2019
Record for longest run at the top of US singles chart made by country rap single “Old Town Road” by Lil Nas X remixed with Billy Ray Cyrus, No. 1 for 17 weeks.
2013
€103 million of diamonds is stolen from the Carton Intercontinental Hotel, Cannes, France.
1985
Jacques Lemaire resigns as coach of the Montreal Canadiens.
1981
England’s Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer were married.
1978
Pioneer 11 transmits images of Saturn and its rings.
1965
The Beatles second feature film ‘Help!’ had its UK premiere at The Pavilion in London.
1958
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) was authorized by the U.S. Congress.
1948
King George VI opens 14th modern Olympic Games in London.
1921
Adolf Hitler becomes leader of the National Socialist German Workers Party.
1754
The first international boxing match was held. The 25-minute match was won when Jack Slack of Britain knocked out Jean Petit from France.