🗓️ On This Day – June 24 in New Brunswick History
1604 – Champlain & de Mons Explore the Saint John River
Samuel de Champlain and Sieur de Mons reached the mouth of the Wolastook (Saint John River) on this date. Since it fell on St John the Baptist Day, they named it the Saint John River—leading to the city of Saint John revolutionarynj.org+3en.wikipedia.org+3www1.gnb.ca+3www1.gnb.ca.
June 24, 1880 – First Acadian Delegation
On this day, Acadian delegates from all three Maritime provinces attended a convention in Quebec City held by the Société St‑Jean‑Baptiste, marking an important moment of cultural solidarity—even as they declined a proposal for broader francophone consolidation www1.gnb.ca.
June 24, 1904 – Champlain Tercentenary Celebrations
Saint John and St Croix Island held grand events including the replica ship Acadie landing and large public receptions to celebrate 300 years since Champlain’s arrival www1.gnb.ca.
June 24, 1939 – First Transatlantic Airmail Flight
Shediac became the departure point for the first-ever transatlantic airmail flight, which landed in Foynes, Ireland www1.gnb.ca+12nomadsinavan.com+1.
June 24, 1857 – Opening of New Legislative Assembly
The 18th New Brunswick Legislature convened for the first time under Governor Manners‑Sutton on this date en.wikipedia.org.
June 24, 2009 – Passing of Roméo LeBlanc
Roméo‑Adrien LeBlanc, a New Brunswick native, former MP, Senator, and the 25th Governor General of Canada, passed away in Grande‑Digue at age 80 tourismnewbrunswick.ca+2en.wikipedia.org+2tourismnewbrunswick.ca+2.
June 24, 2021 – Recognition of Black History
A headstone was unveiled in Saint John’s cemetery for Abraham Beverley Walker, Canada’s first Canadian‑born Black lawyer—an initiative by the New Brunswick Black History Society ca.news.yahoo.com+8en.wikipedia.org+8www1.gnb.ca+8.
📌 Reflection & Observance
June 24 holds deep historical significance in New Brunswick—from early European exploration and Acadian identity to provincial governance, aviation milestones, and contemporary efforts to honor cultural history and reconciliation.