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Oct 24, 1497
John Cabot arives in Newfoundland
Italian born navigator John Cabot reaches the coast of Newfoundland and Cape Brenton. -
Period: Oct 24, 1497 to
Canadian Historic Events
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Oct 24, 1534
St.Lawrence River Claimed for Spain
Jacque Cartier explores the St. Lawrence River, claiming the area for Spain. -
Newfoundland is Founded
Newfoundland become England's first overseas colony. -
Hudson's Bay Company
Londen traders establish Hudson's Bay compony. -
Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris give England control of Frances teritory in North America. -
American Trators
Refugees from the American Revolutionary War who are still loyal to the British move north to present day Canada. -
War of 1812
American invation of great lakes and Canadian frontier. -
Oregon Treaty
Oregon Treaty between U.S and Canada sets the new border at the 49th parallel. -
Canada Free Government
Dominion of Canada is formed and self-government was granted. -
Gold Rush
Gold rush takes place along the Upper Yukon River. -
World War 1
Canada fights on the side of the British and French in World War 1. -
Great Depresion and World War 2
Canadian Great Depresion.
Canadian forces join Alied Powers in World War 2. -
World War Ends
World War 2 ends. -
Apolo 11
U.S space craft Apolo 11 lands on Moon useing Canadian built landing gear. -
Free Trade
U.S free trade ageement. -
Persian Gulf
Canada sends troops and suplise to aid U.S in Persian Gulf. -
N.A.F.T.A
The North America free trade agreement (N.A.F.T.A) comes into effact, linking Canada, U.S, and Mexico in a new economic partnership. -
No Help
Canada decides not to be a part of the military coalition led by the U.S against Iraq.