It happened on a… September 24

Hurricane Fiona hit eastern Canada. It was the costliest storm in Atlantic Canada’s history, causing over $660 million in damage.

NFL players kneal, lock arms or stay in their dressing room during the anthem in protests against comments made by President Donald Trump.

« The Big Bang Theory » created by Chuck Lorre and Bill Prady and starring Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons and Kaley Cuoco premieres on CBS.

Rock band Nirvana release their 2nd studio album « Nevermind ».

CompuServe launches the first consumer internet service, which features the first public electronic mail service.

1st broadcast of « Love Boat » on ABC-TV.

« Jailhouse Rock » single released by Elvis Presley (Billboard Song of the Year 1957).

Molson family acquires Montreal Canadiens hockey club.

American fast food restaurant chain « KFC » [Kentucky Fried Chicken] opens its first franchise in Salt Lake City, Utah.

The Honda Motor Company is founded.

Babe Ruth played his last game as a New York Yankee player.

NHL’s Toronto St Patricks become Maple Leafs.

Building of Notre-Dame church in Quebec.

Christopher Columbus embarks on his 2nd expedition to the New World, setting sail with a fleet of 17 ships and about 1200 men.