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Battle of Vimy Ridge
Canadian victory over Germany in WWI. 4000 German troops surrender. -
Suez Crisis Ends
Lester B. Pearson helps establish the UN Peacekeeping Force. Recieves Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts. -
Flag of Canada Is Created
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Expo 67
World's Fair Held in Montreal, Quebec -
Vive le Quebec Libre!
French President Charles de Gaulle makes a speech at Expo 67 in Montreal and wished for a Free Quebec. Tensions were high between French and English Canada and de Gaulle's speech created a high amount of controversy. -
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October Crisis
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Summit Series
International hockey series between Canada and the Soviet Union to determine who was the best hockey nation in the World. Canada won the series 4 games to 3 (and 1 draw) -
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Marathon of Hope
Terry Fox's run across Canada to raise money for cancer. -
1980 Quebec Referendum
Quebec chose not to separate by a vote of 60%-40% -
Ecole Polytechnique Massacre
Anti-Feminist Marc Lepine shoots 28 people, killing 14 women. -
Creation of Nunavut
The territory of Nunavut is created, previously was a part of the Northwest Territories. -
1995 Quebec Referendum
Vote on Quebec Separation which was narrowly defeated 50.58% to 49.42%
