2019
Gregg Popovich surpasses Lenny Wilkens to became the all-time winningest coach in NBA history with his 1,413th win.
BTS is the first K-pop band to perform on US TV show “Saturday Night Live”.
2015
“Avengers: Age of Ultron”, directed by Joss Whedon, starring Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Mark Ruffalo and Jeremy Renner, premieres in Los Angeles.
1997
NHL Pitts Penguin Mario Lemieux’s last NHL regular game.
Tiger Woods became the youngest person to win the Masters Tournament at the age of 21. He also set a record when he finished at 18 under par.
1984
Montreal fans welcome Pete Rose in his first game as an Expo; he hits a double – his 4,000th career hit – against his former teammates, the Philadelphia Phillies.
1971
The Rolling Stones released ‘Brown Sugar’ the first record on their own label, Rolling Stones Records, which introduces the infamous licking- tongue and lips logo.
1970
Apollo 13 announces “Okay, Houston, we’ve had a problem here”, as Beech-built oxygen tank explodes en route to Moon
1965
The Beatles record their single “Help”.
1964
Sidney Poitier became the first black to win an Oscar for best actor. It was for his role in the movie “Lilies of the Field.”
1870
The Metropolitan Museum of Art was founded in New York City.
1742
George Frideric Handel’s oratorio “Messiah” performed for the 1st time at New Music Hall in Dublin.