2018
President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela wins a second term in an election marked by boycotts and acussations of vote rigging.
2015
David Letterman, after 33 years, hosts the “Late Show with David Letterman” for the last time.
2003
The reality series “America’s Next Top Model”, created by Tyra Banks, debuts on UPN.
1990
The Hubble Space Telescope sent back its first photographs.
1983
“Every Breath You Take” single released by The Police. (Billboard Song of the Year 1983)
1980
In a referendum, 59.5% of Quebec voters reject separatism.
1979
Elton John is the 1st western pop star to tour USSR.
1971
Francis Simard sentenced to life imprisonment for the October 17, 1970 murder of Quebec Labor Minister Pierre Laporte.
1940
The first prisoners arrive at a new concentration camp at Auschwitz.
1900
II Summer (Modern) Olympic Games open in Paris (last 5 months).
1873
Levi Strauss began marketing blue jeans with copper rivets.