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2022

Hurricane Fiona strikes eastern Canada. It is the costliest storm in the history of Atlantic Canada, causing more than $660 million in damage.

Some NFL players take a knee, cross their arms, or remain in their locker rooms to protest remarks made by President Donald Trump.

The sitcom “The Big Bang Theory,” created by Chuck Lorre and Bill Prady and starring Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons, and Kaley Cuoco, premieres on CBS.

The rock band Nirvana releases its second album, “Nevermind.”

CompuServe launches the first Internet service for the general public. An email service is also offered to customers.

The TV series “The Love Boat” premieres on ABC.

Elvis Presley’s song “Jailhouse Rock” is released. It will be named Song of the Year by Billboard.

The Molson family acquires the Montreal Canadiens hockey team.

The first Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) restaurant opens in Salt Lake City, Utah.

The Honda Motor Company is founded.

Babe Ruth plays his final game with the New York Yankees.

NHL: The Toronto St. Patricks become the Maple Leafs.

Construction of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Quebec City.

Christopher Columbus sets sail on his second voyage to the New World. His fleet consists of 17 ships and nearly 1,200 men.

It happened on… September 24