2008
“The Dark Knight” directed by Christopher Nolan, starring Christian Bale and Heath Ledger, premieres in New York.
1983
Mario Bros. is first released by Nintendo in Japan as an arcade game about an Italian-American plumber.
1969
“Easy Rider”, directed by Dennis Hopper, starring himself, Peter Fonda and Jack Nicholson, is released.
1943
Canadian National Railways opens Central Station in Montreal.
1914
Robert H. Goddard patented liquid rocket-fuel.
1881
Billy the Kid is shot and killed by Pat Garrett outside Fort Sumner.
1868
Alvin J. Fellows patented the tape measure.
1789
French Revolution began with Parisians stormed the Bastille prison and released the seven prisoners inside.
