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Feb 2, 1497
1497 Italian-born navigator John Cabot reaches the coasts of Newfoundland and Cape Breton
In 1497 an Italianborn navigator, John Cabot reaches the coasts, Newfoundland and Cape Breton. -
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1756 The Seven Years’ War starts between Great Britain and France
Seven Wars began with Great Britian and France in 1756. -
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1891 Quebecer John Abbott becomes Canada’s first native-born prime minister
In 1891 John Abbott became Canada's first native born prime minister. -
1911 Marie Gérin-Lajoie becomes the first Québec woman to earn a bachelor’s degree
In 1911 Marie Gérin-Lajoie became the first woman in Québec to earn her bachelor's degree. -
1918 Women gain the right to vote in federal elections
In 1918 woman in Canada gain to vote in federal elections. -
1940 Women win the right to vote in provincial elections
In 1940 woman won the right to vote in provincial elections. -
1980 Quebecers vote against independence from Canada.
Residents form Quebec voted against Independence from Canda in 1980. -
1993 Kim Campbell becomes Canada’s first female prime minister
In 1993 Kim Campbell became the first female prime master in Canada. -
1995 Quebecers again vote against independence by a narrow margin
Residents of Québec vote against of independence by a narrow margin in 1995 -
2012 Pauline Marois becomes the first female premier of Québec
Pauline Marois became the first female premier of Québec in 2012