrayed or made jealous by others. Tend to feel sad. Keep in touch with people you can trust.
Study and work luck ★
Low luck. What you do for the best of your intentions could easily become a big favor to you. Focus on your quota today.
Financial fortune ★
Low luck. You may spend a lot of money without a sense of purpose. Set a daily budget and act accordingly so you don't pay for it later.
Outing luck
Low luck. You will be nervous and unable to relax outside. It is better for your mental health to stay at home today.
Beauty and health
Low luck. Don't rely too heavily on medication just because you don't feel well; you may suffer unexpected side effects and your condition may worsen. Review your lifestyle.
Lucky number: 2
Lucky color: blue and purple
Lucky food: Sea bream carpaccio
Lucky Item: Carafe
Today's Events
1487 - War of the Roses: Battle of Stoke Field
1662 - Kanbun Omi-Wakasa Earthquake occurs
1745 - War of the Austrian Succession, King George's War: New England troops led by William Pepperell (English version) capture Fortress Louisbourg on the French side.
1746 - War of the Austrian Succession: Battle of Piacenza
1815 - Battle of France 1815: Battle of Cator Bra, Battle of Ligny
1846 - Giovanni Ferretti is elected the next Pope at the Conclave, becoming Pius IX.
1858 - Abraham Lincoln delivers the "House Divided" speech in Springfield, Illinois
1889 - The Ofuna-Yokosuka (now the Yokosuka Line), a government railroad line, opens.
1897 - The U.S.-Hawaii Annexation Treaty is signed.
1903 - Henry Ford and others found Ford.
1903 - Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen sets out on a voyage to the Northwest Passage; three years later, he makes the first successful passage through the Northwest Passage in history
1904 - Governor General of Finland Nikolai Bobrikov is assassinated by Eugen Schaumann. He dies before dawn the next day.
1911 - The C-T-R Company, the forerunner of today's IBM, is founded.
1924 - Huangpu Military Academy opens in the Republic of China.
1929 - Mount Komagatake in Hokkaido explodes.
1932 - The Lausanne Conference on German reparations for World War I opens (until July 9). A de facto suspension of reparations payments is decided.
1940 - World War II: Philippe Pétain becomes Prime Minister of Vichy France.
1942 - World War II: Japanese troops land on the island of Guadalcanal.
1953 - East Berlin Riots
1955 - Navy planes bomb a rally of Argentine President Juan Peron, who opposed the Catholic Church by enacting a "divorce law".
1958 - Former Hungarian Prime Minister Nazi Imre and others who resisted the Soviet invasion during the Hungarian uprising are executed by secret KGB trials.
1961 - Soviet ballet dancer Rudolf Nureyev defected at Le Bourget Airport in Paris while performing abroad.
1963 - Vostok 6 is launched in the Soviet Union with the first female cosmonaut, Valentina Tereshkova, aboard.
1964 - The Niigata earthquake occurs.
1965 - Black Snow Incident: Tetsuji Takechi's film "Black Snow" is seized for obscenity and the film is confiscated.
1967 - The Monterey Pop Festival begins in Monterey, California, running through June 18.
1968 - Yokosuka Line train bombing
1972 - The United Nations Conference on the Human Environment adopts the Declaration on the Human Environment on its final day.
1972 - Ulrike Meinhof, one of the founders of the German Red Army, is arrested.
1974 - Sadao Tokaibayashi's four-panel comic strip "Asatte-kun" begins serialization in the Mainichi Shimbun's morning edition.
1976 - Soweto Uprising. A demonstration by black students in Soweto, South Africa, turns into a riot.
1977 - Supreme Leader Leonid Brezhnev of the Soviet Union assumes the post of President of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet Executive Council.
1977 - Larry Ellison and others found Software Development Laboratories (SDL, now Oracle Corporation).
1983 - Yuri Andropov becomes Chairman of the USSR Supreme Executive Council.
1989 - Naji Imre's body is reburied and his honor restored.
1992 - Yamato-1, the world's first superconducting electromagnetic propulsion ship, was launched. First voyage with superconducting electromagnetic propulsion.
2005 - A bill to amend the Long-Term Care Insurance Law is passed in Japan.
2011 - A total lunar eclipse is observed.
2011 - Chunichi Dragons pitcher Hitonori Iwase sets a new Japanese professional baseball record with 287 saves.
2016 - Joe Cox is shot and killed in England.
2016 - Shanghai Disneyland opens, the first Disney park in mainland China.
2019 - Toyota wins the 24 Hours of Le Mans, its second consecutive victory.
2019 - Attack on a police officer at the Senriyama police box of the Suita Police Station.
2022 - Support for Internet Explorer ends.
Today is his birthday: Happy Birthday!
