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2019
“Rocketman” film based on life of singer Elton John starring Taron Egerton premieres at the Cannes Film Festival.
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Last episode of TV sitcom “The Big Bang Theory” starring Jim Parson, Johnny Galecki and Kaley Cuoco after 12 seasons.
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2002
“Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones” directed by George Lucas, starring Ewan McGregor, Hayden Christensen and Natalie Portman opens in cinemas.
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1990
Fire breaks out at Quebec’s largest tire dump (3 million tires)in St.-Amable near Montreal; rages for four days before being put out.
1986
“Top Gun”, directed by Tony Scott and starring Tom Cruise premieres.
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1985
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1984
“When Doves Cry” single released by Prince (Billboard Song of the Year 1984).
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1929
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1920
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1862
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1817
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1770
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