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It happened on a… November 10

Find out about the main events that have taken place on this day over the years.

02 March 2020, Hamburg: The hand puppets Ernie and Bert from the children's program Sesame Street present the 80 cent postage stamp "Sesame Street" of the Deutsche Post. Photo: Markus Scholz/dpa Where: Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany When: 02 Mar 2020 Credit: Markus Scholz/DPA/Cover Images **ONLY AVAILABLE FOR PUBLICATION IN THE UK AND USA**

2019

Bolivian President Evo Morales resigns amid widespread protests after national election considered irregular and manipulated.

2014

“Uptown Funk” single released by Bruno Mars (Billboard Song of the Year 2015, Grammy Record Of The Year, Grammy Song of the Year 2016).

1990

John Hughes’ film “Home Alone” directed by Chris Columbus and starring Macaulay Culkin premieres in Chicago.

1974

Montreal mayor Jean Drapeau elected to a 6th term of office.

1970

The Great Wall of China opened for tourism.

1969

“Sesame Street” made its debut on PBS.

1912

Louis Cyr dies of Bright’s disease; the Montreal policeman turned Barnum weightlifter was billed as The World’s Strongest Man in 1895.

1885

German engineer Gottlieb Daimler unveils the world’s first motorcycle.

1824

Opening of the Montreal Medical Institute; Canada’s first medical school.