1999
Wayne Gretzky announced his retirement from the National Hockey League (NHL).
1982
Queen Elizabeth proclaims Canada’s new constitution
1980
Arthur Ashe retires from professional tennis.
1968
The Pentagon announced that troops would begin coming home from Vietnam.
1964
The Rolling Stones first album was released in the UK, it went to No.1 two weeks later and stayed on the chart for 40 weeks, with 11 weeks at No.1.
1939
Boston Bruins beat Toronto Maple Leafs 4 games to 1 for Stanley Cup; first NHL playoff expanded to the best-of-seven games format.
1932
Short film “The Music Box” released in the US, starring Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy (1932 Academy Award Best Live Action Short Film).
1818
The United States Senate ratifies the Rush-Bagot Treaty, establishing the border with Canada.