2019
Boris Johnson is chosen the new British Prime Minister by the ruling Conservative Party to replace Theresa May.
2012
The London 2012 Summer Olympics begin (Opening ceremony 27th).
1999
Tony Hawk is the first skateboarder to land a “900”.
1996
Canada’s Donovan Bailey wins Olympic gold, running the 100 m sprint in 9.84, setting a new world record.
1972
NHL star Maurice ‘Rocket’ Richard jumps leagues and signs with the WHA Quebec Nordiques.
1953
North Korea and the United Nations sign armistice to stop fighting and divide Korea at the 38th parallel
1940
Bugs Bunny made his official debut in the Warner Bros. animated cartoon “A Wild Hare.”
1932
Paul Gorgoulov, assassin of French president Doumer, sentenced to death
1921
Canadian biochemist Frederick Banting and associates announced the discovery of the hormone insulin.
1890
Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh shoots himself in Auvers-sur-Oise, dies of injuries 2 days later.