2023
Four young children were found alive after more than 40 days of wandering in the Amazon, where they survived as “children of the jungle,” according to Colombian President Gustavo Petro.

2019
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces Canada’s intention to ban single-use plastic bags by 2021.

2009

2008
Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper issues a historic official apology to Canada’s First Nations for the abuses committed against them in residential schools.

2002
"American Idol," created by Simon Fuller and featuring judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, and Randy Jackson, premieres on Fox.

1993
Steven Spielberg’s film “Jurassic Park” is released.

1982
Filmmaker Steven Spielberg releases the movie “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial”

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