Rockland Observatory Established - Mon, March 30 @ 01:00
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On this day in 1986, the Rockland Observatory was established. It was decomissioned in 1989.
Newfoundland and Labrador Joins Confederation - Tue, March 31 @ 01:00
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Today marks 77 years since Newfoundland and Labrador joined the Canadian Confederation in 1949.
Nunavut Created - Wed, April 1 @ 01:00
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Today marks 27 years since Nunavut separated from the Northwest Territories, in 1999.
Full Moon - Wed, April 1 @ 22:11
(-4d, 2h, 51m)
The Moon is most-opposite the Sun in the sky, rising as the sun sets.
Falklands War Begins - Thu, April 2 @ 01:00
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On this day in 1982, the Falklands War began, pitting Great Britain against Argentina for control of the Islands. Argentina surrendered 74 days later.
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Recent Events (Reverse Order; Last 7 days: 4):
Alaska Earthquake - Fri, March 27 @ 01:00
(+1d, 18h, 20m)
On this day in 1964 (62 years ago), a major earthquake in Alaska gave rise to a tsunami which caused damage to towns and cities up and down the west coast of North America, including the Canadian city of Port Alberni, British Columbia.
First Quarter - Wed, March 25 @ 15:17
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A waxing half-Moon is near the meridian (halfway across the sky) as the Sun sets.
First Flight of the Arrow - Wed, March 25 @ 01:00
(+3d, 18h, 20m)
On this day in 1958, the all-Canadian Avro Arrow made its first flight. A groundbreaking interceptor plane, the Arrow was eventually cancelled by the Diefenbaker government, in favour of a cruise-missile system.
Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 Discovered - Tue, March 24 @ 01:00
(+4d, 18h, 20m)
On this day in 1993, Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 was discovered jointly by Eugene and Carolyn Shoemaker, and David Levy, a Canadian. The comet broke apart in Jupiter's gravity and impacted the planet beginning in July 1994.
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