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SpaceX Falcon 9 launches first regular flight to International Space Station with four astronauts, three from NASA, one Japanese

“Joker” starring Joaquin Phoenix is the 1st R-rated film to earn $1 billion worldwide

Leonardo da Vinci’s painting “Salvator Mundi” sells for $450.3 million at auction in New York, world record price for any artwork.

Argentine submarine San Juan goes missing in the Atlantic after reporting mechanical failure

Sony launches the Playstation Four, selling one million units on the first day.

Intel releases the world’s first commercial single-chip microprocessor, the 4004.

The Rolling Stones made their US TV debut on Hullabaloo, performing ‘Get Off Of My Cloud’.

“Love Me Tender” (The Reno Brothers) film with Elvis Presley in his debut premieres in the US.

Mackenzie King retires after 22 years as Prime Minister of Canada.

The first stock ticker was unveiled in New York City.

The first modern revival of the Olympic Games takes place in Athens, Greece.

SpaceX Falcon 9 launches first regular flight to International Space Station with four astronauts, three from NASA, one Japanese

“Joker” starring Joaquin Phoenix is the 1st R-rated film to earn $1 billion worldwide

Leonardo da Vinci’s painting “Salvator Mundi” sells for $450.3 million at auction in New York, world record price for any artwork.

Argentine submarine San Juan goes missing in the Atlantic after reporting mechanical failure

Sony launches the Playstation Four, selling one million units on the first day.

Rene Levesque leads Parti Quebecois to victory in Quebec election, defeating Liberals under Robert Bourassa.

Intel releases the world’s first commercial single-chip microprocessor, the 4004.

The Rolling Stones made their US TV debut on Hullabaloo, performing ‘Get Off Of My Cloud’.

“Love Me Tender” (The Reno Brothers) film with Elvis Presley in his debut premieres in the US.

Mackenzie King retires after 22 years as Prime Minister of Canada.

The first stock ticker was unveiled in New York City.

The first modern revival of the Olympic Games takes place in Athens, Greece.

UK Prime Minister Theresa May’s cabinet approves draft plan for country’s exit from the European Union (Brexit)

“Casino Royale”, 21st James Bond film premieres in London, starring Daniel Craig for the 1st time and Eva Green, premieres in London.

Film “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” is released, based on the second book by J. K. Rowling.

Michael Jackson married Debbie Rowe in Sydney Australia.

Don Shula becomes the coach with the most wins in NFL history (328)

Britain’s Princess Anne married a commoner, Capt. Mark Phillips, in Westminster Abbey. They divorced in 1992, and Princess Anne re-married.

Apollo 12 (Conrad/Gordon/Bean) launched for 2nd manned Moon landing.

Ray Charles’ “Georgia On My Mind” reaches #1.

American Gail Borden is issued a patent for technology related to his invention of condensed milk.

Herman Melville’s novel “Moby Dick” was first published in the U.S.

UK Prime Minister Theresa May’s cabinet approves draft plan for country’s exit from the European Union (Brexit)

“Casino Royale”, 21st James Bond film premieres in London, starring Daniel Craig for the 1st time and Eva Green, premieres in London.

Film “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” is released, based on the second book by J. K. Rowling.

Michael Jackson married Debbie Rowe in Sydney Australia.

Don Shula becomes the coach with the most wins in NFL history (328)

Quebec government creates the Régie Olympique; takes full control of finance and construction of main stadium for 1976 Summer Olympics; the Big O.

Britain’s Princess Anne married a commoner, Capt. Mark Phillips, in Westminster Abbey. They divorced in 1992, and Princess Anne re-married.

Apollo 12 (Conrad/Gordon/Bean) launched for 2nd manned Moon landing.

Jean Lesage re-elected Liberal Premier of Quebec; under the slogan ‘Maîtres chez nous’ – ‘Masters in our Own House’, coined by Natural Resources Minister René Lévesque.

Ray Charles’ “Georgia On My Mind” reaches #1.

American Gail Borden is issued a patent for technology related to his invention of condensed milk.

Herman Melville’s novel “Moby Dick” was first published in the U.S.

Trial of Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán begins in New York.

World’s earliest wine-making uncovered from Khramis Didi Gora, Georgia, in clay pots from 6,000BC.

A set of coordinated terror attacks in Paris, France, kill 130 people.

NASA announced that water had been discoved on the moon.

Eminem releases single ‘Lose Yourself’ from soundtrack of “8 Mile”, 1st rap song to win Academy Award Best Original Song.

Greg Maddox (Atlanta Braves) became the first major league pitcher to win four consecutive Cy Young Awards.

