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Éphémérides (anglais)

It happened on a… November 10

2019

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

2014

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

1990

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

1974

Montreal mayor Jean Drapeau elected to a 6th term of office.

1970

The Great Wall of China opened for tourism.

1969

“Sesame Street” made its debut on PBS.

1912

Louis Cyr dies of Bright’s disease; the Montreal policeman turned Barnum weightlifter was billed as The World’s Strongest Man in 1895.

1885

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

1824

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

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Éphémérides (anglais)

It happened on a… November 9

2019

Last segment of “Coach’s Corner with Don Cherry and Ron MacLean airs after 37 years in Canada

1996

Evander Holyfield upsets Mike Tyson in 11th-round knockout in Las Vegas to regain WBA heavyweight boxing title; second boxer, after Muhammad Ali, to win a heavyweight title 3 times.

1989

Conference of first ministers fails to resolve opposition to Meech Lake raised by Manitoba and Newfoundland, threatens to rescind his province’s ratification unless the accord is altered to protect Newfoundland’s ability to get transfer payments.

1985

Garry Kasparov becomes the youngest ever world chess champion (22), with a 13-11 win over fellow Russian Anatoly Karpov.

1980

Iraqi President Saddam Hussein declares holy war against Iran.

1967

The first issue of Rolling Stone Magazine was published in San Francisco. It featured a photo of John Lennon on the cover.

1961

PGA eliminates caucasians only rule

Brian Epstein saw The Beatles playing live for the first time during a lunchtime session at The Cavern Liverpool. Epstein went on to be the group’s manager.

1921

Partito Nazionalista Fascista formed in Italy by Mussolini.

1907

The Cullinan Diamond, the largest ever discovered, is presented to King Edward VII on his birthday.

1861

First documented Canadian football game played, at the University of Toronto.

Categories
Éphémérides (anglais)

It happened on a… November 9

2019

Last segment of “Coach’s Corner with Don Cherry and Ron MacLean airs after 37 years in Canada

1996

Evander Holyfield upsets Mike Tyson in 11th-round knockout in Las Vegas to regain WBA heavyweight boxing title; second boxer, after Muhammad Ali, to win a heavyweight title 3 times.

1989

Conference of first ministers fails to resolve opposition to Meech Lake raised by Manitoba and Newfoundland, threatens to rescind his province’s ratification unless the accord is altered to protect Newfoundland’s ability to get transfer payments.

1986

Jean Doré elected Mayor of Montreal with 68% of the votes counted.

1985

Garry Kasparov becomes the youngest ever world chess champion (22), with a 13-11 win over fellow Russian Anatoly Karpov.

1980

Iraqi President Saddam Hussein declares holy war against Iran.

1967

The first issue of Rolling Stone Magazine was published in San Francisco. It featured a photo of John Lennon on the cover.

1961

PGA eliminates caucasians only rule

Brian Epstein saw The Beatles playing live for the first time during a lunchtime session at The Cavern Liverpool. Epstein went on to be the group’s manager.

1921

Partito Nazionalista Fascista formed in Italy by Mussolini.

1907

The Cullinan Diamond, the largest ever discovered, is presented to King Edward VII on his birthday.

1861

First documented Canadian football game played, at the University of Toronto.

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Éphémérides (anglais)

It happened on a… November 8

2020

Kamala Harris makes US history as the 1st woman and 1st woman of color to be elected to the vice presidency (date election called)

2018

CNN correspondent Jim Acosta’s White House clearance revoked after continuing to question President Donald Trump.

2017

Louvre Abu Dhabi is inaugurated, largest art museum on Arabian peninsula.

2016

Republican Donald Trump is elected President of the United States of America, defeating democrat Hillary Clinton, who received 2.9 million more votes

1999

Tenor Andrea Bocelli releases his “Sacred Arias” album, the world’s best-selling classical album by a single artist.

1993

Céline Dion announces her engagement to René Angélil, who had managed her career since January, 1981.

1988

George H. W. Bush is elected President of the United States, defeating Democrat candidate Michael Dukakis.

1965

“Days of Our Lives” premieres on TV.

1960

John F. Kennedy is elected President of the United States, defeating Republican candidate Richard Nixon who was the incumbent Vice President.

