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Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson, the Icelandic actor who played Ser Gregor “The Mountain” Clegane in Game of Thrones, sets a world deadlifting record by lifting 501kg (1,104lb).

Princess Charlotte of Cambridge, daughter of Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and currently fourth in line to the British throne

Osama bin Laden, the suspected mastermind behind the September 11 attacks and the FBI’s most wanted man is killed by US special forces in Abbottabad, Pakistan.

First film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe released “Iron Man” directed by Jon Favreau, starring Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark.

John Elway announces his retirement from the NFL, 2× Super Bowl champion (XXXII, XXXIII).

Nelson Mandela claimed victory after South Africa’s first democratic elections.

The filming of “Jaws” began in Martha’s Vineyard, MA.

International Olympic Committee awards the 1976 Summer Olympics to Montreal; first time for a Canadian city.

“Take me out to the Ball Game” registered for copyright.

“A Trip to the Moon,” the first science fiction film was released. It was created by magician George Melies.

Folies Bergère opens in Paris.

The Hudson Bay Company was founded by England’s King Charles II.

Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson, the Icelandic actor who played Ser Gregor “The Mountain” Clegane in Game of Thrones, sets a world deadlifting record by lifting 501kg (1,104lb).

Pierre Karl Péladeau resigns as leader of the Parti Québécois, leader of the official opposition and Member of Québec’s National Assembly for the riding of Saint-Jérôme; cites family reasons. Québec, Québec

Princess Charlotte of Cambridge, daughter of Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and currently fourth in line to the British throne

Osama bin Laden, the suspected mastermind behind the September 11 attacks and the FBI’s most wanted man is killed by US special forces in Abbottabad, Pakistan.

First film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe released “Iron Man” directed by Jon Favreau, starring Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark.

John Elway announces his retirement from the NFL, 2× Super Bowl champion (XXXII, XXXIII).

Nelson Mandela claimed victory after South Africa’s first democratic elections.

The filming of “Jaws” began in Martha’s Vineyard, MA.

International Olympic Committee awards the 1976 Summer Olympics to Montreal; first time for a Canadian city.

“Take me out to the Ball Game” registered for copyright.

“A Trip to the Moon,” the first science fiction film was released. It was created by magician George Melies.

Folies Bergère opens in Paris.

The Hudson Bay Company was founded by England’s King Charles II.

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau announces ban on 1,500 types of assault-style weapons in response to recent Nova Scotia shooting.

Expo 2015 opens in Milan (thru till 31st October).

U.S. President Barack Obama announced that U.S. soldiers had killed Osama bin Laden in Pakistan.

Pope John Paul II is beatified by his successor, Pope Benedict XVI.

“Gladiator” directed by Ridley Scott and starring Russell Crowe and Joaquin Phoenix premieres in LA (Best Picture 2001).

Animated series “SpongeBob SquarePants”, created by Stephen Hillenburg, debuts on Nickelodeon.

Three-time World Formula 1 Drivers champion Ayrton Senna of Brazil is killed in a 309 kmh crash whilst leading the San Marino Grand Prix at Imola in Italy

A’s outfielder Rickey Henderson steals all time MLB record 939th base in 7-4 win vs New York Yankees in Oakland.

Larry King’s 1st radio broadcast.

“Citizen Kane,” directed and starring Orson Welles, premiered in New York.

The Empire State Building in New York was dedicated and opened. It was 102 stories tall and was the tallest building in the world at the time.

Longest MLB game by innings – Brooklyn Robins tie the Boston Braves, 1-1, in 26 innings.

Legendary slugger Babe Ruth records his first HR for the New York Yankees in 6-0 win over his former club, the Boston Red Sox.

Bob Rogers is acknowledged as the first American pro sports trainer when he is hired by the NY Athletic Club.

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s opera “Marriage of Figaro” premieres in Vienna with Mozart himself directing.

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau announces ban on 1,500 types of assault-style weapons in response to recent Nova Scotia shooting.

Expo 2015 opens in Milan (thru till 31st October).

