Canada

2005

The Civil Marriage Act was introduced, making same-sex marriage legal in Canada.

1977

A 44 lb lobster was captured off the coast of Nova Scotia, Canada.

1947

The temperature plunged to -81.4°F in Snag, Yukon, Canada, making it the coldest recorded temperature in North America.

1929

The US & Canada agreed to divert the Niagara River to protect the Niagara Falls from eroding.

1857

Queen Victoria chose Ottawa as the new capital of Canada.

1851

North America's first YMCA was established in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.