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1
A Canadian soldier and a Mohawk warrior test their cool and capture the country's attention. - Television, 2:36 photo
1990
Oka stare-off
2
More than 200 people perish after Swissair flight 111 crashes into the water near Peggy's Cove. - Television, 7:38 photo
1998
Swissair 111 crashes off Nova Scotia
3
The NHL's top draft pick rejects Quebec and returns to the minors. - Television, 2:10 photo
1991
Eric Lindros snubs the Quebec Nordiques
4
Three armed thieves escape with $2 million worth of art. - Radio, 2:24 photo
1972
Art heist at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
5
Soviet cipher clerk Igor Gouzenko's shocking revelations help ignite the Cold War. - Television, 11:15 photo
1945
Gouzenko defection exposes Soviet spy ring
6
Canadians mourn the loss of Hardy Boys author Leslie McFarlane. - Radio, 14:57 photo
1977
Remembering Hardy Boys author Leslie McFarlane
7
Prime Minister Brian Mulroney says no to the United States' proposed missile-defence program. - Television, 5:33 photo
1985
Canada opts out of 'Star Wars'
8
On September 8, 1952, CBC Television first flickers to life. - Television, 4:16 photo
1952
CBC Television debuts
9
It's September 1954 and 16-year-old Marilyn Bell conquers Lake Ontario to emerge a celebrity. - Radio, 3:06 photo
1954
Marilyn Bell swims Lake Ontario
10
As England and France go to war, Prime Minister Mackenzie King tells Canadians, "To save one, we must make up our minds to save all." - Radio, 7:19 photo
1939
Canada declares war on Germany
11
Following four airplane hijackings in the United States, thousands of travelers are stranded in Canadian airports as air traffic is completely halted. - Television, 2:36 photo
2001
September 11, 2001
12
Agriculture minister Eugene Whelan is in the frying pan over an egg scandal. - Television, 3:45 photo
1974
28 million rotten eggs
13
People around the world celebrate the life of Terry Fox by raising money for cancer research. - Radio, 3:18 photo
1981
Terry Fox's Marathon of Hope
14
Corks are popping in St. John's but an economist has a sobering prediction. - Television, 2:29 photo
1990
The Hibernia oil project is launched
15
After two nights of intense negotiation in Montreal, delegates reach an agreement to save our skies. - Television, 2:18 photo
1987
Ozone agreement reached in Montreal
16
Thirty-two dedicated women get ready to change the face of the RCMP. - Radio, 1:58 photo
1974
RCMP welcomes first female officers
17
Fire tears through a luxury steamship in Toronto's harbour. - Radio, 9:39 photo
1949
118 die aboard cruise ship SS Noronic
18
On this day in history, Canadians mourned the loss of beloved children's entertainer Ernie Coombs. - Television, 2:51 photo
2001
Remembering Mr. Dressup
19
Modernization of Winnipeg's transit system means the end of the streetcar and a new era of trolley cars and diesel buses. - Radio, 5:07 photo
1955
Winnipeg's last streetcar rolls into history
20
John Paul II finally visits Fort Simpson. - Television, 4:09 photo
1987
Keeping his promise: The Pope travels North
21
The Royal Canadian Mint unveils the design for a new two-metal $2 coin. - Television, 2:27 photo
1995
'Toonie' makes its debut
22
The federal government apologizes to Japanese Canadians for internment during the Second World War. - Television, 4:29 photo
1988
Apology to Japanese Canadians
23
Manon Rhéaume becomes the first woman to play in the NHL. - Television, 1:50 photo
1992
First woman to play pro hockey
24
At Nelson Mandela's request, Canada announces it will lift the apartheid sanctions against South Africa. - Radio, 5:15 photo
1993
South African sanctions lifted
25
Will rock and roll ruin the teens of Montreal? - Radio, 2:05 photo
1956
Swinging and shaking at Rosemount Boys' Club
26
Dense smoke from B.C. forest fires causes a spectacle in the sky, turning the sun and moon bright blue. - Radio, 2:11 photo
1950
Blue sun shines over England
27
The prime minister appoints eight senators to get the unpopular tax through Parliament. - Television, 3:33 photo
1990
Mulroney stacks Senate to pass the GST
28
The country's largest TV audience ever watches Paul Henderson score an epoch-making goal. - Television, 8:47 photo
1972
'Henderson has scored for Canada'
29
The departing baseball team gets a fan farewell during one last game at "the big O." - Television, 3:30 photo
2004
The Expos say goodbye to Montreal
30
One of the biggest and most profitable fads of all time takes Canada by storm. - Radio, 4:53 photo
1958
Hula Hoop craze hits Canada
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