1139 - Emperor Konoe, 76th Emperor of Japan (died 1155)
1585 - Axel Oxenzhelna, Swedish Prime Minister (d. 1654)
1612 - Murat IV, 14th Sultan of the Ottoman Empire (d. 1640)
1644 - Henrietta Anne Stuart, Queen of Philip I, Duke of Orleans (d. 1670)
1716 - Hosokawa Munetaka, 5th Lord of Kumamoto (d. 1747)
1773 - Luigi Roland, anatomist (d. 1831)
1805 - Julius Froebel, geologist and politician (d. 1893)
1828 - Zahei Hirose, businessman (d. 1914)
1829 - Geronimo, one of the shamans of the American Indian Apaches (d. 1909)
1836 - Ikeda Akimasa, 10th Lord of Okayama (d. 1903)
1843 - Darvit Popper, cellist and composer (d. 1913)
1851 - Georg Jelinek, jurist (d. 1911)
1857 - Rin Yamashita, painter (d. 1939)
1858 - Gustaf V, King of Sweden (d. 1950)
1884 - Ogiharai Sensui, haiku poet (d. 1976)
1888 - Alexander Friedman, astrophysicist (d. 1925)
1890 - Chen Tongqi, historian (d. 1969)
1890 - Stan Laurel, comedic actor (Laurel & Hardy) (d. 1965)
1897 - Georg Wittig, chemist (d. 1987)
1897 - Nobuo Ishimori, children's author (d. 1987)
1898 - Leonard Howell, Rastafari activist (d. 1981)
1896 - Murray Leinster, science fiction writer (d. 1975)
1902 - Senichi Hirai, editor and translator (d. 1976)
1902 - Barbara McClintock, geneticist (d. 1992)
1902 - George Gaylord Simpson, paleontologist (d. 1984)
1906 - Koroki Mahuta, Maori king (d. 1966)
1908 - Sarit Thanarat, Prime Minister of Thailand (d. 1963)
1909 - Willy Boskovsky, violinist and conductor (d. 1991)
1910 - Juan Velasco Alvarado, President of Peru (d. 1977)
1911 - Sun Den Soo, professional baseball player (DOB unknown)
1913 - Hideo Nakamura, karate fighter (d. 2013)
1915 - Mariano Rumor, Italian prime minister (d. 1990)
1917 - Irving Penn, photographer (d. 2009)
1925 - Takeo Sada, businessman (d. 2008)
1926 - Taketoshi Naito, actor (d. 2012)
1927 - Yoshiro Hayashi, politician (Year of death: 2017)
1928 - Ryu Nakanishi, announcer (Year of death: 1998)
1928 - Motoya Rozaki, professional baseball umpire and professional boxer (Died 2009)
1930 - Vilmos Sigmond, cinematographer (Year of death: 2016)
1932 - Keiichi Onizawa, entertainment reporter
1932 - Oleg Protopopov, figure skater
1933 - Sumiko Takahara, economic commentator and politician (d. 2001)
1933 - Ken Johnson, Major leaguer (d. 2015)
1934 - Fujikawa Keisuke, novelist
1934 - Ichiro Masumoto, former professional baseball player
1934 - William Sharpe, economist
1935 - Jim Dine, artist
1936 - ARIYOSHI Hiromasa, former professional baseball player
1937 - SAKURAMACHI Hiroko, Actress
1937 - Simeon Sakskobrukgotki, Bulgarian king and prime minister
1937 - Eric Segal, novelist (d. 2010)
1938 - Hirokuni Chikazan, sumo wrestler (d. 2014)
1938 - Joyce Carol Oates, author
1939 - Shinya Yamamoto, film director
1939 - Heinz Taser, architect
1940 - Hisao Maki, playwright and karate practitioner (d. 2012)
1942 - Giacomo Agostini, motorcycle road racer
1944 - Takamiyama Daigoro, former sumo wrestler, prior Higashinoseki Oyakata
1944 - Ogura Seiichiro, high school baseball coach
1946 - Gérard Grisey, composer (d. 1998)
1946 - Hagita Mitsuo, composer and music producer
1947 - Takemura Sho, Manga author
1948 - Shoichi Nejime, poet and novelist
1951 - Roberto Duran, professional boxer
1952 - Georgios Andreas Papandreou, Greek Minister of Foreign Affairs
1952 - Gino Vanelli, singer-songwriter
1955 - Char (Naoto Takenaka), musician
1956 - KASAHARA Rin, cartoonist
1956 - Fujiwara Kiichi, international political scientist
1957 - SHIGEMOTO Hidekichi, illustrator
1957 - NARITA Moeko, Manga Artist
1958 - HAYAMA Takeshi, musician and arranger
1959 - MITANI Mitsuo, politician
1959 - MIZUKI Kaoru, actor
1959 - Ultimate Warrior, professional wrestler (d. 2014)
1961 - Matsuura Masaya, musician
1961 - Yasuhiro Hayashi, former professional baseball player
1962 - Arnold Vosloo, actor
1962 - Femi Kuti, musician
1962 - Hiroaki Miyagi, former professional baseball player
