Famous Deaths for 1st November 2026
1750 – Gustaaf Willem, baron van Imhoff, Dutch statesman (Governor of Ceylon 1736-40, Governor of the Dutch East Indies 1743-50), dies at 45
1935 – Émile Francqui, Belgian soldier and diplomat, dies at 72
1955 – W H van Eemlandt [Haasse], author (Treasure Hunter of Amstel), …
Famous Birthdays for 1st November 2026
1921 – Ilse Aichinger, Austrian writer (Die größere Hoffnung), born in Vienna, Austria (d. 2016)
1924 – Suleyman Demirel, President of Turkey (1993-2000) and Prime Minister, born in Isparta, Atabey (d. 2015)
1935 – Edward Said, Palestinian-American literary critic, writer …
2026 Yangtze River Culture Festival Opens in Yonglian Village, Zhangjiagang, Jiangsu
ZHANGJIAGANG, China, Oct. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The 2026 Yangtze River Culture Festival opened on October 30 in Yonglian Village, Nanfeng Town, Zhangjiagang, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, bringing communities together to celebrate the culture of the river that connects them. The …
China-Malaysia Youth Ocean Dialogue Held in Sanya: Jointly Exploring Pathways to Blue Development
BEIJING, Oct. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — How have the shared maritime folk traditions of the Chinese and Malaysian peoples been passed down from generation to generation? Faced with common maritime challenges, how can China and Malaysia work together to address them? On October 30,…
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From IFA Berlin to CES 2027: OlloBot Continues Its Journey in Emotional Companionship
HONG KONG, Oct. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — AI companion robot brand OlloBot made its European debut at IFA Berlin 2026, where its AI companion robot OlloNi SS1 was named an Honoree in the Best in Home & Entertainment category of the IFA Innovation Awards. The recognition, alongside …
MATT ROBERTSON WINS RECORD $1.25M IN INAUGURAL WORLD BASS ENTERPRISES’ “THE CHAMPIONS” TOURNAMENT
World Bass Enterprises Featured Field of 62 Top Anglers Competing for Record-Breaking $3.25M Prize Purse Robertson Takes Home Record First-Place Prize with Championship Catch of 20 lbs. 2 oz. Pake South Wins $500K Second Place Prize; Wesley Strader Wins $300K Third Place Prize Team Stars…
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United Breast Cancer Foundation Expands Its Visibility in New York City’s Times Square with Two Billboard Placements
Two prominent digital billboard locations are bringing UBCF’s mission to one of the world’s most recognized public spaces. NEW YORK, Oct. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The United Breast Cancer Foundation (UBCF) is bringing its mission to the heart of New York City with two billboard …
Frederick Anderson Collection to Host Cocktail Kick-off Party for UBCF ahead of 25th Anniversary Think Pink Gala
NEW YORK, Oct. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — United Breast Cancer Foundation (UBCF) is excited to announce an exclusive cocktail reception hosted by Frederick Anderson Collection in celebration of the foundation’s upcoming Think Pink Gala at The Plaza. The evening will bring together …
UBCF and GGP (formerly Brookfield Properties) Launch 2026 Pink Bag Event Initiative
Nationwide Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign Puts Comfort and Care into the Hands of Patients and Survivors JONESBORO, Ark., Oct. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — United Breast Cancer Foundation (UBCF) is once again teaming up with GGP (formerly Brookfield Properties) for the 2026 …
Actress Selma Blair says she’s ‘so sorry’ in first public remarks since incident on plane
Selma Blair has spoken publicly for the first time since she was charged with assault following an incident on a plane earlier this month.
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HK tightens oversight of building repair work
HONG KONG, Oct. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — A report from chinadailyhk.com The Hong Kong SAR government will launch the first phase of a centralized database for the records of building maintenance projects and professionals in May or June next year, while a new public body will assist …
Famous Deaths for 31st October 2026
1147 – Robert, 1st Earl of Gloucester, English politician and illegitimate son of King Henry I, dies at about 57
1556 – John Sleidanus, German humanist and historian (Commentary), dies at 50
1765 – Duke of Cumberland, English politician/uncle of George III, dies
1950 – Jozef …
Famous Birthdays for 31st October 2026
1291 – Philippe de Vitry, French composer and poet, born in Paris, France (d. 1361)
1933 – Phil Goyette, Canadian ice hockey center (Stanley Cup 1957-60 Montreal Canadiens; Lady Byng Memorial Trophy 1970) and coach (New York Islanders), born in Lachine, Canada (d. 2026)
1946 – …
Historical Events for 31st October 2026
1799 – Francisco Goya is appointed first court painter at the Spanish court in Madrid, the highest honor for a Spanish painter
1956 – Rear Admiral G. J. Dufek becomes the first American to set foot on the South Pole
1967 – Nguy?n V?n Thi?u takes oath of office to become the first …
Purina Films Docuseries, ‘A Different Breed,’ Sweeps Three Daytime Emmy® Awards
Emmy-winning series celebrates the extraordinary bond between people and pets and marks a major milestone for Purina Films ST. LOUIS, Oct. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Purina is celebrating a major milestone for Purina Films as A Different Breed, its original nine-episode documentary …
Maine Senator Susan M. Collins Honored by Largest Kidney Patient Group
Award Cites Courage to Transform Status Quo Patient Care Through Science Federal Policy and Research Advance Innovation and Organ Transplantation WASHINGTON, Oct. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP), the nation’s oldest and largest …
Barry Sonnenfeld to Host Children’s Institute’s Cape & Gown Gala Honoring the Legacy of Michele & Rob Reiner on Nov. 8
Sonnenfeld joins special lineup of guests including inaugural Michele & Rob Reiner Champion for Change Honoree Jaime Lee Curtis LOS ANGELES, Oct. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Children’s Institute (CII) announced today that DGA and Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Barry Sonnenfeld will host …
Xinhua Silk Road: Das 11. Globale Mazu-Kulturforum wird am 31. Oktober in Putian, Südostchina, eröffnet
BEIJING, 30. Oktober 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Das 11. Globale Mazu-Kulturforum findet vom 31. Oktober bis zum 2. November in Putian in der südostchinesischen Provinz Fujian statt. Es umfasst ein Hauptforum, zehn Themenforen und Begleitveranstaltungen an 13 weiteren Veranstaltungsorten. …