2022
The LIV Golf Professional Tour begins its activities in London. Phil Mickelson and more than a dozen golfers have been suspended by the PGA Tour for participating in the series, which is supported by the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund.
2019
French Open Men’s Tennis: Rafael Nadal beats Austrian Dominic Thiem 6-3, 5-7, 6-1, 6-1; 3rd straight French singles title; 12th overall; first to win 12 singles titles at same Grand Slam; 18th major.
Over 1 million people protest in Hong Kong over proposed new extradition laws to China in one of largest-ever protests in the city.
2013
Edward Snowden publicly makes his identity known as the leaker of NSA documents.
2001
Patrick Roy (Colorado Avalanche) became the first National Hockey League (NHL) player to win three Conn Smythe Trophies. The award is given to the playoff’s Most Valuable Player.
1993
Canadiens beat the Los Angeles Kings 4-1 to clinch their 24th Stanley Cup title in the 100th anniversary season.
1984
Pittsburgh Penguins pick Mario Lemieux as their number one draft choice in the NHL Entry draft.
1969
Brian Jones leaves the Rolling Stones after developing a serious drug problem
1934
Donald Duck makes his debut in “The Wise Little Hen”.
1534
Jacques Cartier became the first to sail into the river he named Saint Lawrence.