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It happened on a… September 18

Find out about the main events that have taken place on this day over the years.

2019

Photo of Canadian PM Justin Trudeau wearing brownface in 2001 emerges during Canadian election campiagn.

1998

“Rush Hour” directed by Brett Ratner, starring Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker released – Jackie Chan’s Hollywood breakthrough.

1994

1st Presidents Cup Golf, Robert Trent Jones GC: Davis Love III is undefeated as US beats International team, 20-12 in inaugural event.

1965

The first episode of “I Dream of Jeannie” was shown on NBC-TV. The last show was televised on September 1, 1970.

1964

“The Addams Family”, starring John Astin, Carolyn Jones, Ted Cassidy, and Jackie Coogan, premieres on ABC.

1947

The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) officially comes into existence after being established by President Truman in July.

Laval University starts construction of its Cité Universitaire de Québec.

1851

New York Times starts publishing (1 cent a copy).

1840

Montreal adopts its official city seal.

1837

Tiffany and Co. is founded by Charles Lewis Tiffany and Teddy Young in New York City.

1812

Great Fire of Moscow burns out after 5 days, 75% of the city destroyed and 12,000 killed.

1759

The French formally surrendered Quebec City to the British.