2020
MacKenzie Scott announces she has given away more than $4 billion to 384 non profit organizations across the US
2013
China successfully lands its first moon rover (Yutu) on the moon.
2009
Boeing’s new 787 Dreamliner makes its maiden flight from Seattle, Washington.
2004
“Million Dollar Baby”, directed by Clint Eastwood and starring Hilary Swank and Morgan Freeman is released (Best Picture 2005).
2001
The Leaning Tower of Pisa reopens after 11 years and $27,000,000 to fortify it.
1988
Jean Perron appointed head coach of the Quebec Nordiques, after Ron Lapointe resigns to battle cancer.
1979
Chris Haney and Scott Abbott develop the board game Trivial Pursuit.
1973
American Psychiatric Association declares homosexuality is not a mental illness
1965
Gemini 6 launched; makes 1st rendezvous in space (with Gemini 7).
1964
Commons votes to adopt design for a new National Flag of Canada.
1949
Albert Camus’ play “The Just Assassins” (“Les Justes”) premieres in Paris.
1939
“Gone With the Wind,” based on the novel by Margaret Mitchell, premiered at Loew’s Grand Theater in Atlanta. The movie starred Vivien Leigh and Clark Gable.
