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Mexican drug lord Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán is extradited to the United States to face trial for his leadership of the Sinaloa drug cartel

Lance Armstrong admits to doping in all seven of his Tour de France victories

The 2012-2013 NHL season begins after a 119-day lockout

Mexican drug lord Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán escapes from Puente Grande maximum-security prison near Guadalajara by bribing prison guards and hiding in a laundry cart.

NHL approves move of Winnipeg Jets to Phoenix.

The last Volkswagen Beetle made in Germany leaves VW’s plant in Emden. Beetle production in Latin America would continue until 2003..

Snow falls in Miami, Florida. This is the only time in the history of the city that snow has fallen. It also fell in the Bahamas.

Indira Gandhi elected India’s 4th Prime Minister.

“Scrabble” debuts on board game market

PGA approves allowing black participants.

George Claude, of Paris, France, patented the neon discharge tube for use in advertising signs.

New bicycle race “Tour de France” announced.

The first executioner in Canada, a pardoned criminal, performs his first assignment at Quebec on a 16 year old girl found guilty of theft.

First drone rescue of swimmers by lifeguards in New South Wales, Australia.

The Airbus A380, the world’s largest commercial jet, is unveiled at a ceremony in Toulouse, France

Pink Floyd’s album “The Wall” hits #1

“$6 Million Man” starring Lee Majors premieres on ABC TV.

Bentley Motors Limited is founded by Walter Owen Bentley in London, England

For the first time an aircraft landed on a ship. Pilot Eugene B. Ely flew onto the deck of the USS Pennsylvania in San Francisco harbor.

Modern field hockey is born with the formation of The Hockey Association in England.

French King Louis XVI sentenced to death by the National Convention during the French Revolution.

English navigator Captain James Cook discovered the Hawaiian Islands, which he called the “Sandwich Islands.”

First drone rescue of swimmers by lifeguards in New South Wales, Australia.

Baseball Hall of Fame adds Jeff Bagwell, Tim Raines and Ivan Rodriguez.

The Airbus A380, the world’s largest commercial jet, is unveiled at a ceremony in Toulouse, France

Pink Floyd’s album “The Wall” hits #1

“$6 Million Man” starring Lee Majors premieres on ABC TV.

Quebec requires English-language schools in the province to teach French as a second language.

Bentley Motors Limited is founded by Walter Owen Bentley in London, England

For the first time an aircraft landed on a ship. Pilot Eugene B. Ely flew onto the deck of the USS Pennsylvania in San Francisco harbor.

Modern field hockey is born with the formation of The Hockey Association in England.

French King Louis XVI sentenced to death by the National Convention during the French Revolution.

English navigator Captain James Cook discovered the Hawaiian Islands, which he called the “Sandwich Islands.”

Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny is arrested immediately on his return to Russia after recovering from nerve-agent poisoning.

LeBron James becomes youngest player in NBA history to record 20,000 career points (28 years, 17 days), passes Kobe Bryant.

More than 6,000 people were killed when an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.2 devastated the city of Kobe, Japan.

The White House announced the start of Operation Desert Storm. The operation was designed to drive Iraqi forces out of Kuwait.

The United Nations Security Council held its first meeting.

Joseph P. Kennedy, patriarch of the Kennedy family, becomes the 44th United States Ambassador to the United Kingdom

Ferdinand Porsche (right) submitted a design for a people’s car, a “Volkswagen,” to the new German Reich government.

Popeye the Sailor Man, a cartoon character created by Elzie Segar, first appears in the Thimble Theatre comic strip.

First day of prohibition of alcohol comes into effect in the US as a result of the 18th Amendment to the Constitution.

The Professional Golfers Association (PGA) was formed in New York City.

Captain James Cook becomes 1st to cross Antarctic Circle

Impeachment trial of US President Donald Trump begins in the Senate.

First ever flower grown in space – a zinnia aboard the International Space Station using NASA Veggie system.

Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf is sworn in as Liberia’s new president. She becomes Africa’s first female elected head of state..

The Space Shuttle Columbia takes off for mission STS-107 which would be its final one. Columbia disintegrated 16 days later on re-entry.

Eric Clapton performs for an episode of MTV “Unplugged” at Bray Film Studios in Windsor, England. Recording won six Grammy Awards, and became Clapton’s bestselling album, and the bestselling live album of all time.

Shooting begins on “Dr No” the first James Bond film.

Cavern Club opens on Matthews Street in Liverpool, England, home of The Beatles’ 1st appearance.

The 18th Amendment to the US Constitution, authorizing the prohibition of alcohol, is ratified by a majority of US states.

French King Louis XVI sentenced to death by the National Convention during the French Revolution.

The first edition of “El ingenioso hidalgo Don Quijote de la Mancha” (Book One of Don Quixote) by Miguel de Cervantes is published in Madrid.

Ivan the Terrible was crowned Czar of Russia.

Impeachment trial of US President Donald Trump begins in the Senate.

First ever flower grown in space – a zinnia aboard the International Space Station using NASA Veggie system.

French politician Marine Le Pen becomes the leader of the National Front Party.

Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf is sworn in as Liberia’s new president. She becomes Africa’s first female elected head of state..

The Space Shuttle Columbia takes off for mission STS-107 which would be its final one. Columbia disintegrated 16 days later on re-entry.

Eric Clapton performs for an episode of MTV “Unplugged” at Bray Film Studios in Windsor, England. Recording won six Grammy Awards, and became Clapton’s bestselling album, and the bestselling live album of all time.

Shooting begins on “Dr No” the first James Bond film.

