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It happened on a… November 16

Find out about the main events that have taken place on this day over the years.

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2018

CIA concludes Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman ordered the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

2012

‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 2’ grosses $500 million in 24 hours to become the biggest entertainment launch of all time.

2010

Engagement announced between Prince William and Catherine [Kate] Middleton at Clarence House, London.

Apple and EMI announced that the Beatles are now available for the first time on the iTunes Store.

2003

Lionel Messi makes his official debut for FC Barcelona in a friendly against Porto.

2002

The first case of SARS is recorded in Foshan City, Guangdong Province, China, though is not identified until much later. First patient is thought to be a farmer in the city.

1983

Margaret Trudeau files for divorce from Prime Minister Trudeau; granted April 2, 1984.

1974

ABBA begin their first tour of Europe – their first tour outside of Sweden.

1965

Walt Disney launches Epcot Center: Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow.

1945

UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) is founded.

1939

Al Capone freed from Alcatraz jail.

1938

LSD is first synthesized by Swiss chemist Dr. Albert Hofmann at the Sandoz Laboratories in Basel, Switzerland.

1885

Canadian rebel leader of the Métis and “Father of Manitoba” Louis Riel is executed for treason.