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iPhone
Apple Inc's CEO and founder, Steve Jobs announces the first generation iPhone, the iPhone 2G -
Crude Oil
The Greek ship Server breaks in half off the Norwegian coast, releasing over 200 tons of crude oil. -
Cree Singer "O Canada"
At a Calgary Flames game, young cree singer Akina Shirt becomes the first person to perform "O Canada" in an Aboriginal language at a major league sporting event. -
HIV Vaccine Plan
The Canadian government, along with American billionaire Bill Gates, announce the Canadian HIV Vaccine Initative, a $139 million dollar plan to fight the AIDS virus. -
Bill of Rights
Royal Assent is granted to the Veterans' Bill of Rights. -
Virginia Tech massacre
Virginia Tech massacre: Seung-Hui Cho, a South Korean expatriate student, shoots and kills 32 people at the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, before committing suicide, resulting in the deadliest shooting incident by a single gunman in United States history. -
Govenor of Quebec
Governor General Michaelle Jean appoints Pierre Duchesne as Lieutenant Governor of Quebec. -
Jordan Manners
Jordan Manners is the first Torontonian killed in a school shooting. -
Prince Edward Island
Robert Ghiz becomes premier of Prince Edward Island, replacing Pat Binns. -
Passenger Protect
Passenger Protect went into effect. Passenger Protect, commonly referred to as the Canadian no-fly list, is the Canadian government initiative to identify individuals who may be an "immediate threat to aviation security" and prevent them from boarding a flight. -
Greece Wave
In the aftermath of Greece's worst heatwave in a century, at least 11 people are reported dead from heatstroke, approximately 200 wildfires break out nationwide, and the country's electricity grid nearly collapses due to record breaking demand. -
Harry Potter
The final book of the Harry Potter series, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, is released and sells over 11 million copies in the first 24 hours, becoming the fastest selling book in history -
Suicide
Multiple suicide bombings killing 572 people in Qahtaniya, northern Iraq. -
Deadly Earthquake
An 8.0 earthquake strikes Peru, killing 512 people, injuring more than 1,500, and causing tsunami warnings in the Pacific Ocean. -
Airlines Flight Crash o..o
One-Two-GO Airlines Flight 269 crashes in Phuket, Thailand, killing 89 passengers and crew. -
Governor of British Columbia
The Governor General appoints Steven Point as Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia, replacing Iona Campagnolo. -
Track & Field Cheater
Track and field star Marion Jones surrenders the five Olympic medals she won in the 2000 Sydney Games, after admitting to doping. -
Largest Freshwater
The Government of Canada announces the creation of the Lake Superior National Marine Conservation Area, the largest freshwater marine protected area in the world. -
Suicide Bomber
A suicide bomber kills at least 50 people in Mazari Sharif, Afghanistan, including 6 members of the National Assembly. -
Fire
A fire destroys much of the beachfront shopping area in the resort town of Wasaga Beach, Ontario.
