Global infections and deaths from COVID-19 overtake those in China for the 1st time, 86,000 vs 80,860 infections, 3,241 vs 3,208 deaths according to John Hopkins Uni.
1996
Montreal Canadien’s 1st game in their new arena (Bell Center).
1988
Chemical attack on Kurdish town of Halabja by Iraqi forces kills 5000 civilians – largest ever chemical weapons attack.
1968
Robert F. Kennedy announces presidential campaign.
General Motors produces its 100 millionth automobile, the Oldsmobile Toronado.
1955
Maurice ‘Rocket’ Richard of the Montreal Canadiens suspended by NHL President Clarence Campbell (l905-); triggers riot next day at Montreal Forum.
1935
Adolf Hitler ordered a German rearmament and violated the Versailles Treaty.
1872
The Wanderers F.C. won the first FA Cup, the oldest football competition in the world, beating Royal Engineers A.F.C. 1-0 at The Oval in Kennington, London.
1649
Jesuit priests Jean de Brébeuf 1593-1649 is tortured by Iroquois invaders at St-Louis; Brébeuf dies at 4 pm, his body burned. He was canonized in 1930.
In recent weeks, public and media concern about Kate Middleton has grown, and social networks are awash with speculation under the hashtag #KateGate, while little news has emerged about the princess.
At the moment, fears are at their height.
Simply put, fans and observers of the royal family are asking the same question:
Last January, Kensington Palace announced, to everyone’s surprise, that Kate Middleton had been hospitalized for planned abdominal surgery. This statement, lacking in detail, prompted much speculation and scrutiny. The palace later clarified that she would be taking several weeks off after her operation, without mentioning the reason, specifying only that it was not cancer.
However, since Christmas, her public absence has sparked many rumors. Efforts by Kensington Palace to dispel them by publishing a photo of Catherine and her children for Mother’s Day in England failed when news agencies such as Reuters, AP and Getty Images withdrew the image, fearing it had been altered.
The incident sparked even more controversy among the public, with many questioning the authenticity of the photo, particularly due to an apparent mismatch in Princess Charlotte’s hand.
The situation was not appeased when the Princess of Wales apologized on Twitter for retouching the photo, acknowledging her mistake. However, critics question why the palace and Princess of Wales chose to publish a retouched photo instead of releasing the original, adding to the confusion.
Like many amateur photographers, I do occasionally experiment with editing. I wanted to express my apologies for any confusion the family photograph we shared yesterday caused. I hope everyone celebrating had a very happy Mother’s Day. C
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) March 11, 2024
Then, Page Six reports that Kate Middleton’s senior staff have reportedly neither seen nor spoken to the princess since the operation!
The mystery persists as Easter approaches, when Catherine was due to resume her royal engagements…
Pierce Brosnan has run into legal trouble on the perilous terrain of Yellowstone National Park. The actor pleaded guilty to charges relating to an incident in November 2023, when he… accidentally strayed off the path!
Pierce Brosnan pleads guilty to hiking off trail in Yellowstone thermal area https://t.co/oVs6zWczrj
That’s right… on November 1, the Irish actor was in Yellowstone. Attracted by Yellowstone’s natural beauty, he strayed off the trail to take a photo at Mammoth Hot Springs… which turns out to be illegal.
Brosnan was facing two charges: one for violating a closed area and the other for leaving the trail at Mammoth Hot Springs.
On Thursday, in a closed-door appearance, he pleaded guilty to the first offence. In addition to his guilty plea, U.S. District Judge Stephanie Hambrick dismissed the second charge.
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Brosnan was ordered to pay a $500 fine and make a $1,000 donation to Yellowstone Forever, a non-profit organization that supports the park. According to the court order, the payment must be made by April 1.
Brosnan apologized on social media for what he did and expressed his regrets on Instagram, explaining that there were no signs warning of danger or trespassing. The actor reaffirmed that he had a deep respect for nature and said that his mistake was not something to be taken lightly.
Yellowstone National Park has strict rules to protect visitors and the fragile ecosystem. Park management stresses the need to stay on designated trails for safety reasons.
Thermal zones can be dangerous and present serious risks, including burns. The sudden appearance of boiling water and unstable ground is just one of the dangers that can arise.
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This legal event highlights the importance of following national park regulations, even when you’re James Bond!
