World Facts

Four students shot at Kent State On this day in 1970, an anti-Vietnam War demonstration at Kent State University turned deadly when the Ohio National Guard shot four unarmed students and wounded nine others, further turning public opinion against the war. @worldtruth #todayinhistory📆

"Your story is what you have, what you will always have. It is something to own." — Michelle Obama @worldtruth #quotes 🗣

Margaret Thatcher elected On this day in 1979, Margaret Thatcher of the Conservative Party was elected British prime minister, becoming the first woman in Europe to hold that post; she later became the longest continuously serving British premier since 1827. @worldtruth #todayinhistory📆

“We need to accept that we won’t always make the right decisions, that we’ll screw up royally sometimes – understanding that failure is not the opposite of success, it’s part of success.” – Arianna Huffington @worldtruth #quotes🗣

Osama Bin Laden Dead Osama bin Laden—founder of the militant Islamist organization al-Qaeda and mastermind of numerous terrorist attacks, notably the September 11, 2001, attacks—was killed by U.S. forces in Abbottabad, Pakistan on this day in 2011 @worldtruth #todayinhistory📆

Celebrities Who Have Been Banned From Entering Other Countries 1. Jay Z (banned from China) NME announced in 2006 that Chinese authorities banned the rapper because his songs contained too much bad language in the lyrics. A concert which he was scheduled to perform in Shanghai was canceled that year. 2. Beyoncé (banned from Malaysia)_ Jay Z and Beyoncé are considered to be a power couple, and although they have accomplished a lot in their respective careers, they have both also found themselves banned from countries - although not the same ones. Beyoncé was not allowed to perform in Malaysia because of her outfits. 3. Akon (banned from Sri Lanka) Akon angered a lot of people, particularly those in Sri Lanka, it seems, because after releasing a music video that showed him enjoying a pool party with a Buddha statue in the background, he was banned from the country. The statue appeared in the corner of photos, it was out of view, according to _The Guardian_, and the singer said he did not even know it was there. Akon's Video Caused Protests In Sri Lanka (And He Had To Make An Apology) 4. Snoop Dogg (banned from Norway) Snoop Dogg found himself in trouble with Norwegian officials in 2012 and obtained a ban from the nation that was to last two years. One of the two crimes the rapper confessed to was entering the country with more cash than what is allowed, according to BBC. He was fined and suspended, but he didn't seem to be too worried about it, as his lawyer said he wouldn't appeal the ban and could "deal with the decision." Snoop had entered the country to attend the Hove Festival and was allowed to proceed and perform at the festival. 5. Justin Bieber (banned from Argentina) Bieber told his Argentinian fans in 2016, according to Time, that he would no longer be able to tour the country, and that for this reason, his Intent tour had no scheduled dates there. The publication states that while Bieber did not explain why he could not return to Argentina, in 2013 when he was accused of disrespecting their flag he landed in trouble with country officials. He's also claimed to have gotten into a photographer altercation. 6. Selena Gomez (banned from Russia and China) Cast member Selena Gomez poses at the premiere for the film "Dolittle" in Los Angeles, California, U.S., January 11, 2020. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni Selena Gomez was not only banned from one country but also from two; Russia and China. According to _Fox News_, China's ban was because of a photo she took with Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, offending officials. The photo dated back to 2012, and Gomez posted the snapshot online, but it resurfaced years later and she had no choice but to cancel the country's dates for her Revival tour. Russia's ban dates back to 2013, and Cosmopolitan claims it was about her advocacy for gay rights. @worldtruth #celebrityFact

Countries have pledged more than $US16 billion towards improving the health, productivity, and protection of our oceans. Around 410 pledges worth billions of dollars were made by governments, private sectors, and philanthropic organizations at the Our Ocean conference that took place in Palau. @worldtruth #facts🫨

May Day founded On this day in 1889, May Day—traditionally a celebration of the return of spring, marked by dancing around a Maypole—was first observed as a labour holiday, designated as such by the International Socialist Congress. @worldtruth #todayinhistory📆

“I think there's something beautiful in reveling in sadness. The proof is how beautiful sad songs can be. So I don't think being sad is to be avoided. It's apathy and boredom you want to avoid. But feeling anything is good, I think.” - Joseph Gordon-Levitt @worldtruth #quotes🗣

“There is no beauty in sadness. No honour in suffering. No growth in fear. No relief in hate. It's just a waste of perfectly good happiness”- Katerina Stoykova Klemer @worldtruth #quotes🗣