It happened on… October 21

The Spanish government suspends Catalonia’s autonomy in response to the regional autonomy crisis raging in the region.

Elton John’s song “Candle in the Wind ’97” officially becomes the best-selling song in history, with 31.8 million copies sold in 40 days.

The Montreal Canadiens appoint Réjean Houle as general manager and Mario Tremblay as head coach.

Madonna’s book “Sex” is released.

The film “My Fair Lady,” directed by George Cukor and starring Rex Harrison and Audrey Hepburn, premieres in New York. The film will win Best Picture at the 1965 Academy Awards.