Browsing: July 1

A Brief History This article presents a chronological list of notable events that happened on July 1st.  For each date below, please click on the date to be taken to an article covering that date’s event. Digging Deeper On July 1, 1863, the battle of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania began, perhaps the most important battle of the US Civil War. Pursuant to the British North America Act, on July 1, 1867, the colonies of Canada, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia joined to form the semi-autonomous federal Dominion of Canada, which began an accretion of provinces and territories to the mostly self-governing Dominion…

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A Brief History On July 1, 1980, Canada officially adopted “O Canada” as its national anthem.  Dating back to 1880, “O Canada” became the informal national anthem of Canada in 1939.  The English form of the lyrics have been amended several times, including in 2018, while the French words remained the same. Digging Deeper Other countries have well known stirring anthems, and we list a few for you to pick from as your favorite: France, “La Marseillaise,” 1792. Germany, ”Deutschland Über Alles,” 1922. United Kingdom, “God Save the King (or Queen),” 1745. United States, “Star-Spangled Banner,” written 1814, adopted 1931.…

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A Brief History Several days ago, we announced an opportunity to virtually screen The Tomorrow War.  Because these digital tickets went so quickly and our screening partner had more available, she has opened our code for 50 more!  So, once again, on Thursday, July 1, 2021, a limited number of you have a chance at watching a virtual screening of The Tomorrow War at 7:00PM.  Amazon’s The Tomorrow War marks the return of the epic summer blockbuster, promising large-scale sci-fi-action mixed with comedy and heart.  Starring Chris Pratt, Yvonne Strahovski (The Handmaids Tale) J.K. Simmons, Betty Gilpin, Sam Richardson, Edwin…

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A Brief History On Thursday, July 1, 2021, a limited number of you have a chance at watching a virtual screening of The Tomorrow War at 7:00PM.  Amazon’s The Tomorrow War marks the return of the epic summer blockbuster, promising large-scale sci-fi-action mixed with comedy and heart.  Starring Chris Pratt, Yvonne Strahovski (The Handmaids Tale) J.K. Simmons, Betty Gilpin, Sam Richardson, Edwin Hodge, Jasmine Mathews, Ryan Kiera Armstrong, and Keith Powers, the film takes you on an epic and original thrill ride! Digging Deeper To reserve a spot for the online screening you must click on the link below which…

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A Brief History Pursuant to the British North America Act, on July 1, 1867, the colonies of Canada, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia joined to form the semi-autonomous federal Dominion of Canada, which began an accretion of provinces and territories to the mostly self-governing Dominion to the present ten provinces and three territories forming modern Canada.  Fairmont.com commissioned 10 hand-drawn GIFs in the style of Canadian Pacific’s vintage travel posters, each of which represents a fun fact about Canada. Digging Deeper 10. Apology Act 9. Polar Bears 8. Coins 7. Mac and Cheese 6. Ogopogo 5. Sunshine Village 4. Maple…

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