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2021

Britney Spears requests a judge end her court-ordered conservatorship, states “I think this conservatorship is abusive. I don’t think I can live a full life”.

2016

Brexit referendum: United Kingdom votes to leave the European Union.

Ceasefire agreement signed between Colombian government and Farc rebels – ending more than 50 years of conflict.

1996

Nintendo 64 goes on sale in Japan.

1989

Movie “Batman” premieres directed by Tim Burton, starring Michael Keaton and Jack Nicholson.

1980

“David Letterman Show” debuts on NBC-TV daytime.

1976

CN Tower in Toronto, tallest free-standing structure (555 m) opens.

1944

Canadian army goes into action for the first time in Normandie, France, as a separate unit, not under Montgomery’s British command.

1942

Start of conscription for Second World War home service, in Canada only.

1940

After conquering France, Adolf Hitler visits Paris and views the Eiffel Tower and the grave of Napoleon Bonaparte.

1898

The International Olympic Committee is founded at the Sorbonne, Paris, at the initiative of Baron Pierre de Coubertin.

1887

The Rocky Mountains Park Act becomes law in Canada creating the nation’s first national park, Banff National Park.

1817

Founding of the Bank of Montreal; Canada’s oldest chartered bank.

1713

The French residents of Acadia are given one year to declare allegiance to Britain or leave Nova Scotia, Canada.

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