Cavern Club opens on Matthews Street in Liverpool, England, home of The Beatles’ 1st appearance.

The 18th Amendment to the US Constitution, authorizing the prohibition of alcohol, is ratified by a majority of US states.

French King Louis XVI sentenced to death by the National Convention during the French Revolution.

The first edition of “El ingenioso hidalgo Don Quijote de la Mancha” (Book One of Don Quixote) by Miguel de Cervantes is published in Madrid.

Ivan the Terrible was crowned Czar of Russia.

US Olympic gold medal winning gymnast Simone Biles says she is one of more than 130 women sexually abused by former team doctor Larry Nassar.

Wikipedia, a free Wiki content encyclopedia, goes online.

TV sitcom “Happy Days” begins an 11 year run on ABC, starring Ron Howard, Henry Winkler, Marion Ross and Ton Bosley

George Harrison releases “My Sweet Lord” single in the UK

Muammar Gaddafi is proclaimed premier of Libya.

Minnesota North Stars forward Bill Masterton dies 2 days after suffering a head injury in a game against the Oakland Seals; the only death as a result of a game injury in NHL history

The first National Football League Super Bowl was played. The Green Bay Packers defeated the Kansas City Chiefs of the American Football League. The final score was 35-10.

Rock group Who releases first album “I Can’t Explain”.

Berry Gordy signs The Supremes with Motown Records.

World’s largest office building, the Pentagon is completed to house the US military.

Tchaikovsky’s ballet “Swan Lake” premieres, St Petersburg.

Basketball rules first published in Triangle Magazine, written by Canadian James Naismith.

The Coca-Cola Company, then known as the Pemberton Medicine Company, is incorporated in Atlanta, Georgia.

Donkey first used as symbol of Democratic Party, in Harper’s Weekly.

1st top hat worn by John Etherington of London

The British Museum opens.

England’s Queen Elizabeth I (Elizabeth Tudor) was crowned in Westminster Abbey.

US Olympic gold medal winning gymnast Simone Biles says she is one of more than 130 women sexually abused by former team doctor Larry Nassar.

Wikipedia, a free Wiki content encyclopedia, goes online.

Montreal’s rookie goaltender Patrick Roy records his first of 66 career NHL shutouts, in the Canadiens’ 4-0 win against the Winnipeg Jets at the Forum.

TV sitcom “Happy Days” begins an 11 year run on ABC, starring Ron Howard, Henry Winkler, Marion Ross and Ton Bosley

George Harrison releases “My Sweet Lord” single in the UK

Muammar Gaddafi is proclaimed premier of Libya.

Minnesota North Stars forward Bill Masterton dies 2 days after suffering a head injury in a game against the Oakland Seals; the only death as a result of a game injury in NHL history

The first National Football League Super Bowl was played. The Green Bay Packers defeated the Kansas City Chiefs of the American Football League. The final score was 35-10.

Rock group Who releases first album “I Can’t Explain”.

Berry Gordy signs The Supremes with Motown Records.

World’s largest office building, the Pentagon is completed to house the US military.

Tchaikovsky’s ballet “Swan Lake” premieres, St Petersburg.

Basketball rules first published in Triangle Magazine, written by Canadian James Naismith.

The Coca-Cola Company, then known as the Pemberton Medicine Company, is incorporated in Atlanta, Georgia.

Donkey first used as symbol of Democratic Party, in Harper’s Weekly.

1st top hat worn by John Etherington of London

The British Museum opens.

England’s Queen Elizabeth I (Elizabeth Tudor) was crowned in Westminster Abbey.

US President Donald Trump denies he is a Russian agent after NY Times article states the FBI started an investigation over a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Mel Lastman, Mayor of Toronto, calls in the Army to help with snow removal and emergency medical evacuations after major snowstorm hits the city.

“The Bionic Woman” with Lindsay Wagner debuts on ABC (later NBC).

Elvis Presley’s concert Aloha from Hawaii is broadcast live via satellite, and sets the record as the most watched broadcast by an individual entertainer in television history.

David Bowie releases his 1st single “Can’t Help Thinking About Me”.

US Army promotes Elvis Presley to Sergeant.

Little Richard releases single “Tutti Frutti”

Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio were married. The marriage only lasted nine months.

Yugoslavia elects its 1st president (Marshal Tito).

“Today Show” premieres with Dave Garroway & Jack Lescoulie on NBC-TV.

The first National Football League Pro Bowl All-Star Game was played in Los Angeles, CA.

Alexander Graham Bell demonstrated the telephone for Britain’s Queen Victoria.

The United States ratified a peace treaty with England ending the Revolutionary War.

Lionel Messi scores for FC Barcelona in 3-0 win over Eibar, his 400th goal in La Liga; becomes first player to reach mark in just one of Europe’s top 5 leagues.

Record Powerball lottery held in America – $1.6 billion, (3 winning tickets).

The passenger cruise ship Costa Concordia sinks off the coast of Italy. There are 31 confirmed deaths with one still missing, Russel Rebello, amongst the 4232 passengers and crew.

Michael Jordan (Chicago Bulls) announced his retirement from the NBA.

Tonya Harding’s bodyguard, Shawn Eric Eckardt & Derrick Brian Smith arrested & charged with conspiracy in attack of skater Nancy Kerrigan

NASA select its first American women astronauts

The Police started recording their debut album ‘Outlandos d’Amour’ at Surrey Sound Studios, Surrey, England.

Wham-O began marketing a plastic flying disc which he called the “Pluto Platter” (frisbee).

German U-boats begin harassing shipping on US east coast.

Ernst F. W. Alexanderson gave the first public demonstration of television.