2000
The musical Cats closes on Broadway.
1995
Jacques Villeneuve of Iberville wins the Indy Car racing title.
1993
“The X-Files”, created by Chris Carter and starring David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson debuts on Fox.
1991
Rock band Nirvana release their single “Smells like Teen Spirit”, often dubbed the anthem of Generation X.
1980
Expo Bill Gullickson fans 18 batters, beating the Chicago White Sox 4-2; sets a major-league strikeout record for a rookie pitcher in a single game.
1952
Radio-Canada broadcasts first TV shows, with Jean Cocteau’s play Oedipe-Roi.
1939
Canada declared war on Germany.
1846
Elias Howe received a patent for his sewing machine.
