2011
After the failure of Muammar Gaddafi’s forces to take Benghazi, French Air Force launches Opération Harmattan, beginning foreign military intervention in Libya.
2003
Airstrikes by an American and British-led coalition signal the beginning of the invasion of Iraq, without United Nations support and in defiance of world opinion.
1992
Britain’s Prince Andrew & Sarah, Duchess of York, announce separation.
1990
1st world ice hockey tournament for women held (Ottawa).
1981
Buffalo Sabres beat Toronto Maple Leafs 14-4; score 9 goals in the second period, the most goals in one period by an NHL team; total 31 goals and assists another NHL record.
1974
Quebec brings in free dental care for all children under eight in the province.
1964
Sean Connery’s 1st day of shooting on James Bond film “Goldfinger”.
Over 100 cm of snow falls at Cape Whittle; Quebec’s greatest one-day snowfall.
1953
The 25th Academy Awards aired on television for the first time.
1882
1st stone laid for the Sagrada Familia basilica in Barcelona, designed by Antoni Gaudí.
1822
Boston, Massachusetts incorporated as a city.
