1948 – The first Studebaker car rolls off the assembly line in Hamilton, Ontario.  The facility was formerly an anti-aircraft gun factory converted to automobile manufacturing at the end of... read more →

The Oil and Gas industry has played a big part in Canada’s history and present day economy.  Today in Canadian Oil and Gas history:  1948 – Clover Bar refinery located... read more →

1896 – Skookum Jim Mason discovers gold in Rabbit Creek near Dawson City, Yukon.  His discovery would become world famous drawing in treasure seeks from around the world.  In 1994,... read more →

1974 – The Metropolitan Toronto Zoo, also known as the Toronto Zoo officially opens.  The construction project started in 1970 and would total $22 million.  Construction included four main pavilions... read more →

1984 – Construction is completed on the Cologne Cathedral located in Northern Germany. The cathedral originally began construction in 1248. After its completion, it is now the largest cathedral in... read more →

1993 – After 14 months of negotiations, Mexico, United States and Canada announce NAFTA. An international trade agreement inspired by similar European agreements; NAFTA is intended to stimulate economic growth... read more →

1858 - International cooperation leads to the first telegraph cable line between Newfoundland, Canada to Valencia, Ireland.   The lines were laid by the ships HMS Agamemnon and USS Niagara. On... read more →

1971 – Construction begins on the Louisiana Superdome, following planning that began in 1967. The dome would take until 1975 to become operational. The Superdome would go on to become... read more →