It happenned on a… 23 November

Sumatran rhino officially declared extinct in Malaysia after last known specimen, 25-year-old Iman, dies of cancer in Sabah, Malaysian Borneo.

The first smartphone, the IBM Simon, is introduced at COMDEX in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Freddie Mercury, 45, confirms he has AIDS the day before he dies.

Pink Floyd’s “The Wall” released, sells 6 million copies in 2 weeks.

The first edition of “Life” was published.

Pierre de Coubertin launches plan for Modern Olympic Games.

The first jukebox made its debut in San Francisco, at the Palais Royale Saloon.

Anne Hébert marries Étienne Jonquet; first marriage on record in the colony.