It happened on a… September 17

Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg tells US Congress “I know you are trying but just not hard enough. Sorry.”.

24th Olympic games open at Seoul, Korea.

Brian Mulroney sworn in as Canada’s 18th Prime Minister, succeeding John Turner.

Vanessa Williams (NY), 20, crowned 56th Miss America 1984, 1st black.

Fleetwood Mac’s “Rumors” is #1 for 19th straight week.

“M*A*S*H” premiered on CBS-TV, ended February 28, 1983.

Guy Lafleur plays his first NHL game with the Canadiens.

“Mission Impossible” premiered on CBS-TV.

“Bewitched” premieres on ABC TV.

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.