2017
Discovery of the first brainless animal that sleeps, the jellyfish Cassiopea, research published in “Current Biology” by Caltech scientists
1992
The new Ottawa Senators hockey team play their first home exhibition game in the Civic Centre. Ottawa is finally back in the NHL after 58 years; the old Stanley Cup winning Senators moved to St. Louis in 1934.
1970
“Monday Night Football” created by Roone Arledge, premieres on ABC – Browns 31, Jets 21.
1966
Jimmy Hendrix changes spelling of his name to Jimi.
1963
Opening of Place des Arts, despite demonstrations by separatists; new concert hall.
1957
“Perry Mason” TV series starring Raymond Burr premieres on CBS-TV.
1955
In his last fight, undefeated world heavyweight boxing champion Rocky Marciano KOs light heavyweight Archie Moore in the 9th round at Yankee Stadium, NYC
1937
J.R.R. Tolkien’s “The Hobbit” was first published.
1903
First cowboy film “Kit Carson” premieres in US.
1792
The French National Convention voted to abolish the monarchy.