2019
Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg tells US Congress “I know you are trying but just not hard enough. Sorry.”.
1988
24th Olympic games open at Seoul, Korea.
1984
Brian Mulroney sworn in as Canada’s 18th Prime Minister, succeeding John Turner.
1983
Vanessa Williams (NY), 20, crowned 56th Miss America 1984, 1st black.
1977
Fleetwood Mac’s “Rumors” is #1 for 19th straight week.
1972
“M*A*S*H” premiered on CBS-TV, ended February 28, 1983.
1971
Guy Lafleur plays his first NHL game with the Canadiens.
1966
“Mission Impossible” premiered on CBS-TV.
1964
“Bewitched” premieres on ABC TV.
1953
1st successful separation of Siamese (conjoined) twins (Carolyn and Catherine Mouton).
1920
National Football League is born in Canton, Ohio; 12 teams pay $100 each to join American Professional Football Association; re-named the NFL in 1922.
1872
Phillip W. Pratt patented a version of the sprinkler system.
1844
Opening of the Montreal Municipal Library, with 2,000 volumes.