Climate change strikes held by school children take place around the world inspired by Swedish teenager Greta Thunberg.
2013
Justin Timberlake releases his 3rd studio album “The 20/20 Experience” (2013 Billboard Album of the Year).
2011
Beginning of the Syrian civil war.
1985
The first Internet domain name, symbolics.com is registered.
1977
TV comedy “Three’s Company” starring Jack Ritter, Suzanne Somers and Joyce DeWitt premieres on ABC.
1972
“The Godfather”, directed by Francis Ford Coppola and starring Marlon Brando and Al Pacino, premieres in NYC (Academy Awards Best Picture 1973).
1970
Expo ’70 opens in Osaka, Japan.
1964
Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton marry for the first time, in a civil ceremony in the Queen Elizabeth Hotel (Montreal, Quebec); her fifth marriage, his second.
1938
Oil was discovered in Saudi Arabia.
1917
Nicholas II, the last Russian Tsar abdicates and nominates his brother Grand Duke Michael to succeed him.
1912
Pitcher Cy Young retires from baseball with 511 wins.
1906
Britons Rolls, Royce & Johnson form Rolls Royce Ltd
1827
University of Toronto is chartered.
1603
Samuel de Champlain c1570-1635 leaves Honfleur with Gravé du Pont and Pierre de Monts on de Chaste’s ship ‘Bonne Renommé’; his first major voyage to Canada.
Brian Butler, a key witness in the investigation into ex-President Donald Trump’s alleged handling of classified documents, made a shocking revelation when he gave his side of the story in an interview with CNN, in which he claims to have worked at Mar-a-Lago for 20 years and to be Trump’s employee, according to the indictment, and above all to have helped, despite himself, to transport from a plane the crates of classified documents sought by the FBI.
Exclusive: A former Mar-a-Lago employee describes how he unknowingly helped move classified documents onto former President Donald Trump's plane in 2022 https://t.co/PRhJThIfIt
During the interview, Butler told CNN’s Kaitlan Collins that he had unwittingly assisted Donald Trump’s aide and co-defendant, Walt Nauta, in the transfer of crates of classified documents from Mar-a-Lago to the presidential plane. Notably, this action would have taken place on the same day that the Justice Department was planning to meet with Trump’s lawyers and the Trump family at Mar-a-Lago regarding classified documents that had not been returned.
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Driven by his desire for transparency ahead of the November elections and the judge’s expressed desire to uncover the names of key witnesses, Butler relates that he found it strange when Carlos De Oliveira, the Mar-a-Lago property manager and his good friend, asked to borrow his minivan. He mentions that he later found himself near Trump’s plane, the same minivan loaded with luggage and white banker-type boxes. These boxes, Butler later identified as those containing classified documents sought in the federal investigation.
Recall that Butler accuses Carlos De Oliveira of being involved in attempts to suppress security videos of areas containing classified documents. According to the charges, Trump devised a plan to erase video evidence and obstruct the judicial system. De Oliveira is now charged, alongside Nauta, with conspiracy to obstruct justice.
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Butler insists he was unaware of the contents of the boxes, but his crucial testimony to investigators contributed to the indictment of Trump and two of his associates for criminal obstruction. Stressing the seriousness of his role, Butler expressed discomfort with his unwitting involvement in De Oliveira’s legal troubles and disappointment with the culture of the Trump operation.
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After months of reflection, the former Mar-a-Lago employee chose to share his story, distinguishing himself from other staff members. He says he’s willing to testify under oath, which could strengthen the growing evidence against the former president.
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When asked by Caitlan Collins if he thinks Trump poses a risk to national security, Brian Butler says he doesn’t think Trump should be a candidate at this point, and he feels it’s time to move on. He asserts that Americans have a right to know the facts, and that Trump is not a victim of a witch hunt.
This highly anticipated trial remains on hold, with the possibility that the start of the trial could be postponed, potentially even until after the 2024 presidential election.
Pope Francis has said that Ukraine must show “courage” in negotiations and perhaps raise the “white flag” to end the conflict with Russia!
These remarks were made in an interview recorded in February. Many interpreted these remarks as a call for Ukraine to compromise or surrender in the face of aggression, and this immediately caused an uproar.
Leaders in Ukraine vehemently rejected Pope Francis’s suggestion of negotiations with Russia to bring an end to the war. Francis had used the term "white flag" in a recent interview that drew particular scorn. https://t.co/iIBp47QYDT
Ukrainian officials and world leaders alike reacted vehemently. Ukrainian representatives resolutely asserted their country’s position.
