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On this day in history, the Mona Lisa was stolen – Calgary Sun
Aug 21, 2024 On this date, August 21, in history: In 1245, English scholastic theologian Alexander of Hales died. He is regarded as the founder of the Franciscan school of theology. In 1609, Galileo Galilei demonstrated his new telescope, capable of magnifying images of objects ninefold, to a group of officials atop the Campanile in […]
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The world’s largest birthday cake and more: The Stampede in the 1930s — from the archives – National Post
Jul 04, 2024 In recognition of this year’s event, we’re sharing archival photo highlights and and events of note from decades of the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth The Calgary Stampede has long been a part of this city’s history. In recognition of this year’s event, we’re sharing archival photo highlights and and events of […]
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Conservative leader: On this day in history – Calgary Sun
Jun 11, 2024 In 1509, England’s King Henry VIII married his first wife, Catherine of Aragon. In 1638, the first earthquake recorded in Canada was felt in Quebec. In 1770, Capt. James Cook discovered Australia’s Great Barrier Reef by accidentally grounding his ship on it. In 1917, the Conscription Act was introduced in the House […]
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Today in History — June 3: ‘The Greatest’ (Muhammad Ali) dies – Calgary Sun
Jun 03, 2024 In 1097, the Crusaders recaptured the ancient Christian city of Antioch, in present-day Turkey, from the Muslims. In 1621, the Dutch West Indies Co. was founded to promote trade and colonization in the Americas. In 1668, French explorer and fur trader Medard Chouart des Groseilliers sailed from England on a voyage that […]
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Opinion: Fort Calgary rebrand ignores one part of history for another – Calgary Herald
May 30, 2024 What is a confluence? It’s “the place where two rivers flow together,” says the Cambridge Dictionary. It happens all over the world. But those supposedly in the know in Calgary think it happens only where the Elbow River meets the Bow. Such is the situation with the recent renaming — sorry, rebranding — […]
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Volunteers tackle vandalism to historic plaques – Lethbridge Herald
May 29, 2024 A plaque commemorating a resident’s deeds from years past is now covered in scratches and graffiti – this is what is being fought by volunteers across the country. The Parks Heritage Conservation Society is made up of more than 50 volunteers. Their goal is to clean, restore and inspect historic plaques in […]
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Historical society launches back alley sign project – Lethbridge Herald
January 9, 2024. Visitors to downtown may have recently noticed new signs posted at the entrance to alleyways in recent weeks. The Back Alley Naming Project is an initiative of the Lethbridge Historical Society which is aimed at telling the stories behind people who helped build the city. The society on its website says that […]
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