It happened on a… October 16

2004

Lionel Messi, aged 17, makes his league debut for Barcelona against Espanyol.

1982

Culture Club appeared on UK TV’s Top Of The Pops performing ‘Do You Really Want To Hurt Me’.

1978

Polish Cardinal Karol Wojtyla elected Pope John Paul II.

1976

Maple Leaf Lanny McDonald scores a hat trick in 2 minutes 54 seconds.

1968

Americans Tommie Smith (gold 19.83 WR) and John Carlos (bronze) famously give the Black Power salute on the 200m medal podium during the Mexico City Olympics to protest racism and injustice against African-Americans.

1962

Cuban Missile Crisis begins as JFK is shown photos confirming the presence of Soviet missiles in Cuba.

1923

Walt Disney contracted with M.J. Winkler to distribute the Alice Comedies. This event is recognized as the start of the Disney Company.

1901

Inauguration of the Victoria Bridge.

1829

In Boston, MA, the first modern hotel in America opened. The Tremont Hotel had 170 rooms that rented for $2 a day and included four meals.