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2021

The funeral of Prince Philip, consort of Queen Elizabeth II, was held under COVID-19 restrictions at Windsor Castle, England.

2011

Premiere of the TV series “Game of Thrones,” based on the novels by George R. R. Martin, on HBO.

Premiere of Kenneth Branagh’s film “Thor,” starring Chris Hemsworth and Natalie Portman, in Sydney, Australia.

1982

Queen Elizabeth II signs the royal proclamation enacting the Constitution Act, ending British rule in Canada. Canada remains a constitutional monarchy and a member of the Commonwealth.

1973

Filmmaker George Lucas begins writing “Star Wars.”

1970

Paul McCartney releases his first solo album, “McCartney.”

1964

Ford Motor Company unveils its first Mustang.

1937

Daffy Duck, the Warner Bros. character, makes his first appearance in “Porky’s Duck Hunt.”

1875

Modern snooker is invented by Sir Neville Chamberlain.

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