It's September 12th, so...

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The Wikipedia Birthday Meme, Canadian Edition:

Events on September 12:

1646: Huron traders arrive in new France with 32,000 lbs of beaver pelts.
1856: British Columbia legislature meets for the first time.
1946 Canada and US form North American Air Defence Command - NORAD - to coordinate air defence of the Continent

Births on September 12:

1943: Michael Ondaatje, Sri-Lankan born author (The English Patient), Canadian resident since 1962
1952: Neil Peart, Canadian drummer and author (Rush)

Death on September 12:

1987: Lorne Greene, age 72; known in Canada as the 'voice of doom' for his radio reports during the Second World War; best known for the role of Ben Cartwright on TV's Bonanza.


Have a great day Barb!