It happenned on a… 17 September

Brian Mulroney sworn in as Canada’s 18th Prime Minister, succeeding John Turner.

Vanessa Williams (NY), 20, crowned 56th Miss America 1984, 1st black.

Fleetwood Mac’s « Rumors » is #1 for 19th straight week.

« M*A*S*H » premiered on CBS-TV, ended February 28, 1983.

Guy Lafleur plays his first NHL game with the Canadiens.

« Mission Impossible » premiered on CBS-TV.

« Bewitched » premieres on ABC TV.

1st successful separation of Siamese (conjoined) twins (Carolyn and Catherine Mouton).

National Football League is born in Canton, Ohio; 12 teams pay $100 each to join American Professional Football Association; re-named the NFL in 1922.

Phillip W. Pratt patented a version of the sprinkler system.

Opening of the Montreal Municipal Library, with 2,000 volumes.