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In 2013, Microsoft Windows 8.1 was released.

In 2013, A British scientist says he may have solved the mystery of the Abominable Snowman — the elusive ape-like creature of the Himalayas. He thinks itʹs a bear.

In 2014, The movie “Birdman (or The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)” opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 2014, The movies “Fury”, and “The Book of Life” opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 2018, The movie “Horn from the Heart: The Paul Butterfield Story” opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 2018, Canada became the worldʹs largest legal marijuana marketplace; customers stood in long lines for hours and then lit up and celebrated on sidewalks.

In 2018, Caroll Spinney, the puppeteer who had played Big Bird on “Sesame Street,” announced his retirement after nearly 50 years on the show.

In 2018, Recreational marijuana became legal to buy from licensed retailers in Canada, making it the second country in the world to legalize the drug after Uruguay.

In 2019, Bob Kingsley, the longtime on-air personality and the host of syndicated radio show Bob Kingsley's Country Top 40, died at his home in Weatherford, Texas. He was 80 years old.

In 2019, Character actor Bill Macy, best known as the long-suffering foil to Bea Arthurʹs unyielding feminist on the 1970s sitcom “Maude,” died in Los Angeles; he was 97.

In 2012, "Holy Motors" was released by Indomina Releasing; Leos Carax (director/screenplay); Denis Lavant, Édith Scob, Eva Mendes, Kylie Minogue; genre?

In 2014, "Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)" was released by Fox Searchlight Pictures / Regency Enterprises; Alejandro G. Iñárritu (director/screenplay); Nicolás Giacobone, Alexander Dinelaris Jr., Armando Bó (screenplay); Michael Keaton, Zach Galifianakis, Edward Norton, Andrea Riseborough, Amy Ryan, Emma Stone, Naomi Watts; Satirical, Black Comedy, Drama

In 2014, "The Book of Life" was released by 20th Century Fox / Reel FX Animation Studios; Jorge Gutierrez (director/screenplay); Doug Langdale (screenplay); Diego Luna, Zoe Saldaña, Channing Tatum, Christina Applegate, Ice Cube, Ron Perlman, Kate del Castillo, Héctor Elizondo, Dan Navarro; Animated, Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy

In 2014, "The Best of Me" was released by Relativity Media; Michael Hoffman (director/screenplay); Will Fetters, J. Mills Goodloe (screenplay); James Marsden, Michelle Monaghan

In 2014, "Camp X-Ray" was released by IFC Films; Peter Sattler (director/screenplay); Kristen Stewart, Peyman Moaadi, John Carroll Lynch, Lane Garrison, Joseph Julian Soria, Cory Michael Smith; Drama

In 2014, "The Czar of Black Hollywood" was released by Block Starz Music Television; Bayer Mack (director/screenplay); Oscar Micheaux; Documentary

In 2014, "Dear White People" was released by Lions Gate Entertainment; Justin Simien (director/screenplay); Tyler James Williams, Tessa Thompson, Kyle Gallner, Teyonah Parris, Brandon P. Bell, Brittany Curran, Marque Richardson, Dennis Haysbert; Comedy, Drama

In 2014, "Fury" was released by Columbia Pictures; David Ayer (director/screenplay); Brad Pitt, Shia LaBeouf, Logan Lerman, Michael Peña, Jon Bernthal, Jason Isaacs, Scott Eastwood; War

In 2014, "Listen Up Philip" was released by Tribeca Films; Alex Ross Perry (director/screenplay); Jason Schwartzman, Elisabeth Moss, Krysten Ritter, Joséphine de La Baume, Jonathan Pryce; Comedy, Drama

In 2014, "Pernicious" was released by Vintage Media; James Cullen Bressack (director/screenplay); Taryn Hillin (screenplay); Ciara Hanna, Emily O'Brien, Jackie Moore; Supernatural, Horror

In 2014, "Young Ones" was released by Screen Media Films; Jake Paltrow (director/screenplay); Nicholas Hoult, Elle Fanning, Michael Shannon, Kodi Smit-McPhee; genre?

Canada 2010's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2015, “Alive” by Sia peaked at number 28 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 2015, “Renegades” by X Ambassadors peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.

MuchMusic-Canada 2010's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2015, “Believe” by Shawn Mendes peaked at number 11 on the MuchMusic-Canada pop singles chart.

In 2015, “She's Kinda Hot” by 5 Seconds Of Summer peaked at number 8 on the MuchMusic-Canada pop singles chart.