1942

Canadiens’ Maurice Richard scores his first goal in his 3rd NHL game.

1935

“Mutiny on the Bounty” directed by Frank Lloyd and starring Charles Laughton and Clark Gable premieres in New York (Best Production/Picture 1936).

1923

Adolf Hitler made his first attempt at seizing power in Germany with a failed coup in Munich that came to be known as the “Beer-Hall Putsch.”

1917

Canada’s daily newspapers found a co-operative cross-Canada news gathering service called the Canadian Press – CP.

1895

German physicist Wilhelm Röntgen produces and detects electromagnetic radiation in a wavelength range today known as X-rays or Röntgen rays.

1864

Abraham Lincoln (R) elected to his 2nd term as American President.

1793

The Louvre Museum, in Paris, opened to the public for the first time.

1731

In Philadelphia, Benjamin Franklin opens 1st library in the north American colonies.

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Éphémérides (anglais)

It happened on a… November 8

2020

Kamala Harris makes US history as the 1st woman and 1st woman of color to be elected to the vice presidency (date election called)

2018

CNN correspondent Jim Acosta’s White House clearance revoked after continuing to question President Donald Trump.

2017

Louvre Abu Dhabi is inaugurated, largest art museum on Arabian peninsula.

2016

Republican Donald Trump is elected President of the United States of America, defeating democrat Hillary Clinton, who received 2.9 million more votes

1999

Tenor Andrea Bocelli releases his “Sacred Arias” album, the world’s best-selling classical album by a single artist.

1993

Céline Dion announces her engagement to René Angélil, who had managed her career since January, 1981.

1988

George H. W. Bush is elected President of the United States, defeating Democrat candidate Michael Dukakis.

1965

“Days of Our Lives” premieres on TV.

1960

John F. Kennedy is elected President of the United States, defeating Republican candidate Richard Nixon who was the incumbent Vice President.

1946

Jean-Paul Sartre’s “La Putain Respecteuse” premieres in Paris.

1942

Canadiens’ Maurice Richard scores his first goal in his 3rd NHL game.

1935

“Mutiny on the Bounty” directed by Frank Lloyd and starring Charles Laughton and Clark Gable premieres in New York (Best Production/Picture 1936).

1923

Adolf Hitler made his first attempt at seizing power in Germany with a failed coup in Munich that came to be known as the “Beer-Hall Putsch.”

1917

Canada’s daily newspapers found a co-operative cross-Canada news gathering service called the Canadian Press – CP.

1895

German physicist Wilhelm Röntgen produces and detects electromagnetic radiation in a wavelength range today known as X-rays or Röntgen rays.

1864

Abraham Lincoln (R) elected to his 2nd term as American President.

1838

Victor Hugo’s “Ruy Blas” premieres in Paris

1793

The Louvre Museum, in Paris, opened to the public for the first time.

1731

In Philadelphia, Benjamin Franklin opens 1st library in the north American colonies.

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Éphémérides (anglais)

It happened on a… November 7

2020

Former Vice-President Joe Biden declared the winner of the US Presidential race, four days after the US election, defeating sitting President Donald Trump.

2019

Queen Elizabeth II confirms she is no longer buying clothes made with real fur.

2017

South Korean golfer Park Sung-hyun becomes the first LPGA rookie to be ranked no. 1.

2000

Hillary Clinton is elected to the US Senate, becoming first US First Lady to win public office and while still the First Lady.

1999

Tiger Woods became the first golfer since Ben Hogan in 1953 to win four straight tournaments.

1950

Arrival of first contingent of Canadian troops to join the United Nations force in Korea.

1944

Franklin D. Roosevelt is re-elected President of the United States for a record fourth term.

1929

The Museum of Modern Art in New York City opened to the public.

1917

Russia’s Bolshevik Revolution took place. The provisional government of Alexander Kerensky was overthrown by forces led by Vladimir Ilyich Lenin.

1874

1st cartoon depicting elephant as Republican Party symbol, by Thomas Nast.

1873

Alexander Mackenzie succeeds John A. Macdonald as Canada’s 2nd Prime Minister.

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Éphémérides (anglais)

It happened on a… November 6

2012

Barack Obama is re-elected as US President, defeating Republican candidate Mitt Romney.

