It happened on a… May 24

“Indiana Jones & Last Crusade”, directed by Steven Spielberg premieres.

Montreal Canadiens beat Calgary Flames 4-3 to win the series 4 games to 1, and to take home their 23rd Stanley Cup; most championships won by any North American professional sports team.

“Sugar, Sugar” single released by The Archies (Billboard Song of the Year 1969).

FLQ separatists bomb the U.S. consulate in Quebec City.

1st major league night baseball game, in Cincinnati (Reds 2, Philadelphia 1).

Robert Laird Borden 1854-1937 passes Canada Elections Act; gives all Canadian women over 21, the right to vote in federal elections only.

Brooklyn Bridge opened by President Arthur and NY Governor Cleveland.

Charles Gounod's “Ave Maria” was performed by Madame Caroline Miolan-Carvalho for the first time in public.

Samuel Morse taps out “What hath God wrought” in the world's first telegraph message

William Logie the first medical student to graduate in Canada, earning his degree from McGill University.