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2014

Canadian short track speed skater Charles Hamelin wins his 3rd career Olympic gold medal in the 1,500m in Sochi; Vancouver (2010) 500m and 5,000m relay champion.

2006

XX Winter Olympic Games open in Turin, Italy, Luciano Pavarotti sings “Nessun dorma” in his last ever performance.

2005

His Royal Highness Charles, Prince of Wales announces engagement to Camilla Parker Bowles.

2004

Kanye West releases his debut album “The College Dropout” (2005 Grammy Best Rap Album).

1992

Mike Tyson was convicted in Indianapolis of raping Desiree Washington, Miss Black American contestant.

1979

“Da Ya Think I’m Sexy?” by Rod Stewart peaks at #1.

1975

Margaret Thatcher elected leader of the Conservative Party; first female leader of a British political party.

1961

Niagara Falls hydroelectric project begins producing power.

1940

“Tom & Jerry” cartoon created by William Hanna & Joseph Barbera debut by MGM.

1635

The Académie française forms in Paris (by Cardinal Richelieu).

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