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Terry Fox began his run across Canada in St. John's Newfoundland to raise money for cancer reasearch.
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John Lennon, memeber of the Beatles, was fatally shot by Mark David Chapman.
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Prince Charles and Lady Diana got married. It was broadcasted for the whole world to watch.
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The Canadarm was launched into space for the first time on the Space Shuttle Columbia on mission STS-2
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The charter came into effect outlining all of the fundemental and legal rights Canadians now have
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The British House of Commons passed the Canada Act of 1982. The Act ended British legislative jurisdiction over Canada.
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Dominion Day becomes Canada Day
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Hansen left for his around the world man in motion tour to raise money for spinal-cord research
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