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Germany Surenders
After a period of terror and war, on May 7th 1945 German general Alford Jodl had now signed the formal documents of Germanys surrender in Reims, France. The Nazi's now surrendered to the Allies in the aftermath of the death of their leader. This event is also known as Victory in Europe day, as the three allies (Canada, Britain and USA) celebrated their
victory on the European side of the war. This event is significant because it was the end of the european side of the war. -
Pakistans Independence/ Grandparents Migration
www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRqvkuWbuqY
After years of struggling with nationalist conflict, India and Pakistan gained independence in 1947, Pakistan on August 14th and India on 15th. The reason for the partition of these two countries was due to request of the states for one to have a Muslim majority (Pakistan) and the other, a Hindu majority.On this day by mom and dads parents migrated to Pakistan. If my grandparents had not migrated i would not have had a Pakistani backgroud or culture. -
Rosa Parks Refusal
On December 1st 1955, one brave woman by the name of Rosa Parks refused to give up her bus seat to a white man on a city bus in Montgomery, Alabama. By doing so she was charged and arrested for breaking the laws of segregation. Acclaimed a hero for her actions, she stood up for what she believed in, thus igniting the Montgomery Bus Boycott and also what is now considered the beginning of the modern civil rights movement. -
The Rise of the Berlin Wall
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ugMaCzk7gpY
The Berlin wall built on 13th August 1961 in the dead of the night by construction workers and East German soldiers was an attempt to separate West and East Berlin. It was made as a symbolize and signify a divide between a communist government from a democratic government . All citizens on the east side of the wall were now doomed to fate of communism for almost three decades as they were now forbidden to leave. -
Cuban Missile Crisis
The Cuban Missile Crisis was the closest the United States and The Soviet Union had ever gotten to declaring war. October 14th 1962 US spy planes discovered that Soviet Leader Khrushchev had placed 40 medium-range nuclear-capable missiles in Cuba; the missiles were placed in such a position that if they were to be fired they would hit almost every major city in the US. In return the US created a sea blockade against Cuba; Khrushchev was also worried about the US nuclear weapons placed in Turkey. -
The End of The Crisis
On October 26th 1962, Soviets (Khrushchev) after first denying that they had placed such weapons in Cuba agreed to remove the weapons in return for US (Kennedy) to promise to never attack Cuba again. A secret deal also resulted in the US weapons weapon’s being removed from Turkey. This event is significant because it saved the world from a nuclear war ready to take place.
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The Great Flag Debate
On June 15th 1964, the great Canadian flag debate began when Prime Minister Lester B Pearson proposed his plans for a new flag. The reason for the debate centered on the idea that while some Canadians were ready for a new flag, many felt an attachment to the mother country and its union jack. Conservative Leader John Diefenbaker also believed that union jack be incorporated into the new flag, while the Liberal and Democrats belived it should incorporate the maple leaf. -
The Canadian Flag
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-tNQA2pOp4 (a brief video of different proposals for the new fla96g) A final vote was taken, majority had voted for a new flag, Febuary 15th 1965, the new canadian flag was oiffcaly hoisted at the peace tower on paraliment hill. The new canadian flag consisted of a maple leaf in the middle with two red stripes at the edges, following canadas national red and white colours. This event is significant becuase it was the first day our Canadian flag was introduced. -
Birth of Father
On April 29th 1966 in Lahore, Pakistan my father was born. He was born after my grandparents marriage once they have begun to settle down in Pakistan and just after the first war between Pakistan and India. If my father had not been born nor would have I. -
Kidnapping of Cross
On the morning of October 5th 1970, four men dressed up as delivery men and kidnapped British trade commissioner James Richard Cross. The British trade commissioner life was now in the hands of the FLQ a terrorist group located Quebec responsible for the deaths of many, The FLQ had created a set of demands topose to the Canadian government in order to release Cross. This event is signifcant becuase now not only was the FLQ terrorising the public but it was also effecting the
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Man Down
On October 10th 1970 in Quebec Pierre Laporte was kidnapped returning from a meeting, that was going over the demands of the FLQ over the kidnapping of Cross. Once the demands of the FLQ were denied, they consequently strangled Laporte to death. This was an significant event because it showed that the FLQ was serious and willing to do
anything to get what they wanted and also put Canada through troublesome times. -
Trouble In Paradise
Many had believed that after the world wars the "Wars measures act" was gone for good and never to be heard of again. On October 16th, citizens of Canada realized that this was not the case. In 1970 Pierre Trudeau invoked the "Wars measures act". His reason for the return of the act being the sudden FLQ threat, this was the first time in Canadian history that such an act be provoked during peacetime -
Grandfather moves back
On November 9th 1970, my grandfather who had been living in Montreal decided to come back to his family. His reason for coming back states that while he was there, there was a lot of terrorist action and uncertainty in the air, something that primarily relates to what was happening with the FLQ. Declaring it unsafe he packed and moved back to
Karachi, Pakistan to be united with family. If my grandfater had decided to live thier, mu uprbring would have been a lot different compared to how it was -
Birth Of My Mother
On December 31st in Karachi, Pakistan my mother was born .She was born shortly after my grandparents marriage once they had settled down and trusted their decision to start a family in Pakistan, If my mother had not been born, neither would have I been born. -
Mother Nature Strikes
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CReDCDapZ1M
On an early morning in Tangshan, a city located in China. One of the most disastrous earthquakes of the 20th century took place, it killed a total of 240000 in just a matter of 14-16 seconds. This 7.8 magnitude earthquake nearly destroyed the city of Tangshan, and left many with no electricity, food or water -
Constituational Act, 1982
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0sXMMBxngw
The constitution of Canada, before our constitutional act, was under a British act. Meaning that we had to apply to the British Parliament whenever we wanted to fix our constitution, on 17th April 1982, this act was published, to say that we can change it without consulting England.This event was signifiant becuase it gave Canada the right to change its Constituitons without consulting England The act also includes the "charter of rights and freedoms.” -
Father moves to Dubai
On October 11th 1982, my father packed up and made the decision that he was now going to move from Lahore, Pakistan to Dubai. He had gotten a job offer from a company in Dubai and decided to take it up and start a new life there. It is because of his decision to move that was i born and raised in Dubai most my life and still carry its culture and unique teachings
