It happened on a… September 24

2022

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.