Read on to see which iconic events happened on this day in film, sports, and music history.
1951
An American In Paris starring Gene Kelly and Leslie Caron with music by George Gershwin, premieres in London, soon to win the Academy Award for Best Picture.
1968
Hey Jude is released by The Beatles, which would make its way to become the Billboard Song of the Year.
1971
Professional hockey player Bobby Orr signs the first million contract in NHL history, a five year deal with the Boston Bruins.
1978
French-American actor Charles Boyer, known for films Gaslight and Love Affair passes away at the age of 79.
1995
Seal reaches No. 1 on the US singles chart for Kiss From A Rose, as heard in the Batman Forever movie.
1996
The WB's drama series 7th Heaven premieres, starring Jessica Biel which ran for 11 seasons in total.
2003
Guitarist Jimi Hendrix is named the greatest guitarist in Rock history according to the Rolling Stone Magazine.
2014
Burger King agrees to buy donut chain of NHL star, Tim Hortons in a deal estimated at $11.4.
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