On this day in 1956, Elvis Presley appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show for the first time, drawing much controversy. Known as "the King," the late singer's numerous hit records, such as "Heartbreak Hotel," "Hound Dog," and "Don't Be Cruel" and his charisma greatly influenced American popular culture.
On this day in 1969, the Official Languages Act came into force in Canada, making the French language equal to the English language throughout the Federal government.
On this day in 1982, Grace Kelly, American actress who married Prince Rainier III of Monaco, died in a traffic accident at the age of 53. Her motion pictures included "High Noon" and "Country Girl," for which she won an Academy Award.