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Jul 1, 1000
Canada is founded
Canada is first visited by Vikings in the year 1000, by Lief Erikson. -
Saint John, New Brunswick is founded
Saint John is the first major city incorporated into Canada -
Canada Bans Slavery
The Slavery Abolition Act came into effect and stopped slavery anywhere in the British Empire -
Ottawa becomes the Capital
Ottawa is chosen by Queen Victoria to become the capital of Canada. -
Canada enters WW1
Canada officially enters WW1, because when the UK declared war on Germany, Canada is still under British rule and is subsequently instantly in the war. -
Canada suffers its worst disaster
During 1918-1919 when Canada was sending troops to WW1, the Spanish Flu kills over 60,000 Canadians. -
Canada breaks away from the UK
Canada officially severs ties with the UK, when the statute of Westminster comes into effect. -
Canada enters WW2
Canada again enters the war to help the British, and within two months Canada has sent soldiers to help the British BEF soldiers. -
Justin Trudeau sworn in
Just Trudeau is sworn into the House of Commons.