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2019

A 2001 photo of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau with his face painted black resurfaces during the Canadian elections.

1998

Jackie Chan’s first Hollywood film, “Rush Hour,” is released. Directed by Brett Ratner, it also stars Chris Tucker.

1994

The first Presidents’ Cup golf tournament is held. Davis Love III remains undefeated, and the United States defeats the International Team 20–12.

1965

The NBC television network airs the first episode of the series “I Dream of Jeannie” (Jinny). The show, starring Barbara Eden, will run until May 1970.

1964

The sitcom “The Addams Family,” starring John Astin, Carolyn Jones, Ted Cassidy, and Jackie Coogan, premieres on ABC.

1947

The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) begins operations, after being established by President Truman in July.

In Quebec City, Laval University begins construction of the Cité universitaire de Québec.

1851

The New York Times is published. (1 cent per copy).

1840

The city of Montreal adopts its official coat of arms.

1837

The jewelry company Tiffany & Co. is founded by Charles Lewis Tiffany in New York City.

1812

The Great Fire of Moscow rages for five days. 75% of the city is destroyed, and 12,000 people lose their lives.

1759

Quebec City falls to British troops.

It happened on… September 18

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