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It happened on a… September 16

2019

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

2012

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

2002

Talk show “Dr. Phil” with Phil McGraw debuts on syndicated US TV.

1999

1st ever season of “Big Brother” reality show begins on the Veronica channel in The Netherlands.

1993

“Frasier” starring Kelsey Grammer and David Hyde Pierce premieres on NBC.

1963

“The Outer Limits” premieres on ABC-TV,

1959

The first successful photocopier, the Xerox 914, is introduced in a demonstration on live television from New York City.

1957

Canada hit by epidemic of Asian flu, killed an estimated 2,000 people.

1953

1st movie in Cinemascope “The Robe”, directed by Henry Koster and starring Richard Burton (picture) and Jean Simmons premieres.

1939

The first escorted ship convoy leaves Halifax for Britain; in formation to protect against German U-Boat attacks.

1908

General Motors was founded by William Crapo “Billy” Durant. The company was formed by merging the Buick and Olds car companies.

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