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Oct 24, 1497
John Cabot reaches coasts of Newfoundland
Itailian born navigator John Cabot reaches the coasts of Newfoundland and Cape Breton -
Period: Oct 24, 1497 to
Canadian Historic Events
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Oct 24, 1534
Jacque Cartier claims the St. Lawrence river for France
Jacque Cartier explores the St. Lawrence River, claiming the area for France -
First overseas colony
Newfoundland becomes Englands first overseas colony -
Hudson's Bay Company
London traders establish Hudson's Bay Company -
Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris gives England control over Frances territory in North America -
Present day Canada
Refugees from the American Revolutionary war who are loyal to the British move north to present day Canada -
War of 1812
American invasion of area around the Great lakes and the Canadian frontier -
Oregon Treaty
Oregon Treaty between the United States and Canada sets the new border at the 49th parallel -
Dominion of Canada formed
Dominion of Canada is formed and self-government granted -
Gold Rush
Gold Rush along the Upper Yukon River -
Canada fights
Canada fights on side of British and French in World War I -
Canadian Great Depression
Canadian Great Depression and join the Allied Powers in World War II -
World War II Ends
War World II ends -
Free Trade
U.S./Canada Free Trade Agreement -
Persian Gulf aid
Canada sends troops and supplies to aid U.S in Persian Gulf -
North America Free Trade Agreement
NAFTA links Canada, U.S. and Mexico in new economic partnership -
Canada decides on coalition
Canada will not be part of military coalition led by U.S. against Iraq -
Apollo 11 lands
Apollo 11 lands on the moon with Canadian-built landing gear