2018
UK Prime Minister Theresa May’s cabinet approves draft plan for country’s exit from the European Union (Brexit)
2006
“Casino Royale”, 21st James Bond film premieres in London, starring Daniel Craig for the 1st time and Eva Green, premieres in London.
2002
Film “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” is released, based on the second book by J. K. Rowling.
1996
Michael Jackson married Debbie Rowe in Sydney Australia.
1993
Don Shula becomes the coach with the most wins in NFL history (328)
1975
Quebec government creates the Régie Olympique; takes full control of finance and construction of main stadium for 1976 Summer Olympics; the Big O.
1973
Britain’s Princess Anne married a commoner, Capt. Mark Phillips, in Westminster Abbey. They divorced in 1992, and Princess Anne re-married.
1969
Apollo 12 (Conrad/Gordon/Bean) launched for 2nd manned Moon landing.
1962
Jean Lesage re-elected Liberal Premier of Quebec; under the slogan ‘Maîtres chez nous’ – ‘Masters in our Own House’, coined by Natural Resources Minister René Lévesque.
1960
Ray Charles’ “Georgia On My Mind” reaches #1.
1856
American Gail Borden is issued a patent for technology related to his invention of condensed milk.
1851
Herman Melville’s novel “Moby Dick” was first published in the U.S.