2019
Guantánamo Bay is the world’s most expensive prison at US$13 million per prisoner according to investigation by “The New York Times”
2012
NHL locks out its players after the expiry of the collective bargaining agreement.
2002
Talk show “Dr. Phil” with Phil McGraw debuts on syndicated US TV.
1999
1st ever season of “Big Brother” reality show begins on the Veronica channel in The Netherlands.
1993
“Frasier” starring Kelsey Grammer and David Hyde Pierce premieres on NBC.
1974
Gary Carter plays his first game as a Montreal Expo; in Jarry Park.
1963
“The Outer Limits” premieres on ABC-TV,
1959
The first successful photocopier, the Xerox 914, is introduced in a demonstration on live television from New York City.
1957
Canada hit by epidemic of Asian flu, killed an estimated 2,000 people.
1953
1st movie in Cinemascope “The Robe”, directed by Henry Koster and starring Richard Burton (picture) and Jean Simmons premieres.
1939
The first escorted ship convoy leaves Halifax for Britain; in formation to protect against German U-Boat attacks.
1908
General Motors was founded by William Crapo “Billy” Durant. The company was formed by merging the Buick and Olds car companies.