On This Day In Canadian History....
1965 - Pitcher Ferguson Jenkins makes his professional debut on the mound with the Philadelphia Phillies against the St Louis Cardinals; first Black Canadian to play professionally.
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1919 - Alexander Graham Bell's hydrofoil takes the world speed record of 122 kph in a test run in Baddeck, Nova Scotia
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1952 - After starting in French at Radio-Canada in Montréal two days earlier, CBC starts English-language broadcasting on CBLT-TV in Toronto beginning at 7:15 pm, to an audience of 146,000; the first show is 'Let's See', a preview of the night's events, followed by Percy Saltzman with the weather, John Conway in 'Uncle Chichimus', and at 8 pm, the opening ceremonies. Canada's First TV blooper also happens when a technician puts in an ID slide upside down.
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1977 - 20 year-old Toronto swimmer, Cindy Nicholas, first woman to complete a return, non-stop swim of the English Channel
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1864 - Charlottetown Conference - The first order of business is the taking of the official photograph of the Fathers of Confederation at Government House; a final presentation is made by the Canadians, followed by luncheon at the residence of Attorney General Edward Palmer, and a supper and ball at Government House.
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1972 - Ottawa starts 2-month program to let aliens apply for landed immigrant status; those who entered Canada as visitors and stayed.
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1984 - Brian Mulroney wins landslide victory against opponents Liberal John Turner and New Democrat Ed Broadbent. His Progressive Conservative Party takes a record 212 of 282 seats, to 40 Liberal; 30 NDP; 1 other, in the biggest majority (seat total) ever won by a federal party in Canadian history.
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