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VimmyRidge
One of the greatest battles in Canadian history was the battle at Vimy Ridge, which began on 9 April 1917. Canadian bravery and valour led to the tremendous victory for the entire Allied Force and was considered the turning point of WWI. -
The Somme
The year of 1916, can best be described as a blood bath for the allies. The French army’s battles at Verdun would prove to have a horrible effect on the men of France. Germany’s objective of having France “bleed itself white” was almost fully realized as approximately 800,000 French casualties were counted. As the attacks persisted the French would endure a mutiny within the ranks and a casualty list that could not be ignored. Looking for a broad push that would push the German infantry into a r -
Henry Ford
On May 26, 1927, Henry Ford watched the fifteen millionth Model T Ford roll off the assembly line at his factory in Highland Park, Michigan. Since his "universal car" was the industrial success story of its age, the ceremony should have been a happy occasion. Yet Ford was probably wistful that day, too, knowing as he did that the long production life of the Model T was about to come to an end. He climbed into the car, a shiny black coupe, with his son, Edsel, the president of the Ford Motor Comp -
black Tuesday
Black Tuesday was the beginning of the grate depression.Between early September and the end of October 1929 the market lost a total of 40% in less than 8 weeks.Black Tuesday was just the end of the beginning of the crash on Wall Street. -
The Miracle At Dunkirk
During the 2nd world war several thousand allied soldiers, mostly British, were trapped by the Germans at a French coast called Dunkirk. All escape routes were sealed off. The sea escape route was impossible as the German submarines and war ships were heavily guarding it. -
Pearl Harbour
The attack by the japanese on Pearl Harbour,Hawaii,took place decemember 7th 1941.The attack on Pearl Harbour was called a day of infamy by the president FD Roosevelt.It was to bring the United States of America into World War Two -
Death Of Hitler
During the spring of 1945, the German army was retreating from the European battlefield. The Allies, aided by British general Montgomery and American general George S. Patton, were pushing the German army back from the western occupied zones. The Russian Red Army was pushing the Germans back from the eastern occupied zone. It was now clear that Germany had lost the war and many of its soldiers were surrendering to the Allies. -
Canada Flag
The Canadian Red Ensign, bearing the Union Jack and the shield of the royal arms of Canada, was lowered and then, on the stroke of noon, our new maple leaf flag was raised. The crowd sang the national anthem O Canada followed by the royal anthem God Save the Queen. -
Blizzard Of 77
The winter of 1976-77 was one of the harshest on record over much of the Great Lakes and eastern United States. It had started early with record cold and snows in November which continued through December and January. January 1977 was particularly brutal, with no thaw for the first time in recorded history in Southern Ontario. The persistent cold and frequent snowfalls allowed a record snowpack to form, especially over Lake Erie which had frozen solid by the end of December. -
Terry Fox
"Terry" Fox CC OD, (July 28, 1958 – June 28, 1981) was a Canadian humanitarian, athlete, and cancer research activist. In 1980, with one leg having been amputated, he embarked on a cross-Canada run to raise money and awareness for cancer research. Although the spread of his cancer eventually forced him to end his quest after 143 days and 5,373 kilometres (3,339 mi), and ultimately cost him his life, his efforts resulted in a lasting, worldwide legacy. The annual Terry Fox Run, first held in 1981
