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2020

Formula 1 World Drivers’ Champion Lewis Hamilton wins his eighth Hungarian Grand Prix in Budapest, tying Michael Schumacher’s record for the most wins at a single circuit (French Grand Prix).

2018

The Airbus Beluga XL, painted to look like a whale, makes its maiden flight in Toulouse-Blagnac, France.

2017

The song “Despacito” by Luis Fonsi featuring Daddy Yankee becomes the most-streamed song in history, with 4.6 billion streams.

2013

Selena Gomez releases her first album, “Stars Dance.”

2007

The TV series “Mad Men,” starring Jon Hamm, Elisabeth Moss, and Vincent Kartheiser, premieres on AMC.

1996

The 26th Olympic Games begin in Atlanta, United States.

1990

Pete Rose of the Cincinnati Reds is sentenced to five months in prison for tax evasion.

1952

The XV Olympic Games open in Helsinki, Finland.

1946

Marilyn Monroe auditions for her first film role.

1941

The animated series “Tom and Jerry” by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera premieres.

1918

The first case of the Spanish flu is reported in Canada. 30,000 Canadians will die from the disease.

1903

Cyclist Maurice Garin wins the first Tour de France.

1869

Louis Riel speaks about rights during a meeting with the Métis. These events are now referred to as the Red River Rebellion.

1821

Excavation of the Lachine Canal begins in Montreal.

It happened on… July 19

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