The Spirit Rover is launched, beginning NASA’s Mars Exploration Rover mission.

CFL Montreal Concordes lose to Toronto in their first game; football team will later revert to former name, the Alouettes, but eventually fold.

The Six-Day War ends: Israel and Syria agree to a cease-fire.

John Diefenbaker (C) elected Prime Minister of Canada.

Saab produces its first automobile. Defunct in 2012.

Italy declared war on France and Britain. In addition, Canada declared war on Italy.

Alcoholic Anonymous was founded by William G. Wilson and Dr. Robert Smith.

The Jardin des Plantes zoo opened in Paris. It was the first public zoo.

Benjamin Franklin tests the lightning conductor with his kite-flying experiment.

French Open Men’s Tennis: Rafael Nadal beats Austrian Dominic Thiem 6-3, 5-7, 6-1, 6-1; 3rd straight French singles title; 12th overall; first to win 12 singles titles at same Grand Slam; 18th major.

Over 1 million people protest in Hong Kong over proposed new extradition laws to China in one of largest-ever protests in the city.

Edward Snowden publicly makes his identity known as the leaker of NSA documents.

Patrick Roy (Colorado Avalanche) became the first National Hockey League (NHL) player to win three Conn Smythe Trophies. The award is given to the playoff’s Most Valuable Player.

Canadiens beat the Los Angeles Kings 4-1 to clinch their 24th Stanley Cup title in the 100th anniversary season.

Pittsburgh Penguins pick Mario Lemieux as their number one draft choice in the NHL Entry draft.

Brian Jones leaves the Rolling Stones after developing a serious drug problem

Donald Duck makes his debut in “The Wise Little Hen”.

Jacques Cartier became the first to sail into the river he named Saint Lawrence.