Search

August 1, 2013

On This Date: August 2013

AUGUST 1, 1885
Louis Riel is found guilty of treason, and later hanged.

AUGUST 2, 1951
His Majesty’s Canadian Ship Athabaskan (2nd) sails for her second tour of duty in Korean waters.

Most Popular
Sign up to our newsletter

Stay up to date with the latest from Legion magazine

By signing up for the e-newsletter you accept our terms and conditions and privacy policy.

Advertisement
Listen to the Podcast

Sign up today for a FREE download of Canada’s War Stories

Free e-book

An informative primer on Canada’s crucial role in the Normandy landing, June 6, 1944.