It happened on a… December 17

2019

China’s 1st domestically built aircraft carrier, the Shandong, enters naval service.

2017

“Star Wars: The Last Jedi” takes more than $450m worldwide in its opening weekend.

1992

U.S. President George H.W. Bush, Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney and Mexican President Carlos Salinas de Gortari signed the North American Free Trade Agreement.

1989

The first episode of television series The Simpsons, “Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire”, airs in the United States.

1966

Opening of Quebec Autoroute 15.

1964

“Goldfinger”, 3rd James Bond film, starring Sean Connery and Honor Blackman premieres in London.

1962

Beatles 1st British TV appearance (People & Places).

1939

First contingents of Canadian First Division start arriving in England for service in World War II.

1892

First issue of Vogue is published.

1792

Opening of 1st legislative assembly of Lower Canada in Quebec city.