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2021

Icelandic volcano Fagradalsfjall erupts for the first time in 800 years and after more than 50,000 earthquakes.

2018

World’s last male northern white rhino, 45 year old Sudan, dies in Kenya.

2016

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, directed by Zack Synder and starring Ben Affleck and Henry Cavill, first premieres in Mexico City.

2011

After the failure of Muammar Gaddafi’s forces to take Benghazi, French Air Force launches Opération Harmattan, beginning foreign military intervention in Libya.

2003

Airstrikes by an American and British-led coalition signal the beginning of the invasion of Iraq, without United Nations support and in defiance of world opinion.

1992

Britain’s Prince Andrew & Sarah, Duchess of York, announce separation.

1981

Buffalo Sabres beat Toronto Maple Leafs 14-4; score 9 goals in the second period, the most goals in one period by an NHL team; total 31 goals and assists another NHL record.

1974

Quebec brings in free dental care for all children under eight in the province.

1964

Sean Connery’s 1st day of shooting on James Bond film “Goldfinger”.

Over 100 cm of snow falls at Cape Whittle; Quebec’s greatest one-day snowfall.

1953

The 25th Academy Awards aired on television for the first time.

1882

1st stone laid for the Sagrada Familia basilica in Barcelona, designed by Antoni Gaudí.

1822

Boston, Massachusetts incorporated as a city.

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