1 March 1942 The Canadian Women’s Army Corps is granted full army status and becomes an integral part of the Canadian Militia. Prior to this,
3 November 1534 King Henry VIII becomes Supreme Head of the Church of England following the passage of the Act of Supremacy by the U.K. Parliament. 4 November
4 June 1940 The evacuation from Dunkirk is completed. Six Canadians die in the battle. 5 June 1981 The first case of AIDS is reported.
5 May 1862 Mexico repels the French forces of Napoleon III at the Battle of Puebla, a victory now celebrated as the national holiday Cinco
5 April 1947 The first of seven Sikorsky helicopters, to be used for search and rescue, is received by the Royal Canadian Air Force. 6
1 March 1633 Samuel de Champlain becomes the first governor of New France. 2 March 1951 The Department of National Defence publishes its first Korean
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An informative primer on Canada’s crucial role in the Normandy landing, June 6, 1944.
