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Éphémérides (anglais)

It happened on a… October 25

2020

Lewis Hamilton has beaten Michael Schumacher’s Formula One win record after claiming his 92nd career triumph in the Portuguese Grand Prix..

2010

“Speak Now” 3rd studio album by Taylor Swift is released (Billboard Album of the Year 2011)

2007

The first Airbus A380 passenger flight, operating for Singapore Airlines, with flight number SQ 380, flying scheduled service between Singapore and Sydney, Australia.

1978

“Halloween”, directed by John Carpenter, starring Donald Pleasence and Jamie Lee Curtis in her film debut, is released.

1968

Yoko Ono announces she is having John Lennon’s baby.

1964

The Rolling Stones appeared for the first time on The Ed Sullivan Show from New York, performing “Around And Around’ and ‘Time Is On My Side’.

1955

The microwave oven, for home use, was introduced by The Tappan Company.

1944

The largest naval battle in history, takes place in and around the Philippines between the Imperial Japanese Navy and the U.S. Third and U.S. Seventh Fleets. Afterward is the first Kamikaze attack of the war.

1881

The founder of “Cubism,” Pablo Picasso, was born in Malaga, Spain.

1861

Toronto Stock Exchange created.

Categories
Éphémérides (anglais)

It happened on a… October 25

2020

Lewis Hamilton has beaten Michael Schumacher’s Formula One win record after claiming his 92nd career triumph in the Portuguese Grand Prix..

2010

“Speak Now” 3rd studio album by Taylor Swift is released (Billboard Album of the Year 2011)

2007

The first Airbus A380 passenger flight, operating for Singapore Airlines, with flight number SQ 380, flying scheduled service between Singapore and Sydney, Australia.

1978

“Halloween”, directed by John Carpenter, starring Donald Pleasence and Jamie Lee Curtis in her film debut, is released.

1968

Yoko Ono announces she is having John Lennon’s baby.

1964

The Rolling Stones appeared for the first time on The Ed Sullivan Show from New York, performing “Around And Around’ and ‘Time Is On My Side’.

1955

The microwave oven, for home use, was introduced by The Tappan Company.

1954

Jean Drapeau elected Mayor of Montreal for the first time.

1944

The largest naval battle in history, takes place in and around the Philippines between the Imperial Japanese Navy and the U.S. Third and U.S. Seventh Fleets. Afterward is the first Kamikaze attack of the war.

1881

The founder of “Cubism,” Pablo Picasso, was born in Malaga, Spain.

1861

Toronto Stock Exchange created.

Categories
Éphémérides (anglais)

It happened on a… October 24

2003

In London, the last commercial supersonic Concorde flight landed.

1991

Céline Dion and Peabo Bryson release hit single, ‘Beauty And The Beast’; theme song for Disney cartoon version of the fairy tale.

1982

Steffi Graf plays her 1st pro tennis match.

1978

Keith Richards convicted of heroin possession in Toronto.

1976

1st Toronto International Film Festival opens.

1973

John Lennon sues US government to admit FBI is tapping his phone.

1945

The United Nations (UN) was formally established less than a month after the end of World War II. The Charter was ratified by China, France, the Soviet Union, the United Kingdom, the United States and by a majority of other signatories.

1931

Gangster Al Capone is sentenced to 11 years for tax evasion.

1926

Harry Houdini’s last performance, at the Garrick Theatre in Detroit, Michigan.

1857

World’s first soccer club, Sheffield F C, founded in Yorkshire, England.

Categories
Éphémérides (anglais)

It happened on a… October 24

2003

In London, the last commercial supersonic Concorde flight landed.

1991

Céline Dion and Peabo Bryson release hit single, ‘Beauty And The Beast’; theme song for Disney cartoon version of the fairy tale.

1982

Steffi Graf plays her 1st pro tennis match.

1978

Keith Richards convicted of heroin possession in Toronto.

1976

1st Toronto International Film Festival opens.

