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It happened on a… June 26

2021

Largest-ever pile up in the Tour de France caused by a spectator with a sign during Stage 1. Spectator later hunted down and arrested.

2015

NHL Draft: Erie Otters (OHL) center Connor McDavid first pick by the Edmonton Oilers.

1997

Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, 1st book in J. K. Rowling’s best-selling series, is published.

1979

Muhammad Ali, at 37 years old, announced that he was retiring as world heavyweight boxing champion.

1976

The CN (Canadian National) Tower in Toronto, Canada, opened.

1959

Queen Elizabeth II officially opens 318 km long St. Lawrence Seaway with US President Dwight D. Eisenhower.

1925

“The Gold Rush”, directed, starring and written by Charlie Chaplin, is released,

1906

French Grand Prix, the first Grand Prix motor racing event held.

1819

The bicycle was patented by W.K. Clarkson, Jr.

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