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Éphémérides (anglais)

It happened on a… November 29

2010

“Rolling in the Deep” single is released by Adele (Billboard Song of the Year 2011, Grammy Award for Record of the Year and Song of the Year 2012).

1990

Expos pres Claude Brochu agrees to buy club from Charles Bronfman.

1975

Bill Gates adopted the name Microsoft for the company he and Paul Allen had formed to write the BASIC computer language for the Altair.

1972

Atari announces the release of Pong, the first commercially successful video game.

1963

Trans-Canada Airlines DC-8F with 111 passengers and 7 crew crashes in woods north of Montreal 4 minutes after takeoff from Dorval Airport; there are no survivors; no satisfactory explanation to Canada’s worst air disaster.

1962

Great Britain & France decide to jointly build the Concorde supersonic airliner.

1947

The U.N. General Assembly passed a resolution that called for the division of Palestine between Arabs and Jews.

1924

Montreal Canadiens beat Toronto 7-1 in the first hockey game played in the new (old) Montreal Forum.

1775

Sir James Jay invents invisible ink.

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Éphémérides (anglais)

It happened on a… November 28

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2015

British boxer Tyson Fury beats Ukrainian Vladimir Klitschko by unanimous decision to win WBA, WBO, IBF, IBO, The Ring magazine and lineal heavyweight titles; ends Klitschko’s 9 year reign as champion.

2012

“The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” 1st of the Hobbit film series, directed by Peter Jackson, starring Martin Freeman and Ian McKellen, premieres in Wellington, New Zealand.

2010

WikiLeaks released to the public more than 250,000 U.S. diplomatic cables. About 100,000 were marked “secret” or “confidential.”

1990

Margaret Thatcher resigned as prime minister of Britain.

1989

Romanian gymnast Nadia Comaneci arrived in New York after escaping her homeland through Hungary.

1975

Bobby Orr plays his last game for the Boston Bruins.

1934

Montreal Symphony Orchestra gives first performance.

1925

NHL goalie Georges Vézina collapses in a game; dies of tuberculosis 4 months later; tended goal for the Canadiens 1910-25 without missing a game; Canadiens donated the Vézina Trophy to the NHL in his honour.

1670

Pierre Corneille’s “Tite et Berenice” premieres in Paris.

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A mysterious respiratory disease that strikes dogs worries authorities

Veterinarians and pet lovers are on the alert after the appearance of a mysterious respiratory disease that is currently affecting dogs, especially in the United States. In some cases, the disease can progress rapidly, with serious illness occurring within 24 to 36 hours.

This disease is a cause for concern, as it does not respond to antibacterial drugs. Symptoms of this canine disease include persistent coughing, runny eyelids, sneezing, loss of appetite and lethargy.

Numerous cases have been reported in Colorado, Rhode Island, Oregon, New Hampshire and Massachusetts. The strange disease has experts worried, as tests for known viruses, bacteria and fungi have all proved negative. In tests carried out in New Hampshire, they discovered a previously unidentified pathogenic bacterium that could be the cause of the disease. The bacterium is smaller than the usual bacteria and has a small genome, as well as being difficult to detect and sequence.

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A small number of dogs have unfortunately succumbed to the disease, so pet owners are urged to be vigilant, avoid dog parks and areas heavily frequented by dogs, and contact their vet if their dog develops respiratory symptoms, New York Times reports.

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Éphémérides (anglais)

It happened on a… November 27

2022

Canada wins its first Davis Cup title, defeating Australia with wins by Denis Shapovalov and Felix Auger-Aliassime. The Davis Cup is the equivalent of the world championship by the nation in tennis.

2017

Britain’s Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announce their engagement.

2013

“Frozen”, the highest-grossing animated film of all time, starring Idina Menzel and Kristen Bell, is released.

2006

The Canadian House of Commons approves a motion tabled by Prime Minister Stephen Harper recognizing the Québécois as a nation within Canada.