1973

John Lennon sues US government to admit FBI is tapping his phone.

1960

Jean Drapeau and his Civic Party win Montreal municipal elections; sworn in as Mayor on Oct. 31.

1945

The United Nations (UN) was formally established less than a month after the end of World War II. The Charter was ratified by China, France, the Soviet Union, the United Kingdom, the United States and by a majority of other signatories.

1931

Gangster Al Capone is sentenced to 11 years for tax evasion.

1926

Harry Houdini’s last performance, at the Garrick Theatre in Detroit, Michigan.

1857

World’s first soccer club, Sheffield F C, founded in Yorkshire, England.

Categories
Éphémérides (anglais)

It happened on a… October 23

2018

Freddie Mercury bio film “Bohemian Rhapsody” directed by Bryan Singer, starring Rami Malek (Best Actor Academy Awards 2019) premieres in London.

World’s longest sea-crossing bridge, the Hong Kong Macau Zhuhai bridge at 55km, opened by Chinese President Xi Jinping.

2012

“Skyfall”, 23rd James Bond film, directed by Sam Mendes and starring Daniel Craig and Javier Bardem premieres in London.

2001

Apple releases the iPod.

1998

Britney Spears releases her debut single “Baby One More Time”.

1993

Toronto Blue Jays win an 8-6 over the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 6 of the World Series; defending champions take the Series 4-2; first team to win the World Series on Canadian soil.

1962

12 year old Little Stevie Wonder recorded his first single for Motown Records, ‘Thank You For Loving Me All The Way’ backed by the Funk Brothers.

1958

The smurfs first appear in the story “Johan and Pirlouit” by Belgium cartoonist Peyo.

1945

Brooklyn Dodgers announce that Jackie Robinson will play for their farm club, the Montreal Royals; first black baseball player hired by a major league team.

1941

Walt Disney’s animated film “Dumbo” released.

Categories
Éphémérides (anglais)

It happened on a… October 23

2018

Freddie Mercury bio film “Bohemian Rhapsody” directed by Bryan Singer, starring Rami Malek (Best Actor Academy Awards 2019) premieres in London.

World’s longest sea-crossing bridge, the Hong Kong Macau Zhuhai bridge at 55km, opened by Chinese President Xi Jinping.

2012

“Skyfall”, 23rd James Bond film, directed by Sam Mendes and starring Daniel Craig and Javier Bardem premieres in London.

2001

Apple releases the iPod.

1998

Britney Spears releases her debut single “Baby One More Time”.

1993

Toronto Blue Jays win an 8-6 over the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 6 of the World Series; defending champions take the Series 4-2; first team to win the World Series on Canadian soil.

1985

Pierre-Marc Johnson sworn in as 24th Premier of Quebec.

1962

12 year old Little Stevie Wonder recorded his first single for Motown Records, ‘Thank You For Loving Me All The Way’ backed by the Funk Brothers.

1958

The smurfs first appear in the story “Johan and Pirlouit” by Belgium cartoonist Peyo.

1945

Brooklyn Dodgers announce that Jackie Robinson will play for their farm club, the Montreal Royals; first black baseball player hired by a major league team.

1941

Walt Disney’s animated film “Dumbo” released.

1925

Poet Emile Nelligan interned in l’Hôpital St-Jean-de-Dieu after a breakdown.

1694

American colonial forces, led by Sir William Phipps, fail to seize Quebec.

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Éphémérides (anglais)

It happened on a… October 22

2020

The National Hockey League announces the annual NHL All Star Game and the NHL All-Star Skills Competition would be postponed to no earlier than 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic

2014

Michael Zehaf-Bibeau attacks the Parliament of Canada in Ottawa, Canada, killing a soldier and injuring 3 other people.

2012

“Red” 4th studio album by Taylor Swift is released (Billboard Album of the Year 2012/2013).

2008

Google Play is launched, the official app store for the Android operating system.

