2015
7.8-magnitude earthquake near Kathmandu in Nepal, killing 8000, leaving over 100,000 homeless, destroying many historic sites.
1990
The U.S. Hubble Space Telescope was placed into Earth’s orbit. It was released by the space shuttle Discovery.
1960
1st submerged circumnavigation of Earth completed by USS submarine Triton in 60 days, 21 hours.
1959
The St. Lawrence Seaway, linking the North American Great Lakes and the Atlantic Ocean, officially opens to shipping.
1940
Quebec women allowed to vote and run for office in provincial elections, 22 years after women were granted the federal vote.
1859
Work began on the Suez Canal in Egypt.
1792
The guillotine was first used to execute highwayman Nicolas J. Pelletier.
