Category: Éphémérides (anglais)

Students from 185 countries stage the world’s largest-ever protest on climate change culminating in Manhattan rally led by Greta Thunberg.

“New Girl”, starring Zooey Deschanel, debuts on Fox.

“The Cosby Show” premiered on NBC-TV, which aired for eight seasons until April 30, 1992.

The National Football League players begin a 57-day strike.

“Blizzard of Ozz”, the debut solo album by English rock musician Ozzy Osbourne, is released in the United Kingdom.

RMS Queen Elizabeth 2 is launched at John Brown & Company, Clydebank, Scotland. It is operated by the Cunard Line.

The first Cannes Film Festival premiered. The original premier was delayed in 1939 due to World War II.

“Star Spangled Banner”, the national anthem of the United States, published as a song, lyrics by Francis Scott Key, tune by John Stafford Smith

Ferdinand Magellan sets sail from Sanlúcar de Barrameda with about 270 men on his expedition to circumnavigate the globe.

“ER” premieres on NBC, created by Michael Crichton, starring George Clooney, Anthony Edwards and Noah Wyle.

“Doogie Howser, M.D.”, starring Neil Patrick Harris as a teenage physician, debuts on ABC.

U.S. health officials announced that AZT, though an experimental drug, would be made available to AIDS patients.

8.1 earthquake in Mexico City kills an estimated 10,000 and leaves 250,000 homeless

Scott Fahlman posts the first documented emoticons 🙂 and 🙁 on the Carnegie Mellon University Bulletin Board System.

“Ordinary People” directed by Robert Redford and starring Donald Sutherland, Mary Tyler Moore and Judd Hirsch is released (Best Picture 1981).

Terry Fox invested as a Companion of the Order of Canada. The one-legged cancer victim whose marathon run across Canada raised millions of dollars for cancer research is the youngest so honoured.

“The Mary Tyler Moore” show premieres on CBS.

Chubby Checker’s “The Twist” hits #1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

“Adventures of Superman” TV series starring George Reeves premieres in syndication in the US.

Beginning of the Bombay plague epidemic when Dr.Acacio Gabriel Viegas detects the first case in Mandvi. Goes on to spread and kill 12 million in India.

New Zealand becomes the first country to grant all women the right to vote.

“ER” premieres on NBC, created by Michael Crichton, starring George Clooney, Anthony Edwards and Noah Wyle.

“Doogie Howser, M.D.”, starring Neil Patrick Harris as a teenage physician, debuts on ABC.

U.S. health officials announced that AZT, though an experimental drug, would be made available to AIDS patients.

8.1 earthquake in Mexico City kills an estimated 10,000 and leaves 250,000 homeless

Scott Fahlman posts the first documented emoticons 🙂 and 🙁 on the Carnegie Mellon University Bulletin Board System.

“Ordinary People” directed by Robert Redford and starring Donald Sutherland, Mary Tyler Moore and Judd Hirsch is released (Best Picture 1981).

Terry Fox invested as a Companion of the Order of Canada. The one-legged cancer victim whose marathon run across Canada raised millions of dollars for cancer research is the youngest so honoured.

“The Mary Tyler Moore” show premieres on CBS.

Chubby Checker’s “The Twist” hits #1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Dalida is the first artist to be awarded a gold record in France for 300,000 sales of “Bambino”..

“Adventures of Superman” TV series starring George Reeves premieres in syndication in the US.

Beginning of the Bombay plague epidemic when Dr.Acacio Gabriel Viegas detects the first case in Mandvi. Goes on to spread and kill 12 million in India.

New Zealand becomes the first country to grant all women the right to vote.

Melville R. Bissell patented the carpet sweeper.

Jacques Boisdon opens Quebec’s first licensed tavern; forbidden to open when church services being held.

Photo of Canadian PM Justin Trudeau wearing brownface in 2001 emerges during Canadian election campiagn.

“Rush Hour” directed by Brett Ratner, starring Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker released – Jackie Chan’s Hollywood breakthrough.

1st Presidents Cup Golf, Robert Trent Jones GC: Davis Love III is undefeated as US beats International team, 20-12 in inaugural event.

The first episode of “I Dream of Jeannie” was shown on NBC-TV. The last show was televised on September 1, 1970.

“The Addams Family”, starring John Astin, Carolyn Jones, Ted Cassidy, and Jackie Coogan, premieres on ABC.

The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) officially comes into existence after being established by President Truman in July.

New York Times starts publishing (1 cent a copy).

Tiffany and Co. is founded by Charles Lewis Tiffany and Teddy Young in New York City.

Great Fire of Moscow burns out after 5 days, 75% of the city destroyed and 12,000 killed.

Photo of Canadian PM Justin Trudeau wearing brownface in 2001 emerges during Canadian election campiagn.

“Rush Hour” directed by Brett Ratner, starring Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker released – Jackie Chan’s Hollywood breakthrough.

1st Presidents Cup Golf, Robert Trent Jones GC: Davis Love III is undefeated as US beats International team, 20-12 in inaugural event.

The first episode of “I Dream of Jeannie” was shown on NBC-TV. The last show was televised on September 1, 1970.

“The Addams Family”, starring John Astin, Carolyn Jones, Ted Cassidy, and Jackie Coogan, premieres on ABC.

The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) officially comes into existence after being established by President Truman in July.

Laval University starts construction of its Cité Universitaire de Québec.

