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It happened on a… October 5

2017

“The New York Times” publishes investigation into sexual harassment behaviour by Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein.

2005

Vampire novel “Twilight” by Stephenie Meyer is first published by Little Brown.

1987

Canada and US sign Free Trade Agreement.

1984

Marc Garneau becomes first Canadian in space on board Space Shuttle Challenger.

1983

Edmonton super star Wayne Gretzky scores a goal and assist in 5-4 win over Toronto in the Oilers season opener; starts NHL record 51-game scoring streak; ends 28/1/84.

1975

Official opening of Mirabel Airport.

1973

“Goodbye Yellow Brick Road” 7th studio album by Elton John is released.

1970

British Trade Commissioner James R. Cross kidnapped at gunpoint from his Westmount home by masked Front de Libération du Québec terrorists; Cross will be released unharmed in December.

1962

.”Dr. No”, 1st James Bond film based on the novel by Ian Fleming and starring Sean Connery and Ursula Andress, premieres in London.

The Beatles release their first record, “Love Me Do”.

1956

“The Ten Commandments”, directed by Cecil B. DeMille, starring Charlton Heston and Yul Brynner opens in the US.

1919

Enzo Ferrari debuted in his first race. He later founded the Auto Avio Construzioni Ferrari, an independent manufacturing company.

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Entertainment

Will Taylor Swift and Drake attack Kanye West and Kim Kardashian?

Taylor Swift and Drake are reportedly preparing to release a track to verbally “destroy” Kanye West and Kim Kardashian.

According to the U.S. Sun, the duo recorded a scathing piece in 2017 through which they attack West and Kardashian in a very disrespectful manner.

https://twitter.com/XXL/status/1577006935848648717

Five years later, Swift seems determined to release this song in feat with Drake.

“It’s no secret that both Taylor and Drake have had tumultuous relationships with Kanye, so they didn’t hold back when recording. Obviously she’s totally over it now, but this is a song fans will want to hear!” a source said.

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Entertainment

‘White Lives Matter’: Did Kanye West go too far?

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Kanye West is a polarizing being and once again, he has caused a stir because of a gesture described as disrespectful by the black community.

Producer Raymond Santana in particular did not appreciate the “White Lives Matter” t-shirt Ye put on for “fashion”, i.e. for a show in Paris.

https://twitter.com/wrld_mag/status/1576983136256159744?s=20&t=MEuWOofnDARdzPH9Qmyszg

To defend himself, West offered a weird explanation:

“Black Lives Matter was a scam!”

Here’s another controversial chapter for Kanye, who finds himself in hot water once again.

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News

Elon Musk and Volodymyr Zelensky are fighting on Twitter

Elon Musk and Volodymyr Zelensky (president of Ukraine) are fighting like hell on Twitter about the war between Russia and Ukraine, which has been going on for several months now.

On Monday afternoon, Musk, the CEO of Tesla, posted the following poll on his Twitter account.

https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1576994262226702336?s=20&t=2AMZ2dl9rPxCYh-gkyqLXA

In response to this strange poll by Musk, Zelensky posted the following question.

https://twitter.com/ZelenskyyUa/status/1577006943499350016

Musk was quick to answer.

https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1577083012914651142?s=20&t=IFBUsaCK1rUsXAm6QsXqww

Thousands of Twitter followers obviously participated in this little bickering, creating a viral fight… a bit surrealist.

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It happened on a… October 4

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2012

7-time Formula 1 world drivers champion Michael Schumacher of Germany announces his retirement from racing at the end of the season.

2006

WikiLeaks is launched, created by internet activist Julian Assange.

1994

Bodies of 48 members of the Order of the Solar Temple found in a burned-out farmhouse and three chalets in Switzerland.

1990

U.S. premiere of Fox TV’s “Beverly Hills, 90210” starring Luke Perry, Jason Priestley and Shannen Doherty.

1970

US singer Janis Joplin was found dead at the Landmark Hotel Hollywood after an accidental heroin overdose.

1957

The Soviet Union launched Sputnik I into orbit around the Earth. Sputnik was the first manmade satellite to enter space.

1933

Esquire magazine is 1st published.

1931

Dick Tracy comic strip by Chester Gould debuts.

1909

Prime Minister Wilfrid Laurier lays the first stone of École Technique in Montreal.