1962 - Wally Joyner, major leaguer
1963 - KAI Chiemi, singer and TV personality (d. 2006)
1963 Ikeido Jun, novelist
1963 - Honkon, comedian (130R)
1963 - James Forrington, professional wrestler
1964 - Nakata Koji, former professional baseball player
1965 - NAKANO Tatsuo, Professional Wrestler
1965 - Seta Ichie, actor and voice actor
1966 - Indira Radich, pop-folk singer
1966 - Jan Zelezny, track and field athlete
1966 - Hidehiko Hoshino, musician BUCK-TICK
1966 - Tetsuo Yamaji, amateur baseball coach
1967 - Jurgen Kropp, soccer player and soccer coach
1968 - TAKANO Naoko, voice actress
1968 - TAKAHATA Tsutomu, Soccer coach
1968 - Mokona, Manga artist (CLAMP)
1969 - ORIHARA Masao, professional wrestler
1969 - Sanyutei Koentcho (4th generation), rakugo storyteller (d. 2018)
1970 - Phil Mickelson, professional golfer
1970 - Clifton Collins Jr, actor
1971 - manzo (Man Z (Mass Production)), lyricist, composer, singer
1971 - 2-Pack, MC (d. 1996)
1972 - Doi Masahiro, former professional baseball player
1973 - Ishida Tetsuya, painter (d. 2005)
1973 - Hiroki Hanashima, former professional baseball player
1973 - Michel Pance Bilong, footballer
1974 - KAKINUMA Kazue, track and field athlete
1975 - Yayoi, singer
1975 - KANEMAKI Tomoko, novelist
1976 - SHIMA Shigenobu, former professional baseball player
1976 - YAMADA Shinya, CPA and author
1977 - Kerry Wood, Major League Baseball player
1978 - KANDA Rie, voice actress
1978 - MIYASHITA Hiroki, Manga Artist
1978 - MASHIKO Takuro, comedian (U-Jikken)
1978 - Daniel Brühl, Actor
1979 - MATSUMOTO Eiko, singer
1979 - SHIDA Munehiro, Former professional baseball player
1979 - OGAWA Yusuke, former professional baseball player
1980 - Joy Yeong, singer and actress
1981 - Joe Saunders, Major League Baseball player
1981 - WAGA Yusuke, comedian (Top Lead)
1982 ARAI Takahiro, Manga Artist
1982 - OHMATSU Naoyoshi, Professional Baseball Player
1982 - TESHIMA Satoshi, former professional baseball player
1983 - NISHI Chiaki, former professional wrestler
1984 - NAKAJIMA Yuki, soccer player
1984 - Jonathan Broxton, baseball player
1984 - Emiri, fashion model
1985 - Song On-sik, mixed martial artist
1985 - Noko, punk band (Sacred Kamattechan)
1985 - Park Binna, figure skater
1986 - Urby Emanuelson, footballer
1986 - Fernando Muslera, footballer
1987 - Archimedes Caminero, professional baseball player
1987 - Audi Ciriaco, professional baseball player
1987 - SAMEJIMA Aya, soccer player
1988 - OMINE Yuta, professional baseball player
1988 - Davide Di Gennaro, footballer
1989 - TSUDA Hiroki, former professional baseball player
1989 - Toriyama Airi, singer and actress
1989 - Elena Glebova, figure skater
1989 - GEMMOTO Yuki, former professional baseball player
1990 - MITANI Reo, Actor
1990 - YAJIMA Yohei, former professional baseball player
1991 - ISHIKAWA Mitsugu, former professional baseball player
1992 - FUKU Keito, professional baseball player
1993 - MAEDA Nozomi, TV personality and fashion model
1993 - Kariya Seira, singer-songwriter
1995 - Joseph Schooling, swimmer
1995 - SUZUKI Shota, Professional Baseball Player
1995 - AKAO Hikaru, voice actress
1996 - KOJIMA Ayame, Dancer, TV Personality, Former Child Actor
1996 - SATO Kanta, Actor (Gekidan EXILE)
1996 - TANAKA Teruko, idol (STU48)
1998 - DOUYASU Ritsu, soccer player
2004 - TAGUCHI Shota, child actor
Unknown year of birth - Saori Nishihara, Narrator and voice actress
Unknown birth year - Yuka Keicho, voice actress
Unknown year of birth - OKAMOTO Saori, voice actress
Unknown birth year - Koishio Ringo, idol (Band Nameron! MAXX NAKAYOSHI)
Unknown birth year - MORITA Hiro, manga artist
Today's language of flowers
◆Tube Rose
Language of flowers: Dangerous pleasure
◆Tuberose
Language of flowers: Dangerous flirtation
◆Sweet false chamomile
Language of flowers: Endure hardship
The deceased: May they rest in peace.
