Today in News History

On July 2, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1867, The British North America Act takes effect as the Province of Canada, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia join into confederation to create the modern nation of Canada. John A. Macdonald is sworn in as the first Prime Minister of Canada. This date is commemorated annually in Canada as Canada Day, a national holiday. In 1878, Canada joins the Universal Postal Union. In 1881, The world's first international telephone call is made between St. Stephen, New Brunswick, Canada, and Calais, Maine, United States. In 1923, The Parliament of Canada suspends all Chinese immigration. In 1943, Jeff Wayne, American composer, musician and lyricist was born. In 1957, The International Geophysical Year begins. In 1966, The first color television transmission in Canada takes place from Toronto. In 1980, "O Canada" officially becomes the national anthem of Canada. In 2020, The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement replaces NAFTA. In 2024, At the centennial ceremony of the Dominion of Newfoundland National War Memorial, the Commonwealth War Graves Commission allowed an unprecedented second Canadian Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The Royal Newfoundland Regiment solder was entombed in the memorial at this ceremony. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.