It happened on a… November 18

2019

“Joker” starring Joaquin Phoenix is the 1st R-rated film to earn $1 billion worldwide.

2011

“The X Factor” group One Direction release their debut album “Up All Night” in Ireland and the UK

Video game Minecraft is officially released by Mojang.

2002

“Up!” 4th studio album by Shania Twain is released (Billboard Album of the Year 2003).

1997

“Titanic: Music from the Motion Picture” album is released by Sony Music.

1994

“Star Trek: Generations” film directed by David Carson and starring Patrick Stewart premieres. Generations was conceived as a handoff from the original cast of the Star Trek films to the cast of The Next Generation.

1959

William Wyler’s “Ben-Hur” premiered at Loew’s Theater in New York City’s Times Square.

1929

Cape Breton earthquake sends huge 15.2 metre tidal wave to Newfoundland; kills 27 people on Burin Peninsula, does $2 million damage.

1928

The first successful sound-synchronized animated cartoon premiered in New York. It was Walt Disney’s “Steamboat Willie,” starring Mickey Mouse.

1626

St. Peter’s Basilica is consecrated.