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Terry Fox Run Begins
Terry Fox began his run across Canada in St. John's Newfoundland to raise money for cancer reasearch. -
John Lennon assassinated
John Lennon, memeber of the Beatles, was fatally shot by Mark David Chapman. -
The Royal Wedding
Prince Charles and Lady Diana got married. It was broadcasted for the whole world to watch. -
Canadarm Launched into space
The Canadarm was launched into space for the first time on the Space Shuttle Columbia on mission STS-2 -
The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
The charter came into effect outlining all of the fundemental and legal rights Canadians now have -
The Canada Act Passed
The British House of Commons passed the Canada Act of 1982. The Act ended British legislative jurisdiction over Canada. -
Brian Mulroney Wins Leadership
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Canada Day named
Dominion Day becomes Canada Day -
Rick Hansen starts Man in Motion
Hansen left for his around the world man in motion tour to raise money for spinal-cord research -
Expo 86 Opens
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Canada wins Canada Cup
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Free Trade Agreement between Canada and the US Goes into Effect
