It happenned on a… 13 April

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

2019

BTS is the first K-pop band to perform on US TV show “Saturday Night Live”.

1997

NHL Pitts Penguin Mario Lemieux’s last NHL regular game.

Tiger Woods became the youngest person to win the Masters Tournament at the age of 21. He also set a record when he finished at 18 under par.

1984

Montreal fans welcome Pete Rose in his first game as an Expo; he hits a double – his 4,000th career hit – against his former teammates, the Philadelphia Phillies.

1971

The Rolling Stones released ‘Brown Sugar’ the first record on their own label, Rolling Stones Records, which introduces the infamous licking- tongue and lips logo.

1970

Apollo 13 announces “Okay, Houston, we’ve had a problem here”, as Beech-built oxygen tank explodes en route to Moon

1965

The Beatles record their single “Help”.

1964

Sidney Poitier became the first black to win an Oscar for best actor. It was for his role in the movie “Lilies of the Field.”

1870

The Metropolitan Museum of Art was founded in New York City.

1742

George Frideric Handel’s oratorio “Messiah” performed for the 1st time at New Music Hall in Dublin.