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2020

Apple becomes the first company to be worth more than $2 trillion (2,000 billion), just two years after crossing the $1,000 billion mark.

2015

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approves “female Viagra,” the Addyi pill.

2008

Lady Gaga releases her debut album, “The Fame.” It wins Album of the Year and Best Dance/Electronic Album at the 2009 Grammy Awards.

2001

German driver Michael Schumacher, driving for Ferrari, wins the Hungarian Grand Prix to claim his fourth world championship. He also ties Alain Prost with 51 wins.

1988

Forward Guy Lafleur comes out of retirement and signs a contract with the New York Rangers.

1969

Quebec pitcher Claude Raymond, a native of St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, is signed by the Montreal Expos. Before returning to Quebec, he had played for Atlanta, Milwaukee, Houston, and Chicago.

1960

The Soviet Union launches the Sputnik spacecraft, carrying the dogs Belka and Strelka.

1942

More than 6,000 Canadians and British soldiers land at Dieppe, France. This battle against Germany results in at least 50 percent of Allied casualties.

1934

Adolf Hitler becomes Führer of Germany.

1909

The first auto race takes place at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

It happened on… August 19

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