1906

Chicago Cubs beat Pittsburg Pirates, 4-0 to end MLB season at 116-36 with .763 winning percentage; unmatched since.

1895

The first U.S. Open golf tournament took place in Newport, RI. Horace Rawlins, 19 years old, won the tournament.

1883

The Orient Express departs on its first official journey from Paris to Istanbul.

1873

Toronto Argonauts Football Club (CFL) forms as Argonaut Rowing Club rugby-football squad; oldest existing pro sports team in North America still using original name.

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Sports (en)

Sean Avery made a fool of himself by threatening teenagers

Nov 09, 2011; Ottawa, ON, CAN; New York Rangers left wing Sean Avery (16) during the second period of play against the Ottawa Senators at Scotiabank Place. The Rangers defeated the Senators 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-USA TODAY Sports

Sean Avery, who played 580 NHL games while spending 1533 minutes in the dungeon, made a fool of himself last weekend by “poking” some badly parked people.

So he started yelling for the cars to be moved, but the scene quickly escalated, creating a massive argument lasting several minutes.

The former National League MVP threatened to smash the windshield wipers of poorly parked cars in the neighborhood…

Among the people he yelled at were teenagers!

“Man, you’re too little to try to challenge somebody. Shut up!”

Moreover, during the argument, Avery called some individuals an offensive term.

The worst part of it all is that Avery wasn’t at home!

No, he was guarding a friend’s residence and was convinced that the cars were parked illegally.

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Habs: Watch this moment between David Savard, Martin St-Louis and Stéphane Robidas

Mar 26, 2022; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens defenseman David Savard (58) plays the puck against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the first period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Jean-Yves Ahern-USA TODAY Sports

As the Canadiens prepared for Monday night’s game against the Toronto Maple Leafs, reporters were treated to a lively discussion between David Savard, Martin St-Louis and Stephane Robidas.

In this clip, the three men are having an intense discussion about something that appears to be the positioning of a defenseman.

David Savard is not only a defensive pillar on the Habs’ brigade, he is also a big brother and one of the key leaders on this team.

The Tricolore will face the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday night to continue their preparatory schedule.

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A violent fight broke out during a White Sox-Padres duel

An absurd scene occurred during the White Sox-Padres duel last Sunday when a fan filmed two men brawling.

The fight didn’t last long as one of the men knocked out his opponent with a good right hand, only to push him over the row of seats.

https://twitter.com/Alx_Hernan18/status/1576695273786527744

The worst part was that people tried to intervene, and the one who sent his opponent over also threw a “defender” over the row.

It became a “rumble”, so several fans fled the area to avoid getting hit!

This is not the first rumble of the fall at Petco Park as there was one during a series against the Los Angeles Dodgers before.

https://twitter.com/padresrazamemez/status/1575495801874178049

By the way, the Chicago White Sox have postponed this duel against the San Diego Padres 2-1.

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Shania Twain: a movie and a play!

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Shania Twain has revealed that she is working on a biographical film and musical.

The life of the Ontario-born country singer has had more ups and downs than a Hollywood mega-production!

In addition to the preparation of a possible biopic and musical, Shania Twain is also writing several songs on the way to a new album, as reported by The Sun.

In fact, the 57-year-old star has released her first single in five years, Waking Up Dreaming, which includes very nice photos for the occasion

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LeBron James or Michael Jordan? A former NBA star speaks out!

Feb 20, 2022; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Lebron James and Michael Jordan on court during halftime during the 2022 NBA All-Star Game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Gary Payton, the former Seattle SuperSonics star point guard who went toe-to-toe with Shawn Kemp in the mid-1990s, offered a bombshell statement about the robust LeBron-Jordan debate.

“LeBron James is by far a better all-around basketball player than Michael Jordan!”

https://twitter.com/HoopMixOnly/status/1575588875342610434

This statement will further reignite a never-ending debate between the two greatest players in NBA history, regardless of the order.

If LeBron has a more versatile game, the MJ faithful will argue that he has six championship rings with the same team, the Chicago Bulls.

But without Scottie Pippen… would he have done it?

In the KING‘s case, he has four championships with three different clubs, the Miami Heat (2x), the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Los Angeles Lakers, which is far from trivial.

In short, the incisive comments rain under this publication, here is a pro MJ and a pro BronBron!

https://twitter.com/BHill19/status/1575635062493626368

Now it’s your turn!

LeBron James or Michael Jordan?