It happened on a… September 25

2018

Comedian Bill Cosby sentenced to 3-10 years in jail for 2004 sexual assault, first celebrity to be jailed in the #MeToo era.

2016

World’s largest radio telescope at 500m wide in Guizhou Province, China begins operating.

1976

Bono, David Evans, his brother Dik and Adam Clayton respond to an advertisement posted by fellow student Larry Mullen Jr. to form a rock band, which would eventually become U2.

Montreal Expos baseball team play their last game at Montreal’s Jarry Park; move into Olympic Stadium – the Big O.

1975

Pink Floyd’s concept album “Wish You Were Here” reaches No. 1 in the US, goes on to sell 13 million copies.

1974

Scientists first report that freon gases from aerosol sprays are destroying the ozone layer.

1960

Jean Drapeau founds his Montreal Civic Action Party/ le parti de l’Action Civique de Montréal.

1956

Transatlantic telephone cable goes into operation from Newfoundland (Canada) to Oban (UK).

1882

The first major league double header was played. It was between the Worcester and Providence teams.

1844

Canada defeats US in first international cricket match.

1513

The Pacific Ocean was discovered by Spanish explorer Vasco Nunez de Balboa.