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Britain’s Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announce their engagement.

“Frozen”, the highest-grossing animated film of all time, starring Idina Menzel and Kristen Bell, is released.

The Canadian House of Commons approves a motion tabled by Prime Minister Stephen Harper recognizing the Québécois as a nation within Canada.

The first partial human face transplant (Isabelle Dinoire) is completed in Amiens, France.

The Beatles release their album “Magical Mystery Tour”.

Gordie Howe becomes the first hockey pro to play in 1,000 NHL games.

“The Mask of Zorro” directed by Fred Niblo and starring Douglas Fairbanks is shown in New York – 1st American superhero film.

Swedish chemist Alfred Nobel’s will establishes the Nobel Prize.

The College of Pennsylvania became the University of Pennsylvania. It was the first legally recognized university in America.

Britain’s Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announce their engagement.

“Frozen”, the highest-grossing animated film of all time, starring Idina Menzel and Kristen Bell, is released.

The Canadian House of Commons approves a motion tabled by Prime Minister Stephen Harper recognizing the Québécois as a nation within Canada.

The first partial human face transplant (Isabelle Dinoire) is completed in Amiens, France.

The Beatles release their album “Magical Mystery Tour”.

Gordie Howe becomes the first hockey pro to play in 1,000 NHL games.

“The Mask of Zorro” directed by Fred Niblo and starring Douglas Fairbanks is shown in New York – 1st American superhero film.

Swedish chemist Alfred Nobel’s will establishes the Nobel Prize.

First streetcars in Montreal make their debut.

The College of Pennsylvania became the University of Pennsylvania. It was the first legally recognized university in America.

DC superhero film “Aquaman” directed by James Wan starring Jason Momoa and Amber Heard premieres in London

Supersonic airplane the Concorde makes its last ever flight, returning to Bristol, England.

Queen Elizabeth II had volunteered to start paying taxes on her personal income.

Fab Four have their first recording session under name The Beatles

“The Price Is Right” debuts on NBC.

1st polaroid camera (model 95) sold for $89.75 in Boston at the Jordan Marsh department store..

The motion picture “Casablanca” had its world premiere at the Hollywood Theater in New York City.

English archaeologist Howard Carter opens Tutankhamun’s virtually intact tomb in Egypt.

The National Hockey League (NHL) was officially formed in Montreal, Canada.

“Alice in Wonderland” by Lewis Carroll is published in America.

1st national Thanksgiving in America.

DC superhero film “Aquaman” directed by James Wan starring Jason Momoa and Amber Heard premieres in London

Supersonic airplane the Concorde makes its last ever flight, returning to Bristol, England.

Queen Elizabeth II had volunteered to start paying taxes on her personal income.

Guy Lafleur announces he will retire from hockey; after 518 goals and 14 years of service with the Montreal Canadiens.

Viola Léger puts on her first performance of Antonine Maillet’s ‘La Sagouine’ for a Moncton radio station.

Fab Four have their first recording session under name The Beatles

“The Price Is Right” debuts on NBC.

1st polaroid camera (model 95) sold for $89.75 in Boston at the Jordan Marsh department store..

The motion picture “Casablanca” had its world premiere at the Hollywood Theater in New York City.

English archaeologist Howard Carter opens Tutankhamun’s virtually intact tomb in Egypt.

The National Hockey League (NHL) was officially formed in Montreal, Canada.

“Alice in Wonderland” by Lewis Carroll is published in America.

1st national Thanksgiving in America.

The New York Times names its “25 Greatest Actors of the 21st Century (so far)”, with Denzel Washington at No. 1.

Louis Vuitton (LVMH) buys jeweler Tiffany & Co. for over $16 billion.

Lionel Messi becomes the UEFA Champions League all-time top scorer

Disney release “Frozen: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack” (Grammy Award for Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media 2015, 2014 Billboard Album of the Year).

The Czech parliament voted to split the country into separate Czech and Slovak republics beginning January 1, 1993.

Lech Wałęsa wins Poland’s first popular election.

A Requiem Mass was held for John F. Kennedy at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle.

Agatha Christie’s “The Mousetrap” opened in London.

US Congress commission looks into “impeachment” of President Andrew Johnson. Three presidents have been impeached in U.S. history: Andrew Johnson in 1868, Bill Clinton in 1998, and Donald Trump in 2019.