2005

“Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire”, the 4th film based on the books by J. K. Rowling, premieres in London.

2001

TV drama series “24” starring Kiefer Sutherland premieres on Fox.

1995

Mark Messier scored his 500th NHL goal.

1946

Karol Wojtyla (future Pope John Paul II) holds his first Mass as newly ordained Catholic priest in Wawel Cathedral’s crypt

1917

Bolshevik revolution begins with bombardment of the Winter Palace in Petrograd during the Russian October Revolution.

1860

Abraham Lincoln was elected to be the sixteenth president of the United States.

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Éphémérides (anglais)

It happened on a… November 6

2012

Barack Obama is re-elected as US President, defeating Republican candidate Mitt Romney.

2005

“Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire”, the 4th film based on the books by J. K. Rowling, premieres in London.

2001

TV drama series “24” starring Kiefer Sutherland premieres on Fox.

1995

Mark Messier scored his 500th NHL goal.

1994

Pierre Bourque elected Mayor of Montreal with 46.4% of the vote.

1970

Inauguration of the Pont Pierre-Laporte in Quebec City.

FLQ member Bernard Lortie arrested for the kidnapping of Quebec labour Minister Pierre Laporte.

1946

Karol Wojtyla (future Pope John Paul II) holds his first Mass as newly ordained Catholic priest in Wawel Cathedral’s crypt

1917

Bolshevik revolution begins with bombardment of the Winter Palace in Petrograd during the Russian October Revolution.

1860

Abraham Lincoln was elected to be the sixteenth president of the United States.

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Éphémérides (anglais)

It happened on a… November 5

2017

Paradise Papers are leaked; 13.4 million documents from offshore investment firm Appleby, mentioning Queen Elizabeth.

2006

Saddam Hussein, former president of Iraq, and his co-defendants Barzan Ibrahim al-Tikriti and Awad Hamed al-Bandar are sentenced to death.

1995

André Dallaire attempts to assassinate Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chrétien; he is thwarted when the PM’s wife locks the door..

1971

NBA’s LA Lakers starts a 33 game consecutive victory streak. It is the longest Winning Streaks in One Season.

1968

Republican candidate Richard Nixon is elected President of the United States.

1956

British and French forces began landing in Egypt during the Suez Canal Crisis. A cease-fire was declared 2 days later.

1953

Film “How to Marry a Millionaire” directed by Jean Negulesco, starring Lauren Bacall, Betty Grable and Marilyn Monroe, first to be filmed in CinemaScope released.

1946

John F. Kennedy was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives at the age of 29.

1935

The game “Monopoly” was introduced by Parker Brothers Company.

1873

Due to the fallout from the Pacific Scandal, John A. Macdonald resigns as Prime Minister of Canada.

Categories
Éphémérides (anglais)

It happened on a… November 5

2017

Paradise Papers are leaked; 13.4 million documents from offshore investment firm Appleby, mentioning Queen Elizabeth.

2006

Saddam Hussein, former president of Iraq, and his co-defendants Barzan Ibrahim al-Tikriti and Awad Hamed al-Bandar are sentenced to death.

1995

André Dallaire attempts to assassinate Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chrétien; he is thwarted when the PM’s wife locks the door..

1981

Pierre Elliott Trudeau signs constitutional accord for the patriation of the constitution with nine premiers, after late night ‘Kitchen Cabinet Meeting’; René Lévesque abstains because the Constitution Act does not guarantee Quebec’s French-only language policy.

1971

NBA’s LA Lakers starts a 33 game consecutive victory streak. It is the longest Winning Streaks in One Season.

1968

Republican candidate Richard Nixon is elected President of the United States.

1956

British and French forces began landing in Egypt during the Suez Canal Crisis. A cease-fire was declared 2 days later.

1955

Canadiens Jean Beliveau scores a hat trick in 44 seconds; second fastest on record.

1953

Film “How to Marry a Millionaire” directed by Jean Negulesco, starring Lauren Bacall, Betty Grable and Marilyn Monroe, first to be filmed in CinemaScope released.

1946

John F. Kennedy was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives at the age of 29.

1935

The game “Monopoly” was introduced by Parker Brothers Company.

1873

Due to the fallout from the Pacific Scandal, John A. Macdonald resigns as Prime Minister of Canada.