“Our flag is yellow and blue,” said Dmytro Kuleba, Ukraine’s foreign minister, on Twitter.
Kuleba called on the Vatican not to fly another flag, but rather to take a clear stance against evil.
In an address, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky resonated with the sentiment and highlighted the support of religious figures on the ground.
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Politicians from various nations also expressed disappointment at the Pope’s remarks, while Matteo Bruni, the Vatican spokesman, responded to the uproar by attempting to clarify the Pope’s comments.
He explained that Francis had used the expression “white flag” in reference to a truce resulting from negotiations, not a capitulation. According to the spokesman, the Pope favors diplomatic approaches aimed at establishing a lasting and equitable peace, rather than promoting surrender.
Kiev has already criticized Pope Francis for his past comments on the conflict between Ukraine and Russia. The criticism includes the Pope’s controversial praise of the historic leaders of the Russian empire and his suggestions that “NATO barking at Russia’s door” may have contributed to the invasion of Ukraine.
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This controversy highlights the sensitivity of the moral and political discourse surrounding the conflict in Ukraine.
A televised moment in which she revealed that the Canadian singer had once tried to date her, a proposition she rejected for one particular reason.
“Could you have been Mrs. Justin Bieber?” the quiz host asked her.
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“No, it’s a funny story. We played a game for charity and later he asked me out, but I had a boyfriend, so I said no. I think I deserve the girlfriend of the century trophy!” confides Eugenie.
In recent months, rumors circulating aboutKim Kardashian and Odell Beckham Jr have suggested that the two stars are a couple. In fact, a video of the two sparrows has been circulating since last weekend, and it seems to conclude that they really are in love.
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The video was released by TMZ and shows Kim and “OBJ” getting close in a lobby area of the Oscarsafter-party. A party orchestrated by Jay-Z and Beyoncé at the Château Marmont in Los Angeles on Sunday night.
ICYMI: Kim Kardashian & Odell Beckham Jr. Seen Showing PDA at Oscars After-Party | Click to read more 👇 https://t.co/JxRDr8IERx
This video shows a considerable rapprochement between the two lovebirds, who don’t like to go public at the moment… but are starting to do so more and more!
What’s more, they didn’t seem to be aware that they were being filmed while they were making out!
They were also spotted practically hand-in-hand at Vanity Fair’s post-Oscars party.
They were also in Vegas last month to watch the Super Bowl and the Kansas City Chiefs win.
Here too, the two lovers kept a low profile.
There are no photos of them on Kim’s Instagram account, but there are plenty of shots of her gorgeous Oscars outfit! Enjoy!
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 04: Céline Dion attends the 66th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 04, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)
Céline Dion has been the subject of much discussion and concern since her diagnosis of Stiff Person’s Syndrome led to the cancellation of her tour.
Lately, however, the star seems to be seeing the light at the end of the tunnel and getting back into shape, as evidenced by her presence at the Grammy Awards and at a Knights-Habs in Las Vegas.
The singer’s fans have another excellent reason to rejoice, as she appeared to be in top form during an outing on the streets of New York, a moment immortalized by photographer Elder Ordonez.
Henry Ford, 1863 - 1947. American industrialist, founder of the Ford Motor Company, seen here in the first Ford car, the Ford Quadricycle, built in 1896. From Kings of Commerce, published 1928.
When: 20 Jan 2016
2018
NASA twin study finds that Scott Kelly is no longer identical to his twin brother after one year in space, 7% of his genes altered
2013
Xi Jinping is named as the new President of the People’s Republic of China.
1994
Linux kernel version 1.0.0 is released.
1990
Mikhail Gorbachev becomes president of the Soviet Congress.
1974
Quebec to make French the official language of the province.
1964
A jury in Dallas finds Jack Ruby guilty of killing Lee Harvey Oswald, the assumed assassin of John F. Kennedy.
1962
Red Wings Gordie Howe the second NHLer to score 500 goals, after Maurice Richard.
1914
Henry Ford announced the new continuous motion method to assemble cars. The process decreased the time to make a car from 12½ hours to 93 minutes.
1899
German Ferdinand von Zeppelin receives a US patent for a “Navigable Balloon”.