The New York Times names its “25 Greatest Actors of the 21st Century (so far)”, with Denzel Washington at No. 1.

Louis Vuitton (LVMH) buys jeweler Tiffany & Co. for over $16 billion.

Lionel Messi becomes the UEFA Champions League all-time top scorer

Disney release “Frozen: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack” (Grammy Award for Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media 2015, 2014 Billboard Album of the Year).

The Czech parliament voted to split the country into separate Czech and Slovak republics beginning January 1, 1993.

Lech Wałęsa wins Poland’s first popular election.

René Lévesque sworn in as Premier of Quebec, replacing Robert Bourassa.

A Requiem Mass was held for John F. Kennedy at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle.

Agatha Christie’s “The Mousetrap” opened in London.

US Congress commission looks into “impeachment” of President Andrew Johnson. Three presidents have been impeached in U.S. history: Andrew Johnson in 1868, Bill Clinton in 1998, and Donald Trump in 2019.

Marguerite Bourgeoys starts teaching in Montreal; the following year she will open Montreal’s first school in a converted stable.

Taylor Swift wins six awards at American Music Awards including Artist of the Decade.

Freddie Mercury died of complications from aids at his home in London’s Holland park aged 45.

Dallas nightclub owner Jack Ruby shot and killed Lee Harvey Oswald live on national television.

Wilt Chamberlain pulls down 55 rebounds in a game (NBA record).

Air Force One, 1st US Presidential airplane, christened.

US bombers based on Saipan begin 1st attack on Tokyo.

Charles Darwin, a British naturalist, published “On the Origin of Species.” It was the paper in which he explained his theory of evolution through the process of natural selection.

Taylor Swift wins six awards at American Music Awards including Artist of the Decade.

Freddie Mercury died of complications from aids at his home in London’s Holland park aged 45.

Dallas nightclub owner Jack Ruby shot and killed Lee Harvey Oswald live on national television.

Wilt Chamberlain pulls down 55 rebounds in a game (NBA record).

Air Force One, 1st US Presidential airplane, christened.

US bombers based on Saipan begin 1st attack on Tokyo.

Anti-conscription riots in Montreal and Quebec City, after Mackenzie King’s announcement that 16,000 conscripts would be sent to England.

Charles Darwin, a British naturalist, published “On the Origin of Species.” It was the paper in which he explained his theory of evolution through the process of natural selection.

First train crosses the new Victoria Bridge to the south shore.

Sumatran rhino officially declared extinct in Malaysia after last known specimen, 25-year-old Iman, dies of cancer in Sabah, Malaysian Borneo.

Susan Boyle releases her debut album “I Dreamed a Dream” (biggest selling album worldwide 2009, 2010 Billboard Album of the Year)

The first smartphone, the IBM Simon, is introduced at COMDEX in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Freddie Mercury, 45, confirms he has AIDS the day before he dies.

Pink Floyd’s “The Wall” released, sells 6 million copies in 2 weeks.

Apneist Jacques Mayol is the first man to reach a depth of 100m undersea without breathing equipment.

Cat Stevens releases his fourth studio album “Tea for the Tillerman” featuring singles “Wild World and “Father and Son”.

The first edition of “Life” was published.

Pierre de Coubertin launches plan for Modern Olympic Games.

The first jukebox made its debut in San Francisco, at the Palais Royale Saloon.

Sumatran rhino officially declared extinct in Malaysia after last known specimen, 25-year-old Iman, dies of cancer in Sabah, Malaysian Borneo.

Susan Boyle releases her debut album “I Dreamed a Dream” (biggest selling album worldwide 2009, 2010 Billboard Album of the Year)

The first smartphone, the IBM Simon, is introduced at COMDEX in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Freddie Mercury, 45, confirms he has AIDS the day before he dies.

Pink Floyd’s “The Wall” released, sells 6 million copies in 2 weeks.

Apneist Jacques Mayol is the first man to reach a depth of 100m undersea without breathing equipment.

Cat Stevens releases his fourth studio album “Tea for the Tillerman” featuring singles “Wild World and “Father and Son”.

The first edition of “Life” was published.

Pierre de Coubertin launches plan for Modern Olympic Games.

The first jukebox made its debut in San Francisco, at the Palais Royale Saloon.

Anne Hébert marries Étienne Jonquet; first marriage on record in the colony.