It happened on a… March 22

Tomb of Jesus reopens after restoration in Jerusalem.

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.

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

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

Nicolae Ceausescu is elected General Secretary of the Romanian Communist Party

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

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

“All Shook Up” single released by Elvis Presley.

The first shopping mall opened in Southfield, Michigan.

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

Gutenberg Bible became the first printed book.