It happened on a… March 25

2019

Apple introduces new TV streaming platform Apple TV+, news service Apple News+ and an Apple credit card at star-studded event featuring Oprah.

Gay dating site Grindr launched by Joel Simkhai, first ever dating application to combine dating information and location.

TV reality show “The Bachelor” hosted by Chris Harrison debuts on ABC in the US.

In Paris, the Louvre reopened with I.M. Pei’s new courtyard pyramid.

Montreal Canadians beat Calgary Flames 4-3 to win the NHL final series four games to one, and their record 23rd Stanley Cup.

Wayne Gretzky became the first player in the NHL to score 200 points in a season.

Concorde makes its 1st supersonic flight (700 MPH/1,127 KPH)

John Lennon and Yoko Ono stage their 1st bed-in for peace (Amsterdam)

Elvis Presley performs live on the USS Arizona.

RCA manufactured its first color TV set and began mass production.

The Mercedes was introduced by Daimler at the five-day “Week of Nice” in Nice, France.

British Parliament abolishes slave trade throughout the British Empire.

Friday at 12 PM – city of Venice founded.