Donald Sutherland, a Canadian actor whose career spanned more than six decades, has died at the age of 88. Born in Saint John, N.B., he starred in several acclaimed titles in the 1970s and ‘80s, including M*A*S*H, Ordinary People and Invasion of the Body Snatchers. He also played President Snow in The Hunger Games franchise in the early 2010s.
Daily Archives: June 20, 2024
On this day June 20
Today in History
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1991 The German parliament moves to Berlin
Bonn had been the capital of West Germany until the country’s reunification in 1990. The “Hauptstadtbeschluss” (capital decision) stipulated that the seat of government and the parliament also be moved to the “new” capital Berlin.
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1975 The film Jaws is premiered
Steven Spielberg’s thriller about a rogue great white shark terrorizing a summer resort town is often regarded as one of the greatest films of all time.
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1963 The “Red Telephone” is instituted
The hotline between the U.S. and the Soviet Union was established following Cuban Missile Crisis. Contrary to popular belief, communications between the two superpowers occurred via teletype or fax, and today, via email.
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1942 Kazimierz Piechowski and three others escape from Auschwitz concentration camp
In a feat of “exceptional courage and gallantry”, as stated by the Polish author Kazimierz Smoleń, the four prisoners left via the front gate in a stolen SS staff car, dressed as SS officers. During World War II, the Nazi regime murdered 1.1 million people in Auschwitz. Only 144 are known to have escaped.
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1837 Victoria becomes Queen of the United Kingdom
During the 64 years of her regency, the United Kingdom became one of the world’s most potent powers. The British Empire soon encompassed large parts of the planet. Queen Victoria died in 1901.
2 Impaired Drivers Arrested Overnight
File: 24-4342 and 24-4347
24-4342
On Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at approximately 08:15 p.m., the Saint John Police responded to a report of a possible impaired driver in the 100-block area of Anglin Drive. A description of the vehicle was provided to responding officers and it was quickly located. A 23-year-old man was arrested for impaired driving. He was later released from custody to appear in court on a later date.
24-4347
On Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at approximately 11:18 p.m., police responded to a report of a male who was impaired and observed operating a motor vehicle in the 10-block area of Eastland Court. A description of the vehicle and suspected driver was obtained, and the vehicle was quickly located in the area. A 33-year-old man was arrested for impaired driving. His vehicle was impounded, and he was later released from custody to appear in court on a later date.
The Saint John Police Force would like to remind the public that operating a motor vehicle while impaired is dangerous. It is essential to prioritize safety and make responsible choices to protect yourself and others on the road. If you plan to drink or engage in activities that may impair your ability to drive safely, you should arrange to have alternative transportation. Your safety and the safety of others depends on it.
The Saint John Police Force would like to thank the public for their assistance.
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