2018
The biopic “Bohemian Rhapsody,” about the life of Queen frontman Freddie Mercury, directed by Bryan Singer and starring Rami Malek (Best Actor, 2019), premieres in London.
The world’s longest bridge (55 km), connecting Hong Kong, Macau, and Zhuhai, is inaugurated by Chinese President Xi Jinping.
2012
The 23rd James Bond film, “Skyfall,” premieres in London. Directed by Sam Mendes, it stars Daniel Craig and Javier Bardem.
2001
1998
Britney Spears releases her first song, “Baby One More Time.”
1993
1985
1962
Stevie Wonder records his first song at age 12, “Thank You For Loving Me All The Way.”
1958
The Smurfs make their first appearance in the story “Johan and Pirlouit” by Belgian comic book artist Peyo.
1945
1941
Walt Disney’s animated film “Dumbo” is released.
1925
Poet Émile Nelligan is admitted to St-Jean-de-Dieu Hospital.
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