It happenned on a… 18 November

“Joker” starring Joaquin Phoenix is the 1st R-rated film to earn $1 billion worldwide.

Video game Minecraft is officially released by Mojang.

“Titanic: Music from the Motion Picture” album is released by Sony Music.

William Wyler’s “Ben-Hur” premiered at Loew’s Theater in New York City’s Times Square.

Cape Breton earthquake sends huge 15.2 metre tidal wave to Newfoundland; kills 27 people on Burin Peninsula, does $2 million damage.

The first successful sound-synchronized animated cartoon premiered in New York. It was Walt Disney’s “Steamboat Willie,” starring Mickey Mouse.

St. Peter’s Basilica is consecrated.