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Éphémérides (anglais)

It happened on a… June 28

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2021

AirCar, prototype flying car capable of flying 1,000km (600 miles), at height of 8,200ft (2,500m), completes 35 min test flight between Nitra and Bratislava airports in Slovakia.

2011

Christine Lagarde becomes the 1st women to be elected head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

2003

“Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl”, directed by Gore Verbinski, starring Johnny Depp, Keira Knightley and Orlando Bloom, premieres at Disneyland.

1988

Canadian Parliament passes law banning tobacco advertising.

1982

Prince Charles and Diana, Princess of Wales, name their baby “William”.

1981

Terry Fox dies at age 22; one-legged runner of Marathon of Hope loses battle to lung cancer in a Vancouver hospital;

1964

Malcolm X founded the Organization for Afro American Unity to seek independence for blacks in the Western Hemisphere.

1926

Mercedes-Benz is formed by Gottlieb Daimler and Karl Benz merging their two companies.

1919

The Treaty of Versailles was signed ending World War I exactly five years after it began. The treaty also established the League of Nations.

1838

Coronation of Queen Victoria in Westminster Abbey, London.

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Entertainment Gossip

Emma Roberts joins the Marvel universe

The Fashion Awards 2019 held at the Royal Albert Hall Featuring: Emma Roberts Where: London, United Kingdom When: 02 Dec 2019 Credit: Keith Mayhew/Cover Images

Emma Roberts is joining the cast of the Marvel-inspired film Madame Web, which will be brought to the big screen bySony Pictures.

According to Deadline, the 31-year-old actress joins an already stacked roster, with Dakota Johnson, Sydney Sweeney, Celeste O’Connor, Isabela Merced and Tahar Rahim.

In the Marvel comics, Madame Web is portrayed as an elderly woman suffering from myasthenia gravis and therefore connected to a life support system that resembles a spider’s web.

Despite the announcement, it is not yet known what role Emma Roberts (American Horror Story) will playin the film that will be shot next year.

Sony Pictures is on a roll with its new productions. The film Venom: Let There Be Carnage has grossed over $500 million worldwide, while Spider-Man: No Way Home was the biggest movie of 2021 with $1.85 billion in worldwide receipts.

For Emma Roberts, this will be her first Marvel film after recently completing production on the romantic comedy Maybe I Do, which also stars Diane Keaton, Susan Sarandon and Richard Gere. She also continues to appear in new seasons of American Horror Story, where she recently appeared in American Horror Story: 1984.

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Entertainment

“Top Gun: Maverick” Tom Cruise’s biggest hit

The film Top Gun: Maverick has become in the last few hours the biggest commercial success of the long and successful career of Tom Cruise.

Top Gun: Maverick was already off to a strong start when it was launched and was considered the best launch of the American actor’s career. Now we learn that the high-flying film has broken the billion-dollar barrier at the box office.

In addition to becoming the most popular film of all time for the 59-year-old actor, the sequel to Top Gun became the first film of 2022 to reach this rare milestone after only 31 days in theaters.

This billion mark is no small feat. Indeed, Top Gun: Maverick is only the second film after Spider-Man: No Way Home ($1.89 billion) to have reached the billion dollar mark since the arrival of the coronavirus in our lives.

Before Top Gun: Maverick became Tom Cruise‘s biggest hit, his film Mission: Impossible – Fallout held the top spot in his filmography for having earned $257 million worldwide.

Top Gun: Maverick was originally slated for a June 2020 release, but Paramount has decided to delay its release until more fans can come see it in theaters.

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Entertainment

Johnny Depp would reprise his role as Jack Sparrow

Just weeks after winning a libel case, Johnny Depp is reportedly about to be confirmed to reprise his famous role as Captain Jack Sparrow.

According to the New York Post,Johnny Depp would receive more than 300 million dollars to return to Pirates of the Caribbean. Quite a turnaround for the actor who had been ruthlessly dismissed from the franchise in 2018 due to allegations of abuse by his ex Amber Heard. A situation that would have made the actor lose $ 22.5 million at the time.

A source close to Disney reportedly dropped this bombshell in a new interview with Australian media outlet Poptopic.

“The deal would be for Johnny Depp to come back as Jack Sparrow.”

