As we get ready to celebrate Canada Day with a free community event at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #265, 59 years ago Aldergrove was gearing up to celebrate Canada's centennial with lots of local activities organized by several community groups including the @Aldergrove Elks Assoc. Here is a little Canada Day trivia, courtesy of Canadian Heritage:
The creation of Canada Day
July 1, 1867: The British North America Act (today known as the Constitution Act, 1867) creates Canada.
June 20, 1868: Governor General Lord Monck signs a proclamation that requests all Her Majesty's subjects across Canada to celebrate July 1.
1879: A federal law makes July 1 a statutory holiday as the "anniversary of Confederation," which is later called "Dominion Day."
October 27, 1982: July 1, "Dominion Day" officially becomes Canada Day.
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