It happened on a… April 16

2021

Raúl Castro confirms he is resigning as Cuban Communist Party leader, ending his family’s six decade leadership of Cuba.

“Spider-Man 3” directed by Sam Raimi and starring Toby Maguire and Kristen Dunst premieres at the Tokyo Film Festival.

The super liner Queen Mary 2 embarks on her first Transatlantic crossing.

Washington Wizards’ Michael Jordan plays his final NBA game, in Philadelphia, where he receives a 3 minute standing ovation.

Wayne Gretzky announced his retirement from the National Hockey League (NHL).

Queen Elizabeth proclaims Canada’s new constitution

Arthur Ashe retires from professional tennis.

The Pentagon announced that troops would begin coming home from Vietnam.

The Rolling Stones first album was released in the UK, it went to No.1 two weeks later and stayed on the chart for 40 weeks, with 11 weeks at No.1.

Boston Bruins beat Toronto Maple Leafs 4 games to 1 for Stanley Cup; first NHL playoff expanded to the best-of-seven games format.

Short film “The Music Box” released in the US, starring Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy (1932 Academy Award Best Live Action Short Film).

The United States Senate ratifies the Rush-Bagot Treaty, establishing the border with Canada.