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1697Iberville Sinks Ship

In Hudson Bay, Iberville, in the warship Pélican, sank one British warship, captured another, and put a third to flight.

1760Huron Treaty

A treaty was concluded between the Huron and the British. The Huron agreed to put down their arms. In return they would receive safe passage, free exercise of religion, local government and justice. The treaty was recognized in 1990 by the Supreme Court.

1899Birth of Mary Creighton

Song collector and folklorist Mary Creighton, who was a pioneer collector of folk music of the Maritimes, was born at Dartmouth, NS.

1659Birth of Michel Sarrazin

Naturalist Michel Sarrazin, who was the first to collect and catalogue Canadian plant specimens systematically, was born at Nuits-sous-Beaune, France.

1978Canadian World Heritage Sites

L'Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site and Nahanni National Park Reserve were two of the first 12 localities given World Heritage Site status.

1945Gouzenko Defects

Soviet cipher clerk Igor Gouzenko defected from the Soviet Embassy in Ottawa with secret documents suggesting the evidence of a Soviet spy ring in Canada.

1907Cornwall Earthquake

A 5.8-magnitude earthquake rocked Cornwall, Ont. Though the earthquake was moderately severe, its rumble was felt as far away as Windsor, ON, in the west and Québec City to the east. Considerable damage was done to homes and buildings in Cornwall. The town’s mayor noted that some 2,000 chimneys required repairs.

1945The Canadian Red Ensign at Home

An Order-in-Council was passed authorizing use of the Canadian Red Ensign on federal buildings within Canada until a new national flag was adopted.

1795Birth of Sir Étienne-Paschal Taché

Sir Étienne-Paschal Taché, one of Canada’s Fathers of Confederation, was born in Saint-Thomas, Lower Canada. Taché worked closely with John A. Macdonald, bridging the divide between English Conservatives and French Liberals in the Province of Canada. He helped form the Great Coalition in 1864.

1837Fils de la Liberté (Sons of Liberty)

The Fils de la Liberté, a party formed by 700-800 Patriotes, held their first public assembly. Inspired by the ideals of the American Revolution, the Fils believed in the right of the people to choose their own government and of a colony to become independent.

1941Woodward Installed BC's Lieutenant-Governor

The Honourable William Culham Woodward was installed as BC's 16th lieutenant-governor.

1846Death of Sir Charles Metcalfe

Governor General Sir Charles Metcalfe died in Malshanger, Hampshire, England. Metcalfe was a devoted colonial administrator who understood the Canadian desire for responsible government though he stuck to British protocols. He negotiated pardons for many participants of the 1837–38 rebellions who had been transported to penal colonies in Australia.

1606Expedition to Massachusetts

Samuel de Champlain and Jean de Poutrincourt launched another expedition from Port-Royal to explore the coast of Massachusetts, hoping to establish friendly relationships with the Secoudon and Messamouet in the area. Their efforts were met with hostility and soon abandoned.

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1697Iberville Sinks Ship

1760Huron Treaty

1899Birth of Mary Creighton

1659Birth of Michel Sarrazin

1978Canadian World Heritage Sites

1945Gouzenko Defects

1907Cornwall Earthquake

1945The Canadian Red Ensign at Home

1795Birth of Sir Étienne-Paschal Taché

1837Fils de la Liberté (Sons of Liberty)

1941Woodward Installed BC's Lieutenant-Governor

1846Death of Sir Charles Metcalfe

1606Expedition to Massachusetts

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