Historic Events in New Brunswick on July 10
• 1746 – A French expedition led by Commandant Jean‑Baptiste‑Nicolas‑Roch de Ramezay, comprising around 700 men, reached Baie Verte intending to coordinate with French forces at Beaubassin (today’s Amherst, NS) and launch an attack on Annapolis Royal
• 1843 – In Saint John, inventor John E. Turnbull patented a manual clothes washer equipped with a mounted wringer and gearing mechanism—an early milestone in laundry technology .
• 1943 – The Carleton & York Regiment of the 1st Canadian Infantry Division landed in Italy near Pachino, distinguishing themselves in the push toward Regalbuto during World War II .
• 1972 – A total solar eclipse was visible over the Maritime provinces, including New Brunswick .
🎂 Notable Birthdays
• July 10, 1870 – Arthur Bliss Copp was born in Jolicure, New Brunswick. He later became an MLA, MP, Secretary of State of Canada (1921–25), and a Senator .
🗓️ Upcoming Commemoration
The 2025 United Empire Loyalists’ conference will begin in Saint John on July 10, running through to the 13th, held at the Delta Hotel downtown pc.gc.ca+4uelac.ca+4www1.gnb.ca+4.
🔍 At-a-Glance Timeline
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 1746 | French military expedition at Baie Verte |
| 1843 | Turnbull patents manual clothes washer |
| 1943 | Italian landings by Carleton & York Regiment |
| 1972 | Total solar eclipse over the Maritimes |
| 1870 | Birth of Arthur Bliss Copp |
| 2025 | Loyalists conference starts July 10 |