Category: BuzzNews (anglais)

“Twilight”, based on the book by Stephenie Meyer, directed by Catherine Hardwicke, starring Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson, premieres in Los Angeles.

Britney Spears, at 21 years old, becomes the youngest singer to get a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Mario Lemieux enters NHL Hall of Fame.

“The Bodyguard” movie soundtrack is released by Arista Records (Billboard Album of the Year 1993).

Benazir Bhutto became the first woman leader of an Islamic country. She was elected in the first democratic elections in Pakistan in 11 years.

Blue Jays slugger George Bell named the American League’s Most Valuable Player (MVP).

The first ship sails through the Panama Canal, which connects the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.

The Suez Canal opened in Egypt, linking the Mediterranean and the Red seas.

Oberto, Giuseppe Verdi’s first opera, opens at the Teatro alla Scala in Milan, Italy.

Congress holds its 1st session in Washington, D.C. in an incomplete Capitol Building.

Jean Racine’s “Andromaque” premieres in Paris (chateau du Louvre).

Elizabeth I aged 25, ascends the English throne upon death of her half sister, Queen “Bloody” Mary.

CIA concludes Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman ordered the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 2’ grosses $500 million in 24 hours to become the biggest entertainment launch of all time.

Engagement announced between Prince William and Catherine [Kate] Middleton at Clarence House, London.

Apple and EMI announced that the Beatles are now available for the first time on the iTunes Store.

Lionel Messi makes his official debut for FC Barcelona in a friendly against Porto.

The first case of SARS is recorded in Foshan City, Guangdong Province, China, though is not identified until much later. First patient is thought to be a farmer in the city.

Margaret Trudeau files for divorce from Prime Minister Trudeau; granted April 2, 1984.

ABBA begin their first tour of Europe – their first tour outside of Sweden.

Walt Disney launches Epcot Center: Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow.

UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) is founded.

Al Capone freed from Alcatraz jail.

LSD is first synthesized by Swiss chemist Dr. Albert Hofmann at the Sandoz Laboratories in Basel, Switzerland.

Canadian rebel leader of the Métis and “Father of Manitoba” Louis Riel is executed for treason.

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.

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.

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”.