2019
2014
“Uptown Funk” single released by Bruno Mars (Billboard Song of the Year 2015, Grammy Record Of The Year, Grammy Song of the Year 2016).
1990
John Hughes’ film “Home Alone” directed by Chris Columbus and starring Macaulay Culkin premieres in Chicago.
1974
1970
1969
“Sesame Street” made its debut on PBS.
1912
Louis Cyr dies of Bright’s disease; the Montreal policeman turned Barnum weightlifter was billed as The World’s Strongest Man in 1895.
1885
German engineer Gottlieb Daimler unveils the world’s first motorcycle.
1824
Opening of the Montreal Medical Institute; Canada’s first medical school.