New York Times starts publishing (1 cent a copy).

Montreal adopts its official city seal.

Tiffany and Co. is founded by Charles Lewis Tiffany and Teddy Young in New York City.

Great Fire of Moscow burns out after 5 days, 75% of the city destroyed and 12,000 killed.

The French formally surrendered Quebec City to the British.

Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg tells US Congress “I know you are trying but just not hard enough. Sorry.”.

24th Olympic games open at Seoul, Korea.

Brian Mulroney sworn in as Canada’s 18th Prime Minister, succeeding John Turner.

Vanessa Williams (NY), 20, crowned 56th Miss America 1984, 1st black.

Fleetwood Mac’s “Rumors” is #1 for 19th straight week.

“M*A*S*H” premiered on CBS-TV, ended February 28, 1983.

Guy Lafleur plays his first NHL game with the Canadiens.

“Mission Impossible” premiered on CBS-TV.

“Bewitched” premieres on ABC TV.

National Football League is born in Canton, Ohio; 12 teams pay $100 each to join American Professional Football Association; re-named the NFL in 1922.

Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg tells US Congress “I know you are trying but just not hard enough. Sorry.”.

24th Olympic games open at Seoul, Korea.

Brian Mulroney sworn in as Canada’s 18th Prime Minister, succeeding John Turner.

Vanessa Williams (NY), 20, crowned 56th Miss America 1984, 1st black.

Fleetwood Mac’s “Rumors” is #1 for 19th straight week.

“M*A*S*H” premiered on CBS-TV, ended February 28, 1983.

Guy Lafleur plays his first NHL game with the Canadiens.

“Mission Impossible” premiered on CBS-TV.

“Bewitched” premieres on ABC TV.

1st successful separation of Siamese (conjoined) twins (Carolyn and Catherine Mouton).

National Football League is born in Canton, Ohio; 12 teams pay $100 each to join American Professional Football Association; re-named the NFL in 1922.

Phillip W. Pratt patented a version of the sprinkler system.

Opening of the Montreal Municipal Library, with 2,000 volumes.

Guantánamo Bay is the world’s most expensive prison at US$13 million per prisoner according to investigation by “The New York Times”

NHL locks out its players after the expiry of the collective bargaining agreement.

Talk show “Dr. Phil” with Phil McGraw debuts on syndicated US TV.

1st ever season of “Big Brother” reality show begins on the Veronica channel in The Netherlands.

“Frasier” starring Kelsey Grammer and David Hyde Pierce premieres on NBC.

“The Outer Limits” premieres on ABC-TV,

The first successful photocopier, the Xerox 914, is introduced in a demonstration on live television from New York City.

Canada hit by epidemic of Asian flu, killed an estimated 2,000 people.

1st movie in Cinemascope “The Robe”, directed by Henry Koster and starring Richard Burton (picture) and Jean Simmons premieres.

The first escorted ship convoy leaves Halifax for Britain; in formation to protect against German U-Boat attacks.

General Motors was founded by William Crapo “Billy” Durant. The company was formed by merging the Buick and Olds car companies.

Guantánamo Bay is the world’s most expensive prison at US$13 million per prisoner according to investigation by “The New York Times”

NHL locks out its players after the expiry of the collective bargaining agreement.

Talk show “Dr. Phil” with Phil McGraw debuts on syndicated US TV.

1st ever season of “Big Brother” reality show begins on the Veronica channel in The Netherlands.

“Frasier” starring Kelsey Grammer and David Hyde Pierce premieres on NBC.

Gary Carter plays his first game as a Montreal Expo; in Jarry Park.

“The Outer Limits” premieres on ABC-TV,

The first successful photocopier, the Xerox 914, is introduced in a demonstration on live television from New York City.

Canada hit by epidemic of Asian flu, killed an estimated 2,000 people.

1st movie in Cinemascope “The Robe”, directed by Henry Koster and starring Richard Burton (picture) and Jean Simmons premieres.

The first escorted ship convoy leaves Halifax for Britain; in formation to protect against German U-Boat attacks.

General Motors was founded by William Crapo “Billy” Durant. The company was formed by merging the Buick and Olds car companies.

Russian boxer Gennady Golovkin (38-1-1, 34 KOs) loses his first pro fight in record 20th title defence as well as undisputed world middleweight crown when outpointed by Mexican Canelo Álvarez (50-1-2, 34 KOs) in Las Vegas.

National Hockey League commissioner Gary Bettman announces lockout of the players union and cessation of operations by the NHL head office.

27th Olympic Games opens at Sydney, Australia.

Google.com is registered as a domain name

1st broadcast of legal drama “L.A. Law” with ensemble cast including Corbin Bersen, Jill Eikenberry and Harry Hamlin on NBC.

1st broadcast of “Columbo” starring Peter Falk on NBC.

Canadiens star Maurice ‘Rocket’ Richard 1921- retires from NHL hockey with a record 544 goals, plus 82 playoff tallies.

Franklin D. Roosevelt and Winston Churchill meet in Quebec as part of the Octagon Conference to discuss strategy.

The Nuremberg Laws were enacted by Nazi Germany. The act stripped all German Jews of their civil rights and the swastika was made the official symbol of Nazi Germany.

Alexander Fleming discovered the antibiotic penicillin in the mold Penicillium notatum.

First use of tanks in warfare, “Little Willies” at Battle of Flers-Courcelette, part of the Battle of the Somme.