It happenned on a… 1 November

Chicago Bulls retire basketball superstar Michael Jordan’s jersey #23 in a 2-hour ceremony at the United Center.

René Lévesque dies in Montreal; leader of the separatist Parti Québécois and former Premier of Quebec (1976-1985).

Quebec brings in universal health insurance plan.

The Beatles’ “Abbey Road” album goes #1 in US & stays #1 for 11 weeks.

Jacques Plante becomes the first goaltender to wear a mask during a game.

Boston Bruins officially join the NHL, becoming the first United States based team to enter the League.

Mustafa Kemal Ataturk takes Constantinople from Mehmed VI, proclaiming the Republic of Turkey and bringing an end to the Ottoman Empire.

Italian football club Juventus F.C. is founded by students in Turin as Sport-Club Juventus.

John Adams becomes the first US President to live in the White House.

William Shakespeare’s romantic comedy “Tempest” first presented

“Othello,” the tragedy by William Shakespeare, was first presented at Whitehall Palace in London.

Michelangelo’s paintings on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel were first exhibited to the public.