It happenned on a… 16 September

1st ever season of “Big Brother” reality show begins on the Veronica channel in The Netherlands.

“Frasier” starring Kelsey Grammer and David Hyde Pierce premieres on NBC.

Gary Carter plays his first game as a Montreal Expo; in Jarry Park.

“The Outer Limits” premieres on ABC-TV,

The first successful photocopier, the Xerox 914, is introduced in a demonstration on live television from New York City.

Canada hit by epidemic of Asian flu, killed an estimated 2,000 people.

1st movie in Cinemascope “The Robe”, directed by Henry Koster and starring Richard Burton (picture) and Jean Simmons premieres.

The first escorted ship convoy leaves Halifax for Britain; in formation to protect against German U-Boat attacks.

General Motors was founded by William Crapo “Billy” Durant. The company was formed by merging the Buick and Olds car companies.