Canada By Samyuktha.509 Period: Jan 1, 1497 to Dec 31, 2003 Canadian Historic Events Oct 24, 1497 Italian born navigator John Cabot reaches the coasts of Newfoundland and Cape Breton. Oct 24, 1534 Jacque Cartier explores the Saint Lawrence River, claiming the area for France Oct 24, 1583 Newfoundland becomes England's first overseas colony. Oct 24, 1670 London traders establish Hudson's Bay Company. Oct 24, 1763 The Treaty of Paris gives England control of France's territory in North America. Oct 24, 1776 Refugees from the American Revolutionary War who are loyal to British move Noth present day Canada Oct 24, 1812 War of 1812: American invasion of area around Great Lakes and Canadian Frontier. Oct 24, 1846 Oregon Treaty between the United States and Canada sets the new border at the 49th parellel Oct 24, 1867 Dominion of Canada is formed and self-government was granted. Oct 24, 1898 Gold Rush takes place along the Yukon River. Oct 24, 1914 Canada fights on the side of British and French in World War l Oct 24, 1939 Canadian Great Depression Dec 24, 1939 Canadian Forces join the Allied Powers in World War ll. Oct 24, 1945 World War ll Ends. Oct 24, 1969 U.S. spacecraft Apollo 11 lands on the moon with Canadian-built landing gear. Oct 24, 1989 U.S./Canada Free Trade Agreement. Oct 24, 1991 Canada sends troops and supplies to aid U.S. in the Persian Gulf. Oct 24, 1994 The North America Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) comes into effect, linking Canada, The United States and Mexico in a new economic partnership. Oct 24, 2003 Canada decides to not be a part of the military coalition led by the United States against Iraq