2005

The first partial human face transplant (Isabelle Dinoire) is completed in Amiens, France.

1967

The Beatles release their album “Magical Mystery Tour”.

1961

Gordie Howe becomes the first hockey pro to play in 1,000 NHL games.

1920

“The Mask of Zorro” directed by Fred Niblo and starring Douglas Fairbanks is shown in New York – 1st American superhero film.

1895

Swedish chemist Alfred Nobel’s will establishes the Nobel Prize.

1861

First streetcars in Montreal make their debut.

1779

The College of Pennsylvania became the University of Pennsylvania. It was the first legally recognized university in America.

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Entertainment Gossip

Investigation opens into death of fan at Taylor Swift concert

The death of a fan at a Taylor Swift Eras Tour concert in Rio de Janeiro, one of two deaths in a short space of time at the superstar’s concerts, has triggered a formal investigation against the concert organizers. Ana Clara Benevides Machado, 23, died tragically in the heat of the Nilton Santos stadium on November 17, reports TMZ.

Weiny Machado, the victim’s father, wants to know the truth from Time for Fun, the company that organized the concert, since according to reports, several fans expressed concern, at the time of the show, about the amount of water available and the possibility for attendees to bring their own water to the concert site.

This complaint was repeatedly reported by fans present at the concert as high temperatures reached nearly 60 degrees Celsius (138 degrees Fahrenheit).

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The Rio Police Department announced the opening of an official investigation following the strong reaction from Swift fans. Spectators reportedly shared images from Rio showing Taylor Swift interrupting her performance, realizing the crowd’s urgent need for water and ensuring that water was distributed to all who needed it.

The cause of Ana Clara’s death is not yet known. According to NBC News, Taylor Swift expressed her sadness in an Instagram story following the tragic tip-off, saying the news had left her “overwhelmed with grief”.

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Infantile respiratory diseases on the rise in China

BEIJING, CHINA - JANUARY 21: Children wear masks as they look at a large banner with the character Fu or luck as they shop for decorations for the Chinese Lunar New Year and Spring Festival at a street vendor on January 21, 2023 in Beijing, China. China is preparing to mark the New Year of the Rabbit on January 22. (Photo by Kevin Frayer/Getty Images)

The World Health Organization has contacted the Chinese authorities to gather more information on the recent increase in respiratory illnesses affecting children, as reported by the Washington Post and the Associated Press.

This situation has raised concern in the international community. The WHO’s action follows reports of an increase in respiratory illnesses and pneumonia among children.

In response to these health concerns, the WHO has asked the Chinese authorities to provide additional clinical and epidemiological data to better understand the situation. WHO reports that the number of cases of influenza-like illness in northern China is abnormally high compared to previous years.

The WHO has also encouraged Chinese citizens to take preventive measures, such as the use of masks and hand washing, to reduce the spread of the disease.

While the WHO continues to monitor the situation, the international community will continue to follow it closely, awaiting full data from the Chinese health authorities and seeking to remain informed of any changes that could affect global health.

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Éphémérides (anglais)

It happened on a… November 26

Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman Looking Out Window, On-Set of the Film, "Casablanca", 1942 When: 01 Jan 1942 Credit: Glasshouse Images/Cover Images

2018

DC superhero film “Aquaman” directed by James Wan starring Jason Momoa and Amber Heard premieres in London

2003

Supersonic airplane the Concorde makes its last ever flight, returning to Bristol, England.

1992

Queen Elizabeth II had volunteered to start paying taxes on her personal income.

1984

Guy Lafleur announces he will retire from hockey; after 518 goals and 14 years of service with the Montreal Canadiens.

1971

Viola Léger puts on her first performance of Antonine Maillet’s ‘La Sagouine’ for a Moncton radio station.

1962

Fab Four have their first recording session under name The Beatles

1956

“The Price Is Right” debuts on NBC.

1948

1st polaroid camera (model 95) sold for $89.75 in Boston at the Jordan Marsh department store..

1942

The motion picture “Casablanca” had its world premiere at the Hollywood Theater in New York City.

