It happened on… September 18

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

The city of Montreal adopts its official coat of arms.

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

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

Quebec City falls to British troops.