2004
Lionel Messi, aged 17, makes his league debut for Barcelona against Espanyol.
1982
Culture Club appeared on UK TV’s Top Of The Pops performing ‘Do You Really Want To Hurt Me’.
1978
Polish Cardinal Karol Wojtyla elected Pope John Paul II.
1976
Maple Leaf Lanny McDonald scores a hat trick in 2 minutes 54 seconds.
1968
Americans Tommie Smith (gold 19.83 WR) and John Carlos (bronze) famously give the Black Power salute on the 200m medal podium during the Mexico City Olympics to protest racism and injustice against African-Americans.
1962
Cuban Missile Crisis begins as JFK is shown photos confirming the presence of Soviet missiles in Cuba.
1923
Walt Disney contracted with M.J. Winkler to distribute the Alice Comedies. This event is recognized as the start of the Disney Company.
1901
Inauguration of the Victoria Bridge.
1829
In Boston, MA, the first modern hotel in America opened. The Tremont Hotel had 170 rooms that rented for $2 a day and included four meals.
