Quest 12 By Tina Graven Jan 1, 1608 French explorer Samuel de Champlain founds Québec 1608 French explorer Samuel de Champlain founds Québec Jan 1, 1896 Quebecer Wilfrid Laurier becomes prime minister Quebecer Wilfrid Laurier becomes prime minister Feb 8, 2016 Mario Lemieux – National Hockey League player Mario Lemieux – National Hockey League player