Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1855, Pavel Nakhimov, Russian admiral (born 1802) passed away. In 1920, Bob Fillion, Canadian ice hockey player and manager (died 2015) was born. In 1920, Pierre Berton, Canadian journalist and author (died 2004) was born. In 1927, Françoys Bernier, Canadian pianist, conductor, and educator (died 1993) was born. In 1927, Harley Hotchkiss, Canadian businessman (died 2011) was born. In 1948, Israeli Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion orders the expulsion of Palestinians from the towns of Lod and Ramla. In 1950, Gilles Meloche, Canadian ice hockey player and coach was born. In 1957, Dave Semenko, Canadian ice hockey player and sportscaster (died 2017) was born. In 1967, Bruny Surin, Canadian sprinter was born. In 1976, Dan Boyle, Canadian ice hockey player was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Declassified records reveal Canada kept Israeli VIP visits secret during 1976 Montreal Olympics
Newly released government documents show Canadian officials quietly worked to keep visits by prominent Israeli figures out of the public eye during the 1976 Montreal Summer Olympics, fearing publicity could increase the risk of antisemitic violence just four years after the Munich massacre.
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· Jul 8, 2026
Saskatchewan band’s campaign to save Hockey Night in Canada on CBC tops 12,500 signatures
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· Jul 8, 2026
50 years after 1976 Games: Montrealers, Olympians look back on historic summer
Five decades after the world gathered for the 1976 Olympic Games, the memories of that historic summer remain vivid for some of the athletes who competed, and the Montrealers who witnessed history unfold. It was a summer that brought the city onto the international stage. More than 76,000 spectators packed Montreal’s Olympic Stadium for the [] The post 50 years after 1976 Games: Montrealers, Olympians look back on historic summer appeared first on CityNews Montreal.
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· Jul 2, 2026
Top 14 Canadians to switch teams in NHL free agency on Canada Day
National Hockey League free agency began on Canada Day. Here are 14 Canadians who switched teams. Eric Comrie The goaltender from Edmonton, Alberta signed a two year deal worth 2.3 million with the San Jose Sharks. Comrie has played six seasons in three separate stints with the Winnipeg Jets, two seasons with the Buffalo Sabres, [] The post Top 14 Canadians to switch teams in NHL free agency on Canada Day appeared first on Canadian Sport Scene.
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