It happenned on a… 17 December

U.S. President George H.W. Bush, Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney and Mexican President Carlos Salinas de Gortari signed the North American Free Trade Agreement.

The first episode of television series The Simpsons, “Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire”, airs in the United States.

Opening of Quebec Autoroute 15.

“Goldfinger”, 3rd James Bond film, starring Sean Connery and Honor Blackman premieres in London.

Beatles 1st British TV appearance (People & Places).

First contingents of Canadian First Division start arriving in England for service in World War II.

First issue of Vogue is published.

Opening of 1st legislative assembly of Lower Canada in Quebec city.