It happenned on a… 28 December

Andrea Bocelli makes his classical debut singing at a concert at Teatro Romolo Valli in Reggio Emilia.

Paul Rose, his brother Jacques Rose, and Francis Simard captured in farmhouse near Montreal; suspected FLQ terrorists, kidnappers and murderers of Quebec Labour Minister Pierre Laporte.

Beatles’ “White Album” goes #1 & stays #1 for 9 weeks.

Canadiens’ right winger Maurice Richard the first player in NHL history to score eight points in one game.

Montreal’s Georges Vezina becomes the first NHL goalie to record an assist during the Canadiens’ 6-3 win over the Toronto Arenas.

“Cyrano de Bergerac,” the play by Edmond Rostand, premiered in Paris, France.

The Lumière brothers perform for their first paying audience at the Grand Cafe in Boulevard des Capucines, marking the debut of the cinema.

Mexico’s independence was recognized by Spain.