2020
South Africa announces detection of new variant of COVID-19, called Beta (501.V2), which is driving a second wave of infections.
2019
US House of Representatives votes to impeach President Donald Trump for abuse of power (230-197) and obstruction of Congress (229-198).
2011
The last US troops withdraw from Iraq, formally ending the Iraq War.
2009
James Cameron’s “Avatar” starring Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana and Sigourney Weaver, released in the US, becomes highest-grossing film of all time (since surpassed).
1991
Céline Dion signs a $10 million contract with Sony Music.
1976
“Wonder Woman” debuts on ABC.
“A Star is Born” film directed by Frank Pierson with Barbra Streisand and Kris Kristofferson, premieres.
1963
“The Pink Panther” film premieres directed by Blake Edwards and starring Peter Sellers and David Niven.
1892
Tchaikovski’s ballet “Casse-noisette” premieres in St Petersburg.
1865
Slavery was abolished in the United States with the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution being ratified.
