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In Saint Petersburg, Russian scientist Alexander Stepanovich Popov demonstrates to the Russian Physical and Chemical Society his invention, the Popov lightning detector—a primitive radio receiver. In some parts of the former Soviet Union the anniversary of this day is celebrated as Radio Day.
British governor Charles Lawrence and the Nova Scotia Council order the deportation of the Acadians.
National Hockey League commissioner Gary Bettman announces lockout of the players' union and cessation of operations by the NHL head office.
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