2019
Apple introduces new TV streaming platform Apple TV+, news service Apple News+ and an Apple credit card at star-studded event featuring Oprah.
2009
Gay dating site Grindr launched by Joel Simkhai, first ever dating application to combine dating information and location.
2002
TV reality show “The Bachelor” hosted by Chris Harrison debuts on ABC in the US.
1989
In Paris, the Louvre reopened with I.M. Pei’s new courtyard pyramid.
1986
Montreal Canadians beat Calgary Flames 4-3 to win the NHL final series four games to one, and their record 23rd Stanley Cup.
1982
Wayne Gretzky became the first player in the NHL to score 200 points in a season.
1970
Concorde makes its 1st supersonic flight (700 MPH/1,127 KPH)
1969
John Lennon and Yoko Ono stage their 1st bed-in for peace (Amsterdam)
1961
Elvis Presley performs live on the USS Arizona.
1954
RCA manufactured its first color TV set and began mass production.
1901
The Mercedes was introduced by Daimler at the five-day “Week of Nice” in Nice, France.
1807
British Parliament abolishes slave trade throughout the British Empire.
0421
Friday at 12 PM – city of Venice founded.