André-Philippe Gagnon appears on Johnny Carson’s Tonight Show, doing his imitations.

New York – New Jersey Holland Tunnel, 1st twin-tube underwater auto tunnel, opens.

Bloody Sunday, was the name given to a demonstration against unemployment.

Benjamin Franklin writes “Nothing . . . certain but death & taxes”.

Trial of Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán begins in New York.

World’s earliest wine-making uncovered from Khramis Didi Gora, Georgia, in clay pots from 6,000BC.

A set of coordinated terror attacks in Paris, France, kill 130 people.

NASA announced that water had been discoved on the moon.

Eminem releases single ‘Lose Yourself’ from soundtrack of “8 Mile”, 1st rap song to win Academy Award Best Original Song.

Greg Maddox (Atlanta Braves) became the first major league pitcher to win four consecutive Cy Young Awards.

André-Philippe Gagnon appears on Johnny Carson’s Tonight Show, doing his imitations.

Henry Morgentaler acquitted in Montreal of having performed an illegal abortion.

New York – New Jersey Holland Tunnel, 1st twin-tube underwater auto tunnel, opens.

Bloody Sunday, was the name given to a demonstration against unemployment.

Benjamin Franklin writes “Nothing . . . certain but death & taxes”.

Disney launches its streaming service Disney+.

NASA shuttle astronauts use Canadarm to snare a wandering satellite; history’s first space salvage.

Don Shula, coach of the Miami Dolphins, became the first NFL head coach to win 100 regular season games in 10 seasons.

Mad Dog Vachon beats Crusher in Denver, to become NWA champ.

Walt Disney released “Fantasia.”

First known photo of so-called Loch Ness monster is taken by Hugh Gray.

Conn Smythe opens the Maple Leaf Gardens arena; has to pay workers with shares because of the Depression; in the first game this day, the Leafs beat the Black Hawks 2-1.

Exposition Universelle (World’s Fair) in Paris closes after 50 million visitors – Art Nouveau style dominates.

Best selling American novel “Ben-Hur: A Tale of The Christ” by soldier Lew Wallace is published.

Sculptor Auguste Rodin was born in Paris. His most widely known works are “The Kiss” and “The Thinker.”

Montreal begins a controversial dumping of raw sewage (2.1bn gallons) into the St Lawrence River.

Taylor Swift releases her 2nd studio album “Fearless” (2009 Billboard Album of the Year, Grammy Album of the Year 2010, American Music Awards 2009).

155 skiers and snowboarders die when a funicular railway catches fire in an alpine tunnel near Kaprun, Austria.

Canadian based players win Cy Young Awards for best MLB pitcher; Toronto Blue Jays’ Roger Clemens wins his 4th AL Award; Pedro Martinez of Montreal Expos takes NL Award

The Reverend Martin Luther King Sr. died in Atlanta at age 84.

The Jeep made its debut.

U.S. Route 66 is established from Chicago, Illinois to Santa Monica, California 2,448 miles (3,940 km).

Louis Armstrong and his Hot Five begin their first recording session.

World War I came to an end when the Allies and Germany signed an armistice.

Montreal begins a controversial dumping of raw sewage (2.1bn gallons) into the St Lawrence River.

Taylor Swift releases her 2nd studio album “Fearless” (2009 Billboard Album of the Year, Grammy Album of the Year 2010, American Music Awards 2009).

155 skiers and snowboarders die when a funicular railway catches fire in an alpine tunnel near Kaprun, Austria.

Canadian based players win Cy Young Awards for best MLB pitcher; Toronto Blue Jays’ Roger Clemens wins his 4th AL Award; Pedro Martinez of Montreal Expos takes NL Award

The Reverend Martin Luther King Sr. died in Atlanta at age 84.

Ottawa and Quebec sign James Bay convention with New Quebec Cree.

The Jeep made its debut.

U.S. Route 66 is established from Chicago, Illinois to Santa Monica, California 2,448 miles (3,940 km).

Louis Armstrong and his Hot Five begin their first recording session.

World War I came to an end when the Allies and Germany signed an armistice.

Bolivian President Evo Morales resigns amid widespread protests after national election considered irregular and manipulated.

“Uptown Funk” single released by Bruno Mars (Billboard Song of the Year 2015, Grammy Record Of The Year, Grammy Song of the Year 2016).

John Hughes’ film “Home Alone” directed by Chris Columbus and starring Macaulay Culkin premieres in Chicago.

The Great Wall of China opened for tourism.

“Sesame Street” made its debut on PBS.

German engineer Gottlieb Daimler unveils the world’s first motorcycle.

Opening of the Montreal Medical Institute; Canada’s first medical school.