“Disney is very interested in re-establishing its relationship with Johnny Depp. They contacted the actor before his defamation lawsuit against Amber Heard and asked him if he would be interested in returning for another ‘Pirates’ movie or two.”

According to the New York Post, the rumored return, which would be worth $301 million, would see Johnny Depp “return as Jack Sparrow in Pirates of the Caribbean 6 and a Disney Plus spin-off series about the life of the captain of the Black Pearl,” the source said.

“What I can tell you is that the studio has already drafted a movie about Jack Sparrow and they’re hoping Johnny will forgive them and return as his iconic character,” the tipster said.

Earlier this month, Johnny Depp was awarded more than $10 million in his high-profile defamation lawsuit.

But before Disney makes its decision on whether or not to bring Johnny Depp back as Captain Jack Sparrow, he will be seen in a documentary series next month on Fandor.

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Entertainment

Ben Affleck’s 10-year-old son in a car accident

Samuel, the 10-year-old son of actor Ben Affleck , crashed a BMW into a car dealership with his father’s Lamborghini.

The mishap occurred yesterday (June 26) at777 Exotics, a car dealership in Los Angeles.

Samuel Garner Affleck, the sonBen Affleck shares with his ex-wife Jennifer Garner, was in the driver’s seat of his father’s yellow Lamborghini when he backed his SUV into a white BMW parked behind him.

Fortunately, no one was injured and damage to the vehicles was minimal.

On a video that captured the event, Ben Affleck and his son are seen getting out of the Lamborghini to go and see the collision.

We also notice Jennifer Lopez who accompanied the father and son at this time. All this beautiful world seemed to laugh of the incident.

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Éphémérides (anglais)

It happened on a… June 27

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2021

Hottest temperature ever recorded in Canada at 46.6 C (116 F) in Lytton, British Columbia (breaks record 2 days later with 49.6 C).

2017

Facebook has reached 2 billion monthly users.

1994

Aerosmith become first major band to let fans download a full new track free from the internet.

1986

Oilers’ Wayne Gretzky wins the Hart Trophy as the NHL’s Most Valuable Player (MVP) for the 7th consecutive year.

1973

“Live & Let Die”, 8th James Bond Film, 1st to star Roger Moore, 1st released in the US.

1972

Bobby Hull signed a 10-year hockey contract for $2,500,000. He became a player and coach of the Winnipeg Jets of the World Hockey Association.

1967

The world’s first cash dispenser was installed at Barclays Bank in Enfield, England.

1759

General James Wolfe begins the siege of Quebec.

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Éphémérides (anglais)

It happened on a… June 27

Wikipedia

2021

Hottest temperature ever recorded in Canada at 46.6 C (116 F) in Lytton, British Columbia (breaks record 2 days later with 49.6 C).

2017

Facebook has reached 2 billion monthly users.

1994

Aerosmith become first major band to let fans download a full new track free from the internet.

1986

Oilers’ Wayne Gretzky wins the Hart Trophy as the NHL’s Most Valuable Player (MVP) for the 7th consecutive year.

1973

“Live & Let Die”, 8th James Bond Film, 1st to star Roger Moore, 1st released in the US.

1972

Bobby Hull signed a 10-year hockey contract for $2,500,000. He became a player and coach of the Winnipeg Jets of the World Hockey Association.

1967

The world’s first cash dispenser was installed at Barclays Bank in Enfield, England.

1897

The Lumière Brothers from Paris hold the first cinema projection in Montreal at the Palace Theatre, on Boulevard St-Laurent.

1759

General James Wolfe begins the siege of Quebec.

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Éphémérides (anglais)

It happened on a… June 26

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2021

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.

2015

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

1997

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

1979

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

1977

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

1976

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

1959

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

1925

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

1906

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

1819

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

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Éphémérides (anglais)

It happened on a… June 25

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2021

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

1996

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

1993

“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.

1984

Prince releases his “Purple Rain” album

1982

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

1978

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

1950

North Korea invaded South Korea initiating the Korean War.

1940

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

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Éphémérides (anglais)

It happened on a… June 25

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2021

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

1996

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

1993

“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.

1984

Prince releases his “Purple Rain” album

1982

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

1978

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

1950

North Korea invaded South Korea initiating the Korean War.

1940

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

1647

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