On This Day In Canadian History....
1922 - France formally transfers ownership of 100 hectares at Vimy Ridge to Canada; German bastion along Vimy Ridge won by all four divisions of the Canadian Corps on Easter 1917; Parks Canada now operates Vimy memorial park and monument dedicated by Edward VIII in 1936. This land is not strictly speaking part of Canada, but France granted "freely, and for all time, to the Government of Canada, the free use of the land exempt from all taxes". Unlike an embassy, it is subject to the laws of France.
On This Day In Canadian History....
1988 - Parliament passes law banning tobacco advertising.
On This Day In Canadian History....
1975 - Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau opens National Historic Park at L'Anse aux Meadows, Newfoundland at tip of Great Northern Peninsula; evidence of Viking landing in North America found in 1961.
On This Day In Canadian History....
1970 - Parliament lowers voting age in federal elections from 21 to 18; revises Canada Elections Act.
On This Day In Canadian History....
1625 - Missionary Nicolas Viel murdered by Iroquois while paddling in a canoe; first priest reported killed by Indians.
