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On This Day July 4

 

Significant Canadian Events on July 4 (in history)

  1. 1867 – First Canadian federal cabinet sworn in

    • Just three days after Confederation on July 1, 1867, Canada’s first cabinet under Prime Minister Sir John A. Macdonald continued organizing the new government. Much of the foundational structure was being put in place this week.

  2. 1957 – John Diefenbaker becomes leader of the Progressive Conservative Party

    • On July 4, 1957, Diefenbaker was appointed Prime Minister after Louis St. Laurent’s Liberal government lost the election. He would go on to serve until 1963.

  3. 1972 – Paul Henderson scores in Canada-Russia hockey exhibition

    • While the legendary goal came in September, July 4 saw key players like Paul Henderson named to Team Canada for the upcoming Summit Series. Training camps and press attention were ramping up by early July.

Quick Note:

Canada’s national holiday is Canada Day on July 1, celebrating Confederation in 1867. So July 4 doesn’t hold the same patriotic significance for Canadians as it does for Americans.

 

 
History

On This Day July 3

Founding of Québec City – July 3, 1608

Samuel de Champlain established the settlement of Québec on this date, marking the first permanent European foothold in what is now Canada. This pivotal moment laid the foundation for French and later Canadian colonization 

🇨🇦 Formation of the Bank of Canada – July 3, 1934

On this day in 1934, the Bank of Canada was founded, centralizing and regulating the country’s monetary policy

🏛️ Quebec City UNESCO Recognition – July 3, 1987

Québec City earned the distinction of being the first city in North America to be designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site 

🎉 Québec 400th Anniversary Parade – July 3, 2008

As part of Québec City’s 400th anniversary celebrations, a historic military-style parade took place featuring First Nations, colonial troops, Canadian regiments, and modern military units alike 

Notable Birth – July 3, 1936

Canadian politician Larry Condon was born on this day (d. 1991) 

🎭 Montreal’s Festival: Montréal Complètement CiRQUE

From July 3 to 13, Montreal’s streets burst to life with the vibrant Montréal Complètement CiRQUE festival—a spectacular open-air circus extravaganza 

In Your Region (Saint John, New Brunswick)

While July 3 isn’t a national holiday, local events might include evening markets, cultural walks, or art-driven pop-ups. You can check community listings (like Eventbrite or Discover Saint John) for details 

In summary:
– 1608: Québec City founded
– 1934: Bank of Canada established
– 1987: UNESCO heritage designation for Québec City
– 2008: Grand parade for Québec’s 400th
– 2025: Montréal cirque festival kicks off

History

On This Day July 2

  • 1892 – Theodore Davie becomes Premier of British Columbia
    After the death of BC’s Premier John Robson on June 29, Theodore Davie assumed office on July 2 1892 

🎂 Births

  • 1821 – Charles Tupper (b. July 2, 1821, in Nova Scotia)
    Canadian Father of Confederation, Premier of Nova Scotia, and 6th Prime Minister of Canada (served briefly in 1896) .

  • 1896 – Prudence Heward (b. July 2, 1896)
    Renowned Canadian painter known for her vivid portraits and modernist style 

  • 1975 – Éric Dazé (b. July 2, 1975)
    Canadian professional ice hockey player, notably with the Chicago Blackhawks 

⚰️ Deaths

  • 1943 – Robert James Manion (d. July 2, 1943)
    Canadian politician and former Leader of the Opposition (Conservative Party)

History

|Four original provinces that formed the Dominion of Canada

New Brunswick became part of Canada on July 1, 1867, as one of the four original provinces that formed the Dominion of Canada, along with:

  • Ontario

  • Quebec

  • Nova Scotia

Quick History:

  • In the early 1860s, there was growing interest in uniting the British North American colonies for economic and defensive reasons.

  • New Brunswick initially rejected Confederation in 1865 due to public opposition.

  • After political shifts and pressure from Britain, the colony reversed course.

  • It officially joined under the British North America Act (now called the Constitution Act, 1867).

So, since 1867, New Brunswick has been a full province in the Canadian federation.