Pope John Paul II is beatified by his successor, Pope Benedict XVI.

U.S. President Barack Obama announced that U.S. soldiers had killed Osama bin Laden in Pakistan.

“Gladiator” directed by Ridley Scott and starring Russell Crowe and Joaquin Phoenix premieres in LA (Best Picture 2001).

Animated series “SpongeBob SquarePants”, created by Stephen Hillenburg, debuts on Nickelodeon.

Three-time World Formula 1 Drivers champion Ayrton Senna of Brazil is killed in a 309 kmh crash whilst leading the San Marino Grand Prix at Imola in Italy

A’s outfielder Rickey Henderson steals all time MLB record 939th base in 7-4 win vs New York Yankees in Oakland.

Larry King’s 1st radio broadcast.

“Citizen Kane,” directed and starring Orson Welles, premiered in New York.

The Empire State Building in New York was dedicated and opened. It was 102 stories tall and was the tallest building in the world at the time.

Longest MLB game by innings – Brooklyn Robins tie the Boston Braves, 1-1, in 26 innings.

Legendary slugger Babe Ruth records his first HR for the New York Yankees in 6-0 win over his former club, the Boston Red Sox.

Bob Rogers is acknowledged as the first American pro sports trainer when he is hired by the NY Athletic Club.

Opening of the Montreal General Hospital with 24 patients.

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s opera “Marriage of Figaro” premieres in Vienna with Mozart himself directing.

British Captain Tom Moore, who raised more £30 million for the National Health Service walking in his garden, turns 100 and made an honorary colonel by the Queen.

Japanese Emperor Akihito declares his abdication at a ceremony in Tokyo which officially takes effect the following day.

Monica Seles is stabbed by Günter Parche, an obsessed fan, during a quarterfinal match of the 1993 Citizen Cup in Hamburg, Germany

33rd Eurovision Song Contest: Celine Dion for Switzerland wins singing “Ne partez pas sans moi” in Dublin.

NY Islander Mike Bossy plays his final game.

The North Vietnamese launched an invasion of the South.

Mr Potato Head is 1st toy advertised on television.

Adolf Hitler and Eva Braun committed suicide. They had been married for one day. One week later Germany surrendered unconditionally.

Lou Gehrig sets a MLB record playing his 2,130th consecutive and final game for the New York Yankees..

Napoleon Bonaparte sells Louisiana to the US for $27 million; territories between the Mississippi and the Rocky Mountains first claimed by explorers from New France.

George Washington is inaugurated as the first President of the United States of America.

Christopher Columbus is given royal commission by Spanish monarchs Isabella I and Ferdinand II to equip his fleet to the New World.

British Captain Tom Moore, who raised more £30 million for the National Health Service walking in his garden, turns 100 and made an honorary colonel by the Queen.

Japanese Emperor Akihito declares his abdication at a ceremony in Tokyo which officially takes effect the following day.

Monica Seles is stabbed by Günter Parche, an obsessed fan, during a quarterfinal match of the 1993 Citizen Cup in Hamburg, Germany

33rd Eurovision Song Contest: Celine Dion for Switzerland wins singing “Ne partez pas sans moi” in Dublin.

NY Islander Mike Bossy plays his final game.

The North Vietnamese launched an invasion of the South.

Mr Potato Head is 1st toy advertised on television.

Adolf Hitler and Eva Braun committed suicide. They had been married for one day. One week later Germany surrendered unconditionally.

Lou Gehrig sets a MLB record playing his 2,130th consecutive and final game for the New York Yankees..

Napoleon Bonaparte sells Louisiana to the US for $27 million; territories between the Mississippi and the Rocky Mountains first claimed by explorers from New France.

George Washington is inaugurated as the first President of the United States of America.

Marguerite Bourgeoys 1620-1700 opens Ville Marie’s first school for French and Indian children.

Christopher Columbus is given royal commission by Spanish monarchs Isabella I and Ferdinand II to equip his fleet to the New World.