It happened on a… January 2

1988

Brian Mulroney signs free trade accord with Ronald Reagan.

NY Islander, Mike Bossy, scores his 500th goal.

The musical “Annie” closed on Broadway at the Uris Theatre after 2,377 performances.

Senator John F. Kennedy, announces his candidacy for the US Presidency.

Montreal Wanderers’ hockey arena burns down.

Royal Bank of Canada takes over the Quebec Bank, founded in 1882.

Willis Carrier receives a US patent for the world’s first air conditioner.