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2018

The controversial Kerch Bridge, which connects Russia to the annexed Crimea, is inaugurated by Russian President Vladimir Putin. At 19 km, it is the longest bridge in Europe.

2011

Michel Hazanavicius’s film “The Artist,” starring Jean Dujardin and Bérénice Bejo, premieres at Cannes. It will go on to win Best Picture at the 2012 Oscars.

2005

George Lucas’s film “Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith,” starring Ewan McGregor, Hayden Christensen, and Natalie Portman, premieres at the Cannes Film Festival.

1993

The Montreal Expos retired their very first jersey, that of #10 Rusty Staub.

1958

Sputnik III, the first space laboratory, is launched by the Soviet Union.

1940

Nylon stockings go on sale for the first time.

1928

Mickey Mouse makes his first appearance in the silent film “Plane Crazy.”

1926

The New York Rangers are granted an NHL franchise. The National Hockey League also announces that Chicago and Detroit will join the league in November.