École Polytechnique Massacre - Marc Lepine By LxiiKevin Oct 26, 1964 Gamil Rodirgue (Marc Lepine) was born in Montreal, 1977 Gamil Rodirgue changed his name to Marc Lepine after mothers' death. 1981 Applied to join Canadian Forces, but he was rejected during the interview process. 1982 He started a science program at a college, switching to a more technical program after one year. 1986 He dropped out of his final term, and was subsequently fired from his job at a hospital due to his poor attitude. 1988 He began a computer programming course, and again abandoned it before completion. 1988 Marc Lepine twice applied for admission to the École Polytechnique, but was not excepted. Aug 1, 1989 Marc applied for a firearms-acquisition certificate. Oct 14, 1989 Received his firearms permit in Mid-October. Nov 21, 1989 Marc Lepine purchased an automatic rifle at a sporting goods store. Dec 6, 1989 École Polytechnique Massacre