1995

The 50th anniversary of the United Nations was marked by a record number of world leaders gathering.

1987

Queen Elizabeth II makes a speech in which she praises the distinct character of Quebec.

1978

Pope John Paul II is inaugurated as Pope.

1962

Cuban Missile Crisis: US President John F. Kennedy addresses TV about Russian missile bases in Cuba and imposes a naval blockade on Cuba, beginning the missile crisis.

1939

The first televised pro football game was telecast from New York. Brooklyn defeated Philadelphia 23-14.

1907

The Panic of 1907 began when depositors began withdrawing money from many New York banks.

1897

World’s first car dealer opens in London.

1797

Andre-Jacques Garnerin made the first recorded parachute jump. He made the jump from about 3,000 feet.

Categories
Éphémérides (anglais)

It happened on a… October 22

2020

The National Hockey League announces the annual NHL All Star Game and the NHL All-Star Skills Competition would be postponed to no earlier than 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic

2014

Michael Zehaf-Bibeau attacks the Parliament of Canada in Ottawa, Canada, killing a soldier and injuring 3 other people.

2012

“Red” 4th studio album by Taylor Swift is released (Billboard Album of the Year 2012/2013).

2008

Google Play is launched, the official app store for the Android operating system.

1995

The 50th anniversary of the United Nations was marked by a record number of world leaders gathering.

1978

Pope John Paul II is inaugurated as Pope.

1962

Cuban Missile Crisis: US President John F. Kennedy addresses TV about Russian missile bases in Cuba and imposes a naval blockade on Cuba, beginning the missile crisis.

1939

The first televised pro football game was telecast from New York. Brooklyn defeated Philadelphia 23-14.

1907

The Panic of 1907 began when depositors began withdrawing money from many New York banks.

1897

World’s first car dealer opens in London.

1797

Andre-Jacques Garnerin made the first recorded parachute jump. He made the jump from about 3,000 feet.

Categories
Éphémérides (anglais)

It happened on a… October 21

2019

Canadian Federal Election: Justin Trudeau’s Liberal Party loses its majority but wins the most seats (157) to form a minority government

2017

Spanish government suspends Catalonia’s autonomy in the face of a deepening political crisis over the region’s push for independence.

1997

Elton John’s ‘Candle In The Wind 97’ was declared by the Guinness Book Of Records as the biggest selling single record of all time, with 31.8 million sales in less than 40 days.

1992

Madonna’s book “Sex” goes on sale.

1988

Ferdinand E. Marcos and his wife, Imelda, were indicted by the federal grand jury in Manhattan, USA, in a racketeering case.

1964

Film version of “My Fair Lady” directed by George Cukor and starring Rex Harrison and Audrey Hepburn premieres in New York (Academy Awards Best Picture 1965).

1950

Chinese forces invaded Tibet.

1945

Women in France were allowed to vote for the first time.

Categories
Éphémérides (anglais)

It happened on a… October 21

2019

Canadian Federal Election: Justin Trudeau’s Liberal Party loses its majority but wins the most seats (157) to form a minority government

2017

Spanish government suspends Catalonia’s autonomy in the face of a deepening political crisis over the region’s push for independence.

1997

Elton John’s ‘Candle In The Wind 97’ was declared by the Guinness Book Of Records as the biggest selling single record of all time, with 31.8 million sales in less than 40 days.

1995

Canadiens officially name Réjean Houle as General Manager of the NHL hockey team; Mario Tremblay head trainer, assisted by Yvan Cournoyer.

1992

Madonna’s book “Sex” goes on sale.

1988

Ferdinand E. Marcos and his wife, Imelda, were indicted by the federal grand jury in Manhattan, USA, in a racketeering case.

1964

Film version of “My Fair Lady” directed by George Cukor and starring Rex Harrison and Audrey Hepburn premieres in New York (Academy Awards Best Picture 1965).

1950

Chinese forces invaded Tibet.

1945

Women in France were allowed to vote for the first time.