In 2015, “What Do You Mean?” by Justin Bieber peaked at number 1 on the MuchMusic-Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 2010's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2015, “Alone No More” by Philip George and Anton Powers peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2015, “Around The World” by Natalie La Rose Featuring Fetty Wap peaked at number 14 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2015, “Locked Away” by R. City Featuring Adam Levine peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2015, “On My Mind” by Ellie Goulding peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2015, “Wake Up” by The Vamps peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 2010's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2015, “Hula Hoop” by OMI peaked at number 8 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2015, “On My Mind” by Ellie Goulding peaked at number 3 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2015, “This Ain't Love” by Jessica Mauboy peaked at number 5 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 2010's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2015, “Don't Worry” by Madcon Featuring Ray Dalton peaked at number 28 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 2015, “On My Mind” by Ellie Goulding peaked at number 4 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 2010's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2015, “Dominique” by Anouk peaked at number 30 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2015, “Easy Love” by Sigala peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2015, “For A Better Day” by Avicii peaked at number 22 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Sweden 2010's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2015, “Broken Arrows” by Avicii peaked at number 4 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2015, “Pure Grinding” by Avicii peaked at number 19 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2015, “Somewhere In Stockholm” by Avicii peaked at number 30 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2015, “Stitches” by Shawn Mendes peaked at number 2 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

Austria 2010's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2015, “Bussi Baby” by Wanda peaked at number 3 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 2015, “Everybody” by Dirty Impact peaked at number 25 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 2015, “For A Better Day” by Avicii peaked at number 10 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 2015, “Meine beiden Schwestern” by Wanda peaked at number 28 on the Austria pop singles chart.

France 2010's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2015, “For A Better Day” by Avicii peaked at number 26 on the France pop singles chart.

In 2015, “My Silver Lining” by First Aid Kit peaked at number 19 on the France pop singles chart.

In 2015, “Open Season” by Josef Salvat peaked at number 10 on the France pop singles chart.

Norway 2010's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2015, “Easy Love” by Sigala peaked at number 18 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 2015, “Ei som deg” by Marcus and Martinus + Innertier peaked at number 15 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 2015, “Hula Hoop” by OMI peaked at number 14 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 2015, “I Took A Pill In Ibiza” by Mike Posner peaked at number 1 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 2015, “Locked Away” by R. City Featuring Adam Levine peaked at number 5 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 2015, “Love Myself” by Hailee Steinfeld peaked at number 20 on the Norway pop singles chart.

Switzerland 2010's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2015, “For A Better Day” by Avicii peaked at number 16 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2015, “So wie ich bin” by Vivien peaked at number 21 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

Italy 2010's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2015, “Sugar” by Robin Schulz Featuring Francesco Yates peaked at number 3 on the Italy pop singles chart.

Finland 2010's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2015, “Hetkeksi” by Younghearted peaked at number 15 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2015, “Locked Away” by R. City Featuring Adam Levine peaked at number 6 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2015, “Never Forget You” by Zara Larsson and MNEK peaked at number 4 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2015, “On My Mind” by Ellie Goulding peaked at number 8 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2015, “Pilkun Jälkeen” by Roope Salminen and Koirat peaked at number 14 on the Finland pop singles chart.

Spain 2010's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2015, “Por fin te encontré” by Cali y El Dandee Featuring Juan Magan and Sebastián Yatra peaked at number 1 on the Spain pop singles chart.

Denmark 2010's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2015, “Never Forget You” by Zara Larsson and MNEK peaked at number 5 on the Denmark pop singles chart.

Belgium 2010's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2015, “Lush Life” by Zara Larsson peaked at number 2 on the Belgium pop singles chart.

In 2015, “Sugar” by Robin Schulz Featuring Francesco Yates peaked at number 10 on the Belgium pop singles chart.

In 2015, “What Do You Mean?” by Justin Bieber peaked at number 3 on the Belgium pop singles chart.

Bulgaria 2010's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2015, “2x2” by Plamen Featuring Ivo, Pavell and Venci Venc' peaked at number 19 on the Bulgaria pop singles chart.

In 2015, “Fun” by Pitbull Featuring Chris Brown peaked at number 3 on the Bulgaria pop singles chart.

Portugal 2010's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2015, “I Don't Like It, I Love It” by Flo Rida Featuring Robin Thicke and Verdine White peaked at number 19 on the Portugal pop singles chart.

In 2015, “Marvin Gaye” by Charlie Puth Featuring Meghan Trainor peaked at number 18 on the Portugal pop singles chart.

Germany 2010's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2015, “Ghost Town” by Adam Lambert peaked at number 11 on the Germany pop singles chart.