Major Historical Events
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1758 – Battle of Carillon
During the Seven Years’ War, on July 8, 1758, British forces under General Abercrombie attacked Fort Ticonderoga but were repelled by French and Canadian troops, suffering around 2,000 casualties -
1892 – Great Fire in St. John’s, Newfoundland
On July 8, 1892, the Great Fire devastated two-thirds of St. John’s, destroying homes and businesses -
1899 – Treaty 8 Signed
The Treaty 8, covering over 840,000 km² across BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and the Northwest Territories—including lands of Cree, Beaver, Chipewyan, and Slavey First Nations—was signed on July 8, 1899 -
1965 – Canadian Pacific Air Lines Flight 21
A bomb destroyed CP Air flight 21 near 100 Mile House, BC on July 8, 1965, killing all 52 people on board -
1974 – Federal Election Date Set
July 8 marks the 1974 federal election called by Pierre Trudeau, resulting in a Liberal majority and memorable campaign moments (like “Zap, you’re frozen!”) -
2013 – Minister Vic Toews Resigns
On July 8, 2013, Public Safety Minister Vic Toews stepped down as MP amid political controversy
📊 At a Glance
| Year | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1758 | Battle of Carillon | Near Ticonderoga (involving Canadiens) |
| 1892 | Great Fire | St. John’s, Newfoundland |
| 1899 | Treaty 8 Signed | Western Canada |
| 1965 | Bombing of CP Air Flight 21 | Near 100 Mile House, BC |
| 1974 | Federal Election called | Canada-wide |
| 2013 | Vic Toews resigns | Ottawa (federal politics) |
