1994 … The first episode of Friends aired on NBC, and the show became one of the most popular sitcoms in the United States.
1930 … Parliament ratifies the Unemployment Relief Act as a grave economic crisis grips the country. The legislation provides $20 million in direct assistance to the unemployed and public works to encourage job creation. These measures are passed under Prime Minister R.B. Bennett, a strong supporter of unemployment insurance, old age pensions and minimum wage.
1888 … The first issue of National Geographic Magazine was published, and it became famous for its richly illustrated articles on the various geographic regions of the world.