1989
Movie “Batman” premieres directed by Tim Burton, starring Michael Keaton and Jack Nicholson.
1980
“David Letterman Show” debuts on NBC-TV daytime.
1976
CN Tower in Toronto, tallest free-standing structure (555 m) opens.
1955
Walt Disney’s “Lady & the Tramp” released.
1944
Canadian army goes into action for the first time in Normandie, France, as a separate unit, not under Montgomery’s British command.
1942
Start of conscription for Second World War home service, in Canada only.
1940
After conquering France, Adolf Hitler visits Paris and views the Eiffel Tower and the grave of Napoleon Bonaparte.
1898
The International Olympic Committee is founded at the Sorbonne, Paris, at the initiative of Baron Pierre de Coubertin.
1887
The Rocky Mountains Park Act becomes law in Canada creating the nation’s first national park, Banff National Park.
1817
Founding of the Bank of Montreal; Canada’s oldest chartered bank.
1713
The French residents of Acadia are given one year to declare allegiance to Britain or leave Nova Scotia, Canada.