It happenned on a… 18 November

« Joker » starring Joaquin Phoenix is the 1st R-rated film to earn $1 billion worldwide.

Video game Minecraft is officially released by Mojang.

« Titanic: Music from the Motion Picture » album is released by Sony Music.

William Wyler’s « Ben-Hur » premiered at Loew’s Theater in New York City’s Times Square.

Cape Breton earthquake sends huge 15.2 metre tidal wave to Newfoundland; kills 27 people on Burin Peninsula, does $2 million damage.

The first successful sound-synchronized animated cartoon premiered in New York. It was Walt Disney’s « Steamboat Willie, » starring Mickey Mouse.

St. Peter’s Basilica is consecrated.