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2020

The deadliest mass shooting in modern Canadian history took place in Nova Scotia when a man shot and killed 18 people, including a police officer.

2017

Soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo becomes the first player to score 100 goals in the Champions League, netting three goals for Real Madrid against Bayern Munich.

1999

Wayne Gretzky (New York Rangers) plays his final NHL game. At that time, he holds 61 individual records.

1995

Quarterback Joe Montana announces his retirement from football.

1975

John Lennon releases the song “Stand by Me.”

1956

Actress Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier of Monaco get married. The religious ceremony will take place on April 19.

1946

Jackie Robinson of the Montreal Royals becomes the first Black player to play professional baseball in any league.

1938

Superman, the first superhero, appears in the first issue of Action Comics.

1923

Yankee Stadium opens in the Bronx, NY. The Yankees defeat the Boston Red Sox 4–1.

1906

The largest earthquake in its history strikes San Francisco, killing more than 4,000 people and destroying 75% of the city.

1506

Construction begins on St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican during the reign of Pope Julius II.

It happened on… April 18

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