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2020
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2019
72nd Cannes Film Festival: Bong Joon-ho’s South Korean film “Parasite” wins the Palme d’Or.
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2017
“Wonder Woman” directed by Patty Jenkins, starring Gal Gadot premieres in Los Angeles – 1st superhero film directed by a woman.
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2011
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2001
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1992
Jay Leno becomes permanent host of “The Tonight Show”
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1989
Stanley Cup Final, Montreal Forum, Montreal, Quebec: Calgary Flames beat Montreal Canadiens, 4-2 to win series 4 games to 2; Flames’ first SC title.
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1983
“Return of the Jedi” (Star Wars Part VI), produced by George Lucas first released
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1979
“Alien”, directed by Ridley Scott and starring Sigourney Weaver is released.
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1977
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1961
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1935
Legendary American athlete Jesse Owens equals or breaks 4 world records in 45 minutes at a Big Ten meet at Ferry Field in Ann Arbor, Michigan; remembered as “the greatest 45 minutes ever in sport”.
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1844
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