It happened on a… August 11

President Vladimir Putin announces Russia has become the 1st country to grant regulatory approval to a Covid-19 vaccine, called “Sputnik V », despite no scientific data being published or phase 3 trials having even begun.

Airbnb is founded by Brian Chesky, Joe Gebbia and Nathan Blecharczyk.

Al-Qaeda formed at a meeting between Osama bin Laden, Ayman al-Zawahiri and Dr Fadl in Peshawar, Pakistan.

« C’est Chic » 2nd studio album by Chic is released featuring single « Le Freak » (Billboard Album of the Year 1979).

Funeral of Pope Paul VI held in the Vatican.

Beatles launch « Apple Records » label.

Elvis Presley releases « Don’t Be Cruel ».

The first major league baseball game to be televised in color was broadcast. The Brooklyn Dodgers defeated the Boston Braves 8-1.

Alcatraz, in San Francisco Bay, received federal prisoners for the first time.

Babe Ruth becomes the first baseball player to hit 500 home runs in his career with a home run at League Park in Cleveland, Ohio.

A patent for the sprinkler head was given to Harry S. Parmelee.

Laurent Berman first licensed practicing notary in New France.