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2019

The final episode of the sitcom “The Big Bang Theory,” starring Jim Parsons, Johnny Galecki, and Kaley Cuoco, aired after 12 seasons.

The film “Rocketman,” based on the life of Elton John and starring Taron Egerton, premieres at the Cannes Film Festival.

Premiere of George Lucas’s film “Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones,” starring Ewan McGregor, Hayden Christensen, and Natalie Portman.

A fire breaks out in St-Amable at a landfill containing more than three million tires. The fire burns for four days.

Premiere of Tony Scott’s film “Top Gun,” starring Tom Cruise.

Michael Jordan is named NBA Rookie of the Year.

Prince releases the song “When Doves Cry.” It is named Billboard Song of the Year.

The Oscars are presented for the first time in Hollywood.

Joan of Arc is canonized in Rome.

Jean Joseph Etienne Lenoir builds the very first automobile.

The first steamboats carry passengers on the Mississippi River.

Marie Antoinette, aged 14, and the future King of France, Louis XVI, aged 15, were married.

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