1185 - Lixa, Queen of Alfonso VII of Castile (b. 1140)
1295 (May 3, Einin 3) - Sasaki Ujinobu, general of the Kamakura period (b. 1220)
1460 (May 27, Choroku 4) - Saito Toshinaga, Protector of Mino Province
1581 - Imafuku Tomokiyo, Warlord of the Warring States period
1671 - Scepán Razin, Cossack chieftain known as a leader of the resistance movement against the Russian Empire (b. 1630)
1742 - Louise Elisabeth, queen of King Luis I of Spain (b. 1709)
1743 - Louise Françoise, wife of Louis III, Duke of Condé (b. 1673)
1782 - Hosoi Kyuang, calligrapher and seal engraver (b. 1711)
1799 - Ichikawa Danjuro (6th), Kabuki actor (b. 1778)
1804 - Johann Adam Hiller, composer (b. 1728)
1824 - Charles-François Lebrun, French First Empire politician (b. 1739)
1848 - Ludwig II, Grand Duke of Hesse (b. 1777)
1862 - Hidenoyama Raigoro, 9th yokozuna of the Grand Sumo Tournament (b. 1808)
1878 - KIKUCHI Yosai, Japanese painter (b. 1788)
1894 - Suzuki IWAJIRO, businessman, founder of Suzuki Shoten (b. 1837)
1901 - Hermann Grimm, cultural historian (b. 1828)
1919 - Sekine Shoji, painter (b. 1899)
1920 - Konoike Yukitomi, wealthy merchant of the Edo, Meiji, and Taisho periods, first general of the Konoike zaibatsu (b. 1841)
1925 - Yajima Rudoko, women's educator and social entrepreneur (b. 1833)
1944 - Marc Bloch, historian (b. 1886)
1944 - Kingo Kobayakawa, jurist (b. 1900)
1953 - Tetsuo Kudo, Director General of the Administrative Management Agency (b. 1875)
1958 - Nadji Imre, Prime Minister of Hungary (b. 1896)
1959 - Tokujiro Kanamori, Minister of State for Constitutional Affairs and first Director of the National Library of Congress (b. 1886)
1961 - Marcel Junod, Vice-President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (b. 1904)
1966 - Sadako Nakamachi, writer (b. 1894)
1968 - Hayashi Senroku, novelist (b. 1886)
1970 - Heino Eller, composer (b. 1887)
1970 - Sidney Chapman, geophysicist and astronomer (b. 1888)
1971 - Matsunaga Yasuzaemon, businessman (b. 1875)
1976 - Toshiharu Inokawa, professional baseball player, manager, and umpire (b. 1908)
1977 - Wernher von Braun, rocket engineer (b. 1912)
1978 - Nicholas Ray, film director (b. 1911)
1981 - Jules Gregory Charney, meteorologist (b. 1917)
1984 - John Randall, physicist (b. 1905)
1984 - Yoshio Miyashita, professional baseball player (b. 1916)
1986 - Maurice Duruflé, composer (b. 1902)
1987 - Jørn Mikaelson, track and field athlete (b. 1913)
1987 - Tsuruta Koji, actor (b. 1924)
1989 - Tatsuzo Mizukami, businessman (b. 1903)
1990 - Thomas Cowling, astronomer (b. 1906)
1996 - Shimada Kazuo, novelist (b. 1907)
1997 - Sumii Sue, novelist (b. 1902)
1999 - Screaming Lord Satch, rock and roll singer (b. 1940)
2000 - Empress Kajun, Imperial Family, Empress of Emperor Showa (b. 1903)
2000 - Nagamochi Eikichi, former professional baseball player (b. 1918)
2003 - Harufutei Yanagisyo, rakugo storyteller (b. 1920)
2005 - Okuzaki Kenzo, political activist (b. 1920)
2008 - Mário Rigoni Stern, novelist (b. 1921)
2009 - Michisuke Sato, high school baseball coach (b. 1938)
2014 - Tony Gwynn, major leaguer (b. 1960)
2016 - Joe Cox, British politician and philanthropist. (Year of birth 1974)
2017 - Helmut Kohl, former German Chancellor (b. 1930)
2017 - Masato Kono, former professional baseball player (b. 1978)
2020 - Tsutomu Gotoh, author and reportage writer (b. 1929)
2020 - Yuji Adachi, guitarist (DEAD END), musician (b. 1964)