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 →
This Day in History
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 →
1949 – The Canadian C-102 Jetliner makes history taking off from A.V. Roe Canada in Malton, ON. The Avro would become the first jetliner to fly in North America; later... read more →
1880 - Construction begins on Newfoundland’s (NL) first railway system. The line will eventually run from St. John’s to Hall Bay, NL. It would eventually stretch 1,458 km, making it... read more →
1996 - BHP Diamonds and Dia Met Minerals receive grant approval to build Canada’s first diamond mine. The mine is located in the North West Territories (NWT) approximately 300 km... read more →
1679 – Le Griffon, a 46-tonne French trading vessel is launched. The ship became the first European-built ship to sail the great lakes, furthering the exploration of the Americas. Today,... read more →