It happenned on a… August, 4th

Prince’s “Purple Rain” album goes #1 & stays #1 for 24 weeks.

New York Yankee outfielder Dave Winfield threw a baseball during warm-ups and accidentally killed a seagull. After the game, Toronto police arrested him for “causing unnecessary suffering to an animal.”

Molson Brewery acquires Montreal Canadiens hockey team for $20 million.

Nelson Mandela captured by South African police.

Juan Fangio won his final auto race and captured the world auto driving championship. It was his the fifth consecutive year to win.

Elvis Presley releases “Hound Dog”.

Canada decides to send 4,000 soldiers to Korea to assist the UN Force.

Canada officially enters World War I when Britain declares war on Germany and Austria-Hungary. Canada will vote to spend $50 million to raise an army.

Great Peace of Montreal signed between New France and North American Indian nations at urging of Huron chief Kondiaronk.