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2021

The United States has authorized its third COVID-19 vaccine, from Johnson & Johnson, a single-dose vaccine.

2020

The Dow Jones Industrial Average suffers its largest point drop in history, closing at 1,190.95 in New York, amid concerns about COVID-19.

Quebec reports its first case of COVID-19. A Montreal woman returning from a trip to Iran is infected with the coronavirus.

1994

The Lillehammer Winter Olympics in Norway come to a close. Canada wins three gold medals: two by Myriam Bédard in biathlon and one by Jean-Luc Brassard in moguls.

1991

Singer James Brown is released from prison.

1981

Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder record the song “Ebony & Ivory.”

1977

In Toronto, Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones is arrested by the RCMP and charged with possession of heroin and cocaine. The guitarist is released after posting $25,000 bail and the Stones agree to perform two free benefit concerts.

1827

New Orleans holds its first Mardi Gras celebrations.

1814

In Vienna, Austria, Ludwig van Beethoven performs his 8th Symphony for the first time.

1594

Henry IV is crowned King of France.

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