It happened on a… June 10

“The Sopranos” series finale on HBO (infamous “cut to black” ending).

The Spirit Rover is launched, beginning NASA’s Mars Exploration Rover mission.

CFL Montreal Concordes lose to Toronto in their first game; football team will later revert to former name, the Alouettes, but eventually fold.

The Six-Day War ends: Israel and Syria agree to a cease-fire.

John Diefenbaker (C) elected Prime Minister of Canada.

Saab produces its first automobile. Defunct in 2012.

Italy declared war on France and Britain. In addition, Canada declared war on Italy.

Alcoholic Anonymous was founded by William G. Wilson and Dr. Robert Smith.

The Jardin des Plantes zoo opened in Paris. It was the first public zoo.

Benjamin Franklin tests the lightning conductor with his kite-flying experiment.