It happened on a… December 20

2019

United States Space Force founded, an armed forces branch dedicated to space warfare.

2007

Elizabeth II becomes the oldest monarch of the United Kingdom, surpassing Queen Victoria, who lived for 81 years, 7 months and 29 days.

1989

General Noriega, Panama’s former dictator, was overthrown by a United States invasion force invited by the new civilian government. The project was known as Operation Just Cause.

1983

Guy Lafleur, Montreal, became 10th NHLer to score 500 goals.

1974

“The Godfather Part II”, directed by Francis Ford Coppola and starring Al Pacino and Robert De Niro, is released (Academy Awards Best Picture 1975).

1973

Henri Richard of the Montreal Canadiens scores his 1,000th point.

1957

Elvis Presley receives his draft notice to join the US Army for National Service.

1919

Canadian National Railways established (N America’s longest, 50,000 KM)

1893

Official opening of the Chateau Frontenac hotel in Quebec City.

1792

Opening of first Montreal Post Office.