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2018

A new trade agreement between the United States, Canada, and Mexico (USMCA) replaces NAFTA.

2017

Former NFL star O.J. Simpson is released from Lovelock Prison in Nevada after serving nearly 9 years of the 33-year sentence he was given for robbery and kidnapping.

Caught in a deep constitutional crisis, Catalonia holds a referendum on independence from Spain.

1999

The Edmonton Oilers retire Wayne Gretzky’s No. 99 jersey during a pregame ceremony against the New York Rangers, the last team he played for.

1994

The NHL locks out its players. The lockout lasts 103 days.

1990

Ottawa puts Petro-Canada up for sale for $6.8 billion.

1988

Mikhail Gorbachev becomes chairman of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet and head of state of the Soviet Union.

1982

Marvin Gaye releases his final studio album, Midnight Love, featuring the hit “Sexual Healing.”

Sony launches the CDP-101 in Japan, the very first compact disc (CD) player, priced at 168,000 yen (US$730).

EPCOT Center opens its doors in Orlando, Florida.

1977

Brazilian soccer player Pelé plays his final match against the New York Cosmos in an exhibition game in front of 75,000 spectators. He had scored 1,281 goals in 1,363 matches.

1971

Walt Disney World opens in Bay Lake (Orlando), Florida.

1969

The Concorde 001 breaks the sound barrier during a test flight.

1962

Johnny Carson hosts the first episode of “The Tonight Show,” with Joan Crawford as his guest.

1961

The Beach Boys record their first song, “Surfin’,” introducing a new musical style.

1933

Babe Ruth makes his final appearance on the mound in Major League Baseball, pitching all nine innings in a 6-5 victory over the Boston Red Sox. He also hit his 34th home run of the season.