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This Happened - March 1: Javier Bardem Is Born

Javier Bardem was born on this day in 1969 in Las Palmas, Spain. He has gained international fame for his roles in films such as "No Country for Old Men," "Skyfall," and "Vicky Cristina Barcelona."

What is Javier Bardem's family background?

Javier Bardem comes from a long line of filmmakers and actors dating back to the earliest days of Spanish cinema. He is a grandson of actors Rafael Bardem and Matilde Muñoz Sampedro. He is married to fellow actor Penelope Cruz. The couple got married in 2010 and have two children together.

What awards has Javier Bardem won for his acting?

Javier Bardem has won numerous awards for his acting, including an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in "No Country for Old Men." He has also won multiple Goya Awards (the Spanish equivalent of the Oscars) and other international awards for his work.

What other things has Javier Bardem been involved other than acting?

Javier Bardem is an outspoken activist and has been involved in many environmental and humanitarian causes. He has worked with organizations such as Greenpeace and UNICEF and has spoken out on issues such as climate change and refugee rights. He is also a strong advocate for the preservation of marine life and has helped to produce several documentaries on the subject.

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Photo of hundreds of people taking part in the Mahabaruni bathing festival in West Tootpara, Bangladesh.

People flock to the Mahabaruni bathing festival in West Tootpara, Bangladesh. About one million pilgrims are estimated to have taken part in this 200-year-old “sacred bath” ritual.

Emma Albright, Ginevra Falciani, Inès Mermat, Hugo Perrin and Anne-Sophie Goninet

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Welcome to Monday, where Chinese leader Xi Jinping lands in Moscow for talks with Vladimir Putin, banking stocks and bonds hit a new low despite UBS’ rescue of Credit Suisse, and about one million pilgrims take part in a “sacred bath” ceremony in Bangladesh. Meanwhile, Paul Molga in French daily Les Echos looks at the vicious circle between climate change and earthquakes.

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