1922

English archaeologist Howard Carter opens Tutankhamun’s virtually intact tomb in Egypt.

1917

The National Hockey League (NHL) was officially formed in Montreal, Canada.

1865

“Alice in Wonderland” by Lewis Carroll is published in America.

1789

1st national Thanksgiving in America.

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Shots fired by agents protecting Joe Biden’s granddaughter

In an unexpected turn of events last Sunday evening, Secret Service agents protecting President Joe Biden’s granddaughter, Naomi Biden, drew their firearms after spotting an attempted break-in in an unmarked Secret Service car. The incident took place in Georgetown, Washington D.C.’s upscale neighborhood, ABC News reports.

When Secret Service agents assigned to Naomi Biden noticed three people attempting to break the SUV’s windows, they immediately reacted, while one of them used his service weapon.

The Secret Service claims that the agent involved in the incident was not injured, and that he fired after witnessing the attempted break-in. Fortunately, the vehicle was not occupied at the time. They immediately launched an alert in an area to locate the red car in which the alleged culprits fled.

In a press release, the Secret Service stated that no one was hurt and that the incident occurred just before midnight.

The Secret Service assured the public that there were no threats to Naomi Biden’s protection at the time of the incident.

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The Metropolitan Police Department is now investigating the case. This is standard practice for any police-involved shooting in Washington. The U.S. Attorney’s Office is also independently reviewing the evidence and facts in this case.

This crime is part of a larger increase in crimes involving cars in the District.

Washington reported more than 750 car thefts and over 6,500 stolen cars this year.

As the investigation is still ongoing, no details have been released as to the identity of the suspects or the motive behind the attempted break-in.

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Éphémérides (anglais)

It happened on a… November 25

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2020

The New York Times names its “25 Greatest Actors of the 21st Century (so far)”, with Denzel Washington at No. 1.

2019

Louis Vuitton (LVMH) buys jeweler Tiffany & Co. for over $16 billion.

2014

Lionel Messi becomes the UEFA Champions League all-time top scorer

2013

Disney release “Frozen: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack” (Grammy Award for Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media 2015, 2014 Billboard Album of the Year).

1992

The Czech parliament voted to split the country into separate Czech and Slovak republics beginning January 1, 1993.

1990

Lech Wałęsa wins Poland’s first popular election.

1976

René Lévesque sworn in as Premier of Quebec, replacing Robert Bourassa.

1963

A Requiem Mass was held for John F. Kennedy at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle.

1952

Agatha Christie’s “The Mousetrap” opened in London.

1867

US Congress commission looks into “impeachment” of President Andrew Johnson. Three presidents have been impeached in U.S. history: Andrew Johnson in 1868, Bill Clinton in 1998, and Donald Trump in 2019.

1657

Marguerite Bourgeoys starts teaching in Montreal; the following year she will open Montreal’s first school in a converted stable.

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Éphémérides (anglais)

It happened on a… November 24

Two People Fishing near Victoria Jubilee Bridge, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Detroit Publishing Company, 1900 When: 06 Jan 1900 Credit: Glasshouse Images/Cover Images

2019

Taylor Swift wins six awards at American Music Awards including Artist of the Decade.

1991

Freddie Mercury died of complications from aids at his home in London’s Holland park aged 45.

1963

Dallas nightclub owner Jack Ruby shot and killed Lee Harvey Oswald live on national television.

1960

Wilt Chamberlain pulls down 55 rebounds in a game (NBA record).

1954

Air Force One, 1st US Presidential airplane, christened.

1944

US bombers based on Saipan begin 1st attack on Tokyo.

Anti-conscription riots in Montreal and Quebec City, after Mackenzie King’s announcement that 16,000 conscripts would be sent to England.

1859

Charles Darwin, a British naturalist, published “On the Origin of Species.” It was the paper in which he explained his theory of evolution through the process of natural selection.

First train crosses the new Victoria Bridge to the south shore.