2021
Largest-ever pile up in the Tour de France caused by a spectator with a sign during Stage 1. Spectator later hunted down and arrested.
2015
NHL Draft: Erie Otters (OHL) center Connor McDavid first pick by the Edmonton Oilers.
1997
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, 1st book in J. K. Rowling’s best-selling series, is published.
1979
Muhammad Ali, at 37 years old, announced that he was retiring as world heavyweight boxing champion.
1977
Elvis Presley sings in Indianapolis, the last performance of his career.
1976
The CN (Canadian National) Tower in Toronto, Canada, opened.
1959
Queen Elizabeth II officially opens 318 km long St. Lawrence Seaway with US President Dwight D. Eisenhower.
1925
“The Gold Rush”, directed, starring and written by Charlie Chaplin, is released,
1906
French Grand Prix, the first Grand Prix motor racing event held.
1819
The bicycle was patented by W.K. Clarkson, Jr.
