On This Day In Canadian History....
1977 - Parti Quebecois government proposes the Charter of the French Language as Bill One in the National Assembly; to make French thee working language in Quebec and limit the use of English.
On This Day In Canadian History....
1983 - First flight of Skyship 500 at Toronto Airport; can carry 10 people; uses non-flammable helium; first Canadian-built airship.
On This Day In Canadian History....
1967 - House of Commons passes Act unifying the Royal Canadian Navy, Canadian Army, and Royal Canadian Air Force into one unit, the Canadian Armed Forces.
On This Day In Canadian History....
1985 - Supreme Court of Canada ruling allows Sunday shopping in most provinces.
On This Day In Canadian History....
1906 - Alberta Legislature sets the provincial speed limit at 10 mph in the city and 20 mph in the country.