BOOK OF THE WEEK
- 13 Jan - 19 Jan, 2024
20 June, 1975 – The film Jaws was premiered
Steven Spielberg's thriller about a rogue great white shark terrorising a summer resort town is often regarded as one of the greatest films of all time.
21 June, 2004 – SpaceShipOne completed the world's first manned private spaceflight
The privately funded space plane reached an altitude of just over 100 kilometers (62 miles). Mike Melvill was the pilot and the only occupant.
22 June, 1986 – Diego Maradona coined the phrase “Hand of God”
The Argentinian football star had scored a goal with his hand during the FIFA World Cup quarter-final against England. After the game, Maradona said that the goal was scored “a little with the head of Maradona and a little with the hand of God”.
23 June, 1894 – The International Olympic Committee (IOC) was founded
The IOC is responsible for organising the Olympic Games and similar events. The committee was established at the initiative of French educator, Pierre de Coubertin.
24 June, 1901 – Pablo Picasso opened his first exhibition
The 18-year-old Spanish artist was featured for the first time in Ambroise Vollard's gallery in Paris. Picasso then, went on to become one of the most influential artists of all time.
25 June, 1967 – The world's first live global satellite TV program was aired
The BBC program Our World featured artists from 19 countries. The Beatles premiered their song All You Need Is Love on the show and 400 million viewers tuned in.
26 June, 1925 – Charlie Chaplin's film The Gold Rush received its premiere
The comedy featuring Chaplin in his famous Little Tramp role is a classic of the silent film genre. The English star actor repeatedly stated that this is the film he wants to be remembered for.
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