It happened on a… April 17

“Game of Thrones”, based on the fantasy novels by George R. R. Martin premieres on HBO

“Thor”, directed by Kenneth Branagh, starring Chris Hemsworth and Natalie Portman, premieres in Sydney, Australia.

Two Los Angeles police officers convicted in federal court of violating Rodney King’s civil rights and sentenced to prison, while two others are acquitted,

Queen Elizabeth II signs the Royal Proclamation of Canada’s constitution; ends British authority in Canada; Canada remains a constitutional monarchy and member of the Commonwealth.

Paul McCartney’s 1st solo album “McCartney” is released.

Daffy Duck’s first appearance, in Porky’s Duck Hunt.