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It happened on a… March 22

2020

India puts 1 billion people under a daytime curfew to curb COVID-19.

2017

Tomb of Jesus reopens after restoration in Jerusalem.

2012

Largest protest in Quebec’s history occurs in Montreal with over 200,000 people marching against government tuition hikes and for free access to post-secondary education.

1989

Clint Malarchuk of the Buffalo Sabres suffers a near-fatal injury when another player accidentally slits his throat.

1979

The National Hockey League (NHL) voted to accept 4 World Hockey Association (WHA) teams, the Oilers, Jets, Nordiques & Whalers.

1963

The Beatles’ first album, Please Please Me, is released in the United Kingdom.

1960

1st patent for lasers granted to Arthur Schawlow & Charles Townes

1957

“All Shook Up” single released by Elvis Presley.

1954

The first shopping mall opened in Southfield, Michigan.

1893

The Montreal Amateur Athletic Association win the first Stanley Cup championship game, beating the Ottawa Capitals 3-1.

1457

Gutenberg Bible became the first printed book.

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