2007
“The Sopranos” series finale on HBO (infamous “cut to black” ending).
2003
The Spirit Rover is launched, beginning NASA’s Mars Exploration Rover mission.
1982
CFL Montreal Concordes lose to Toronto in their first game; football team will later revert to former name, the Alouettes, but eventually fold.
1967
The Six-Day War ends: Israel and Syria agree to a cease-fire.
1957
John Diefenbaker (C) elected Prime Minister of Canada.
1947
Saab produces its first automobile. Defunct in 2012.
1940
Italy declared war on France and Britain. In addition, Canada declared war on Italy.
1935
Alcoholic Anonymous was founded by William G. Wilson and Dr. Robert Smith.
1793
The Jardin des Plantes zoo opened in Paris. It was the first public zoo.
1752
Benjamin Franklin tests the lightning conductor with his kite-flying experiment.