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SPY DETECTED!
In 1945 Igor Gouzenko a former spy fom the Soviet Embassy in Ottawa reveals a Soviet spy network the exists in Canada. Canadian don not believe him at first. -
GRANDFATHER (FATHERS SIDE)
In 1946 he helped the British Government install electricity wires on bridges and government buildings in Palistine. -
THE KOREAN WAR STARTS
The Korean War starts. Twenty-seven thousand Canadians serve and more than 1 600 are killed or wounded. -
FIRST COLOUR SHOWS
On June 25, 1951, CBS broadcast the very first commercial color T.V. program. Unfortunately, not everyone got to watch it because they had black and white T.V., despite only being available for four states it was a huge success. -
SOVIETS FOOTSTEPS ON THE MOON
Soviets launch first man to space. It was a silent race between Russia and America to see who is better conflict been around for a few years. -
BERLIN WALL BUILT
East German soldiers and construction workers headed to the border of West and East Berlin. Most Berliners felt seperated and different with the wall being between West and East Berlin. -
GRANDFATHER (MOTHERS SIDE)
IN 1961 he was sent on a mission by the Egyptian govenment to teach arabic to Alerians after the french left Algeria. -
FLQ
The FLQ, a terrorist group dedicated to establish an independent Quebec, explodes bombs in Montreal. Terrorist attacks to get their point across. Active from 1963 to 1970. Caused problems for the Prime Minister and the people. People did not feel safe for a while. -
CANADIAN FLAG
The flag that presents Canada as a nation was made. A small debate on what should be on it, for example if it should relate to Britain or should start something new. -
GRAND FATHER (MOMS SIDE)
Fought among the Egyptian soldiers supporting Yeman. -
NEIL ARMSTRONG
America claims he is the first man on the moon after Russia claimed that they already beat them to it. A bit of tension between the two countries. -
THE WAR MEASURES ACT
The War Measures Act is invoked, banning the FLQ and leading eventually to nearly 500 arrests. Made Canadians feel safe again. -
GRANDFATHER (MOMS SIDE)
Was the Prime Minister of Egypt in 1977. -
REAGAN ASSASSINATION
25-year-old John Hinckley Jr. fired four bullets at the U.S. President Ronald Reagan just outside the Washington Hilton Hotel. President Reagan was hit by one bullet in his lung, the other three bullets injured others present. -
AUNT (FATHERS SIDE)
Taught sign language to Specialized Education Students in Egypt. She won the Teacher-Of-The-Year award for being a distinguished teacher.
