It happened on a… September 16

Guantánamo Bay is the world’s most expensive prison at US$13 million per prisoner according to investigation by « The New York Times »

NHL locks out its players after the expiry of the collective bargaining agreement.

Talk show « Dr. Phil » with Phil McGraw debuts on syndicated US TV.

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.