It happened on a… September 17

2019

Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg tells US Congress “I know you are trying but just not hard enough. Sorry.”.

1988

24th Olympic games open at Seoul, Korea.

1984

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

1983

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

1977

Fleetwood Mac's “Rumors” is #1 for 19th straight week.

1972

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

1971

Guy Lafleur plays his first NHL game with the Canadiens.

1966

“Mission Impossible” premiered on CBS-TV.

1964

“Bewitched” premieres on ABC TV.

1953

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

1920

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.

1872

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

1844

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