It happened on a… July 14

2008

“The Dark Knight” directed by Christopher Nolan, starring Christian Bale and Heath Ledger, premieres in New York.

Mario Bros. is first released by Nintendo in Japan as an arcade game about an Italian-American plumber.

“Easy Rider”, directed by Dennis Hopper, starring himself, Peter Fonda and Jack Nicholson, is released.

Canadian National Railways opens Central Station in Montreal.

Robert H. Goddard patented liquid rocket-fuel.

Billy the Kid is shot and killed by Pat Garrett outside Fort Sumner.

Alvin J. Fellows patented the tape measure.

French Revolution began with Parisians stormed the Bastille prison and released the seven prisoners inside.