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Largest-ever pile up in the Tour de France caused by a spectator with a sign during Stage 1. Spectator later hunted down and arrested.

NHL Draft: Erie Otters (OHL) center Connor McDavid first pick by the Edmonton Oilers.

Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, 1st book in J. K. Rowling’s best-selling series, is published.

Muhammad Ali, at 37 years old, announced that he was retiring as world heavyweight boxing champion.

Elvis Presley sings in Indianapolis, the last performance of his career.

The CN (Canadian National) Tower in Toronto, Canada, opened.

Queen Elizabeth II officially opens 318 km long St. Lawrence Seaway with US President Dwight D. Eisenhower.

“The Gold Rush”, directed, starring and written by Charlie Chaplin, is released,

French Grand Prix, the first Grand Prix motor racing event held.

The bicycle was patented by W.K. Clarkson, Jr.

Former US police officer Derek Chauvin sentenced to 22 years and six months for the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis.

“Independence Day” directed by Roland Emmerich and starring Will Smith, Bill Pullman and Jeff Goldblum premieres in Westwood, California.

“Late Night with David Letterman” airs for the last time on NBC-TV.

Kim Campbell took office as Canada’s first woman prime minister. She assumed power upon the resignation of Brian Mulroney.

Prince releases his “Purple Rain” album

“Blade Runner”, directed by Ridley Scott, starring Harrison Ford and Rutger Hauer, is released.

The rainbow flag representing gay pride is flown for the first time in the San Francisco Gay Freedom Day Parade.

North Korea invaded South Korea initiating the Korean War.

World War II: France officially surrenders to Germany at 01:35.

First horses arrive in Quebec City, Canada; gift from the King of France to Governor Montmagny; origin of Canadian breed.

The U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, ruling that there is no longer a federal constitutional right to abortion.

Second discovery of the remains of 761 people, mainly indigenous children announced at former Marieval Indian Residential School in Saskatchewan.

Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price wins the 2014-15 Hart Trophy as the NHL’s MVP.

“Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest”, directed by Gore Verbinski, starring Johnny Depp, Keira Knightley and Orlando Bloom, premieres at Disneyland – becomes fastest film to gross over 1 billion.

“Rugby World Cup final”: South Africa defeats New Zealand, Nelson Mandela presents Francois Pienaar with the Webb-Ellis trophy in an iconic post-apartheid moment.

NBA Draft: LSU center Shaquille O’Neal first pick by Orlando Magic.

NHL adopts the instant-replay.

“For Your Eyes Only”, 12th James Bond, starring Roger Moore and 1st drected by John Glen premieres in London.

Nina Simone releases her debut jazz album “Little Girl Blue”.

John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Bouvier announced their engagement.

1st exhibition by Pablo Picasso, 19, opens in Paris.

First performance of O Canada, the song that would become the national anthem of Canada, at the Congrès national des Canadiens-Français.

Jacques Cartier discovers Prince Edward Island.

Britney Spears requests a judge end her court-ordered conservatorship, states “I think this conservatorship is abusive. I don’t think I can live a full life”.

Brexit referendum: United Kingdom votes to leave the European Union.

Ceasefire agreement signed between Colombian government and Farc rebels – ending more than 50 years of conflict.

Nintendo 64 goes on sale in Japan.

Movie “Batman” premieres directed by Tim Burton, starring Michael Keaton and Jack Nicholson.

“David Letterman Show” debuts on NBC-TV daytime.

CN Tower in Toronto, tallest free-standing structure (555 m) opens.

Walt Disney’s “Lady & the Tramp” released.

Canadian army goes into action for the first time in Normandie, France, as a separate unit, not under Montgomery’s British command.

Start of conscription for Second World War home service, in Canada only.

After conquering France, Adolf Hitler visits Paris and views the Eiffel Tower and the grave of Napoleon Bonaparte.

The International Olympic Committee is founded at the Sorbonne, Paris, at the initiative of Baron Pierre de Coubertin.

The Rocky Mountains Park Act becomes law in Canada creating the nation’s first national park, Banff National Park.

Founding of the Bank of Montreal; Canada’s oldest chartered bank.

The French residents of Acadia are given one year to declare allegiance to Britain or leave Nova Scotia, Canada.